Trip Details

Rules and Regulations

The trip is for the internal company use of San Antonio Express News advertisers or affiliates and cannot be transferred to any other party. The trip will begin and end in markets from which the advertiser qualified (referred to on the itinerary as “home cities”). If participants must leave from another city, Hoopla Travel Partners should be notified immediately. All flight deviations will be planned by Hoopla Travel Partners and surcharges/fare differences will be assessed directly to the participant. Please refer to the Transportation section for more details. All qualifiers may bring one guest. Participants and guests must be 21 years of age or older to take part in this program or travel. All accommodations are on a double/shared basis.

Trip Documents

Final trip documents will be sent approximately two weeks prior to the May 16th departure.

This pre-trip packet will include:

E-Ticket Confirmation

Luggage Tags

Travel Insurance

Detailed Itinerary

Leave at Home Card

Guest List

Activity Confirmation

Time Zones

Croatia recognizes Central European Time,

When it is 10:00 AM in San Francisco, it is 7:00 PM in Croatia

Sunrise 5:30 AM Sunset 8:15 PM

Weather

Temperatures in Cancun will range from the upper 60°'s to the low 50°'s.

Currency:

The currency of Croatia is the Euro. 1 euro is equal to $1.0897 USD Subject to fluctuate before trip start date.

VAT Tax

VAT stands for ‘Value Added Tax’. Mexico VAT tax is a tax that is levied on the consumption of Mexican products and services. The tax is generally levied at 16% on the value of goods (hence Value Added Tax).

International Phone Plan

To use your phone internationally, many providers such as AT&T provide free roaming in North America (Canada, USA and Mexico), other providers often offer an international plan. If you do not get an international plan your phone will not be in service unless you are on Wi-Fi, which will be provided at the resort.

What to Pack

Comfortable attire is recommended for the flight.

Passport

2 – Comfortable Travel Attire

2 – Active Wear/Casual Attire

4 – Evening / Resort Casual Attire

Comfortable Walking Shoes / Sandals

Light Wrap or Jacket

Sunglasses, a Hat, and Sunscreen

Swimsuit

Passport!

Entry into Croatia

For entry into Croatia, your passport should have at least six months of validity beyond intended date of your departure. You must also provide proof of sufficient funds and a return airline ticket. A tourist card is no longer required for entry into Mexico if arriving to Cancun International Airport (CUN). The only form you will need to complete is the customs form, this will be given to you on the plane prior to arrival. This form is one per household, if you are traveling with your spouse, you only need to fill out one. If traveling with a friend, you will both need to fill out your own.

Program Inclusions:

Luxury Accommodations at Hotel in HVAR and Dubrovnik
Roundtrip airfare from home cities to Split St. Jerome Airport (SPU)
Transfer from airport (SPU) to Palace Hotel in HVAR
Transfer from HVAR to Bellevue Hotel in Dubrovnik
Choice of Activity (1)
Daily Breakfast (5)
Lunch (3)
Welcome Reception and Dinner (1)
Final Night Dinner (1)

Travel Headquarters customer service support including extensions and deviation assistance. All taxes, tips and gratuities for activities, meals and transportation listed in the itinerary are included.

Program Exclusions:

Items of a personal nature including laundry, mini-bar charges, other room incidentals, activities, spa and treatments. Some resorts may require a credit card hold for incidentals. This will be refunded back to your card if no additional charges are made to the room.