England and scotland trip

June 12-24, 2024

Start of your vacation right next to the Tower Bridge at the Tower Hotel London. The hotel sits proudly on the River Thames, overlooking Tower Bridge and in the midst of some of London’s most iconic landmarks and famous locations, including the Tower of London, St Katherine's Docks, HMS Belfast, the Shard and more.
As a 4-star hotel near Tower Bridge, The Tower Hotel London combines comfort and convenience with unparalleled views of the river Thames. The hotel offers a range of bars and restaurants.

Just a short stroll away from the hotel, some of London’s most iconic spots are waiting to be discovered.

Every room at the Tower Hotel has a view of either Tower Bridge or St. Katharine Docks.

If you’re looking for a tour or a special experience for your day (and a half) in London,
we can suggest/arrange the following:

Your transportation, accommodations, meals and experiences while at your wedding event will be self arranged during this time.

Nestled in a charming Georgian townhouse, the boutique bed and breakfast offers a fusion of contemporary style and traditional elegance. With a central location near the Royal Mile, explore Edinburgh’s historic landmarks, vibrant culture, and culinary scene. Enjoy the comfortable rooms, attentive service, and the true essence of Scottish hospitality at B+B Edinburgh.

Experience the charm and character of our thoughtfully curated amenities at B+B Edinburgh. Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring locally sourced ingredients before uncovering the city’s hidden gems.

The hotel serves brunch daily 11am-2pm.
They offer Brunch for 2 including a bottle of prosecco, tea or coffee for £50.00 or alternatively you pay as per order.
Due to current government guidelines, pre-booking is required.
Please let us know if you would like us to make reservations for you.

Please click on link below to see the brunch menu:
https://www.bb-edinburgh.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/06/Brunch-menu.pdf

The West Highland Hotel is located in the fishing village of Mallaig on the West Coast of Scotland and is just a 5 minute walk from the railway station and ferry port. It enjoys the most amazing views over the islands of Skye, Rum and Eigg and is the perfect location to enjoy a restful holiday away from it all.

Their classically trained chef specializes in creating delicious food which can be enjoyed in one of our restaurants with outstanding views and sunsets……a wonderful place to relax and soak up the tranquil atmosphere.

Built in 1793, Blackfriars is a newly refurbished bar, restaurant and hotel that is conveniently located on Academy Street.

With nine boutique bedrooms, Blackfriars offers comfort and luxury in Inverness’ historic Old Town.
The head chef has created a range of delicious dishes with a focus on local provenance, showcasing some of the finest Scottish produce on the market.

TRAVEL DETAILS

REGISTRATION FORM

PLEASE TYPE CAREFULLY! INACCURATE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN TRAVEL DELAYS AND/OR CHANGE FEES.

(Please submit one registration form per household -max 2 people per registration form)

F.A.Q.

WHAT TIME IS THE CHECK IN TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS?

Check in at your hotel will not be until 3pm at the earliest.

• If you arrive early, or your room is not yet ready for you to check in when you arrive, you may be able to leave your bags with the front desk and they will keep them securely held behind the desk while you go out and eat or explore the city until your room is ready.

IS BREAKFAST INCLUDED?

Yes! Breakfast is included at all your locations.

WHAT ELECTRIC ADAPTER SHOULD I BRING?

You will need to consider what to pack, to ensure you can use your personal electrical appliances safely while you are abroad. This normally includes the use of a travel adapter, which is a device that simply allows you to plug any US electrical appliance into a foreign electrical socket. It is important to note that it does not convert the voltage or frequency.

Plug adapters are the interfaces between the American flat-pronged plug and European two round-prong socket. These allow you to plug your electrical device into the wall socket, but they do not convert the electricity to the American 110 volts. If your appliance is designed to run only on 110-120 volts, you are likely to see smoke, if not fire, from this potent miss-mating. You will need a step-down voltage converter to safely step the voltage down from 230 to 110.

BUY A POWER PLUG/TRAVEL ADAPTER

Amazon has an great selection of adapters. We don’t sell directly, just want to make sure you have the right one for your travels!

Is it customary to tip in the UK?

While tipping in the UK (England and Scotland) is not as ingrained as it is in some other countries, it is generally appreciated and quite common in many situations, particularly in the service industry.

Restaurants/Pubs/Bars

At restaurants, for instance, it is customary to leave a tip of around 10-15% of the bill if you're pleased with the service. However, always check your bill first to see if a service charge has already been included.

In pubs and bars, tipping is less common, but you might choose to offer to buy the bartender a drink if you're feeling generous.

Taxi/Driver services

For taxi services, many people round up to the nearest pound or tip around 10-15% of the fare.

Guide Services

Yes, you should consider tipping your tour guide if you found their service helpful and informative. As with other service industry roles, a tip serves as a gesture of appreciation for their expertise and effort.

A common guideline is to tip around £10-£20 per person for a full day tour. However, this is entirely at your discretion and should reflect your satisfaction with the service provided.
Remember, it's not mandatory but certainly appreciated by the guides who work hard to make your experience enjoyable.

Can I pay by Zelle?

Yes!

We started taking Zelle payments last month and we found this to be a fast and FREE way to pay!
For those who don’t know what Zelle is… it is very much like a wire transfer (but it is not a wire transfer).

Everyone’s bank is different, though, so you may want to call/go in to your local bank and ask to have the maximum amount available to transfer every day.

Example: Some banks only allow $500/day transfer. Other banks will allow $1200/day.

Always be careful when making payments through Zelle to people that you do not know. There is no protection guarantee provided and you cannot reverse the fee.

The Pros for using Zelle:

• It is FREE (no processing fees)!

• It is instantaneous (funds will go directly to Zone Travel- so this is the absolute fastest way to make a payment)

The Cons for using Zelle:

• Every bank is different when it comes to maximum amount available to be transferred every day. So, this may mean that you need to make multiple payments to Zone Travel, multiple days in a row.

• It does require an app download onto your phone, and you need to set up your account with your bank information.

Can I pay by check?

Yes!

If you would like to avoid the 4%processing fees, you may pay by check.
It is very important that you pay in advance of the deadlines and allow ample time for delivery.

Payments received after the deadline could result in cancelation of your reservation or increased fees.

There are two ways to pay by check:

• Mail the check

• Deposit directly at a local branch

Pricing details

price per person*: 

Double occupancy w/o flights

$4132/pp

Double occupancy w/flights

Economy: $6240
Premium Economy: +$850
Business: +$3780

Single occupancy w/o flights

$5695

Single occupancy w/flights

Economy: $7803
Premium Economy: +$850
Business: +$3780

Prices are based on a maximum of 4 guests. Slight changes in pricing could occur if more than 4 guests are traveling.

*All pricing & availability is subject to change until completed through the booking process. If your vacation package includes airfare, baggage fees may be an additional cost. For international travel, a passport book is required. Most locations require at least 6 months before expiration on your passport, as well as 2 blank visa pages.. Please make sure to have the correct and updated documents if applicable you have a criminal background, you are responsible for knowing the travel restrictions pertaining to the offense.

INCLUDED IN THE QUOTE

• Flights (optional)

  • as described above

• Ground transportation

  • as described above

• Train transportation

  • as described above

• Tours

  • as described above

• Most taxes and fees

  • Service fees and commissions (NON REFUNDABLE)

NOT INCLUDED

• Additional Tours

• Ground transportation not included above

• Meals not included in the itinerary above (all lunches and dinners)

• Incidental charges 

• Local Tax

• 4% processing fee per payment (only if paying w/credit card)

• Most meals/beverages (unless included in the itinerary)

• Optional Travel Insurance *DUE AT TIME OF BOOKING- PLEASE REVIEW THE DETAILS OF EACH PLAN THOROUGHLY

  • World Wide Trip Protector Edge ‘Basic’

  • World Wide Trip Protector ‘Premium’

  • Other insurance options are available, if you have questions or want more coverage options, please let us know at time of booking.

 

REGISTRATION 

• A completed registration form (one per household -max 2 people per registration form)

  • If you have more than 2 people from the same household going on this trip, please fill out multiple forms, as the maximum per form is 2 people.

FINAL PAYMENT

• Payments not received on time will result in reservation cancellation without refund.

• Additional bookings after the final payment deadline may result in higher prices, less availability and additional administrative fees.

• Fee amounts imposed are at the discretion of Zone Travel.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation in writing must be received by Zone Travel 60 days prior to departure for appropriate refund on the land tour cost minus the following fees:

• Commissions, fees and Travel insurance are non-refundable.

Zone Travel LLC and its cooperative destination incur unrecoverable charges preparing for your trip therefore, no refunds if cancellations occur less than 60 days before departure. Cancellations more than 60 days prior to departure are based on individual group bookings per the outlined confirmation document you receive.

Furthermore, Zone Travel must adhere to all vendor cancelation policies, which vary by vendor. Some bookings may be immediately non-refundable. For this reason, we highly recommend purchasing Travel Insurance.

We sell a variety of travel related products from different suppliers and service providers ("Suppliers"). Each Supplier has its own terms and condition that are applicable to your particular arrangements in addition to our general terms and conditions, and you should make sure you understand them.

Zone Travel is acting as intermediary or a "Booking Agent" for products and services that are not directly supplied by us (e.g., air carriage and ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tours, cruises, etc.). We are not a co-vendor of such products and services. You will be entering into a separate contract with such Suppliers in connection with such products and services.

By making payments to Zone Travel for this trip you are agreeing to all Terms and Conditions listed on the Zone Travel website.

Vendor Cancel policy: Each vendor has their own policies, which we have to apply. This information may vary and is listed in full detail on the contract signed for each vendor.

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel Insurance

TRAVEL INSURANCE - AVAILABLE FOR ALL USA CITIZENS - DUE WITH INITIAL PAYMENT

Zone Travel LLC strongly suggests purchasing Trip Cancellation insurance. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider as most U.S. medical coverage will not cover you outside of the country.

Insurance costs are based on the total package cost, including air taxes and charges listed under "Included."

Approximate amounts can be given at time of reservation in order to purchase the appropriate amount of insurance.

EDGE PLAN:
(BASIC PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 14 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage 

WORLDWIDE TRIP PROTECTOR:
(PREMIUM PROTECTION)

Extensive coverage for everyone; designed with families in mind.

• Pre-existing Medical Conditions coverage if purchased within 21 days of deposit (other eligibility conditions must also be met)

• Wide range of reasons for trip cancellation or interruption

• Trip Delay and Missed Tour or Cruise Connection coverage

• Baggage Protection and Travel Accident Protection

• Medical and Evacuation coverage