Research Fee Agreement

By submitting this form, I and the persons included in my party (herein referred to as TRAVELERS), understand and agree to the CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS Non-Refundable Research Fee Structure as follows:

-$50 for 1-2 travelers
-$75 for 3-5 travelers
-$100 for 6-9 travelers
-$150 for 10 or more travelers
-$250 for Groups

PLEASE NOTE: Groups require a minimum of 5-10 hotel/resort rooms regardless of the number of travelers. Room minimums are determined by supplier/vendor and usually include specific discounts, payment dates, and group incentives.

I UNDERSTAND AGREE that all fees listed above are non-refundable and that all fees are separate from the cost of my quoted/proposed travel packages.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that the initial Research Fee will include up to 3 (THREE) travel quotes for 1 (ONE) destination within the PER PERSON budget selected on the travel inquiry form.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that requests for additional quotes/destinations after initial 3 quotes/1 destination will incur an additional fee based on the above non-refundable fee structure.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that the prices and availability provided to me in the upcoming travel quote/proposals by CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS are not guaranteed until deposit is fully paid. Pricing and availability may change without notice.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that suppliers/vendors used by CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS will hold quoted bookings until “Deposit Due Date” indicated on your confirmation and deposits. If deposit/payment is not received on or before the Deposit Due Date, reservations are automatically cancelled. This cancellation is beyond our control and is at the discretion of each individual supplier. Failure to remit payments on a timely basis will automatically put TRAVELERS booking at risk of cancellation. Please contact us immediately, and in advance of your payment due date, if you will be unable to meet this obligation. Without limitation, TRAVELER(s) voluntarily hold CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS harmless for cancellation of any booking for either late payment or declination of a credit card.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE that all airline tickets will be quoted for economy class unless otherwise specified.  Due to the highly restrictive, non-refundable, and non-transferable nature of Basic Economy airfare, CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS does not quote or book Basic Economy fares unless requested. All travel will be round-trip unless otherwise specified/requested.  Seat assignments are subject to the airlines policies and may not be able to be made until you are at the airport on the day of departure.

As your travel agent, we have a professional responsibility to recommend the purchase of travel protection to protect both you and your vacation. While we do offer coverage through certain carriers, we cannot compare all the policies or companies currently in the marketplace. This responsibility rests solely with you the customer and we advise you to do your research and find coverage that best fits your individual needs. CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS is limited to advising you of the need for such coverage.

I CERTIFY that I am an authorized user of this credit card and that I will not dispute the payment with my credit card company, so long as the transaction corresponds to the terms indicated on this invoice.

I AUTHORIZE CAREFREE JOURNEYS AND TRAVELS to charge the credit card provided herein for the Research Fee selected.