How To Book
Booking Procedure
Our website is designed to give you an idea of the wealth of travel possibilities we offer in Scotland and walking holidays throughout the UK. We have suggested some itineraries for each region and these can be used as a basis for your trip or you may prefer to create your own itinerary.
Once you have an idea of where you'd like to travel, or if you would like some general guidance and advice, complete our online Enquiry Form or call one of our specialists. We will answer any questions you have and discuss your travel plans and ideas in detail, making suggestions where appropriate and advise about the likelihood of availability.
We will then send you a detailed proposal and quotation for your trip along with your Escape Booking Code. Once you have read through the itinerary we will answer any further questions and refine the trip until you are totally satisfied. The booking process begins when we receive your deposit and booking form, at which point we can start to confirm the accommodation and services for your trip.
Our specialists will handle your travel arrangements from start to finish and you are welcome to call them at any time.
Confirming your Booking
Once you have decided to confirm your booking we do require a completed Booking Form and a deposit of £ 75.00 per person. There are three ways you can do this:
1. You can complete the secure online Booking Form on our website.
2. You can print a copy of the Booking Form and return it to us by fax on 44 (0) 131 447 2570 or post to:
Absolute Escapes Ltd, 27/10 Maxwell Street, Edinburgh, EH10 5FT, Scotland, UK.
3. Alternatively, you can telephone us on +44 (0) 131 447 2570 with your credit or debit card details.
Deposit
We ask for a deposit of £ 75.00 per person in order to secure your booking. As many of the accommodation providers we use are quite small, we cannot guarantee availability until you have confirmed your booking in this way.
Final Payment
The final payment of your booking is due a minimum of 6 weeks before the beginning of your trip. If you are booking within 6 weeks of the commencement of your trip then payment must be made in full at the time of booking.
You can use our secure online payment system to make final payments, as long as you quote your booking code on the form. Once we have received your final payment we will issue you with a full Information Pack which will contain all the necessary details for your trip.
Payment
You can pay the deposit and balance for your trip in any of the following ways:
- Cheque - Please make cheques payable to "Absolute Escapes Trustees Account". Cheques must be made in British pounds sterling (£).
- Credit or Debit Card - We accept the following credit or debit cards: Switch/Maestro; Visa; Master/Eurocard. We do not accept payment by Amex. We regret that due to the level of bank charges for such transactions, we are forced to add a 1.5% surcharge for payments by credit card. Payments by UK debit cards do not incur any surcharge.
- Bank Transfer - If you wish to pay by bank transfer our account details will appear on your proposal and quotation. You must pay in British pounds sterling (£). If your bank charges you for this service we do ask you to ensure that you settle these charges directly with them.
Overseas Payments
All prices quoted are in UK £ Sterling. You may wish to check current exchange rates from overseas currencies here www.xe.com.
Booking Terms and Conditions
Before confirming your booking we would ask you to please read our full booking terms and conditions.
Financial Protection
As a member of the Travel Trust Association (TTA) your holiday and your money are protected when you book with Absolute Escapes Ltd. Our unique Safe Seat Insurance Plan is included as standard in all of our packages and ensures that we comply with all European and United Kingdom travel regulations.
You can book with us in complete confidence that all trip payments made to us are fully protected.
