Planning a Successful Tour

• In order for a tour to be successful some basic steps should be completed. Plan and Book Early - the best way to insure you will get the most popular attractions and accommodations plan and book your tour as soon as possible.
• Parent meeting - Hold a parent meeting and outline all the requirements needed for students to attend the trip.
• Present the itinerary and pricing along with registration forms.
• Nova Tours will send a representative if possible to assist in answering questions. Rooming List - Submit your rooming list by the final payment date, this will help with finalizing payments to vendors.
• Review Final Package - you will receive a trip package from Nova Tours which contains all the trip confirmation and contact information.

Avoiding Travel Scams - The following are a few helpful hints in avoiding some pitfalls.

• Verify that the tour company is a member of a professional association, such as the National Tour Association, that offer protection against unscrupulous operators.
• Carefully read the company’s cancellation and refund policies.
• Verify the tour company has errors and omissions, along with professional liability insurance. Note: Nova tours carries a $1,000,000 policy.
• Ask for references in your area.
• Avoid high pressure sales with a limited time to evaluate the offer.
• Business should be located at a legitimate business address, not out of someone’s basement.
• Prior to payment, review complete details about any trip in writing. You should be provided with a tour agreement that states exactly what your tour package will include and deposit dates. Tour agreement should also state the company’s cancellation and refund policies.
• Beware of companies sending money to P.O. Boxes or requesting a direct bank deposit or certified check. Note: Nova Tours accepts checks, Money Orders, MasterCard or Visa - we handle all payment collections for the group. By verifying just a few points listed above you will be able to identify the right company to handle your tour needs. We are confident that we will exceed your expectations.