Ireland / Wales

Terms & Conditions

This is a private group journey, based on a minimum of 20 participants to operate. Rates quoted are in US dollars, per person. Hotels are subject to change. Due to weather conditions and circumstances beyond our control, the itinerary is subject to change. Should the minimum 20 participants not be met, a full refund will be issued.

Payment Details:

All payments are made through Journeys Connect in US$ and processed through a credit card.

Initial Deposit:

• $500 per person non-refundable deposit is required to reserve space
• Payment Options (All payments will be charged to the credit card on file)
  • OPTION 1: Payment in full
  • OPTION 2: $500 deposit + 6 equal monthly installments
• Full and final payment is due 3 month prior to the tour

Roommate Cancellation:

• If you register for a twin room (two travelers per room) and your roommate cancels (before or during the tour), and another roommate cannot be found, you will be responsible for paying the additional “single supplement” charge.
• If you have purchased Trip Travel Protection insurance, this additional cost may be recoverable through your insurance policy. We strongly encourage you to purchase travel insurance for this and any other emergencies.

Trip Travel Protection Insurance:

• Deposits and payments are non-refundable, we strongly recommend purchase of Trip Travel Protection insurance. Refunds will only be issued should the minimum 20 travelers not be reached. Journeys Connect offers full coverage for
  • Trip Travel Protection Insurance Premium Land Tour
  • Trip Travel Protection Insurance Premium Pre-Tour Hotel
  • Trip Travel Protection Insurance Premium Post-Tour Extension

Responsibility/Liability:

Payment of the land tour package (and pre-tour/post tour packages) constitutes consent to all Legal policies and terms and conditions described here. Neither the Operator (Journeys Connect), Tour Hosts (Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Linda Timms, Kim Caskey Tours, Kim Caskey Custom Quilting, or Kim Caskey), nor any mentioned or unmentioned subagents or affiliates shall be held responsible for any personal injury, property damage or other loss a passenger incurs on any tour arising from acts or omissions by any air carrier, public transport company, hotel, car rental company, subcontractor or other person or organization, whether such company is rendering any services supplied on the tour. 

All tickets and vouchers are issued and supplied subject to the foregoing and to any and all terms and conditions under which transportation and services are provided. The Tour Operator and Tour Hosts accepts no responsibility for losses or expenses due to delay or changes in schedules, flight cancellations or misconnections due to mechanical problems, sickness, quarantine, weather, acts of God, strikes, government actions, war, terrorism, or other circumstances beyond its control. Passengers must bear all such losses or expenses. 

To guard against unforeseen circumstances, we recommend you purchase the optional travel protection plan offered with each booking. The Tour Operator reserves the right to alter prices at any time prior to departure and without prior notice if circumstances so warrant. Any devaluation or revaluation of currencies may affect published price.

HEALTH & SAFETY WAIVER – COVID-19

The safety and comfort of our guests is our first concern. We have worked diligently with our Tour Operator to give you the peace of mind you expect. However, there is no way to eliminate all possible risks while traveling and Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Kim Caskey Tours, and Journeys Connect therefore cannot assume liability in the unlikely event you contract COVID-19. This is the reason for the necessity of the following waiver of liability:

The novel coronavirus, (herein “COVID-19) has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state/provincial, and local governments have recommended physical distancing, limiting group sizes in some locations and wearing face coverings. While Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Kim Caskey Tours, Journeys Connect, and our supplier partners in Europe have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we cannot guarantee that you or your travel party will not become infected with COVID-19 while traveling. In fact, traveling could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, you acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 while traveling with Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Kim Caskey Tours, and Journeys Connect, and that contact with the virus that causes COVID-19 may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. You understand that the risk of becoming infected by COVID-19 on a Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc./Kim Caskey Tours/Journeys Connect trip may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of yourself and others, including, but not limited to Journeys Connect employees, suppliers (and their employees) and other passengers.

You understand that you could encounter others, including but not limited to others traveling on this trip, who have COVID-19 or other infectious diseases, or who are infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 or other viruses but who exhibit no symptoms of infection or an infectious disease, which could result in your having serious medical conditions requiring medical treatment in a hospital, quarantine in a government-appointed location, and could possibly lead to death. You agree that having considered these risks, you desire to participate in the Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc./Kim Caskey Tours/Journeys Connect trip and you freely and voluntarily assume complete personal responsibility for the risk of exposure, illness, and death due to COVID-19, even if such injuries or death occur in a manner that is not foreseeable at the time this agreement is signed.

You acknowledge that you have been strongly advised to have comprehensive health insurance (including “travel insurance”).

You acknowledge that you are voluntarily participating in this Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc./Kim Caskey Tours/Journeys Connect trip with knowledge of the inherent risks of COVID-19, and you agree to assume all risks.

To the extent permitted by law, you hereby:

• assume and agree to accept any and all risks related to COVID-19 during the course of your travel with Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Kim Caskey Tours, and Journeys Connect release Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc. and Journeys Connect and its employees, officers, directors, and agents, (“the Releasees”) from any and all claims that may accordingly arise during the course of your participation in the trip. 
• you confirm that you have adequate financial resources in case medical care is needed relating to COVID-19 and understand the inherent and potential health risks of travel during this time.

This Waiver shall be binding on you, your family, your heirs, and any attorney, agent, executor, trustee, representative, or assignee to the extent permitted by law. You hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Kim Caskey Tours, Journeys Connect and the Releasees for any claims against Blue Barn Quilt Co. Inc., Kim Caskey Tours, Journeys Connect or the Releasees by any member of your family, your heirs or assigns, your estate, your employer, or by any other person for whom or to whom you are or may be responsible, whether at law or otherwise.

I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. 

I agree that if any portion is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect. No additions, deletions or changes can be made to the release form, and signing it is a requirement for joining the trip.

Tour Member Expectations

This document applies to all Tour Members in your tour group. If you cannot meet the expectations as outlined, please call, or email us to discuss.

Blue Barn Quilt Co Inc./Kim Caskey Tours are physically active. Hotels may provide fewer North American style amenities, and our touring culture emphasizes flexibility and open-mindedness. These are essential characteristics of your tour experience. Unfortunately, a few people ignore these details, thus resulting in a less than desired experience for everyone. We truly want you to be happy with your tour choice. Please read the following carefully and understand that by participating in a Blue Barn Quilt Co Inc./Kim Caskey Tours tour, you assume certain obligations and responsibilities to Kim Caskey and Linda Timms (Tour Hosts) and your fellow tour members, including, but not limited to, the following:

Understand the physical levels of your tour's daily activities and be capable of fully and happily (no one likes a grumpy or complaining traveller) participate without any assistance — in the following levels of activity:

• Walk 10,000-12,000 steps over the course of the day, up and down stairs, and over unpaved or cobblestone surfaces 
• Be comfortable on your feet for up to four hours walking and standing, both inside museums and outdoors in all weather conditions 
• Bring one main piece of luggage, plus one smaller day pack or shoulder bag, all of which you must be able to carry yourself, sometimes up stairs 
• Carry or roll your luggage for up to 15 minutes from the bus to the hotel, then haul it up several flights of stairs to get to your room (where no porter service is available) 
• After orientation and transportation lessons, be able to navigate towns and cities on your own (Google Maps, Uber, etc.) 
• Be always available for group communication on Signal messaging app (not just when on free Wi-Fi)

Please note: Tour hosts may not be available to provide assistance for any of these activities. Tour members requiring help must be accompanied by an able companion who can be entirely responsible for providing the assistance.

Appreciate our quaint and sometimes peculiar hotel characteristics, which may include:

• No (or inadequate) air conditioning or elevators 
• Potential street noise 
• Slow Wi-Fi connections or Wi-Fi only in common areas

Embrace and participate in our NO GRUMBLERS policy:

• Travel is all about experiencing things we're not used to; tour members are expected to be flexible and open-minded and to practice considerate social behavior toward one another 
• Accept that in rare circumstances your tour may have an additional tour member above the advertised number 
• Agree that you won't be allowed to smoke or vape on the bus, in the hotel, or where other tour members are present 
• Look forward to surprises, understanding that itineraries are subject to change, and often Plan B is better!

Agree to follow all safety precautions and health directives set by your guide, host, or local officials to help safeguard your health and wellbeing as well as that of your fellow tour members. These precautions may include but not be limited to the following:

• Be able to present, if requested, an authentic CDC vaccination certificate showing that you are fully vaccinated 
• Being seen by a health professional if you are showing symptoms of a contagious illness, and/or being tested for contagious illness (such as COVID-19) as a condition of continuing with the tour 
• Maintain proper social distancing 
• Use of face masks (covering your nose and mouth); proper handwashing and the use of hand sanitizer

Please describe the nature of your disability/special need, or any other below: