Essential Information for Your Holiday at Club Vounaki, Greece
WHAT TO PACK?
Dress code at the Clubs is very relaxed and informal and we recommend travelling light with swimwear, shorts and t-shirts for the daytime and casual, comfortable clothing for the bar and restaurant areas. To protect yourself from the sun, we recommend you wear a hat, sunglasses and high protection water resistant sun cream (factor 20+).
For early and late season you will also need some warmer clothing and you may like to bring a wetsuit, although these can be hired at the Club. All of the main equipment you need for your Club holiday is provided free of charge. However, you might like to bring your own sailing gloves and watersports accessories. For on shore activities, don’t forget to pack your sportswear and appropriate footwear. Although towels are provided at our Clubs, beach towels are not, so please bring your own.
INFORMATION CHECKLIST
For security reasons it is absolutely essential that the name you provide on your booking, ticket and passport are exactly the same. Failure to do so may result in you being unable to travel.
CLUB SHOP
Club Vounaki has a shop where you can buy many holiday items from beach towels and swimwear to clothing and sunglasses. You can also purchase professional sailing gloves and sailing shoes as well as wet suits. We also offer basic medical supplies and a wide choice of toiletries, including baby products such as food and formula milk, wipes, shampoo, nappies and swim nappies. There is also a nearby provioning facility for club flotilla.
MONEY MATTERS
At the beginning of your holiday you will be given a swipe card which can be used to purchase items at the bar, shop and reception. All items are charged to your room bill, ready to settle weekly or at the end of your holiday. You can view your bill at reception at any time. Outside the Club you will need Euros for Greece.
EARLY/LATE SEASON HOLIDAYS
Please appreciate that if you choose to holiday ‘out of season’, some shops and local facilities may be closed as they only operate during high season. On a Club Flotilla holiday, this may mean more cooking on board if restaurants are closed.
DISABLED PEOPLE OR THOSE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY
People with disabilities or reduced mobility should please contact our reservations team to discuss the best locations for a Club holiday.
BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
If you are travelling with Thomson Airways your baggage allowance is 20kg for Economy. Cabin baggage is limited to 1 piece per passenger and should weigh no more 5kg. If you are flying with an alternative airline, your baggage allowances will be explained to you at the time of booking.
Thomson Airways carriage of sporting equipment charges
| Mid Haul | Long Haul |
Windsurfers | £30 | £60 |
Surfboards, bodyboards, bicycles | £30 | £40 |
Golf clubs | £15 | £30 |
Diving equipment (scuba tanks) | First 10kgs no charge then excess baggage charges apply | |
Excess Baggage | £7 per kilo | £8.50 per kilo |
Please note that if you are bringing your own equipment, you will need to contact Thomson Airways Customer Support on 0870 757 2757 before departure day to ensure carriage is available.
HEALTH MATTERS
All staff who are trained to RYA basic First Aid standard and local doctors are available for further medical assistance.
Greece – If you are a UK resident you are entitled to any medical treatment, which becomes necessary during your holiday for free or at a reduced cost. We recommend that you obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) by visiting www.ehic.org.uk
Expectant Mothers
Congratulations on your forth-coming arrival! Expectant mothers are welcome to travel up to the end of the 34th week of pregnancy on their return flight. After 28 weeks, prior notification of travel must be given to First Choice Airways Customer Support on 0870 757 2757. All expectant mothers should carry a medical certificate confirming the stage of pregnancy for the homeward flight and fitness to fly. Please check your insurance policy for any restrictions. We recommend you visit the department of health for more information about travelling whilst pregnant at www.dh.gov.uk/travellers
For further travel advice on your chosen destination contact the Foreign & Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit on 0870 606 0290 or online at www.fco.gov.uk
PASSPORTS & VISAS
The following information is valid for British Citizens only, if you are not a British Citizen please consult your Embassy for information and advice on the countries you propose to visit.
* It is the Lead Names responsibility to ensure that all members of the party are in possession of all necessary documentation required for your holiday
* Check that all passports are valid for at least 6 months after your return to the UK
* All children not already included on a parent’s existing valid 10-year passport now require their own passports. This includes newborn babies and children up to the age of 16 and over
* It is vitally important that the names and details on your travel documents match those on your passport exactly. Please check your travel documents carefully as people with non-matching documents may be refused travel or entry to a country.
For further information and requirements relating to individual circumstances, please contact the Passport Office on 0870 521 0410
TRAVEL ADVICE ON YOUR CHOSEN DESTINATION
Contact the Foreign &Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit on 0870 606 0290, BBC2 Ceefax page 470, www. fco. gov. uk or ABTA information department Tel 0901 201 5050 (calls charged at 50p min).
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