The Fine Print
Everything you need to know!
No Hidden Agenda, No Hidden Fees,
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AIR FAIR IS NOT INCLUDED.
TRIP INSURANCE ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS.
PRICES MAY VARY DUE TO THE EURO-TO-DOLLAR CONVERSION.
ALL TOUR / Hotel prices quoted are for Double Occupancy. If there is one person in a room, a Single Supplement charge will be added. Single rooms are limited and based on availability. The price is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances and changes in the cost of ground travel or accommodation services. We will inform you immediately of any changes. A deposit of $500.00 per person must accompany each Registration for international travel. You will be notified of the date for the Balance Due. We will acknowledge receipt of all deposits and payments in writing.
Cooking Classes must be reserved at the time of Registration for the Tour and a deposit of $200 per class, per person must accompany each Registration
Please make checks payable to: Sam D’Ambruoso
La Gioia Vita is not responsible for any cancellation issues: see cancellation policy for more information.
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
Though La Gioia Vita does not require you to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program we highly suggest it! Benefits of enrolling in this program include:
Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination country, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
Click Below for more information about the S.T.E.P.
Do you have more questions about our policies? We are happy to talk to you personally, via email or phone call! Please submit the form below and a La Gioia Vita Travel Coordinator will contact you shortly!
La Gioia Vita® (US Registered Trademark) is a US registered business based in, and operating solely from the United States. A division of D’Ambruoso Studios, LLC, Middlebury, CT 06762
CANCELLATION POLICY
Full refunds are given up to 120 days before tour/workshop start date minus a $275.00 Service Charge. Thereafter and until 60 days before the start date participants will forfeit the full deposit of $500.00. Full refunds will be given if we cancel the Workshop for any reason. CANCELLATIONS OF RESERVATIONS OCCURRING WITHIN 60 DAYS OF COMMENCEMENT OF ANY WORKSHOP WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. Cancellations must be in writing, not email. We give credit for missed tour/workshops only if we sell your space to another individual. If we cannot sell your space, NO CREDIT GIVEN FOR MISSED TOUR/WORKSHOPS. We strongly recommend that all participants purchase TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE and overseas health insurance from their own insurance providers. Disclaimer: D’Ambruoso Studios LLC / La Gioia Vita acts only as an agent for the various independent suppliers that provide hotel accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, activities, or other services connected with this tour/workshop. Such services are subject to the terms and conditions of those suppliers. D’Ambruoso Studios LLC / La Gioia Vita and their respective employees, agents, representatives, and assigns accept no liability whatsoever for any injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or any other incident which may be caused by the negligence, defect, default of any company or person in performing these services. Responsibility is not accepted for losses, injury, damages, or expenses of any kind due to sickness, weather, strikes, hostilities, wars, terrorist acts, acts of nature, local laws or other such cases. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws and regulations of the country in which they are provided.
D’Ambruoso Studios LLC / La Gioia Vita is not responsible for any baggage or personal effects of any individual participating in the tour/workshops arranged by D’Ambruoso Studios LLC / La Gioia Vita. Individual travelers are responsible for purchasing a travel insurance policy, if desired, that will cover some of the expenses associated with the loss of luggage or personal effects.