Holiday Tips
Bowls
Your bowls must be checked in as hold luggage and most airlines now charge for this. Two bowls may be put into your suitcase (but remember you may be charged an excess if your case weighs more than the stated allowance), four bowls must be checked in inside a sturdy case. Some clubs have bowls available for hire at a minimal fee and some will even loan free of charge.
 
Dress Code
Matches will be played in either whites or whites and greys (depending on the dress code in your region) with regulation bowling shoes. For men white, Bermuda length shorts are also acceptable. Ladies may wear shorts or culottes. Please remember to bring your "wets" and a white sweater - just in case. We suggest you take your own bowling shoes, which must be flats, though some clubs have a limited supply for hire.
 
Weather
On occasions it may be necessary to cancel matches due to adverse weather conditions. Jack High Group Bowling Holidays cannot accept responsibility for this. In such circumstances every effort will be made to reschedule your programme. Jack High Group Bowling holidays will not give a refund in the event of a cancellation.
 
Travel Documents
Upon receipt of your deposit you will be sent a confirmation invoice. Approximately 10 days before departure, you will receive your travel wallet containing tickets, baggage tags and final detailed itinerary with any necessary instructions.
 
Flight Timings
These may change at very short notice. Jack High has no control over this or any flight delays - this is solely the responsibility of the airline.
 
Insurance
Because we believe it’s so important that you are adequately insured on your holiday, we have made it a condition of booking one of our holidays. You may either: accept the policy we’ve arranged, in which case the premium will be added to your holiday invoice; or choose a policy at least as good with another company. If you chose a different company, you must tell us so that the insurance company details and policy number can be recorded by us. We must have this information before we can confirm your booking.
 
Know Before You Go
We are working with the foreign and commonwealth office to do all we can to ensure British travellers stay safe overseas. Before you go overseas, check out the FCO website at www.fco.gov.uk
 
Special Requests
For any special requests (such as “low floor” or special meals, etc) please inform us before you travel. We will always do our best to meet your requirements, BUT NO GUARANTEE IS GIVEN, as this does not form part of your holiday contract.
 
Passports and Visas
A full passport issued by a member state of the European Union and valid for at least six months after the date of return to the UK, is required for these holidays. British citizens travelling on these holidays do not require visas. Holders of other passports should consult the appropriate embassies prior to departure to check current visa requirements.
 
Health
No vaccinations or inoculations are mandatory for British subjects. The department of health produces the health advice for travellers booklet (T7) which is available from your local post office or by telephoning 0800 555 777 free of charge. Passengers are recommended to carry a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Application forms are available from post offices, by calling 0845 606 2030 or applying on line at www.dh.gov.uk. Practitioners within the local health service only provide treatments under EHIC Arrangements. If you need to call out a doctor in an emergency make it clear you have an EHIC and that you want to be treated under EC arrangements. The cost of specialist medical treatment is high in the countries to be visited and passengers must ensure that they carry sufficient travel insurance to cover any unexpected medical bills.
 
Travellers with Disabilities
Jack High Group Bowling Holidays is happy to welcome passengers with special needs wherever the appropriate arrangements can be made. Most airlines will offer additional assistance for disabled travellers at airports and many hotels have specially designed rooms for disabled guests. Please note however, that we can only request such facilities on your behalf if we know your requirements well in advance. We therefore ask that anyone suffering from a medical condition or disability, or simply needing a little extra help during their holiday provide full details of their special requirements on their reservation form. Passengers with a disability must be accompanied by an able bodied person who is willing, and able, to assist them where necessary. Should you have any concerns regarding the suitability of a holiday prior to making your booking, please contact our reservation department on 0191 497 4515 where a member of staff will be delighted to help you.
 
Your Holiday Prices Includes:
  • Government taxes and compulsory service fees
  • Accommodation and meal plan as confirmed on your confirmation or final invoice
  • Transport between the overseas airport and confirmed hotel. (Private taxi or coach).
  • Return transport from your chosen hotel to your bowls matches.
  • Green fees for four bowls matches.
  • The service of a Jack High Group Bowling Holidays representative or a local appointed agent.
  • A 24 hour emergency number 0191 497 4515
 
Your Holiday Prices does not Include:
  • Your holiday flight.
  • Any accommodation supplements unless indicated on your final invoice. Please see the price panels for any supplements that might apply.
  • The cost of travelling to and from your UK departure airport.
  • Holiday insurance. This is essential for your holiday, please see adjacent panel.
  • Meals, except those shown in the hotel description.
  • Passport and visa fees, injections and certificates.
  • Hotel facilities such as gymnasium, sauna or spa are usually not included unless we state otherwise. The reception desk will inform you of these charges.
  • Compulsory Christmas and New Year hotel supplements.
  • Local overseas airport taxes.
  • Credit card surcharges of 2% will be charge to balance payments.
 
NOTE: This is to be used as a guideline only and is what we deem to be common to most holidays. For exact information please see hotel descriptions and price panels for what is included in your holiday.
   
   

General information

Contact details

75 King Street
South Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE33 1DP

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