Monthly Archives: December 2009

World Currencies

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You’ll no doubt be visiting many countries on your tour, and each of these will, of course, have their own currencies. Rest assured, Ecolux has you covered.

Below find the exchange rates for the countries you will be visiting on the SEAsia tour. These are provided by Xe.com for reference purposes only and are valid as of December 8, 2009.

VND

THB

MYR

Travel Documentation

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When traveling abroad, it is always imperative that you carry the proper documentation with you. We offer the following advice for citizens of the United States:

  • You must bring your passport with at least 1-2 months left until expiry at the time of departure
  • A visa must be applied for and fixed in your passport for the country of Vietnam and usually cost US$65 (contact the Vietnamese embassy for more details; Ecolux can arrange these for you at an extra cost)
  • Visa waiver programs are in effect for Thailand and Malaysia and US citizens are not required to apply for a visa

Citizens of other countries: please contact your personal travel consultant or the embassy/consulate of your home country for information.

Planning Your Daily Budget

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During your 2 week trip on the SEAsia tour, you’ll more than likely want to set aside some extra cash for purchasing souvenirs and cuisine.

Although food and market goods are generally inexpensive in Southeast Asia, you should plan on spending approximately US$40-50 per day for meal expenses, especially when visiting the local markets and street vendors. In addition, we recommend spending approximately US$100-150 on souvenirs – less if you bargain!

Travel Insurance

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Ever wonder what happens when something goes wrong? What about how much it costs to rectify that situation?

Ecolux can ensure that if something ever goes wrong, you’ll be covered. Through our travel insurance partner TravelSafe, we can offer you their feature-rich Vacation Plan for a special price of just $199!

This plan includes an abundance of benefits, with coverage including:

  • Accidental death and dismemberment
  • Medical expenses and emergency assistance
  • Trip cancellation and interruption
  • Missed connections and travel delays
  • Baggage and personal effects damage and delay

You can find out more about this plan and consider the terms associated by reading their fact sheet here.

Notes on terms and conditions specific to Ecolux-booked vacations:

  • Optional cancellation benefit not available using our discounted price
  • Ecolux Travel Services, Inc. shall not be liable for airline scheduling causing travel delays or interruptions

At Ecolux Travel Services, you can be assured that we’ve got you covered.

Welcome!

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Welcome to Ecolux Travel Services, Inc.!

We are a travel agency founded by Colin Zhang in 2009 specializing in planning and executing luxury tours in an affordable manner while ensuring our actions are environmentally sustainable. Only at Ecolux will you find the best prices with the best rewards.

Maximize your potential of your hard-earned money today – check out our carefully designed tours or have a look at our exclusive SEAsia all-in-one package! Whatever your needs, Ecolux has you covered.