Yes – our travel insurance policy only applies for passengers who are aged 85 years and under at the time of taking out the policy.
A child must be under the age of 12 on the return journey.
You must be at least 21 years old to make a booking with us on our website, on the telephone or at our retail store. The person making the booking will become the lead passenger and must travel on the holiday.
An infant must be under the age of 2 on the return journey to qualify for an infant fare. Infants can travel on the lap of an adult on the aircraft for a nominal fee. Unfortunately, infants do not receive a luggage allowance from the airline.
We sell gift cards which can be redeemed towards the purchase of a James Villas holiday. Cards can be purchased by calling 0152 452 97 and are available in any denomination between £1 and £9999.
Gift cards can be redeemed against any James Villas holiday by quoting the gift card number to your Travel Adviser at the time of making your booking. Upon approval, a Holiday Confirmation Invoice will be dispatched confirming payment.
Seats may be pre-booked with certain airlines for a nominal fee prior to departure; our Travel Advisers will be able to check with your chosen airline if this service is available to you. Your party will be seated together using this service but please note that allocation of seats next to each other, across the aisle or directly behind one another is all deemed to constitute provision of pre-booked seats.
You can use any of the following methods to pay for your holiday without additional charge:
We don’t charge for any of these types of debit card when the card has been issued in Ireland:
Unfortunately we do not accept Laser cards.
Cheques made payable to “James Villa Holidays” can be sent to us at our office in Maidstone.
FAO Accounts Dept, James Villa Holidays, 20/20 Business Park, St Leonards Road, Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom ME16 0LS
Please ensure you write your holiday reference (beginning 5) on the back of the cheque to help us find your booking.
If you would like to transfer money to us directly our account details are:
Please use your holiday reference (begins with a 5) as the payment reference.
These are for EUR Payments only. Transfers to this account in currencies other than EUR will be translated to EUR by the bank potentially resulting in less than expected being received by us. If you would like to pay in another currency please contact us on 01622 655 940.
If you, or other members of your travelling party require different flights from different UK airports we can arrange this on your behalf. Simply call one of our Travel Advisers on 0152 452 97 for more information.
We are sorry, but we don't operate a pet-friendly villa programme at this time. None of our villa properties allow pets to be accompanied as part of the holiday booking.
As announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer during the November budget 2014, all children under the age of 12 flying from a UK airport on and after 1 May 2015, and after 1 March 2016 for children aged under 16 on the date of travel will be exempt from Air Passenger Duty (APD).
This has been automatically calculated in our flight pricing.
The Balearics Eco-Tax or Sustainable Tourism Tax, as it is also known as, is a government approved levy that applies to both foreign visitors and locals who stay in tourist accommodation in Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza. The tax was imposed on 1st July 2016 to keep the islands in ship shape condition, funding sustainable tourism projects to preserve them for future generations.
Yes, unfortunately it does mean there is a tiny bit extra to pay to holiday to these beautiful destinations, but it is all for a good cause. Enabling people to return to the Balearics and enjoy all that these wonderful islands have to offer.
The cost of the Eco-Tax varies depending on what accommodation you are staying in. However, for those of you who’ve already booked or are looking to book your holiday, we calculate this for you and include it in the total cost of your holiday. You can now see the Eco-Tax breakdown when searching for your villa holiday. Keep an eye out for the (?) symbol and all will be revealed when you hover over it, or touch it if using a mobile or tablet.
We’ve taken the hassle out of paying it when you get there, so you can enjoy your holiday right from the off.
Your travel insurance policy, which is proof of purchase, will be dispatched to you at the time of booking with your holiday confirmation invoice. The policy number for your travel insurance is the same as your James Villas reference number. Please refer to the policy for terms and conditions. It is essential that you take the policy with you when you travel.
If you are able to take advantage of the 'low deposit' offer of £100 per person, the balance of your deposit will be due 8 weeks after your booking is confirmed. The value of the full deposit is dependent on which flight supplier and destination you choose – please refer to section 4 'Paying for your holiday' within our Booking Conditions. The remainder of your balance is due 14 weeks prior to your departure.
The balance is due 14 weeks prior to departure. The balance due date can be found on the booking confirmation invoice. You may pay by credit/debit card over the telephone, please note that all payments made by credit card are subject to a handling fee of 2%. Cheques will only be accepted for payment if received more than 15 weeks prior to departure.
Yes, there are three ways that you can pay. 1) If you have registered for 'My Holiday' you can make additional payments at any time online. 2) Call one of our Travel Advisers on 0152 452 97. 3) Post a cheque to James Villa Holidays, 20/20 Business Park, St Leonards Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS. Include your name, address and holiday booking reference, and once we have received payment we will send you an updated invoice. Cheques will only be accepted if received more than thirteen weeks before departure.
These will be sent to you approximately 7 - 10 days prior to your departure. As the majority of the airlines use E-Tickets, these will be sent via email to you. Please check your spam folder in case your email provider has put our email here. If you are unable to receive your documents via email please inform us and we shall arrange for copies to be sent via post.
All passengers must carry a valid 10 year passport with at least 6 months validity prior to the expiry date on the date of the return journey. A Biometric passport is required for any passenger travelling to the United States,
Please refer to the passport office for further information on 0300 222 0000.
Visas may be required by certain passengers who do not carry a UK passport.
Standard UK driving licenses must be produced by all drivers to the car hire company.
Villa owners need to gather the passport details of guests staying at their properties. Don't worry, it's just like handing in your passports when you check into a hotel, to meet local licencing regulations. You don’t want to start your holiday thinking about forms, so we ask that you fill in a Travellers Form before you go. All you need to do is set up an account online with James Villas, log in and choose 'My Holiday' from your account profile. From here you can pop your details into the Travellers Form. Job done.
Villa owners need to gather the passport details of guests staying at their properties, to meet local licensing regulations. Don't worry, it's just like handing in your passports when you check into a hotel. You don’t want to start your holiday thinking about forms, so we ask that you fill in a Travellers Form before you go. All you need to do is set up an account online with James Villas, log in and choose 'My Holiday' from your account profile. From here you can pop your details into the Travellers Form. Job done.
Under European law, if you are disabled, have difficulty moving around or walking more than 500 metres, you can receive assistance when you fly. This free service is available to anyone with mobility problems, for example, because of their disability, age or a temporary injury. To take full advantage of the service you need to pre-book 48 hours in advance of your flight.
If you have arranged your flights through James Villas and if anyone in your party is disabled or has difficulty in walking more than 500 metres, we can help you to book free airport assistance. Please contact our Travel Advisers via the help centre, or by calling 0152 452 97.
We recommend arriving at the airport at least three hours before departure to allow time for check-in, bag drop and airport security.
As this may differ between airlines please refer to your airline tickets for further details.
Finally, always consider traffic delays when planning your trip, delays may occur during busy holiday periods and peak rush hour times. Airport parking can also vary, often adding 20 to 30 minutes onto your journey.
Navigating unfamiliar roads can be daunting, so where possible if daytime flights are available we would recommend choosing these to make for a stress free arrival.
Please note that airlines occasionally make changes to scheduled flight times and as such are out of our control
No. The lead driver will be required to provide a credit card in their name to cover applicable charges in resort, for example any petrol supplied or excess on the car insurance.
This varies according to which destination you visit. You will be advised at the time of booking by our Travel Advisers. If you require additional drivers, the names can be added and insurance charged as an extra cost upon arrival at your destination. All drivers will need to produce a driving license.
Most car hire companies are able to add child seats and booster seats for children aged 9 months to 6 years. These must be pre-booked prior to your departure and will be payable locally in resort.
Transfers are not included in the cost of our holidays. However certain destinations can provide this service at an additional cost. Transfers are either by taxi or minibus. Transfers should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
To give you a knowledgeable helping hand with every aspect of your stay we have in-resort Villa Managers in the majority of our destinations. We also have a 24hr telephone helpline, detailed in your travel documents, if you require any assistance.
Welcome packs include the following basic items and covers 4 persons: Mineral water, Milk, Coffee, Tea bags, Sugar, Fruit juice, Bread, Jam or Marmalade, Margarine/Butter, Ham slices, Cheese, Biscuits and Crisps. Contents may vary slightly, according to availability. For your convenience we always recommend a welcome pack especially if you are arriving in the evening. Please order your welcome pack in advance to ensure your welcome pack is at your villa upon your arrival. Please note we are not able to offer welcome packs if you choose to arrive on a day other than the main changeover day.
A changeover day is the specific day of the week when holidays start and end at a particular villa. We allocate changeover days to villas in each destination to coincide with the days when most flights are available. You can choose to arrive on a different day if flights are available, but you may not be able to order a welcome pack, or where an option, receive a visit from our resort representative.
All bedroom and bathroom linen is provided, unless otherwise stated within the property description. Bath towels are provided, usually one hand and one bath towel per person. You will need to take your own beach towels to use around the pool, unless otherwise stated within the property description. Cot linen is not provided; please ensure you take your own.
Maid service varies at each individual property and can consist of preparation only with linen and towels as a minimum, to five days per week with daily towel change and weekly linen change. Some properties may charge for cleaning locally in resort, this will be specified within the property description.
Generally all accommodation types will have iron and ironing boards.
No, you will need to take your own, unless otherwise stated in the property description.
Yes – the accommodation will be fitted with local plug sockets so you will need to provide your own adaptors for any electrical items you take with you.
It will be local satellite in the country that you are visiting. Limited English speaking channels are available – please do not expect the usual satellite channels you receive at home.
Heated pools are only available when stated in the relevant villa description and will be at an additional cost unless otherwise stated. Where operation is during the winter months, this is from 1 Nov until 30 Apr. Some exclusions/rental restrictions may apply in July/August. Most heated pools are electrically heated but some are solar-heated and the temperature of the pool will therefore depend on the weather conditions. In certain cases a charge will be incurred for this facility which may be payable locally or on your booking invoice. With regard to our villas in Florida, if you require a property with a private pool that can be heated (subject to availability) please inform us at the time of booking.
Details regarding your key collection will be sent to you with your travel documents. Collection points do vary depending on the destination and the accommodation you are travelling to.
The official time for entry into your accommodation is 16:00 local time. The cleaners have sole access to the accommodation until this time to prepare for your arrival therefore entry to the accommodation prior to this time will not be permitted.
This is not possible as the accommodation will need to be cleaned and prepared for the next guest. Your representative may be able to advise if local chargeable facilities are available for you to use.
You can download the James villas Travellers' App from either the Google Play store (for Android Devices) or from the Apple iTunes store (for Apple Devices)
The James villas Travellers' App is available on the following devices:
You can use the App absolutely anywhere – from home before you depart, at the airport or even on the beach.
The App is completely free to download and there are no in-app purchases to make.
While the majority of the features of the App are available to you without use of a data connection, you may incur data roaming charges for some elements of the App - please check the terms of your tariff before use abroad. James villa holidays accepts no responsibility for data roaming charges incurred while using the App.
The App is intended as a holiday companion for customers who have already arranged a holiday with us and has not been designed to search for or book holidays.
You can access My Holiday from the App, through the James villas website. Via the App you can make use of all the features of this service and make changes to your holiday booking i.e. modify car hire or add Advanced Passenger Information (API).
If you are having problems logging into the App, please ensure firstly that you have already booked a holiday with us. To login you will require the surname of the lead passenger as well as your booking reference number. If you are experiencing any technical difficulties please let us know.
If you have more than one holiday with us, you will need to log out of your current holiday and log back in with your new holiday reference number. You can log out of the app from the settings screen which is availble via the main menu.
This decision was made to close our Bluewater store as James Villas is bookable through Thomas Cook which is also located in Bluewater. We are very much still here and you can still book online or through our travel advisers on 0800 074 0377.
Don’t worry, it is still booked, in the same villa with the same great service as always. If you have any questions about your booking feel free to contact us on 0800 074 0377 and our head office will be happy to help.
You can book any James Villas holiday through Thomas Cook at Bluewater. They have a fabulous concept store located on the Lower Thames Walk, near M&S. Just ask for James Villa Holidays when you go in. Alternatively you can book with us over the phone on 0800 074 0377. Whichever way you choose we look forward to welcoming you as our guest.
Yes this is still possible! We are only a 30 minutes drive from Bluewater so if you would like to book with one of the team face to face please call for an appointment. Alternatively we can help over the phone.
If this does not answer your question please contact us.
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