{"id":1308,"date":"2019-02-21T21:06:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-21T20:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2026-03-26T18:50:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T17:50:54","slug":"spanish-culture-and-cuisine-group-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/spanish-culture-and-cuisine-group-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Spanish Culture and Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>A VERY WARM WELCOME TO THE SPANISH CULTURE AND CUISINE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:39% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-1024x769.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-35150 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-1024x769.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-1536x1153.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-2048x1538.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-1320x991.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Angela-with-sunset-Copy-600x451.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-contrast-border-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3c5f77ae wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"background-color:#f3fbfa;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Group Leader: <strong><strong>Angela Chantry <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links is-layout-flex wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-mail  wp-block-social-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/all-group-contact-forms\/contact-spanish-culture-and-cuisine-group-leader\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19,5H5c-1.1,0-2,.9-2,2v10c0,1.1.9,2,2,2h14c1.1,0,2-.9,2-2V7c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2zm.5,12c0,.3-.2.5-.5.5H5c-.3,0-.5-.2-.5-.5V9.8l7.5,5.6,7.5-5.6V17zm0-9.1L12,13.6,4.5,7.9V7c0-.3.2-.5.5-.5h14c.3,0,.5.2.5.5v.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label screen-reader-text\">Mail<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting Venue: <strong>Various<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meeting Day and time: <strong><strong>Various<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Accepts new members: <strong>Trips and events are open to all members of the Javea U3A.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"873\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-for-SCC.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-for-SCC.png 873w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-for-SCC-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-for-SCC-768x385.png 768w, https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/image-for-SCC-600x301.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The aim is to embrace everything that we love about living in Spain, along with like-minded friends who enjoy sharing experiences in a sociable atmosphere. Every 7-8 weeks events\/day trips\/holidays to places of special cultural and historical interest will be offered where we can experience the typical cuisine of the region; booking is on a \u201cfirst come first served basis\u201d and is available to all current members of the U3A J\u00e1vea. Information about new trips is published on the website, in the Tuesday Newsletter, and on this group page; or send an email to Angela using the envelope icon above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Now please read THE SMALL PRINT!     <\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>Below &#8211; after the information about forthcoming trips &#8211; you will see the \u201cTerms &amp; Conditions\u201d &#8211; any request to book a trip will mean that you have read, accepted and agreed to them.<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"programme-for-2022\"><strong>PROGRAMME FOR 202<\/strong>5<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"mec-wrap mec-skin-grid-container  \" id=\"mec_skin_21857\">\r\n\r\n    \r\n            <div class=\"mec-skin-grid-events-container\" id=\"mec_skin_events_21857\">\r\n        <div class=\"mec-wrap colorskin-custom\">\r\n    <div class=\"mec-event-grid-clean\" data-widget-autoplay=\"1\" data-widget-loop=\"1\" data-widget-autoplay-time=\"3000\">\r\n        <div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">10 April<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"45021\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/bombas-gens-the-legend-of-the-titanic-memoria-habitada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/The-legend-of-the-Titanic-pic-4-300x110.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"45021\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"45021\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/bombas-gens-the-legend-of-the-titanic-memoria-habitada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bombas Gens: The Legend of the Titanic + Memoria Habitada<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"45021\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/bombas-gens-the-legend-of-the-titanic-memoria-habitada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div>                <div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">11 - 13 April<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"45398\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/scc-a-weekend-to-enjoy-the-escala-a-castello-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/featured-image-ships-300x150.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"45398\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"45398\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/scc-a-weekend-to-enjoy-the-escala-a-castello-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC&amp;C: A weekend to enjoy the Escala a Castell\u00f3 2026<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"45398\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/scc-a-weekend-to-enjoy-the-escala-a-castello-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div>                <div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">20 - 31 May<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"46911\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/1-twin-double-room-now-available-from-the-costa-blanca-coast-to-the-camargue-in-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Camargue-horses3-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"46911\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"46911\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/1-twin-double-room-now-available-from-the-costa-blanca-coast-to-the-camargue-in-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 twin\/double room now available: From the Costa Blanca coast to the Camargue in France<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"46911\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/1-twin-double-room-now-available-from-the-costa-blanca-coast-to-the-camargue-in-france\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div><\/div>                <div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">03 June<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"46794\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/scc-new-event-miel-montgo-invite-you-to-experience-a-unique-connection-with-nature-and-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"110\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Miel-Montgo-Javea-300x110.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"46794\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"46794\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/scc-new-event-miel-montgo-invite-you-to-experience-a-unique-connection-with-nature-and-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SC&amp;C new event: Miel Montg\u00f3 invite you to experience a unique connection with nature and bees\u00a0<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"46794\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/scc-new-event-miel-montgo-invite-you-to-experience-a-unique-connection-with-nature-and-bees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div>                <div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">22 August<\/span><span class=\"mec-end-date-label\" itemprop=\"endDate\"> - 01 September<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"45626\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/escape-the-costa-crowds-discover-huesca-and-its-most-beautiful-villages-a-hidden-gem-in-the-spanish-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"61\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/featured-image-Huesca-300x61.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"45626\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"45626\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/escape-the-costa-crowds-discover-huesca-and-its-most-beautiful-villages-a-hidden-gem-in-the-spanish-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Escape the Costa crowds! Discover Huesca and its most beautiful villages, a hidden gem in the Spanish Pyrenees.\u00a0<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"45626\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/escape-the-costa-crowds-discover-huesca-and-its-most-beautiful-villages-a-hidden-gem-in-the-spanish-pyrenees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div>        <div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">22 August<\/span><span class=\"mec-end-date-label\" itemprop=\"endDate\"> - 01 September<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"46229\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/escape-the-costa-crowds-discover-huesca-and-its-most-beautiful-villages-a-hidden-gem-in-the-spanish-pyrenees-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/FireShot-Capture-733-Huesca-tour.pdf-efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj-300x83.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"46229\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"46229\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/escape-the-costa-crowds-discover-huesca-and-its-most-beautiful-villages-a-hidden-gem-in-the-spanish-pyrenees-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Escape the Costa crowds! Discover Huesca and its most beautiful villages, a hidden gem in the Spanish Pyrenees.\u00a0<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"46229\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/escape-the-costa-crowds-discover-huesca-and-its-most-beautiful-villages-a-hidden-gem-in-the-spanish-pyrenees-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div><\/div>                <div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-4 col-sm-4\"><article class=\" mec-event-article mec-clear  \" itemscope>                    <div class=\"event-grid-t2-head mec-bg-color clearfix\">\r\n                                    <div class=\"mec-event-month\"><span class=\"mec-start-date-label\">15 December<\/span><\/div>\r\n                                                                                            <div class=\"mec-event-detail\">\r\n                                                                                                                    <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n                        <div class=\"mec-event-image\"><a data-event-id=\"45116\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/spanish-culture-cuisine-christmas-party-with-the-entertainers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Entertainers-Christmas-pic-2-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-mec-postid=\"45116\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-content\">\r\n                                                                <h4 class=\"mec-event-title\"><a class=\"mec-color-hover\" data-event-id=\"45116\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/spanish-culture-cuisine-christmas-party-with-the-entertainers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spanish Culture &amp; Cuisine Christmas Party with The Entertainers!<\/a><span class=\"event-color\" style=\"background: #004aea\"><\/span><\/h4>\r\n                <p class=\"mec-grid-event-location\"><\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"mec-event-footer mec-color\">\r\n                                                                <a class=\"mec-booking-button\" data-event-id=\"45116\" href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/events\/spanish-culture-cuisine-christmas-party-with-the-entertainers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Detail<\/a>            <\/div>\r\n        <\/article><\/div>                        <\/div>\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"mec-skin-grid-no-events-container mec-util-hidden\" id=\"mec_skin_no_events_21857\">\r\n        No event found!    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    \r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"the-small-print\"><strong>THE SMALL PRINT!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc\"><strong>Terms and Conditions of a U3A J\u00e1vea Travel Trip<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Please read the following as any request to book a trip will mean that you have accepted <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">and agreed to them<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finances<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>a. The U3A J\u00e1vea organises trips for members on the basis that we are not acting and <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">cannot act as a registered Travel Agent in Spain and are therefore not party to any <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">financial guarantee scheme run by the Spanish Government. We therefore do not and <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">cannot carry insurance protection against the risk of a travel supplier (e.g., hotel, cruise <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">company) becoming insolvent and because of this we cannot accept liability for any <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">money lost should a failure occur.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. When booking hotels and other trip elements we will always endeavour to use <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">reputable and established companies to minimise any risk to any money we have paid <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">over on your behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. We will arrange trips with Travel Agents at times and if this is the case, we <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">will inform you in the information that applies to the individual trip. In these cases, the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">trip will be covered by the Financial Guarantee Scheme run by the Spanish Government <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">through the Travel Agent used.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Health &amp; Safety<\/strong> <strong>and Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Activities or excursions arranged by U3A J\u00e1vea are done so having regard to the <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">health and safety of members but undertaking such activities or excursions is entirely at <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">your own risk.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Neither the Trip Leader nor the U3A J\u00e1vea has any responsibility for illness or injury <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">suffered during the activity or excursion. If you become ill or are injured and cannot continue your trip, any costs are your responsibility, and you <strong>must<\/strong> have adequate Travel and Health Insurance.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Trips through Travel Agents include health insurance as standard in accordance with the law in Spain. This insurance is obligatory and details of the relevant policy will be provided for each trip. Mostly they don&#8217;t include cancellation cover but this can sometimes be purchased as an extra on request, for which details will be provided if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. In order to assist any member, who unfortunately falls ill or injures themselves on a trip, we will require all members to provide the following details before travelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIP Card Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>TIE Card or Passport image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EHIC\/GHIC image<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phone number of relative or friend for contact in emergency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Details of the relevant (personal) Travel Insurance Policy, if applicable, including phone number for assistance\/claims<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We would be grateful also if members would keep their documents in an accessible place for when they are needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Amendments\/Changes to advertised trips<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Changes to the event\/trip offered may become necessary, either prior to <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">the commencement or during the trip, which are solely at the Trip Leader\u2019s discretion and members\u2019 safety will always be paramount; for example, inclement weather may make it unsafe to undertake an activity or excursion or schedules for visiting monuments etc may be changed, or planned festivals may be cancelled.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. We reserve the right to replace any part of the advertised trip with an alternative <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">arrangement of equivalent standard. If we do this, we will inform you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Your responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. You must be a current member of the U3A J\u00e1vea, and you will have to provide your <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">membership number when booking. Membership is not transferable between different <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">U3A branches, whether in Spain or elsewhere.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. All members are responsible for ensuring that they have appropriate Travel <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">Insurance for their needs. Non-Resident members in particular, <strong>must <\/strong>ensure that they have relevant health cover.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. You must ensure that all your travel and insurance documents are in order and where <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">applicable you arrive in plenty of time for checking in at the departure point.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d. If you have a problem whilst on the trip, this must be reported to the Trip Leader at <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">once. If you do not do this there will be less opportunity for us to investigate and rectify your complaint or help to deal with your problem.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e. We may provide general information about any health formalities required for your <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">trip, but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances in good time before your departure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong>Special needs\/Restricted Mobility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Some tours\/events may not be suitable for members with restricted mobility \u2013 if you <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">are at all unsure about the walking or access difficulty level of any tour, please discuss <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">this with the Trip Leader prior to making a booking. If you use a wheelchair, you must <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">have your own companion to assist you, other members cannot be expected to do this.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. The Trip Leader will endeavour to ensure that some places are available for solo <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">travellers, but the availability of rooms\/cabins is subject to availability from the providers <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">involved.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>7. <b>Cancellation Policy<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Any cancellation or amendment request must be made to the Trip Leader as soon as possible by email, <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">WhatsApp or telephone call and will take effect at the time it is received. The Trip Leader <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">will endeavour to fill your place(s) and in that case a full or partial refund will be <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. If a replacement(s) cannot be found then any element of the trip that has already been <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">paid for will be subject to the terms and conditions of the supplier of that element e.g., the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">cost of a coach trip often cannot be refunded as the price has been based on the number of <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">attendees.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. Cancelled hotel rooms and cabins are subject to the terms of cancellations of the <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">supplier, which may be be as much as 100% depending on the time of the cancellation. <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">Your own insurance may cover these costs. The Trip Leader will advise you specifically <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">about the situation for the trip when you contact them about your need to cancel.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8. <b>Booking and Paying<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a. Members will be notified of trips by email including details of how to book and <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">whether a deposit or full amount is needed \u2013 reservations are only confirmed once the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">required payment has been received.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b. Payment can be made by Bank Transfer or Card Payment online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c. For Bank Transfers \u2013 Click <a href=\"https:\/\/u3ajavea.com\/info\/about-us\/payment-by-bank-transfer\/\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> for full details of how to make a bank transfer. <span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">You must include the bank reference code (given with the information about the <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">event\/trip) along with your name(s) and email a copy of the transfer document to the Trip <\/span><span style=\"font-size: revert; font-family: var(--wp--preset--font-family--body);\">Leader.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d. 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