WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS

About Our Host Hotel
The Grand Oasis (fully all-inclusive) • Cancun Oasis (partially all-inclusive)
The Grand Oasis is a fully all-inclusive property. The Oasis Cancun is a partially all-inclusive property. The Board of Directors highly recommends booking a room at the Grand Oasis so that you can enjoy 100% access to the property. Please note, if you book a room at the Oasis Cancun, you will only have access to roughly 50% of the restaurants and your rooms will not have a mini-fridge stocked with soda, beer and unlimited bottled water.

The staff of the hotel is overly hospitable and very excited to once again be hosting the 2013 World Championships. The entire hotel has over 1700 rooms which means we will be able to come back for the next couple of years (until we grow out of this hotel). We have a minimum number of rooms we must book and a deposit schedule we must maintain. Please book early!

Team Spirit
Dr. Mayle and I have spoken to the hotel's "animation staff" regarding organized "fun" games. Water volleyball, King of the Island and other games are being planned. This is a great way for all of us to get to know our World Congress friends from around the world. Remember to bring your country's flag to hang in your hotel window. We want to cover the hotel with the colors! Don't forget that we are from many Nations - yet, one big family. So, let's cheer for every competitor and National Teams.

Special Early Deposit Bonus
We have secured special pricing for those making deposits before May 15, 2012. Also, you will be invited to a special "Day With The Masters Seminar". If you remember from the 2012 World Championship, this day with the Masters was a 6 hour lesson with the best of the best! Each Master will be teaching for roughly an hour. You won't want to miss this opportunity. Also, if your deposit is received by May 15, 2012, your name will be entered in a drawing for a FREE Cruise For Two.

About Final Payment
All final payments must be received in the office no later than October 15, 2012. The hotel will release any rooms that are not paid in full on that date.

Tentative Schedule
WCMA Executive Board Meeting, Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 10AM-11:30PM
WCMA Director's Meeting, Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 11:30AM -12:30PM
Ring set up Grand Salon - All Black Belts & Volunteers January 17, 2013 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Opening Ceremony - Thursday, January 17, 2013 - 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Judging/Score Keeping Seminar - January 17, 2013 - 5:30PM - 7:30PM
- All black belts 14 and older AND volunteers must attend -
Competition Day - Friday, January 18, 2013 - 9:00AM-5:00PM - Youth (17 and under)
Competition Day - Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 9:00AM-5:00PM - Adult (18 and older)
Interdenominational Church Service, Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 10:00AM-11:00AM
Closing Ceremony - Sunday, January 20, 2013 - 2:00PM-4:00PM
Master's Seminars - Grand Salon - Monday, January 21, 2012 - 10:00AM to ???
WCMA Family Fun Day - Details to follow!

Registering for Competition
Even though you have secured your travel arrangements through my office, you will still need to register to participate in the competition. Please go to the World Congress of Martial Arts website to register to compete - www.wcoaa.org

Deadlines
May 15, 2012 - Early Deposit Bonus
August 15, 2012 - All Deposits for Travel ($100 late payment fee after this date)
September 30, 2012 - Registering to Compete ($50 late payment fee after this date)
October 15, 2012 - Final Payment for Travel Arrangements ($100 late payment fee after this date)
October 30, 2012 - Orders for Team USA Warm-Ups & Uniforms (unavailable after this date)
October 30, 2012 - Ordering Rings (unavailable after this date)

Inviting More Guests
Word of Mouth is the best advertising. Please begin now to talk to your friends about this most exciting opportunity. Our group reservation will be reviewed several times leading up to our departure date. As a part of this review process, I must release any unreserved space back to the hotel at the time deposits are due. This means we will only be able to guarantee the group pricing up to August 30, 2012. Individuals can inquire after this date, but pricing will be from general inventory rather than from group pricing and as long as rooms are still available. Simply stated: if anyone is thinking about coming along, they need to get their names and deposits in...as soon as possible!

Accuracy of Information
Since 9/11 the travel industry has gone through quite a change. The most important change has been security. Because of this heightened security, it is imperative we have exact information. Names need to match your ID's exactly. There is no exception to this rule. Any changes made to a reservation after ticketing will result in fees being assessed by the airlines and hotel.

Insurance
Travel insurance is highly recommended. I have enclosed a brochure for your information. If you would like the cost of this insurance or to sign up for this insurance, please call me. I will be happy to assist you.

Special Needs
When you visit my website to sign up for the World Championship, there is a section that asks if there are any special needs that need to be considered. Please be sure that we have this information so that it can be noted in your individual reservations. The airline, hotel and transfer company work diligently to assure that all guests, with or without special needs, have a most enjoyable and problem-free vacation, and this information will aid them in their efforts. For those individuals who have issues with balconies, heights or small children, we recommend a SENS room as it is on the ground floor with all of the upgraded amenities. (Fully All-Inclusive)

Paying For Your Travel Arrangements
You have several options to pay for your travel arrangements. PayPal and bank wire instructions are located on the website...www.DanTheTravelMan.com under the "How can I pay for my travel?". You can also send a check payable in US FUNDS directly to the All-Star Travel Office. Please remember, all funds must be received in the office by the deadlines listed.

Sponsorships
If you have individuals or companies who wish to sponsor an individual competitor OR make a donation to the World Congress of Martial Arts. Please have them make checks payable (In US Funds) to "Omega Karate USA Team. Inc" - P.O.Box 840 - Elizabeth Co. 80107. Please make sure the name of the individual who is being sponsored is printed in the memo area of the check. The sponsor will receive via mail a receipt and a year end statement for tax purposes.

Personal Conduct
It is fully understood that this event is full of fun and is a yearly vacation for most. In no way do we want to impede this experience. At the same time remember you are always representing the World Congress, your individual country and the master who trained you. Your conduct should always be that which brings pride, esteem and integrity to this entire organization. Meeting people, cocktails, fun competitions, dancing, excursions, and how you treat the hotel staff are all part of this experience. Any of these things taken to the extreme can be harmful both physically and publicly for YOU and The World Congress of Martial Arts. Our Code of Conduct and Dress Code will include "NO BALL CAPS or HATS of any kind while you are on the stage. Further, all competitors are required to wear their Full National Team Warm-up or Track Suite at all times while traveling to and from the event as well as, on stage for the Opening, Award & Closing Ceremonies and for photographs on stage. Any conduct from a World Congress Member that carries the potential to harm the reputation of this organization is subject to a hearing before the disciplinary board.

Curfews
The Executive Board of the World Congress has adopted the following curfew rules that will be in effect during your entire stay in Cancun...

Children 1-13 in rooms by 10:00 PM, unless accompanied by parent or guardian
Teenagers 14-17 in rooms by 12:00 Midnight, unless accompanied by parent or guardian.
Individuals breaking these curfew rules will be brought before a hearing of the disciplinary board and are subject to the board's decision.

About Excursions
Our official excursion company is called Amstar. Every time you book an excursion, Amstar will donate money to the World Congress. The more money they give the organization, the cheaper it is to coordinate these events. It is a win - win situation for all. Please use Amstar for all excursions ...they will have a representative on-site during our stay in Cancun. Watch my website www.DanTheTravelMan.com and the excursions will be added within a couple weeks

About Air Schedules
Please call your airline at least 24 hours prior departure to reconfirm your flight schedule. Airlines are asking that passengers arrive between 90 to 120 minutes prior your scheduled departure. Most airlines have begun to charge for baggage. To find the baggage fees, please call your airline or visit your airline's website.

Proof of Citizenship
At this time, a valid Passport is required as Proof of Citizenship.

About Checking Into Our Hotel
It is important to understand that check in time is between 3PM-6PM at our hotel. If you arrive early there is a good chance your room will not be ready. Please make the best of this time. Lunch will be available...have a drink...enjoy the warm weather...make some new friends...bring a bathing suit in your carry-on luggage. Use the Special Guest Room to change and go for a swim or find a beach chair and RELAX! Starting your competition/vacation stressed-out is not good for anyone.

Booking Your Travel Arrangements
All travel for this World Competition must be booked with our World Congress Travel Agent. The reasons for this are many. The most important are...1) We have had to commit to a minimum number of rooms to receive our special group pricing. If you book somewhere else, we do not get the credit for your room. 2) We have split the cost of this event among the entire group. That means the cost of the meeting rooms, microphones, stages, air conditioning, paperwork, web design, promotions and other audio/visual equipment for music and hotel staff costs are shared by all. If you book somewhere else, you are not paying your fare share for this event and the WCMA will assess $399 fee per person.

Added Bonus For 2013
For every full fare passenger, you will receive two special coupons. One coupon will be for a $25 credit with our clothing vendor and the other will be for a $25 credit for our professional photographer. Both of these coupons are at no added cost to you!

Traveling with Prescription Drugs
It is required that any prescription drugs be labeled clearly as to the exact drug name and condition for which it is intended. You may want to have your doctor write out a copy of any of your prescriptions to have available for possible inspections. It is advisable to leave any prescription medications in the original bottles rather than in a separate container.

Change - Cancel Policy
We are using several tour companies from around the globe and each company has their own cancellation policies. Here are the basic cancel/change rules:

All funds directed toward airlines are fully nonrefundable. You can cancel your air ticket and receive the full value toward another air ticket with a fee. These fees usually begin at $150USD and go up from there.

All funds directed toward your hotel stay is refundable up to October 15, 2012, with a $75USD fee. Any changes/cancellations made from October 15, 2012, to December 15, 2012, will carry a fee equivalent to two nights stay. All changes/cancellations made from December 15, 2012, to the check in date are fully nonrefundable/nonchangable.

About The Pricing (Groups?)
The pricing for air you will be seeing on this website is based for individuals and families (under 10 passengers). If you have a group of people (over 10 passengers), please contact me for group pricing. To qualify for group pricing, all passengers must travel on the same itinerary from beginning to end.

Air Fares
Fuel prices are a major driving force in air ticketing. Remember, to ticket early as we will be travel to Cancun during peak travel season. By ticketing early, you secure pricing at today's rates rather then the future high prices that have been predicted. We are unable to get pricing on airfares until 11 months prior departure.

Finally, I would like to be your personal travel agent. If you are considering other vacations - I would appreciate the opportunity to help you.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for traveling with All-Star! I’m looking forward to the adventure!

Respectfully,

Mr. Daniel J. Schmier
President/Travel Agent

World Congress of Martial Arts
Director of International Travel

About Our USA Based Travel Coordinator

Mr. Daniel J. Schmier
All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc.
5386 Kelly Road
Flint, MI 48504
USA
800-818-3739 US & Canada
810-230-7992 Fax
Dan@DanTheTravelMan.com email
www.DanTheTravelMan.com website
Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:30PM (EST)

About Our Travel Coordinator…

Dan has been a full-time, fully accredited travel agent for 18 years. He hosts many theme-based travel events on a yearly basis and is very comfortable working with any size groups. Dan has been the guest speaker for Globus Tours and for the past seven years has been a regular on ABC…affectionately known as, “Dan, The Travel Man”. In fact, beginning this fall, Dan’s television program will begin airing nationwide.

Dan has accompanied over 12 groups to Italy, several to Germany, Switzerland and Austria. He has been on over 30 cruises, several trips to Hawaii, Mexico and the Caribbean.

All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc. currently holds the following credentials…

ARC – Airline Reporting Corporation
CLIA – Cruise Line International Association
ASTA – American Society of Travel Agents
IATAN – International Association of Travel Agent Network

All-Star Cruises & Travel, Inc. and Dan Schmier take our commitment to excellence very seriously.