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SENEGAL + THE GAMBIA 🇸🇳 🇬🇲

 

Two countries. Two completely different energies. One unforgettable West African experience.

 

We’ll begin in Senegal, where this Getaway is all about culture, history and adventure! We’ll visit the iconic African Renaissance Monument, experience an unforgettable lion walk, and journey to Gorée Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site off the coast of Dakar that has become one of the world’s most powerful places of remembrance. West Africa is MOST connected to the transatlantic slave trade and this island and its "House of Slaves" has preserved a painful chapter of African history and holds particular significance for members of the African diaspora. This portion of our journey is meant to be exciting, but also meaningful, a chance to experience Senegal beyond the surface and connect with its history, culture and people.

 

And somewhere between Senegal and The Gambia, we’ll settle another very important West African debate: THE BATTLE OF THE JOLLOF! 😂🇸🇳⚔️🇬🇲 Both countries have their own take on this beloved West African dish, so naturally, we’ll have to taste for ourselves and decide who really does it best. Come prepared to pick a side, because people take their jollof seriously around these parts!

 

We then switch gears completely in The Gambia. 🇬🇲 This is where we slow alllll the way down. We’ll settle into resort life, spend time with the monkeys, enjoy a spa day at Mirrored Spa .. the BEST spa in The Gambia and actually leave room to relax. No running from activity to activity. No needing a vacation after the vacation. 😂 The Gambia is our chance to enjoy the softer side of West Africa. The warmth, nature, beautiful surroundings and a much slower pace.

 

Senegal feeds our curiosity and sense of adventure. The Gambia gives us permission to exhale. Together, they make this Glossy Getaway the perfect balance of history, culture, adventure, connection, good food and rest. ✨🌍

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EVERYONE WILL NEED TO FLY OUT OF THEIR HOME AIRPORT ONE DAY BEFORE THE START DATE OF THE TRIP. ALL FLIGHTS NEED TO DEPART ON NOV 15TH DUE TO TRAVEL TIME AND TRAVELING INTO A DIFFERENT TIME ZONE. 

YOU WILL FIND BETTER FLIGHTS FLYING OUT OF JFK AND EWR 
 
YOU HAVE THE CHOICE OF PURCHASING TWO "1-WAY" FLIGHTS OR YOU CAN GO TO GOOGLE.COM/FLIGHTS AND SELECT "MULTI CITY" FROM THE DROP DOWN MENU. GOOGLE FLIGHTS WILL AUTOMATICALLY GENERATE ROUND TRIP FLIGHT OPTIONS USING THE FLIGHT CODES THAT YOU PUT INTO THE SEARCH BARS. USE THE FOLLOWING INFO:
 
11/15: USA TO DSS (Dakar, Senegal)
11/23: BJL (Banjul, The Gambia) TO USA AIRPORT

 

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The grand total of the trip can be paid in full, paid in larger increments than listed OR made exactly as the payment schedule is listed above. NO payments will be accepted on due dates that is LESS than the listed above amount. A monthly reminder will be sent out to everyone. Payments will be accepted on or before the date of the scheduled payment plans.

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  • Transport to NON group activities 

  • Transport to airport in AMERICA

  • All meals EXCEPT breakfast & welcome dinner

  • Tips

  • Any personal expenses 

  • Travel insurance 

  • Luggage fees

  • PLANNING of non group activities

  • flights w/out flight package

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EXCLUDED:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS**

1. Payments, Refunds, and Transfers

All payments made to Glossy Getaways are non-refundable and non-transferable under all circumstances, unless a getaway is canceled by Glossy Getaways due to an unforeseen event such as government shutdowns or a global health emergency.

If a guest chooses not to attend a getaway for any reason, all payments previously made will remain non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. Cancellations Initiated by Glossy Getaways

In the rare event that Glossy Getaways must cancel a getaway due to unforeseen circumstances, the trip will be postponed, and guests will receive a travel credit equal to the amount paid at the time of cancellation.

This credit:

  • May be applied to the postponed getaway or any other non–sold-out Glossy Getaways trip.

  • Must be used within 12 months from the date of issuance.

  • Will automatically expire after 12 months and become null and void.

No cash refunds will be provided in these situations.

3. Trip Host Availability

If the originally assigned trip host becomes unavailable due to unforeseen circumstances, Glossy Getaways will appoint a qualified replacement host.

A change in trip host does not constitute grounds for a cancellation, refund, or credit.

4. Airline and Vendor Policies

Any credit or refund issued by Glossy Getaways may be affected by the policies of airlines, hotels, tour operators, or third-party vendors involved in the getaway.

  • Airlines and tour operators may require up to 120 days to process refunds.

  • All refund amounts and processing timeframes are subject to the specific policies of the airline or vendor.

  • Glossy Getaways is not responsible for international refund timelines, currency conversion rates, or delays caused by external vendors.

5. Required Documentation and Entry Requirements

Glossy Getaways will inform guests of all required entry documents for each destination.
It is the guest’s responsibility to:

  • Read all communication and documentation provided by Glossy Getaways thoroughly.

  • Secure, complete, and present all necessary paperwork, visas, authorizations, or identification required for international travel.

Glossy Getaways is not responsible or liable for:

  • Denied entry into any country due to missing or incorrect documentation.

  • Misunderstandings arising from the guest not reading the provided information carefully.

  • Producing or managing personal travel documents for guests.

Guests traveling on a passport other than a United States passport must notify Glossy Getaways before booking and are solely responsible for obtaining all required travel documents for their nationality.

If entry is denied for any reason, no refund or credit will be issued.

6. Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Glossy Getaways does not provide or sell travel insurance. Guests may purchase coverage independently through any preferred travel insurance provider.

Glossy Getaways will not provide refunds or credits due to:

  • Travel delays

  • Illness

  • Injury

  • Missed flights

  • Personal emergencies

  • Changes in guest availability

7. Flight Packages

For packages that include international flights:

  • Flight pricing is based on an allotted flight budget designated for each getaway.

  • If airfare exceeds the amount allotted (example: airfare exceeds $1200), the guest is responsible for paying the additional cost.

  • Guests selecting a flight-inclusive package will depart from EWR or JFK only.

  • Guests who require a different departure airport should select a package without international flights included.

8. Itineraries and Policy Adjustments

All itineraries are tentative and may be adjusted based on logistical needs, safety considerations, vendor availability, or other operational requirements.

All Glossy Getaways policies are subject to change at any time.

9. Acceptance of Terms

By submitting a deposit, first installment, or any payment toward a Glossy Getaways trip, the guest acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to these Terms and Conditions in full. Participation in any Glossy Getaways trip payment signifies a law binding acceptance of this agreement.

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