Reservation Information

Terms & Conditions
          1. Guests do NOT have to be a UCSB / UC Alum in order to attend the Family Vacation Center.
          2. We accept checks, Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit cards. We cannot accept any other forms of payment. Checks are to be made out to “UC Regents.” Mail checks to:

            Family Vacation Center
            UCSB Alumni Affairs
            Santa Barbara, CA 93106-1120

          3. Registration for summer 2012 will begin on December 1, 2012. You may register online or download the PDF registration form. Click Here.
          4. Payment Schedule:
            • 10% Deposit Due on or before January 14, 2011
            • 50% of Total Reservation Due on or after January 15, 2012 Final Payment Due on or after April 1, 2012
            • These payments will be automatically charged on the same credit card as the deposit unless you contact the office with different payment instructions. Reservations taken after January 15, 2012 will pay the 50% due at the time of reservation. Reservations taken after April 1, 2012 will pay reservation in full. If you need to set up a different payment plan, please contact our office at 805-893-3123.
          5. UCSB Alumni Association Membership: Membership to the UCSB Alumni Association is included with your reservation. The primary contact or designated participant from each suite will receive an annual supporting membership for the UCSB Alumni Association. Lifetime Members of a University of California Alumni Association will NOT receive an additional annual membership.
          6. Cancellation Policy: Click here to view the cancellation policy.
          7. Refunds: Refunds will be granted based on the cancellation policy. Full refunds or partial refunds will not be processed for guests who choose to leave their vacation early. Refunds may take up to a month to be processed.
          8. Discounts: There are several discounts offered to our guests. Read details below
            about each discount offered.

            • 3 & Under Discount: Children 3 & Under stay for FREE during Weeks 3 & 8. This discount cannot be applied to any other week than the ones specified. Limited up to two children 3 & under, per paying adult.
            • Week 1 LIMITED TIME OFFER: Children 3 & Under stay for FREE during Week 1 when booked before January 31st, 2012.
            • Teen Friend Discount: Bring a teen friend for half the cost. The teen must be between the ages of 13-18 and they cannot be an immediate family member.
            • Referral Discount: Refer a friend and save! A $50 discount will be given to the referring family, plus a $50 discount for the new referred family. Referred family name must be given at time of reservation to apply. Unlimited referral discounts available.
            • Online or Print Review: Write a review and receive a $50 discount. A link or copy of the review must be sent to the FVC office. There is a limit of two review discounts available per suite.
            • Lifetime Member Discount: Lifetime Alumni Association Members of a University of California Alumni Association will receive a $100 discount. Membership information must be provided. There is a limit of one Lifetime Membership discount per suite.
            • Receive a $100 discount for one of the following per suite, if applicable (limit one per suite):
              • UC Santa Barbara Alumni: Valid for UCSB Graduates. Applies to room and board total.
              • University of California Staff & Faculty: Valid for UC Faculty and Staff members. Applies to room and board total.
              • Former FVC Staff: Valid for former FVC staff. Applies to room and board total.
          9. $100 Activity Credit: This credit will be given to families who register for summer 2012 prior to January 15, 2012. Limit 1 Activity Credit per suite.  Activity Credits cannot be redeemed for cash.  Activity Credits cannot be transferred to another family’s tab.  Activity Credits may only be used for activities, merchandise or crafts sold through the Family Vacation Center. Activity Credits may not be used for any type of reservation-related charges or gratuity for the staff. Activity Credits must be used by a specified date and time.
          10. Space Reservations: Space reservations will hold a reservation in your same week for the following year up to a specified date. Space reservations may only be purchased at the time of check-out. A $200 deposit will be charged to your tab and applied towards the reservation payment. There is no penalty for requesting a change in week and/or room, space permitting. Space reservations can only be applied for the following summer. For summer 2012, space reservations will be held until December 1, 2011. A full refund will be granted for a space reservation if it is requested prior to this date. Refunds will not be available after December 1, 2011. However, if registering after that date, they may be used to book your reservation for that summer.
          11. Partial Stays: The Family Vacation Center is designed as a seven-day program. If a member of your family is unable to attend the full session, the following partial stay rates will apply.

            2012 Partial Rates
            Adults & 13+ $225
            Ages 4-12 $208
            Ages 1-3 $165
            Under 1 $100
          12. Suite Requirements:

            2 Bedroom 2 to 4 people
            3 Bedroom 4 to 6 people
            4 Bedroom 5 to 8 people

            $450 Surcharge Per Person Below Minimum in a Suite

          13. Pre-Arrival: Pre-Arrival Information and Activity Sign-Ups will be available online in May 2012 – Click Here
          14. Registration Wait-list: If we are unable to book you initially in your week of choice, you will be placed on a wait-list. We will contact you as soon as a space becomes available. To check availability, click here.

 

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