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Destination: Castagneto Carducci, Italy
What airport do I fly in to? Pisa, Italy
Important Numbers:
Arrivals: Plan to be at the Pisa Airport at noon on September 14th for a pick up. We will meet you outside of the terminal, on the grass in front of the Arrivals doors. Our bus will pick you up for the 1 hour journey south to our hotel. The airport van is $50.00 each way per person. If you miss the van you can take a cab which will be about $200 US.
You can either pay for you shuttle by bringing a check or cash to the retreat OR Zelle Women’s Quest
Departures: Plan to depart Pisa in the morning of September 21st or you can stay an extra night in Pisa and go to Lucca or Florence. We will return you to the Pisa Airport by 11:00am on the 22nd. The airport van is $50.00 each way per person. If you need to leave earlier we can help you arrange that.
PASSPORT! Now would be a good time to check your passport! You must have at least six months left on your passport from your time of departure! If not, visit the State Department’s website
(http://travel.state.gov/passport_services.html) or visit your local post office for your renewal. You do not need a visa for your stay.
Please send us your travel info by filling up this form:
Payment Policy
To secure your spot on a retreat, a non-refundable deposit is required:
- $500 for domestic retreats
- $1,000 for international retreats
Single room reservations may require an additional $200 deposit. Reservations cannot be held without a deposit.
Full payment is due 90 days prior to the retreat. If payment is not received by this deadline, you may lose your reservation. For bookings made within 90 days of the retreat, payment in full is required at the time of registration.
Payment Options:
- Avoid fees by paying via check or Zelle.
- Payments via PayPal or Stripe incur a 4% processing fee.
Cancellation Policy
91+ days before the retreat: Refund of payments (minus your deposit).
- 90 or fewer days before the retreat: Payments are non-refundable.
Women’s Quest reserves the right to cancel retreats with insufficient participant interest. In such cases, all payments will be refunded; however, Women’s Quest is not responsible for personal expenses, such as airline tickets, due to schedule changes or cancellations.
Travel Insurance
We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case unforeseen circumstances prevent you from attending or completing the retreat.
Travel insurance is particularly important in the event you:
- Need to cancel due to illness or injury (including testing positive for COVID-19).
- Require medical care during the retreat.
- Face trip interruptions, delays, or unexpected quarantine requirements.
We suggest a policy that covers:
- Trip cancellation and interruption
- Medical expenses
- Quarantine costs
For maximum flexibility, consider a “Cancel For Any Reason” (CFAR) policy, which provides additional peace of mind. While this type of coverage is more expensive, it offers the most protection for unforeseen changes.
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Before purchasing any policy, consult a travel insurance agent to ensure it meets your coverage expectations.