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EDF Trip to Puerto Rico - February 25-28, 2020
Pre-Departure Information

Round-Trip Flights to Puerto Rico

Travelers are responsible for their own round-trip flights to Puerto Rico. If you would like the contact information for a trusted travel agent, we are happy to provide you with this information. Once you have booked your flights, kindly forward your itinerary to Dana Droller at Elevate Destinations (dana@elevatedestinations.com) so that Elevate Destinations can plan for your airport transfer.

Please use the following as a guide when booking your itinerary:

  • Tuesday, February 25th: Arrive in San Juan Airport (SJU) no later than 4:00 PM*. The trip kicks off with a welcome reception and dinner at 6:00 PM.
  • Friday, February 28th: Depart from San Juan Airport (SJU) after 12:00 PM. The trip closes with breakfast and a final learning session on Friday morning.

We recommend bringing a copy of your flight itinerary with you during your travels.

While the EDF trip to Puerto Rico begins on February 25th and ends on February 28th, we would be happy to help you extend your travels on the island. Please contact Dana Droller (dana@elevatedestinations.com) for more information.

*Please note that check-in is not available until 4:00 PM at the Condado Vanderbilt Hotel, but you are welcome to enjoy the hotel facilities and safely store your luggage while you are waiting for your room.

Travel Insurance

Elevate Destinations strongly recommends that all travelers purchase travel insurance to protect you from unexpected events. February can be a challenging travel month from the U.S. because of unpredictable weather. Flights can be delayed or cancelled, causing travelers to miss part or all of the trip. As a reminder, the trip fee is non-refundable after November 15th, 2019. 

Please note that some insurance options require purchase within 24 hours of making payment for your trip. Elevate Destinations recommends that travelers evaluate the insurance options available for their needs, and inquire with providers about insurance that will provide coverage if the trip needs to be cancelled.

Elevate Destinations is partnered with the Travel Insurance Center, a broker of travel protection products. For assistance, contact Alan Lightbody, Agent Representative on email at alightbody@travelinsurancecenter.com or toll free at 1-866-979-6753, ext. 3648 or on his direct line, 402-343-3648.

Emergency Medical & Evacuation Insurance

Business Travel and Accident Insurance 
EDF Trustees and their spouses automatically receive certain benefits through EDF’s Business Travel and Accident Insurance policy while traveling with EDF, including:

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage up to $10,000
  • Medical Evacuation and Repatriation (max benefit amount – unlimited; benefit amount for hospital admission guaranty – $5,000; benefit amount for medical expenses – $100,000; and family travel expense max per day / max days – $100/5)
  • Additional coverages include child care expenses, parent care, psychological therapy, rehabilitation expense, and seat belt and occupant protection device.

Air Ambulance
EDF Trustees and their spouses will be enrolled in an Air Ambulance benefit through Global Guardian while traveling with EDF. In the event of a medical emergency where you find yourself in a hospital more than 150 miles away from your home, you will be provided with no-cost air medical transport to the hospital of your choice (Note: travelers age 75-84 will be enrolled in a Senior Membership, travelers age 85 and older are not eligible for this benefit).

*For more detailed information or if you have questions about the coverage provided by EDF’s Business Travel and Accident Insurance and Global Guardian, please contact Lisa Valdivia (lvaldivia@edf.org).

Traveler Documentation to Enter Puerto Rico

U.S. citizens can enter Puerto Rico with a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license. You do not need a passport to enter Puerto Rico.