Together Women Rise: Journey to the Dominican Republic
March 16 – 22, 2025
MARIPOSA FOUNDATION FORMS
Mariposa Foundation requires that all visitors sign their various waiver and code of conduct forms in advance of any visit. Please download (click here), print, sign and email Dana (dana@elevatedestinations.com) your signed forms by February 3, 2025. You must sign and send these forms in advance in order to be permitted to enter the center for your visit.
INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
The main program begins on Sunday, March 16 and ends on Saturday, March 22 in Cabarete, Dominican Republic. Arrival and departure flights are booked by travelers independently. Here are our recommended arrival and departure times:
- Sunday, March 16: Arrive at Puerto Plata International Airport (POP) by the afternoon.
The trip will kick off with a Welcome Dinner at the hotel this evening, likely around 6:00 PM. - Saturday, March 22: Depart from Puerto Plata International Airport (POP) anytime.
Flight Booking Assistance: If you would like assistance booking your flights, please contact Dana (dana@elevatedestinations.com) to introduce you to a flight booking specialist.
INSURANCE
Elevate Destinations will purchase emergency evacuation coverage for you. This policy covers emergency evacuations due to medical, political, or natural disasters from March 16 – 22, 2025. This policy also provides $5,000 of emergency medical coverage. More details about this coverage are noted in this brochure.
This coverage does not include trip cancelation or interruption benefits and also does not cover pre- or post-trip days of travel booked outside of Elevate Destinations. We strongly suggest you purchase additional coverage to cover your non-refundable expenses in the event you need to cancel your trip or have additional expenses incurred on the trip.
Elevate strongly recommends purchasing additional travel and medical insurance and Cancel for Any Reason Coverage (CFAR) to cover trip related expenses. Please note that some CFAR insurance options are time-sensitive. Please be ready to purchase an insurance policy within 14 days of making your first trip payment.
If you would like to purchase additional medical insurance in the country of travel, below are two insurance brokers that Elevate Destinations recommends.
- USI Travel Insurance Services
Email: info@travelinsure.com
Phone Number: (800) 937-1387 - Travel Insurance Center (Dan Drennen)
Email: dan@travelinsurancecenter.com
Phone Number: (402) 343-3621
Elevate Destinations is not equipped to answer specific questions on insurance. Please contact the insurance broker or company for specific information.
Please email Dana (dana@elevatedestinations.com) with a copy of your insurance policy that covers you in the Dominican Republic, including the policy number and your provider’s emergency phone number.
PASSPORT
1. Check that your passport:
- Is current and valid for at least 6 months beyond your trip departure date (September 22, 2025).
- Has at least 2 blank pages for the entry and exit stamps, or more if you are visiting several countries on this trip. The last two amendment pages are unacceptable for visas and immigration stamps.
2. Upload your passport: Please upload a scanned copy of your passport to this secure Dropbox folder.
3. Passport renewal: If your passport expires before then, you will need to renew your passport. We recommend using A1 Passport & Visa Services. To do so, please email them at info@a1passportvisa.com and let them know you are working with Elevate Destinations on your travel arrangements.
Note that U.S. passport holders are not required to obtain a visa to enter the Dominican Republic.
