Sicilian Dreams: Ortigia Odyssey

We will do our best to honor your registration choice, and balance the accommodation to ensure everyone's comfort.  We will take into account accessibility and physical challenges when making room assignments.

If we cannot fulfill the occupancy type that you selected due to enrollment pairings and/or minimums, we will notify you at least 90 days prior to the retreat. You will be required to either cancel your registration, at which time our Cancellation Policy will apply, or upgrade your registration to another occupancy type (for example, from shared occupancy to a single occupancy). 

If you elect to upgrade your registration, you will be charged an Upgrade Fee. The Upgrade Fee is 50% of the difference between your original registration rate and the upgraded registration rate.  If, after you have paid the Upgrade Fee, we determine that we are able to honor your original occupancy request, we will refund you the Upgrade Fee.  Single accommodations include a private room.

Shared accommodations are up to four people per room. If you request a shared room but do not specify a roommate, we will place you with a same-gender registrant(s). Friends and couples may room together upon request. It is our policy not to put a third person in a room with couples.

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Payments

To keep all payments in one place, Dana will be processing your booking. You can reach out to me directly at chloekeepstravelling@gmail.com, send me a WhatsApp message at +39 327 397 6705, or head over to Dana’s page at danasaylor.com/sicily to complete your booking.​

Flights

Flight prices vary throughout the year, but generally the earlier you book, the better the deal.

I personally recommend using Skyscanner to compare flights and the Hopper app to track price changes.The closest airport to Ortigia Island is Catania Fontanarossa Airport (CTA). Once a group is confirmed, I’ll be sharing transfer suggestions and options in a private WhatsApp group so your arrival is seamless and stress-free.

​​​​​​​​​​​​Travel Insurance

I always travel with travel insurance, because accidents or unexpected events can happen to all of us.  I use Safety Wing for me and my family.  This link will save you 20 USD on your policy.

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Cancellation

The following Cancellation Policy allows us, the retreat leaders, to comply with our contracts with vendors and in-country travel partners and covers the time and resources spent in preparing for and arranging this retreat.  Initial $450 deposit and the $50 payment processing fee are non-refundable and non-transferable.50% of payments are refundable up to 90 days before the retreat, excluding the initial $450 deposit and the $50 payment processing fee.89 days prior to the retreat, tuition is non-refundable and non-transferable.  Full tuition is refunded if the trip is canceled due to low enrollment. The $50 payment processing fee is not refundable.

We, the retreat leaders, are not responsible for any loss incurred due to currency conversion rates.  If you wish to cancel your spot on the retreat, you must submit your cancellation by email to dana@danasaylor.com

​So there you have it — all the facts. Now it’s time to swap screens for sunshine, pack your bags, and get ready to sip an Aperol Spritz with Dana and myself in Ortigia this April!