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Vacation Protection for Contracted Groups

Insurance Plans to Safeguard Your Travel Experience

Help protect your group's vacation plans because the unexpected can happen. Vacation Express strongly recommends the purchase of vacation protection. See the options below for Contracted Groups. Each option has different benefits and payment policies. The plan goes into effect the date your payment is received by Vacation Express and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Vacation protection requires immediate payment at the time of addition. The premium for any vacation protection is subject to change at any time prior to purchase. Receipt of payment does not guarantee coverage until the plan is added to the booking.

For Express Groups, click here for more detailed information on Vacation Protection Plan [VPP], Vacation Protection Plan Plus [VPP+] and Vacation Protection Insurance [VPI].

  • Plans
  • Group Protection Plan [GPP]
  • Group Protection Plan Plus [GPP+]
  • Vacation Protection Insurance [VPI]
  •  
    Contracted
    Groups
    [Up to 45 Rooms]
  • Group Protection Plan [GPP]
  • Group Protection Plan Plus [GPP+]
  • Vacation Protection Insurance [VPI]
  •  
    Contracted
    Groups
    [46+ Rooms]
  • Vacation Protection Insurance [VPI]

Plan Type of Package Length of Stay   Price per Adult     Price per Child   Peak Travel Surcharge
Adult*
Peak Travel Surcharge
Child*
Group Protection Plan [GPP] Hotel-Only 4Nts or Less $99 $49 $40 $30
5Nts or More $119 $59 $50 $30
Charter Flight-Only - $169 $159 $50 $50
Charter Packages 4Nts or Less $149 $99 $40 $30
5Nts or More $169 $109 $50 $30
Hotel and Individual Air 4Nts or Less $119 $69 $40 $30
5Nts or More $139 $79 $50 $30
Hotel and Contracted Group Air†† 4Nts or Less $119 $69 $40 $30
5Nts or More $139 $79 $50 $30
Includes airline ticket when cancelled. ††Does not cover airline cancellation/reduction fees. May not include residual ticket value.
Group Protection Plan Plus [GPP+] Hotel-Only 4Nts or Less $149 $99 $60 $40
5Nts or More $179 $119 $70 $40
Charter Flight-Only - N/A N/A N/A N/A
Charter Packages 4Nts or Less $229 $169 $60 $40
5Nts or More $259 $189 $70 $40
Hotel and Individual Air 4Nts or Less $229 $169 $60 $40
5Nts or More $259 $189 $70 $40
Hotel and Contracted Group Air 4Nts or Less N/A N/A N/A N/A
5Nts or More N/A N/A N/A N/A
Vacation Protection Insurance [VPI] Hotel-Only Any $123 $68 N/A N/A
Charter Packages Any $179 $96 N/A N/A
Hotel and Individual Air Any $179 $96 N/A N/A
Hotel and Contracted Group Air Any $179 $96 N/A N/A

*GPP and GPP+ are available year-round; however, some holiday departures [including December 16-31], peak travel dates [depending on departure city and date] and higher priced room categories or hotels may incur a surcharge of $40-$70 per adult and $20-$30 per child 12 and under. In some cases, such as with Incentive Groups and non-refundable hotel rates, those plans may not be offered and VPI is offered as an alternative. Pricing is subject to change without prior notice.


Supplemental Upgrades

For travelers seeking higher limits, consider purchasing GPP or GPP+ with a Supplemental Upgrade. Each of these plans provides the same benefits with the upgrade of coverage limits; $2,000 Trip Delay and $50,000 Emergency Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains. Add $20 per person to the pricing listed above. The supplement for GPP can be added to your insurance plan within 7 days of providing names and no later than final payment due date, whichever occurs first. The supplement for GPP+ can be added to your insurance plan within 7 days of providing names and no later than 90 days prior to departure, whichever occurs first.


GPP is available for groups with a maximum of 45 rooms. You can cancel your vacation for any reason and receive a refund in the form of a future travel certificate. GPP must be added to your booking within 7 days of providing names and no later than final payment due date, whichever occurs first. This plan is not available with non-refundable hotel rates. Once purchased, your plan cost is non-refundable. Should some guests within a group choose to add GPP and some choose to add GPP+, the combined maximum total number of rooms for coverage is 45.

Group Protection Plan [GPP] Pre-Departure Waiver
The following benefits are provided by Vacation Express and are not insurance benefits.

Cancellations: You can cancel for any reason a minimum of 2 hours prior to original scheduled departure time as indicated in your travel documents or no later than 9AM ET the day of arrival for hotel-only bookings. When you purchase the GPP, all applicable cancellation charges [does not include change fees or reduced deposit plan fees] as per your Terms and Conditions contract will be refunded in the form of Vacation Express future travel certificates, known as a GPP Voucher, less the GPP plan cost except for airline tickets issued as part of a contracted commercial air group, which may not have any residual value. Travelers who purchased individual commercial airline tickets will receive the airline ticket numbers [or paper tickets] for future use with the airline and be advised of the ticket cost. Airline cancellation, change or rebooking fees may apply. A one-time VE change fee will be waived per person with GPP.

GPP Voucher Information:

  • Vouchers are issued in the original names of the passengers on the booking at the time of cancellation.
  • The vouchers are non-transferable and name changes will not be accepted.
  • Passengers have one year from original date of travel to rebook and travel using their voucher toward another package to any Vacation Express destination.
  • GPP can be repurchased when rebooking your vacation with the original GPP voucher, however your original voucher's expiration date will not change in the event you have to cancel your trip again.
  • Under no circumstances does the GPP allow for a full or partial cash refund, nor can it be extended.
  • Please check with your airline for their specific requirements.

GPP+ is available for groups with a maximum of 45 rooms. You can cancel your vacation for any reason and receive a refund in your original form of payment. GPP+ must be added to your booking within 7 days of providing names and no later than 90 days prior to departure, whichever occurs first. This plan is not available with non-refundable hotel rates or air only. Once purchased, your plan cost is non-refundable. Should some guests within a group choose to add GPP and some choose to add GPP+, the combined maximum total number of rooms for coverage is 45.

Group Protection Plan Plus [GPP+] Pre-Departure Waiver
The following benefits are provided by Vacation Express and are not insurance benefits.

Cancellations: You may cancel your vacation for any reason prior to departure and receive a refund for the full package price in the original form of payment less the GPP+ plan cost [does not include change fees or reduced deposit plan fees]. All cancellations on GPP+ must be received by Vacation Express up to 2 hours prior to original scheduled departure time per your documents or no later than 9AM ET the day of arrival for hotel-only bookings. A one-time VE change fee will be waived per person with GPP+.


The following travel protection coverages are underwritten by Arch Insurance Company and are included with your purchase of either GPP or GPP+.

Benefits Maximum Benefit Amount
Part A: Travel Arrangement Protection
Trip Interruption $1,000
Occupancy Upgrade $1,000
Missed Connection $1,000 | 3+ hour delay
Trip Delay $300 [$150/day | 8+ hour delay]
Part B: Travel Insurance Benefits

Emergency Medical Expense/Emergency Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains $25,000 | Includes $750 emergency dental
Coverage For Your Belongings and Property of Others
Baggage and Personal Effects $1,000 | $300 per item | $600 Combined Article limit
Baggage Delay $300 | 12+ hour delay
Assistance
24/7 Worldwide Assistance Services - Non-insurance Services Included

Notice to Minnesota, Missouri and New York Residents: Residents of the State of Minnesota, Missouri and New York are not required to purchase the Post Departure Coverage in order to purchase either the GPP or GPP+ Pre-Departure Waiver. Please contact your Vacation Express travel consultant for details.


VPI is offered in most cases when other plans are not offered as an option. This may include certain hotels, certain room categories, non-refundable hotel rates as well as other scenarios. If you cancel or interrupt your vacation due to an unforeseen, covered reason listed in your policy, benefits will reimburse up to 100% of the cost of your trip for unused, prepaid non-refundable travel arrangements. For Contracted Groups, VPI must be added within 7 days of names submission or by final payment due date, whichever occurs first. A one-time VE change fee will be waived per person with VPI.


Schedule Of Benefits for VPI

Benefits Maximum Benefit Amount
Part A: Travel Arrangement Protection
Trip Cancellation 100% of Trip Cost [Maximum $10,000]
Trip Interruption 100% of Trip Cost [Maximum $10,000)]
Occupancy Upgrade 100% of Trip Cost [Maximum $10,000]
Missed Connection $1,000 | 3+ hour delay
Trip Delay $1,000 [$200/day | 8+ hour delay]
Part B: Travel Insurance Benefits
Emergency Accident & Sickness Medical Expense $50,000 | Includes $750 emergency dental
Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains $100,000
Coverage For Your Belongings and Property of Others
Baggage and Personal Effects $1,500 | $300 per item | $600 Combined Article limit
Baggage Delay $300 | 12+ hours
Sports Equipment Rental $1,000
Assistance
24/7 Worldwide Assistance Services - Non-insurance services Included

Notice to Minnesota, Missouri and New York Residents: Residents of the State of Minnesota, Missouri and New York are not required to purchase the Post Departure Coverage in order to purchase either the GPP or GPP+ Pre-Departure Waiver. Please contact your Vacation Express travel consultant for details.



Please Note: Plan cost and coverage type are subject to change at any time prior to adding. The information above provides a broad overview of your plan provisions and does not revise or amend the plan. Insurance coverages are underwritten by Arch Insurance Company, NAIC #11150, under policy series LTP 2013 and endorsements thereto. Policies are administered by Arch Insurance Solutions, 1-855-286-8350, CA License #0I18111, TX License #1787195, Executive Plaza IV, 11350 McCormick Road, Suite 102, Hunt Valley, MD 21031. Your policy is the contract that specifically and fully describes your coverage. Certain restrictions and exclusions apply and coverages may vary in certain states. Please refer to your policy for detailed terms and conditions. Consumer disclosures can be found at: https://vacationexpress.archinsurancesolutions.com/description-of-coverage.


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