Flights

Self-booking
You may choose to book your own flight and receive a flight stipend that will be reimbursed to you after the event has concluded. Flight stipend amounts will be based on your departure airport. The full stipend amount will be paid regardless of the cost of the flight booked, whether it is more or less than the stipend amount. We recommend booking your flights early to mitigate the risk of paying more than the stipend amount provided. Please note that all flight stipend amounts include a pre-determined allowance for luggage fees. No additional reimbursements will be given for luggage expenses.

Your individual flight stipend amount will be emailed to you by Friday, August 23.

Once your flights have been booked for you and your eligible guest, please click here to upload your flight itinerary, banking information, and receipts by Friday, October 11. This will ensure that we have accounted for your ground transportation needs to and from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE). If you choose to book your own flights and receive a flight stipend, Young Living will not reimburse you for any amount if you cancel your registration, regardless of the date your registration is cancelled. You must upload your itinerary, banking information and receipts for your flight stipend reimbursement to be processed and paid. 

When you upload your flight itinerary and receipts, you will be asked in a secure section of the form to provide banking information. Flight stipends will be sent to members through Wire Transfers or ACH payments. You must enter your correct banking information to receive a reimbursement. (US/Canada members will have the option to request a physical check be mailed out rather than an online transfer. Physical checks are a much slower return). 

After you officially check in at the event in November, Young Living will start the process of reimbursements. All online reimbursements will be paid by December 20, 2024. If you do not receive the quoted flight stipend in your account by December 20, 2024, and you have uploaded your receipts, please email travelrequests@youngliving.com.

All guest reimbursements will be sent directly to the qualifier.

Agent-booking
If you wish to have our travel agency coordinate travel arrangements for you and your eligible guest (if applicable), please click “Yes” and fill out a flight request during registration.

Within approximately two to four weeks following registration, the travel agency will contact you to coordinate travel arrangements. Please respond to the agent within 24 hours to avoid increased fares or flights selling out. Please do not contact the travel agency directly prior to an agent reaching out to you regarding Platinum Retreat flights. If the travel agency will be booking any additional guest flights, a credit card will be required at the time of booking.

Ground Transportation

Transportation for you and your eligible guest (if applicable) to and from José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) and the hotel will be provided on the specified event arrival date of November 12 and departure date of November 17. Transportation to and from retreat activities will also be provided. Incidental costs during travel, or transportation outside of the arrival and departure dates are the responsibility of the qualifier.

Hotel Accommodations

Attendees will stay at the Hilton Colon Hotel in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Young Living will cover the cost of your airfare and hotel accommodations in Ecuador from November 12–17, certain retreat meals, retreat activities, and ground transportation to and from retreat activities. Incidental costs such as meals during travel and luggage fees beyond one piece per person will be covered at the member’s expense.

NovaVita Bungalows

As an alternate option to the Hilton Colon hotel accommodations that are included in the Platinum Retreat experience, 2024 Platinum Retreat attendees are offered the exclusive opportunity to stay in one of a very limited number of bungalows located at the NovaVita Spa on the Finca Botanica Farm. These bungalows are available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you plan to stay at NovaVita before or after the retreat dates, airport transportation can be coordinated with NovaVita for an additional fee. If you choose to stay at NovaVita during the retreat dates, transportation to and from retreat activities and certain retreat meals will be provided.

Each bungalow has two separate rooms. Each room offers different setups according to your needs, from single beds to a king-sized bed, the rooms accommodate up to 3 guests per room. You may reserve one bedroom in a bungalow for $115/night. If you opt to reserve a bungalow room, you will be required to share the bungalow with other attendees who have also booked the other room in the bungalow. Depending on your needs, NovaVita’s Bungalows can accommodate from 1 to 3 people. Some of our setup options include: 3 single beds, 2 single beds, 1 king sized bed, or 1 single and 1 queen bed. You may discuss your bed type preferences and corresponding costs with NovaVita during the booking process.

To explore the offerings at NovaVita Health and Wellness Center, please visit their Instagram page at @novavitaecuador.

If you are interested in reserving a room in one of the NovaVita bungalows, please send an email to jmontalvo@youngliving.com / allrodriguez@youngliving.com and include travelrequests@youngliving.com by Thursday, September 19. 

NovaVita Amenities

• Bike Tours (self-guided)
• Paddle Boards (self-guided)
• Sunset/Sunrise Yoga Session
• Meditation Sessions
• Sunset Bonfire
• Complimentary daily breakfast is included in the rate

*Amenities are subject to change and offerings may vary depending on the date of your stay. Please confirm availability when booking your accommodations with NovaVita directly.