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travel

Dexter Laundry looks forward to your participation in the upcoming Travel Award program to Lisbon, Portugal March 20-25, 2026. Due to the popularity of this destination and your request for travel flexibility, we have developed two options for your airline arrangements. You will be asked to select your option when you complete the Dexter Laundry registration form. Note – you will need to depart on March 19th as your flight will be overnight and you will arrive in Lisbon on the 20th.

Option 1 - Dexter Laundry to purchase your air tickets

  • Flights will be approved by Dexter Laundry and purchased for group dates unless you choose to pre/post extend at group hotels. Difference in cost to extend will be paid by attendee and not Dexter.

  • Flights approved by Dexter Laundry will be non-refundable, non-transferable coach air tickets.

  • Your seating requests will be honored, based upon availability.

  • Dexter Laundry approved flight itinerary will be sent to you with your travel documents.

  • On the registration page, please double check the spelling of your legal name as it shows on your passport. DMI will book air based on how you register. Any changes once DMI has booked your ticket, upgrades, or costs associated with deviating from group travel dates will be at the traveler's expense.

  • Flight seat upgrades or extensions are non-refundable per the airlines. All payments must be received before any upgrades or extensions will be confirmed. 

Option 2 - Purchase your own air tickets

Dexter Laundry will provide you with a credit allowance that you may use toward the purchase of your air tickets. You will need to reach out to your Dexter host to confirm your credit amount. This amount will be equivalent to non-refundable coach air tickets over group dates and will be pre-determined by Dexter Laundry.  By booking your own flights it will:

  • Allow you the flexibility of upgrading your trip using existing airline points on your preferred airline

  • Allow you to purchase an upgraded airfare for your flight to Portugal

  • Allow you to secure pre or post program extension airfare

  • Allow you to ensure the ability to make changes to your air after you have purchased your ticket.

When purchasing your own air, please consider the following:

  • Allow 1½ to 2-hour connection times between flights, if applicable, on your outbound flight

  • Book flights Humberto Delgado International Airport (code is LIS). Arrive in Lisbon on March 20, 2026, by 12:00pm (if possible, not mandatory).  Note – you will need to depart on March 19th as your flight will be overnight and you will arrive in Lisbon on the 20th. 

  • Depart Humberto Delgado International Airport on March 25, 2026 if not post-extending

  • If you would like to pre or post extend at the group hotel in Lisbon, do not purchase your air until you receive confirmation of hotel availability from Distinctive Meetings.

  • You are encouraged to purchase early to take advantage of less expensive airfares.

  • Once your flights are booked, please send a copy of your flight itineraries to eschock@distinctivemeetingsinc.com or bbrecht@distinctivemeetingsinc.com . Airport transfers will be provided if you are arriving on the group arrival date of March 20 and departing on the group departure date of March 25.  

passport

Passports are required for all travelers to Lisbon. Passports must be valid until September 25, 2026, or 6 months after your return travel date. It is highly recommended that you make a color copy of your passport and keep it in your carry-on luggage. During your stay, there will be a safe located in your guestroom where you may keep it upon arrival. This will assist the consulate in expediting your return home in the case of a lost passport. If you need to renew your passport, please do so immediately. Check with your official government website for instructions on renewal. 

Some countries will require a visa to enter Portugal. Please refer to this link to check your visa requirements for entry into Portugal:
https://www.lisbon.net/travel-advice

 

ground transportation

Roundtrip ground transportation will be provided for you between Lisbon Airport (LIS) and Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Lisboa Hotel on the group arrival and departure dates only. Detailed procedures on how to meet your transfer at the airport will be provided in your pre-trip information packet. The hotel is approximately 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport (LIS). 

Reminder: This trip is for you and one guest (21 years of age or older) only.
If you are traveling outside the group dates, you will be responsible for your own ground transportation.

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