sicily retreat, the details

flight parameters

You will be flying into Catania Airport (CTA).

Italia Airways offers direct flights to Rome and then it’s just a short flight to Catania. We recommend allowing 2 hours minimum between your connecting flights.

Feeling adventurous, and have some extra PTO? Look into "stop over" packages which would allow you to continue on to Rome + beyond.

Retreat start date: Saturday, October 11th at 3P

You’ll want to arrive as close to 1P in Catania as possible. Another option is to take a red eye (leave the day prior) that will get you into Italy in the morning and you are able to check into La Messina at 3P. There’s a scenic bus that will take you to Noto for lunch, you can explore Catania or feel free to visit any of the other towns on your way. The first event of the retreat is class at roughly 5PM which will be followed by dinner.

Retreat return date: Saturday, October 18th at 10A

Check out at the resort is 10A. The last programmed events are in the morning are a light breakfast. We will help organize shuttles to the airport once we have everyone’s flight details. Ideally, if you are traveling straight home, you’ll want to book a flight leaving around 2P.

Once you have secured your flights, please forward your flight confirmation email itinerary to tiffany@thedailysweatkennebunk.com.

passport & entry requirements

You must have a valid passport to travel to the Italy. Please check your passport expiration date and make sure it is valid for at least 3 months after the end date of your retreat.

Currently, there are no COVID testing or vaccination requirements to enter the EU.

We will keep you posted if this changes prior to your retreat. However, registrants are personally responsible for complying to local laws, at their own expense. Such expenses may include, but are not limited to:

1. Proving adequate vaccination status

2. Providing a negative PCR test(s)

3. Showing proof of travel insurance

required travel insurance

The purchase of travel insurance is required for this trip.

Most policies protect you against potential trip delays or cancellations due to airline issues, family emergencies, illness, injury, etc. The travel insurance will also demonstrate to the host country that you are able to pay for any emergency services which may be necessary during your stay.

The Daily Sweat is not authorized to sell travel insurance. You are free to select your own policy provider. If you would like to review options in a convenient online marketplace, we like what fora travel has put together. We have heard very good things from AAA and AMEX Members who have purchased their travel insurance through those respective agencies.

We strongly encourage you to speak with a travel insurance agent to discuss your specific coverage needs, and to clear up any questions you may have relative to travel insurance coverage, including questions about COVID-19.

Please make sure you purchase a plan that includes coverage for COVID-19 related trip cancellations and trip interruptions as not all do. 

cancellation & refund policy

All retreats include a $500 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit, which is required to hold your spot on the trip. 

All balances paid are non-refundable and non-transferable and must be complete within 120 days prior to departure.

selecting your room type

Below you'll find all of our available accommodation packages. If you're wondering which is the best type for you, and possibly your travel buddy or group of friends, please ask us. For the majority of rooms, you’ll find they are apartment style. They have two bedrooms (with twin or larger beds) and a central kitchen, table and couch. Outdoor seating areas are right outside most rooms with even more around the property.

By selecting a single occupancy room type you will have a private bedroom and bathroom, while selecting a double occupancy room type you will have a shared bedroom and bathroom with your travel buddy.

all rooms are equipped with: Independent air conditioning | Wi-Fi | Hair dryer | Pool Towel | Electronic safe | Kitchenette equipped with microwave, fridge and utensils | Coffee machine

Luxury Upgrades: The resort also offer a two villa. If you're interested in booking one of these more high end rooms, please reach out to tiffany@thedailysweatkennebunk.com to inquire about pricing and availability. 

extenuating circumstances

Danena Sicily will do its best to avoid any unnecessary changes or cancellations to the confirmed services, however, by signing up for this retreat, you accept that it may be necessary or strongly advisable to change or modify a trip itinerary or portions of the itinerary as a result of local conditions.

Danena Sicily will do its best to inform us of any necessary changes as soon as possible, or at any point during the client’s trip.

If a major change is required, depending on the exact circumstances, the Client will be given the option of accepting the change of arrangements or cancelling the booking.

The options for major changes to the confirmed itinerary will apply as long as the major changes are not required as a result of a force majeure. A force majeure can be war, a pandemic, the threat of war, riots, civil unrest, terrorist activities, a natural or nuclear disaster, fire or other extreme weather conditions, technical or any other similar events beyond the control of Danena Sicily.