Congratulations on your selection to the 2023 World Performers Canada Team! My Way Holiday is excited to be the preferred travel partner for World Performers Canada and we are here to help make your travel arrangements, answer any questions you may have and make this a memorable trip for you and your family.

Below you will find more details regarding the World Performers Canada travel package.

All bookings must be made using the booking form below or by clicking this link. If you have any questions regarding this trip please feel free to reach out to our office at ielliott@mywayholiday.com or 1-888-390-1535.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

World Performers Canada currently has rooms on hold with the Melia Braga and Vila Gale hotel. Rooms will be assigned at Melia Braga first and once sold out we will be assigning rooms at Vila Gale. Both are excellent quality hotels with an included shuttle bus to the competition venue.

For all hotels:

  • Check in date: June 29, 2023 (note flights will depart Toronto on June 28th)
  • Check out date: July 9, 2023

Packages are priced PER PERSON and rooms are double or triple occupancy (2 or 3 people per room). There are a few family rooms that allow up to 4 people per room, but they are very limited. We cannot guarantee room location and rooms will be assigned at check-in.

Melia Braga

Av. General Carrilho da Silva Pinto, 4715 – 380 BRAGA

9 minutes by vehicle to “Forum Braga”


The Melia Braga Hotel & Spa offers superior 5-star accommodation with excellent transport connections to the city center. The hotel has a spa with indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub and a sauna.

All rooms have a modern design with comfortable beds and private bathrooms with selected toiletries. The restaurant serves local and international dishes and the bar serves a selection of regional wines. There are other restaurants within a few minutes walk.

In addition, the Melia Braga Hotel & Spa has a gym equipped with cardio and fitness facilities. The historical sites of Braga, such as the Cathedral and the Museo dos Biscaínhos, are less than 2 km away.

Read more about the Melia Braga

Vila Galé Collection

Largo Carolos Amarante, 4700-308 Braga

Time to "Forum Braga": 10' by car - 15' walking

https://vilagalecollectionbraga.com-hotel.com/en/


Set within 400 metres of Braga Se Cathedral in Braga, Vila Gale Collection Braga offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a garden. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and room service, along with free WiFi. Guests can have a cocktail at the bar.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom equipped with free toiletries, while certain rooms at Vila Gale Collection Braga also have a seating area. The rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a wardrobe.

Vila Gale Collection Braga offers a buffet or American breakfast. The property has an indoor pool.

YOUR WPC TRAVEL PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • 11 days / 10 nights accommodation at the Melia Braga or Vila Gale based on availability - (city taxes included)
  • Daily breakfast
  • Daily motorcoach
  • Onsite representatives (and administrative costs) from WPC and travel agency to assist with planning and ground operations
  • WPC team celebration and farewell event in Portugal
  • Team Excursion in Braga
  • Team Gift for each traveller
  • All administration and management fees associated with travel

THE PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE:

Flights, travel insurance, other meals, drinks, baggage fees, gratuities and all other services not mentioned in the inclusions

WPC TRAVEL PACKAGE PRICING

ROOM TYPES AND PRICING

Note: bed types and bed configuration cannot be guaranteed

  • Double Occupancy – 2 people: $2,999 per person (Room may be 2 single twin beds or 1 queen/sofa bed)
  • Triple Occupancy – 3 people: $2,750 per person (Room may be 1 single bed and 1 queen bed/sofa bed)

Premium Room Upgrades (Melia Braga Only)

Premium rooms are located on floors 10, 11 and 12 and have a bathrobe, water and fruit on the day of arrival and teapot.

  • Double Occupancy Premium Room - Twin – 2 people (2 single beds or 1 twin bed and 1 double sofa bed)
  • Triple Occupancy Premium Room – 3 people (1 twin bed and 1 double sofa bed

Upgrade to a Premium Room for $350 per person (Double) or $235 per person (Triple) ** Very limited availability **


IMPORTANT FLIGHT INFORMATION

PLEASE NOTE: Your package does not include flights; however, WPC expects all dancers and a parent/chaperone (for those under 18 years of age) to travel as a team to the event. My Way Holiday will provide flight options for families in Spring 2023.

Once group flight information options are available, we will notify families of costs and times of departure.

Flights booked with My Way Holiday will include airport transfers to and from your hotel.

Flights will be booked departing Toronto on June 28, 2023 and returning July 9, 2023. For families travelling from out of province, we can assist with flights to Toronto prior to your final rehearsal.

OPTIONAL POST COMPETITION EXTENSION

As part of the travel services we are providing to World Performers Canada, My Way Holiday can assist you and your family with a post-competition extension to your trip. This can involve an extension of your return flight or it can involve excursions, hotels, cruises, etc. As part of our WPC 2023 program, we will be offering group tour packages to various destinations in Europe as well as European cruise departures post competition. More information to follow.

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

AS OF OCT 11, 2022

  • Initial Deposit: $600 due upon registration
  • 2nd Payment: $900 due Feb 1, 2023
  • Final Payment: balance owing due April 1, 2023

CANCELLATION POLICY

All payments made are non-refundable. We strongly encourage the purchase of trip cancellation insurance to protect your trip due to unforeseeable events and circumstances.

NOTE:

If by May 15th, 2023 the cancellation of the travel portion for the Dance World Cup finals occurs for the following reasons:

  • Force Majeure (Natural disasters)
  • Border Closure
  • Pandemic (COVID 19)
  • Cancellation of the Event

**The total amount paid will be refunded less 25% per person for travel / management fees per person.**

PAYMENT

Payment can be made by e-transfer or by credit card. Credit card payments will incur a 3.75% service fee.

Payment instructions will be provided within 3-5 business days after completing your booking form.

BOOKING FORM

Please review the terms and conditions below and complete the booking form below or by clicking this link

IMPORTANT TRAVEL INFORMATION / TERMS AND CONDITIONS

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please note that entry to another country may be refused even if the required information and travel documents are complete. A valid passport is required with an expiration date at least 6 months greater than the intended return date. Living standards and practices at the destination and standards and conditions there with respect to the provision of utilities, services and accommodation may differ from those found in Canada.

Passengers must be at the airport a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure for all flights. It is the passenger's responsibility to reconfirm flight times within 24 hours of departure and return. Please consult https://www.travel.gc.ca for information on Travel Advisories, Passports, Visas and Health

Food, water and beverages: The quality of food, water and beverages served abroad may differ from North American standards and therefore may lead to discomfort or health issues. As such, My Way Holiday cannot be held responsible for any health problems or illness resulting therefrom and the Customer is advised to take all necessary precautions.

Room allocation Hoteliers are solely responsible for room allocation in accordance with the category reserved by the Customer. My Way Holiday has no responsibility with respect to the location of the room, decor, furnishings or type of bed therein, which may vary according to its location on the hotel premises. Should a Customer choose to alter the room category upon arrival at destination, such change may be made subject to availability and payment of additional fees. Where “accommodation or equivalent category” appears, the accommodation listed is not guaranteed and the supplier will have sole discretion in choosing an alternative of the equivalent category. Customers will be informed of the accommodations reserved on their travel documents prior to the date of departure. My Way Holiday cannot be held liable for the supplier’s selection

Recommended consent letter for children travelling abroad

We strongly recommend that Canadian children carry a consent letter if they are travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives or with a group. For the purposes of this consent letter, a Canadian child is defined as anyone who is under the age of majority (18 or 19, depending on the province or territory of residence).

A consent letter is not a legal requirement in Canada, but it can simplify travel for Canadian children, as it may be requested by immigration authorities when entering or leaving a foreign country or by Canadian officials when re-entering Canada.

https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/children/consent-l...

To enter Portugal, Canadian travellers may be required to show proof of vaccination and the results of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of travel. We will advise of any changes to these requirements as we approach the departure date.

To return to Canada, you may be required to obtain a negative PCR test within 72 hours of your departure and upload the results of your test and vaccination status to the ArriveCAN app. We will advise of any changes to these requirements as we approach the departure date.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR PORTUGAL

As of July 1, 2022 there are no entry vaccination or testing requirements to enter Portugal.

Portugal is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa for travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.

If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the country or countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) prior to travel.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country’s entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

If you are 18 and over and travelling with a Canadian e-passport, you may use the automated e-passport gates for entry into Portugal.

Visas

Tourist visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days (see Schengen area for details)

Business visa: Not required for stays up 90 days (see Schengen area for details)

Other requirements

Customs officials may ask you to show them proof of a return ticket.

Children and travel

Minors, under the age of 18, who are travelling alone or with adults other than their parents or legal guardian must carry an authorization letter from the parent or parents not travelling. The letter must indicate who will be taking care of the minor during their stay in Portugal, and specific dates of travel.

CANCELLATION TERMS

This package is non-refundable

RETURN TO CANADA

As of Oct 1, 2022 COVID-19 emergency border measures have ended for Canada

For all travellers entering Canada by air, land or marine mode on or after October 1, 2022:

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required
  • COVID-19 pre-entry and arrival tests are not required
  • Quarantine after you enter Canada is not required
  • Using ArriveCAN is not required
    • if you’re flying into Toronto Pearson, Vancouver or Montréal-Trudeau international airports, you can still use ArriveCAN to complete your Advance CBSA Declaration to save time upon arrival
  • Pre-boarding tests for cruise passengers are not required
  • As always, travel documents are required
  • Health checks to board planes and trains are not required
  • Wearing masks on planes and trains is not required

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, you shouldn't travel to Canada.

If you feel sick or experience any symptoms of COVID-19 during your travel to Canada or upon arrival, you should:

  • inform the flight attendant, cruise staff or a border services officer upon arrival. You may be referred to a Quarantine Officer for a health assessment and further direction.
  • avoid taking public transportation
  • check provincial or territorial requirements for what you need to do if you’re symptomatic or have tested positive for COVID-19

Wearing masks on planes and trains in Canada is not required.

RECOMMENDED TRIP CANCELLATION, INTERRUPTION AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL INSURANCE

Manulife Premium Protection Plan – including cancel for any reason coverage up to 80%.

Please note that trip cancellation insurance is meant to cover unknown / unanticipated events. Since COVID is a known event, standard trip cancellation will not normally cover cancellations due to COVID.

For this reason, we recommend an insurance plan with cancel for any reason which would allow you to cancel and get up to 80% of your non-refundable amounts covered. It also includes up to $10,000,000 in Emergency Medical coverage with unlimited trip interruption.

This policy must be purchased within 72 hours of your deposit to qualify for this insurance.

Coverage includes Trip Cancellation and Trip Interruption, Travel Disruption, Emergency Medical (NON-COVID), Baggage Loss, Damage and Delay and Travel Accident.

• Family Rates available up to age 60
• No Medical Questionnaire required
• Cancel for Any Reason Benefit – 80% of Non-refundable amounts 7 days or more prior to departure, 80% of Non-refundable amounts capped at $2500, 6 days to 24 hours prior to departure.

Benefit Summary

  • Trip Cancellation - Sum Insured (package price)
  • Trip Interruption - Unlimited
  • Emergency Medical (including COVID): Up to $10M
  • Baggage Loss or Damage: Up to $1,500
  • Baggage Delay: up to $750
  • Flight Accident: Up to $250,000
  • Travel Accident: Up to $50,000

Approximate cost is $368 - $425 per person

An All-Inclusive Plan with Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption and Emergency Medical is also available and can be purchased at anytime. If purchased after 72 hours, the cost of this plan does not include a cancel for any reason benefit. Approximate cost is $340 - $365 per person.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL ONLY

If you are looking for travel insurance that just covers emergency medical coverage in destination (including COVID and COVID quarantine expenses) you may want to purchase a Manulife Emergency Medical policy. This policy provides up to $5M in emergency medical, up to $350/day to a maximum of $3,500 per person for quarantine and one-way economy airfare to return home if required.

APPROXIMATE COST FOR ONE WEEK COVERAGE: $46-63 per person (Varies based on age)

** When completing your trip booking form, please indicate if you would like an insurance quotation and we will provide it to you **

BOOKING FORM

Please complete the booking form below for EACH room you would like to reserve.