Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Portugal 2027 — dates, what's included, cancellations, deposits and more.
The trip runs September 15–21, 2027. We recommend arriving in Lisbon on September 15th and booking your return flight for September 21st (arriving home later that day or on September 22nd).
Your package includes six nights at Meliá Lisboa Oriente or similar, private roundtrip airport transfers, a Lisbon highlights private tour with van and local guide, welcome dinner, Sintra & Cascais full-day private tour, a full beach club day experience, a private yacht farewell dinner, and all listed group experiences. We handle the details so you can handle the outfits.
International flights, meals and drinks not listed above, travel insurance, gratuities, and personal expenses are not included. We can help you with flight arrangements — just let us know.
The deposit is $350 per person. Your deposit reserves your spot on the trip and is applied toward your total package balance. It is non-refundable.
The package price is $3,399 per person (double occupancy) or $3,699 per person for single occupancy, with a $350 deposit. All prices are package prices per person.
Your balance is broken up into monthly payments. Late fees apply if a payment is missed: $30 for payments up to 10 days late, $50 for payments more than 10 days late, and $100 for payments more than 30 days late.
All payments are non-refundable. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment in case plans change.
No. Bookings are non-transferable.
Yes. If you choose double occupancy, you must either book with a roommate or pay a $350 roommate fee. If you pay the fee, we will match you with a roommate with similar preferences.
Plan to leave on September 14th so you arrive in Lisbon on September 15th. For your return, book a flight departing September 21st so you arrive back home later that day or early on September 22nd.
Yes, we strongly recommend it. You can book travel insurance through Generali Travel Insurance.
This is a BATW group trip for African American travelers who want a social, stylish, well-planned experience in Portugal. It's not a retreat, not a singles trip, not a couples trip — it's a group of grown, well-traveled people ready to enjoy Lisbon, the coast, and a yacht dinner together.