The Most Extensive Insurance Coverage in the Educational Travel Industry
Christian Discoveries carries the most extensive insurance package in the student travel industry, covering trip participants, educators, and chaperones. Christian Discoveries maintains the following coverage:
Accident, Medical, and Dental Insurance Accident, illness, and accident-related dental insurance coverage is provided for all participants. Limits per single occurrence are $5,000 for accident, $1500 for illness, and $750 for accident-related dental. Any charges not covered by this insurance are the responsibility of the participant. Preexisting conditions and air-travel are not covered under this accident policy.

General and Professional Liability
Christian Discoveries carry the most extensive and comprehensive liability insurance in the student travel industry. Call for more details.

Supplier Liability Coverage
The ground transportation companies, airlines, hotels, restaurants, and sites that are used by Christian Discoveries have their own liability insurance.

United States Tour Operators Association $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program
USTOA Membership Means You’re Protected: Christian Discoveries, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Christian Discoveries customers in the unlikely event of Christian Discoveries bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Christian Discoveries may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Christian Discoveries. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York, 10016, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com.


Full Refund Program
The Full Refund Program is a unique plan that is designed to protect participants’ investment and hard-earned dollars. Three out of four trip participants take advantage of this Program every year.

If a participant need to cancel prior to trip departure, he will receive a refund (less the program and all non-refundable fees*), regardless of the date or the reason. No questions asked. Over the years, we've made full refunds for unexpected situations including illness, academic problems, scheduling conflicts, weddings, job transfers, etc. The program does not make refunds in the event the trip is canceled as a result of or following an act of God, war (whether declared or not), terrorism, civil unrest, or in the event of WorldStrides' bankruptcy, insolvency, or cessation of business. All requests for cancellation must be made in writing and postmarked prior to the group’s departure. The modest fee for the Full Refund Program is added to the total trip price.
*The non-refundable deposit, fees for returned checks, late payments, handling charges, late registration, and merchandise purchases are not refundable.

Payment Information
If your trip participants have any questions regarding their payment information, they can contact our toll-free customer service line 24 hours a day at 1-800-468-5899. Their personal account information can be accessed using their customer account number. In addition, our Customer Service representatives are available from 8:30AM-7:00PM EST Monday through Friday (except holidays) to answer any questions that may arise.

Christian Discoveries offers registrants three payment options, which are detailed below.  Because each registrant has a unique payment plan, we strongly recommend that you call our Customer Service Department toll free at 1-800-468-5899 for details about your individual payment plan.

Option 1- Pay the remaining balance in full by the first installment due date.

Option 2- Spread the cost of the program into easy installments through a payment plan structured by Christian Discoveries. The date and minimum amount due are listed on your first statement. There is a $5.00 handling fee for each invoice you are billed (not to exceed $30 or six handling fees).You may elect to pay off your remaining balance at any time or pay more than the installment amount billed.

Option 3 - Enroll in EZ Pay, an autimatic monthly withdrwawal of funds from your bank account based on your payment plan.

If you are paying by check, please make your check payable to Christian Discoveries, and enclose the payment coupon with your remittance. Please write the customer account number on your check; you’ll find it on your statement. All accounts must be paid in full by the final payment due date which is documented in the registration letter.

Register Online
Christian Discoveries also offers online registration. All your trip participants need is their Trip ID number (located in the upper right-hand corner of their registration form) and a major credit card. Click Here to Register Online.

MyTrip (Formally PLWebdesk)
You can access your own group’s information by logging into MyTrip using your e-mail address and Program Leader ID Number. MyTrip gives you access to your registration list, who is still unpaid, who is on a waiting list, and who has cancelled. In addition you can create your roommate list and refer fellow teachers who are'nt currently traveling with Christian Discoveries.

Helps raise a portion of the trip cost

Setting Objectives - Professional fundraisers recommend setting a specific objective ahead of time so that everyone is working toward a goal. You can work toward a group goal or encourage students to set their own individual goals. Parents might also be involved in this decision. It is easier to set goals in terms of a percentage of the cost of the trip: 25%, 50% or 100%.

Determining the Time Commitment - There are two approaches to fund raising based on the amount of time you are able to commit: working with an outside company, or doing it on your own. If your time commitment is limited, you may prefer pre-packaged fund raising options (bringing in a representative from a company) or rely on a parent. However, you may find that you or a team of parents have the time and desire to coordinate the fund raising on your own.