Frequently Asked Questions
Based on over 37 years of experience, we’ve distilled thousands of recurring inquiries into these concise, straightforward answers to provide you with the most essential information for donation concerns and fulfilling your Vacation Gift Certificate.
About My Donation
YES! You are directly transferred to the donation portion of your NPO's website to make your donation.
Thank you for your support! When you donate $25, $50, or $100, your University will email you a 3DayEscapes link matching your contribution. While a $50 donation unlocks additional locations in Florida and California at 50% off, a $100 donation provides access to all 32 top destinations, including 100% off accommodations in Las Vegas.
No, however you may donate $25, $50 or $100 as many times as you wish at any time for the duration of the promotion. Each donation is treated as a single donation. Donations are not cumulative.
YES! You may choose 2 of the same certificate for a $50 donation and 3 of the same certificate for a $100 donation. You may only visit a destination once in a 12 month period. There is a 14 month window to travel. (see Terms & Conditions) You could visit the same destination twice by returning in the two additional months allowed, and another destination once with a $100 donation. All promotional gift certificates have multiple destinations with the exception of Las Vegas, a stand alone 100% off accommodations certificate. All certificates are fully transferable to any person over the age of 21.
About My 3DayEscape
Scan the QR code on the front of your certificate & go to the website. Read the brief instructions and enter your certificate code in the box provided. Click Submit. For your security, all registration and processing fees are handled through Stripe, a trusted global payment platform used by millions worldwide.
NO! You will never be required to attend any sales or timeshare presentation. All destinations are actual hotel vacations without gimmicks of any kind. We fill otherwise empty rooms that the hotels glean future reservations from by providing you the opportunity to experience their quality and service.
Hotels are rarely full, typically running at 40-60% capacity. Our Wholesale Room brokers contract with leading two-to-four star hotels and resorts to provide occupancy for empty rooms. Your visit can provide additional revenue for the hotels from restaurants, bars, casinos, spas, beach rentals, room service, etc. plus the potential for a future booking and gaining a new customer. Your 3DayEscape is a Win-Win for both you and the Hotel you Escape to!
Room taxes vary by location and state, typically ranging between $12 & $15 per night. Hotel fees vary by indivisual property. (See question #17 below)
Yes. To use your 3DayEscapes certificate you must register within 10 business days of receiving it. Once registered, you will have a 14 months to enjoy your Escape.
YES! Following the instructions exactly as noted in your Fulfillment Email guarantees your Escape 100% of the time. Our Fulfillment brokerage has been providing promotional and discount hotel stays for both corporate and individual clients since 1995 with a 5-STAR Customer Service Rating, and an A+ Better Business Bureau rating.
You must register your 3DayEscape within 10 Business Days of receiving your certificate. We recommend that you register it now so that you do not place it in a drawer or other location where it could be easily forgotten. Once you have registered/activated your 3DayEscape you will then have a full year to travel.
YES! You get to pick the destination of your choice from the highly popular destinations noted on the front of your 3DayEscape Gift Certificate.
YES! Once you have one of your two preferred dates confirmed, you will be sent a listing of available hotels from which to choose in the area you wish to escape to.
Maximum number of people allowed per room is four (4). Additional fees of $25 per person are required for more than two people, regardless of age above two-years old, occupying one hotel room.
After registering, you’ll receive a fulfillment email for a 3-day, 2-night stay for two adults. You are responsible for room taxes (typically under $15/night) and 50% of the lowest published non-promotional internet rate. Requests require a 60-day notice with a backup date 45 days beyond your first date; however, holidays, weekends, and short-notice travel are available at discounted rates.
Per your Gift Certificate, reservations require 60 days' notice; however, bookings for weekends, holidays, or shorter notice are available starting at $35 per night. Specific instructions for these discounted rates are included in your post-registration fulfillment email.
Reservations are fulfilled through hundreds of participating hotels—including major brands like Hilton, Sheraton, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Red Roof, Wyndham, Hyatt—with the goal of earning your future business. In our top destination, Las Vegas, all accommodations are located at major casinos on or within walking distance of the Strip.
All orders are processed and sent within 10 minutes of your payment being received through Stripe.
Yes, your booking site will have a discounted additional nights option for each city.
Yes, you may visit different cities within a 12 month period, but you cannot visit the same city twice in any twelve month period. Information will be contained in your Registration Fulfillment email for additional certificates.
The room taxes of $12-$15 per night and 50% of the lowest published non-promotional Internet rate. Additional costs you may incur: transportation, meals, government/hotel tariffs, service charges, transfers, insurance, entertainment, phone calls, gratuities, minibar items, personal expenses, and any separate resort fees.
No Holidays are blacked out; however there may be a Holiday surcharge that varies by Hotel. Should you wish to travel on Holidays all rooms are subject to availability for all travelers.
Here are the Major Holidays recognized by the Hotel Industry:
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President's Day
Easter
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Columbus Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
