Christina Sexton
Day Trip Coordinator
Q & A | Frequently Asked Questions...
I’m worried that this might be too much for me or a friend to handle, I’m nervous about it being a good fit. . .
We completely understand your concerns and you are not alone with these thoughts. Trying new things can be difficult and sometimes scary. We offer different packages for different people. We also make sure that we learn as much about you as possible to insure that your experience is safe and fun! Our online Booking questionnaire helps us get to know you better so we can properly prepare to make the Day Trip an enjoyable, stress free and fun experience. If you have any additional questions or concerns, simply give us a call and we'll help find the best package for you!
Can my personal Care Giver, Spouse, Family Member or Friend come along?
Yes...we encourage it! Any adults 18 and older are welcome to register to accompany you on your trips. However, a separate Booking will be required for each individual.
What if I need to go to the bathroom on one of the trips...will your Staff help?
Yes, if and when needed. Bathroom breaks are provided to and from events to ensure comfort and piece of mind. Day Trip Therapy fully understands our Client base and the individual needs associated with them. All of these factors are taken into consideration when Christina and her Development Staff custom design the parameters of each outing. Many Day Trips are for those who are active, continent and self sufficient, while other Day Trips are specifically crafted to cater to our Clients in Wheel Chairs, Walkers and with Special Needs. She has been doing this for three decades and completely understands the importance of pre-planning, logistics, safety, security and total client comfort.
What if I am in a Wheelchair or have limited mobility?
Day Trip Therapy takes all these factors into consideration with each individual Day Trip outing. Any outing that has a "Special Needs" designation is Wheelchair, Cane and Walker accessible and does not require excessive exertion. Each Special Needs Van can take up to two wheelchairs. When registering for events, make sure to select one of the two wheelchair accessible tickets. Limited space is available unless otherwise indicated.
How many outings do you offer each week?
Most weeks have between four to five different outings generating from the various Facilities that we service.
How many people are on each outing?
Six to Twelve people attend each outing with a minimum of two Staff Members. Subject to change based on season and/or function.
What type of insurance coverage do you have?
Day Trip Therapy has full General Liability Insurance and Commercial Auto Insurance.
Are you Licensed and Bonded?
Day Trip Therapy is Bonded and Licensed as a State of Florida Seller of Travel.
What do I need to bring?
Please always have your identification with you. Any applicable health insurance card or medical information should also be carried with you. You may slip this information into the name badge holder you will be given to wear, if you prefer to not carry anything.
How is seating on the bus arranged?
Persons who have physical need to sit near front of bus need to let us know in advance, providing reason for this need. Otherwise, you will choose your seat upon embarking the bus.
How do deadlines work?
Basically, the sooner you sign up, the better! For Day Trips: each trip will have a minimum number of participants (usually 6 per Bus) needed for the trip to be a “GO” two weeks prior to date of trip. This is the last day to cancel the bus reservation, if we don't have enough registrations before that date. Some ticketed events will have earlier cut-off dates for registering, since we have to pay for tickets in advance. We will cancel trips with insufficient registrations, possibly even before the deadline. When trip is determined a "GO" we will continue to accept additional registrations until the bus is full whenever possible. For Overnight Travel: each trip will have specifics in the trip description with much earlier deadlines than for Day Trips. Watch the trip description page for specific trips for updates regarding pick-up times and trip status.
Are the trips refundable?
All trips are 100% refunded if we must cancel the trip. Day Trip Therapy cannot give refunds for cancellations made within the last two weeks before a day trip or after the published deadline for any trip. You may transfer your registration to someone else with no penalty. There are no refunds available due to weather conditions or circumstances outside our control. Guidelines will be noted in the individual trip description or registration.
Do you accept partial payments?
Payment in full is required for day trips, unless otherwise indicated.
What if I have severe food allergies or I must bring my own food?
Let us know if something like that is the case, and we will tell you what can be done for a particular trip.
Where and when will bus pick up?
Day Trip Therapy will pick you up and drop you off at your Facility Residence. Approximate pick up times are listed on website and will be further specified once registrations are complete for the trip. Registrants will be clearly notified of exact details through our email messaging system, and we will make phone calls, if you do not use email. We also work with groups from other locations. There may at times be multiple pick-up locations to meet the sufficient number of registrants, depending on the specific trip.
What type of certification do your drivers have?
All Day Trip Therapy drivers have approved Licenses from the State of Florida, and include DMV and Criminal Background checks.
Will the group stay together on the trip?
It depends on the destination. For a performance or eating in a restaurant, yes, we will pretty much stay together. However, there are many destinations where you are free to roam at your own pace with a specified time to meet again. Participants with Day Trip Therapy will be given lanyards with name badges to wear around your neck with your name and other pertinent information tucked safely away inside. Our contact phone will be provided on the back of your badge so we can be contacted if it becomes necessary.
Are there extra costs not included?
Many times the day trips are inclusive, and you do not need to bring money unless you want to buy something extra. If the trip is not inclusive, it will be indicated in the trip description and communications ahead of time. A festival or fairgrounds day would typically not include any food, and the trip description indicates that.
Are dogs, cats, birds, or other animals allowed?
No. The only exception would be a service dog, trained for the purpose of accompanying a disabled person, if that person has contacted us in advance to determine if the trip is appropriate for their level of disability, will be permitted to travel with the disabled person.
Day Trip Coordinator
Q & A | Frequently Asked Questions...
I’m worried that this might be too much for me or a friend to handle, I’m nervous about it being a good fit. . .
We completely understand your concerns and you are not alone with these thoughts. Trying new things can be difficult and sometimes scary. We offer different packages for different people. We also make sure that we learn as much about you as possible to insure that your experience is safe and fun! Our online Booking questionnaire helps us get to know you better so we can properly prepare to make the Day Trip an enjoyable, stress free and fun experience. If you have any additional questions or concerns, simply give us a call and we'll help find the best package for you!
Can my personal Care Giver, Spouse, Family Member or Friend come along?
Yes...we encourage it! Any adults 18 and older are welcome to register to accompany you on your trips. However, a separate Booking will be required for each individual.
What if I need to go to the bathroom on one of the trips...will your Staff help?
Yes, if and when needed. Bathroom breaks are provided to and from events to ensure comfort and piece of mind. Day Trip Therapy fully understands our Client base and the individual needs associated with them. All of these factors are taken into consideration when Christina and her Development Staff custom design the parameters of each outing. Many Day Trips are for those who are active, continent and self sufficient, while other Day Trips are specifically crafted to cater to our Clients in Wheel Chairs, Walkers and with Special Needs. She has been doing this for three decades and completely understands the importance of pre-planning, logistics, safety, security and total client comfort.
What if I am in a Wheelchair or have limited mobility?
Day Trip Therapy takes all these factors into consideration with each individual Day Trip outing. Any outing that has a "Special Needs" designation is Wheelchair, Cane and Walker accessible and does not require excessive exertion. Each Special Needs Van can take up to two wheelchairs. When registering for events, make sure to select one of the two wheelchair accessible tickets. Limited space is available unless otherwise indicated.
How many outings do you offer each week?
Most weeks have between four to five different outings generating from the various Facilities that we service.
How many people are on each outing?
Six to Twelve people attend each outing with a minimum of two Staff Members. Subject to change based on season and/or function.
What type of insurance coverage do you have?
Day Trip Therapy has full General Liability Insurance and Commercial Auto Insurance.
Are you Licensed and Bonded?
Day Trip Therapy is Bonded and Licensed as a State of Florida Seller of Travel.
What do I need to bring?
Please always have your identification with you. Any applicable health insurance card or medical information should also be carried with you. You may slip this information into the name badge holder you will be given to wear, if you prefer to not carry anything.
How is seating on the bus arranged?
Persons who have physical need to sit near front of bus need to let us know in advance, providing reason for this need. Otherwise, you will choose your seat upon embarking the bus.
How do deadlines work?
Basically, the sooner you sign up, the better! For Day Trips: each trip will have a minimum number of participants (usually 6 per Bus) needed for the trip to be a “GO” two weeks prior to date of trip. This is the last day to cancel the bus reservation, if we don't have enough registrations before that date. Some ticketed events will have earlier cut-off dates for registering, since we have to pay for tickets in advance. We will cancel trips with insufficient registrations, possibly even before the deadline. When trip is determined a "GO" we will continue to accept additional registrations until the bus is full whenever possible. For Overnight Travel: each trip will have specifics in the trip description with much earlier deadlines than for Day Trips. Watch the trip description page for specific trips for updates regarding pick-up times and trip status.
Are the trips refundable?
All trips are 100% refunded if we must cancel the trip. Day Trip Therapy cannot give refunds for cancellations made within the last two weeks before a day trip or after the published deadline for any trip. You may transfer your registration to someone else with no penalty. There are no refunds available due to weather conditions or circumstances outside our control. Guidelines will be noted in the individual trip description or registration.
Do you accept partial payments?
Payment in full is required for day trips, unless otherwise indicated.
What if I have severe food allergies or I must bring my own food?
Let us know if something like that is the case, and we will tell you what can be done for a particular trip.
Where and when will bus pick up?
Day Trip Therapy will pick you up and drop you off at your Facility Residence. Approximate pick up times are listed on website and will be further specified once registrations are complete for the trip. Registrants will be clearly notified of exact details through our email messaging system, and we will make phone calls, if you do not use email. We also work with groups from other locations. There may at times be multiple pick-up locations to meet the sufficient number of registrants, depending on the specific trip.
What type of certification do your drivers have?
All Day Trip Therapy drivers have approved Licenses from the State of Florida, and include DMV and Criminal Background checks.
Will the group stay together on the trip?
It depends on the destination. For a performance or eating in a restaurant, yes, we will pretty much stay together. However, there are many destinations where you are free to roam at your own pace with a specified time to meet again. Participants with Day Trip Therapy will be given lanyards with name badges to wear around your neck with your name and other pertinent information tucked safely away inside. Our contact phone will be provided on the back of your badge so we can be contacted if it becomes necessary.
Are there extra costs not included?
Many times the day trips are inclusive, and you do not need to bring money unless you want to buy something extra. If the trip is not inclusive, it will be indicated in the trip description and communications ahead of time. A festival or fairgrounds day would typically not include any food, and the trip description indicates that.
Are dogs, cats, birds, or other animals allowed?
No. The only exception would be a service dog, trained for the purpose of accompanying a disabled person, if that person has contacted us in advance to determine if the trip is appropriate for their level of disability, will be permitted to travel with the disabled person.