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Small group travel exclusively for the widowed. Not a grief group. Not matchmaking. Just people who genuinely understand what the others are carrying, newly widowed and further along alike, traveling together, connecting, and moving forward into a new season of life.

Who is eligible?

• Widowed status:
  The traveler is a current widow or widower whose spouse has passed away, and has not remarried.
   

• Time since loss:
  There is no required waiting period. Grief doesn't move on a schedule, and neither does MAP.
  Travelers are welcome to apply whenever they're ready, whether that's six months or six years after their loss.
   

• Residency:
  The traveler resides in the United States. MAP currently serves the U.S. widowed population.
   

• Health and mobility:
  The traveler must obtain a doctor's clearance to travel. MAP sends the clearance paperwork directly to the traveler's physician, who returns it directly to MAP.
  
  Travelers must be mobile and able to walk unassisted, climb stairs, and keep pace with a small group over the course of a full travel day, including uneven terrain, airports, and extended periods of standing or walking. MAP is not able to accommodate travelers who require a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility device, or who need individual physical assistance.
   

• Financial need:
  Not required for eligibility. Navigation trips are paid for by the traveler.
   

• Proof of loss:
  A certified copy of the spouse's death certificate is required to confirm eligibility. 
   

• Previous participation: 
  Open to any widow or widower, regardless of previous participation in another MAP program.