Waypoint
A travel escape built around the hardest days on the calendar. The death anniversary. The birthday. The holiday that used to feel like joy and now feels like an impossible weight. Waypoint gives the widowed somewhere beautiful to be when staying home feels unbearable.
Who is eligible?
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Widowed status:
The traveler is a current widow or widower whose spouse has passed away, and has not remarried.
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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.
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Residency:
The traveler resides in the United States. MAP currently serves the U.S. widowed population.
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Health and mobility:
The traveler and their companion 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 who need mobility assistance must bring a caregiver who meets their home state's caregiving standard; MAP can help plan an accessible or adaptable trip but is not able to cover caregiver costs.
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Financial need:
Not required. MAP welcomes applicants at any income level.
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Proof of loss:
A certified copy of the spouse's death certificate is required to confirm eligibility.
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Previous participation:
The traveler has not previously received fully or partially funded travel through another MAP program.
Where we go
Our Waypoint program currently operates within Tier 1 destinations.
We understand that sometimes what someone needs isn't an overnight trip, but simply a day to look forward to. That's why Waypoint also offers day experiences, such as a day at the spa, a trip to the zoo, a concert, golfing, a museum visit, a cooking class, a boat tour, or a favorite local restaurant. These are smaller in scope, but still give a traveler something meaningful to anticipate, without the commitment of overnight travel.