Incentive Trip—Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Questions

How do I qualify for the Incentive Trip?
To learn how to qualify and earn points, please visit the Eligibility and Points page of this site.

Incentive Trip qualifications run March 1–August 31, 2024.

Where will the 2025 Incentive Trip be held?
The Incentive Trip will take place at Secrets and Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort.

When is the Incentive Trip?
The trip will take place February 3–7, 2025 (four nights).

If I qualify and want my family to come, can I pay their way on the Incentive Trip?
Some purchase options will be available for additional guests. At registration, you can indicate your preferences to bring additional guests. The travel agency can tell you if your request can be accommodated. Pricing will become available as the trip nears.

Secrets Bahia Mita and Dreams Bahia Mita are adjacent resorts that boast many shared facilities and offerings. Secrets Bahia Mita caters exclusively to adults, while Dreams Bahia Mita is tailored for families. Winners will stay at both resorts. If you win a prize with a room exclusively at Secrets Bahia Mita and you wish to bring children (under 18), you may be moved to a different room category at the Dreams Bahia Mita to accommodate your request.

Will the doTERRA Executive team be going on the Incentive Trip?
Some of our Executive team will be joining us on the trip. You may have the chance to spend time with these team members during group meal functions, receptions, and other activities.

How frequently will the standings be updated online?
Standings will typically be updated once a week, beginning March 2024. Visit the Eligibility and Points page of this site.

Do I need a passport?
Each person attending will need a passport—valid for six months beyond the date of return.

Can I participate if I’m based in another market?
No. The Incentive Trip is only open to the US and Canada markets.

Do Refer-a-Friend Enrollments count toward my enrollment points?
Yes. They’ll count toward your enrollment points.

When will the winners be announced?
Winners will be announced and notified via email mid-September 2024.

How do I register for the Incentive Trip?
Shortly after the winners are announced, you’ll receive an email with a link to a registration website. Fill in all the information before the provided deadline. It’s important to complete your registration on time.

Can I receive a different award if I earn a spot on the Incentive Trip but am unable to attend?
No. Prizes can’t be redeemed for cash or points.

Can I gift my prize to someone else?
Yes. Prizes may be gifted to whomever the winner chooses. Winners are responsible for handling the gifting of the trip and must notify doTERRA (incentivetrip@doterra.com) before the deadlines.

• Prizes can’t be redeemed for cash or points. Awards must be gifted by December 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. MT. (No exceptions will be made.)
• No changes to registration can be made after December 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. MT.
• As always, we recommend purchasing flight insurance to ensure options for refunds are available to you if plans change.

If I’m unable to attend but don’t want to gift my prize to someone else, whom should I inform?
If you can’t attend the trip and choose not to gift your prize, please notify doTERRA (incentivetrip@doterra.com) before December 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. MT.

If I don’t qualify for the Incentive Trip but still want to attend, can I pay my own way?
Yes. Purchase options will be available through buy-ins. Information will become available as the trip nears. Buy-in dates and registration information can be found here.

What are the COVID-19 testing and vaccine requirements for being in Mexico or at the Secrets and Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa Resort?
Neither testing nor vaccinations are required.

What should I know about COVID-19?
For the most up-to-date information concerning COVID-19, please visit the following websites:

• World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• US State Department Travel Advisory: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html/
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/

If I’m a winner of the Incentive Trip, will I be taxed on the value?
If you win and opt to attend the Incentive Trip, you’ll be taxed on the value of the trip (variable based on which place you earned). Taxes will be assessed as part of your 2025 1099 from doTERRA.
If you win and opt to gift your trip to someone else, you’ll also be taxed on the value of the trip.
If you win and opt to decline the trip, you won’t be taxed on the value of the trip.

Where can I go to submit an exception for the qualification?
If you feel like you would like a situation to be reviewed, you can fill out a form here and our exception committee will review each situation at the end of every month.