TRAVEL INFORMATION

Abra will reimburse you and your one (1) guest for the following expenses relating to the Abra 2026 President’s Club:

  • Ground transportation to/from the airport (taxi/Uber/parking/etc.)
  • Commercial roundtrip airfare between Charleston and your home city for the President’s Club

ARRANGING YOUR OWN FLIGHTS

Flights must be arranged on your own for you and your one (1) guest. It is recommended that you book your flights once you have submitted your registration and have received your confirmation letter. Please refer to your hotel check in and check out dates when booking flights. 

Abra will cover economy level roundtrip air travel for you and your one (1) guest. Any upgrades from economy will be your own responsibility. Any substitution requests will be your responsibility. Any changes to your or your guest’s travel itinerary that result in additional cost will be your responsibility. Please review all flight details carefully and ensure they match your hotel check in and check out dates. 

IMPORTANT TO NOTE:

The following items are to be emailed to APcheckrequest@drivenbrands.com no later than Friday, April 24th, 2025, to be eligible for reimbursement. All submitted receipts are subject to an approval process. 

  • Abra Expense Report Excel – that lists all expenses.
  • Copies of all ground and air transportation receipts (preferably scanned as one PDF file). If a receipt is not submitted, you will not be reimbursed.
  • W9 Form – for reimbursement to business or personal.
  • ACH Enrollment Form (optional) – Abra can also issue a check.

SUGGESTED PACKING CHECKLIST

  • Casual wear for daytime activities. For example, T-shirt and shorts or light pants are fine for daytime wear.
  • The Welcome Dinner and Thursday Dinner are casual attire. Nights will be cooler; it is suggested to bring a light sweater or jacket.
  • For the Friday Farewell Dinner – A dress shirt or sport coat are recommended for men, and a cocktail dress or a pant suit is suggested for women. 
  • South Carolina’s weather is characterized by a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters across most of the state. The climate for March can range from a low of 50°F to a high of 70°F so please dress and pack according to the weather conditions.
  • Bring two swimsuits so that you will always have a dry (or at least mostly dry) suit to wear.
  • Bring a swimsuit cover-up as most hotels request that you modestly cover up while in the lobby and common areas other than the pool and beach.
  • For the pool and beach, you will need flip flops or other water shoes.
  • Sunglasses, ideally polarized sunglasses.
  • It’s recommended to bring a light rain jacket or umbrella as there may be brief rain showers.
  • Bring broad spectrum Sunscreen with preferred SPF rating.
  • A rash guard top for additional sun protection.
  • Lip balm with SPF.
  • Hat and/or visor.
  • Camera with lots of memory or film and battery life. If you have a battery charger, bring it too. You might be surprised at how many photos you’ll want to take.
  • Beach bag that packs flat and/or lightweight backpack for carrying snacks, water, and other activity-based necessities
  • Travel-sized wet sipes to have with you on the go
  • Travel size hand sanitizer bottle
  • Affordable shopping is close by, including Walgreens and several nearby drugstores and clothing shops, in case you forget any essentials.