Official Rules
NEA Member Benefits
JANUARY 5, 2026 – MARCH 30, 2026
NEA MEMBER BENEFITS FY26 ANNUAL GIVEAWAY – RESORT CERTIFICATE
NNO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID IN PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
1. TO ENTER. Between 12:00:01 p.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on January 5, 2026, and 12:00:00 p.m. ET on March 30, 2026, (the “Entry Period”), enter the NEA Member Benefits FY26 Annual Giveaway (this "Giveaway") by (a) registering at www.neamb.com (the “Website”), and completing your entry as directed, or (b) calling 1-800-637-4636. Entries must include complete name, mailing address and email address in order to be valid. No post office boxes or APO addresses. Limit (1) entry per eligible National Education Association (“NEA”) member per day. Entries generated by script, macro or other automated or mechanical means are void. All entries become the exclusive property of NEA Member Benefits (“MB”) and will not be returned. For a copy of these Official Rules, access and print them from the Website.
2. ELIGIBILITY. Open only to NEA members who: (1) are legal residents of the U.S. or the District of Columbia; and (2) are 18 years of age or older at the time of entry. Employees of MB or the NEA, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, agents, officers, consultants, directors, and the immediate families (parent, child, spouse or sibling), or persons residing in the same household of such employees, whether or not related, are not eligible to enter or win. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of MB, which are binding and final on all matters relating to this Giveaway. This Giveaway is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws.
3. PRIZES. Three (3) prizes (each a “Prize”) will be awarded during the Entry Period as detailed below and in Attachment 1, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The Prize is one (1) certificate for an all-inclusive five (5) night resort stay for two (2) guests to either Puerto Plata, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Puerto Morelos, or Cozumel (“Resort Certificate”), subject to the exclusions and limitations stated herein fulfilled by Arrivia, Inc., plus $150 in Vacation Cash (Approximate Retail Value [ARV]: $1,650). Complete Terms and Conditions for use of the Resort Certificate are attached to these Giveaway Rules in Attachment 1.
Each Prize winner is solely responsible for any and all expenses and costs in connection with accepting and/or using the Resort Certificate, as applicable, to the extent such expenses and costs are not expressly described herein as being awarded. Such expenses and costs include, without limitation, all federal, state and local income and other taxes, luxury taxes, insurance, and any additional expenses associated with Prize acceptance and use. No transfer, cash redemption or prize substitution is permitted, except at MB’s sole discretion, and then only for a prize of equal or greater value.
4. DRAWING. MB will select three (3) potential winners for the Prize, as set forth in Attachment 1, in a random drawing for the Prize, to be held in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on or about March 30, 2026. Each potential Prize winner will be notified by overnight delivery service. By entering, entrants give their express permission to be contacted by MB by email. If applicable, each potential Prize winner must respond to notification within ten (10) business days of the date of such notification or the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. If Prize notification is returned as undeliverable, or in the event of noncompliance with these Official Rules, the Prize will be forfeited and an alternate winner will be selected. If a potential Prize winner is an eligible entrant in accordance with the criteria set forth above, but is a minor in his/her jurisdiction of residence, the Prize may be awarded to his/her parent or legal guardian who will be responsible for fulfilling all requirements of winner as set forth herein.
5. GENERAL. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an online entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the Authorized Account Holder of the email address in the subject entry. The Authorized Account Holder is the natural person who is assigned the e-mail address by the Internet Service Provider (“ISP”), on-line service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning e-mail addresses to the domain associated with the submitted email address. By acceptance of the Prize, the winner grants permission for MB and its designees to use his/her name, address (city and state), photograph, voice and/or other likeness, survey statements, and prize information for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further compensation, in all media now known or hereafter discovered, worldwide in perpetuity, without notice or review or approval. (Tennessee residents need not consent to, or sign, any publicity release). Entrants need not be present to win. Should any portion of the Giveaway be, in MB’s sole opinion, compromised by any virus, bugs, worms, non-authorized human intervention or other causes which, in the sole opinion of MB, corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play, or submission of entries, MB reserves the right at its sole discretion to suspend or terminate the Giveaway and, in such event, MB will select each potential Prize winner from all eligible entries received up to the time of such termination or suspension.
6. LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY. By entering this Giveaway, entrant releases MB, its parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, retail locations, prize supplier, and advertising and promotion agencies and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, dealerships, partners and agents (collectively, “Released Parties”) for any and all injuries, claims, losses liabilities or damages of any kind (each, a “Loss”) arising in connection with entrant’s participation in this Giveaway, or resulting from the receipt, possession, ownership, use or misuse of the Prize, including any resulting tax liability. By entering this Giveaway, entrants also release the Released Parties from any Loss arising from injury or damage to entrant’s or to any other person's computer related to, or resulting from, participating in this Giveaway or downloading materials from the Website. Released Parties are not responsible for: (a) lost, late, incomplete, inaccurate, delayed, stolen, misdirected, undelivered, illegible, damaged, or garbled, entries, tickets, number codes, or for postage-due entries or mail; (b) interrupted or unavailable network, server, ISP, Website, or other connections; (c) availability or accessibility or miscommunications or failed computer, satellite, telephone or cable transmissions, lines, or technical failure or jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected transmissions, (d) computer hardware or software malfunctions, failures or difficulties, or other errors or difficulties of any kind, whether human, mechanical, electronic, network, typographical, printing or otherwise relating to or in connection with the Giveaway, including, without limitation, errors or difficulties which may occur in connection with the administration of the Giveaway, the printing or processing of entries, the announcement of the prize or in any Giveaway-related materials. Released Parties are also not responsible for any incorrect or inaccurate information, whether caused by website users, tampering, hacking, or by any equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Giveaway.
7. DISPUTES. Except where prohibited, by entering entrant agrees that any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising from this Giveaway or the Prize awarded in connection with this Giveaway will be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively in state courts located in Montgomery County, Maryland or the federal court located in Greenbelt, Maryland, and entrant waives any claim to indirect, punitive, consequential or special damages. All issues concerning the construction, validity, enforceability and interpretation of these Official Rules will be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the State of Maryland, without application of any conflicts or choice of law rules.
8. CAUTION. Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or the Website or who violate these Official Rules, as solely determined by MB, will be disqualified from this Giveaway. ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT OR ANY OTHER PERSON TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS GIVEAWAY MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS; AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, MB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS’ AND EXPERTS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT OR OTHER PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INCLUDING SEEKING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.
9. ENTRANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION. All information collected from entrants is subject to MB’s Privacy Policy, which may be reviewed and printed from the Website.
10. WINNERS’ LIST. The winners’ names will be posted on the Website on or after March 30, 2026. In the alternative, for the names of the winners, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope on or before May 31, 2026, to: NEA Member Benefits, ATTN: Winners’ List, January 5, 2026 – March 30, 2026, NEA Member Benefits FY26 Annual Giveaway – Resort Certificate, Marketing Services, 900 Clopper Road, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, Maryland, 20878-1356.
11. SPONSOR AND OPERATOR. The sponsor and operator of this Giveaway is NEA Member Benefits, 900 Clopper Road, Suite 300, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878.
ATTACHMENT 1
TO NEA MEMBER BENEFITS JANUARY 5, 2026 – MARCH 30, 2026
NEA MEMBER BENEFITS ANNUAL GIVEAWAY
PRIZE DESCRIPTIONS, DRAWING DATES, ARVS
Below are the terms and conditions for the Resort Certificate and a 5-night all-inclusive stay at one (1) of the following resort destinations: Puerto Plata, Cancun, Los Cabos, Mazatlan, Puerto Morelos, and Cozumel.
- These Terms and Conditions set forth a legally binding agreement between Arrivia, Inc. doing business as Privileges and Our Vacation Center (“OVC”) (collectively, “Arrivia”), and each person who has the legal right to redeem the Resort Certificate (“Redeemer”). By activating or otherwise using the Resort Certificate, the Redeemer agrees to all the terms below.
- In addition to these Terms and Conditions, Redeemer must also comply with all applicable resort provider terms and conditions and policies and procedures.
- The properties, destinations, check-in dates offered under this Resort Certificate are at Arrivia’s sole discretion, may change without notice, are subject to availability and blackout dates may apply
- This Resort Certificate must be activated within twelve (12) months of the issue date or the offer expires (“Activation Date”). Any requests to extend the activation period for this Resort Certificate offer are at Arrivia’s sole discretion and additional fees may apply.
- This Resort Certificate must be redeemed within twelve (12) months from the Activation Date, or the offer expires. Redeemer must book the resort stay, regardless of the travel date, on or before the date that the Resort Certificate expires. Any requests to extend the Resort Certificate’s redemption period or offer are at Arrivia’s sole discretion and additional fees may apply.
- Once activated, this Resort Certificate is valid for resort accommodations up to five (5) consecutive nights or less, in select Mexico destinations, subject to all limitations and restrictions stated herein. Reservations and accommodations are for a hotel, studio or 1-bedroom unit, is based on availability and are confirmed on a first come, first served basis.
- This Resort Certificate includes all-inclusive accommodations for two (2) guests, at participating resorts, and specifically excludes any additional all-inclusive fees for additional guests. Further, this Resort Certificate specifically excludes taxes, travel costs, and other expenses that may be incurred such as personal expenses, security deposits, resort fees and other fees and charges levied by the resort. Redeemer is solely responsible for such expenses or charges.
- Redeemer is responsible for any personal taxes associated with the redemption of this Resort Certificate.
- This Resort Certificate is valid for one (1) use only. Lost or stolen Resort Certificates will not be replaced. This Resort Certificate may not be combined with an existing reservation or any other offer relating to the same accommodations.
- This Resort Certificate is non-transferable and is exclusively for use by the certificate holder.
- This Resort Certificate is not redeemable for cash, may not be returned to the distributor that issued the Resort Certificate or to Arrivia for cash or exchange. The Resort Certificate has no cash value. The Resort Certificate is void if altered, photocopied, or otherwise reproduced.
- To redeem this Resort Certificate, follow the directions on the Resort Certificate. Reservations must be confirmed by Arrivia (“Booking Confirmation”) to be honored at the resort property. It is important that you do not leave for your vacation until you have received your Booking Confirmation from Arrivia. Resort Reservation Confirmations are valid only when issued in writing by Arrivia. Only those travelers listed on the Booking Confirmation will be allowed to check-in at the resort.
- All travelers must have in their possession proper government documentation required by either the United States or any foreign country visited. The names of the travelers on the Booking Confirmation must match the documentation presented, exactly. Travelers are responsible for advised to consult with the appropriate governmental agencies and embassies to determine what documentation will be required. Arrivia assumes no responsibility for advising travelers of proper travel documentation or immigration/visa requirements.
- Redeemer is responsible for verifying all details in the confirmation and notifying Arrivia immediately if the Resort Reservation Confirmation information is incorrect. Changes to any aspect of the Resort Reservation Confirmation may be treated as a cancellation and applicable penalties may apply.
- In the event cancellation of the booked resort stay becomes necessary, Redeemer must submit the cancellation to Arrivia in conformance with resort’s terms and conditions and cancellation policies and procedures policies. All cancellations are subject to Arrivia cancellation fees, and any resort cancellation fees, as applicable.
- This Resort Certificate is not redeemable for cash or resale, may not be returned to the distributor that issued the Certificate or Arrivia for cash or exchange. All travelers must have in their possession proper government documentation required by either the United States or any foreign country visited. The names of the travelers on the Booking Confirmation must match the documentation presented, exactly. Travelers are responsible for advised to consult with the appropriate governmental agencies and embassies to determine what documentation will be required. Arrivia assumes no responsibility for advising travelers of proper travel documentation or immigration/visa requirements.
- In addition to these Terms and Conditions, Redeemer must also comply with all applicable Resort terms and conditions and policies, including arrival and departure times, at the discretion of the travel provider. Arrivia is not responsible for notifying travelers of any changes to these.
- Due to Resort requirements, the Redeemer is required to be 35 years of age or older. All Guests under the age of 21 must be accompanied in the same room by a parent, relative or guardian 35 years of age or older. Certain other age restrictions may apply for certain resorts. This Resort Certificate may not be used for, with or in conjunction with any Group Bookings.
- In no event, can the total number of people occupying the resort accommodation exceed the maximum occupancy set forth in the Resort Reservation Confirmation. The Resort Reservation Confirmation may only be used by the person(s) listed on the reservation. Additional charges by Arrivia and/or the resort may apply for use by Redeemer’s guests.
- Redeemer and their guests must occupy and use all resort accommodations in a responsible, careful, and secure manner. Redeemer is responsible for any damage, theft or loss caused by Redeemer and/or their guests.
- Information provided by Arrivia, or its affiliates and licensors, regarding resort accommodations is based on information obtained from resort management or its affiliates. Arrivia makes reasonable efforts to ensure the information is accurate and complete. However, Arrivia expressly disclaims liability for any inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information.
- Arrivia does not assume any liability or responsibility for damage, expense, inconvenience, loss, injury, death or damage to persons or property on any resort or on any aircraft/ship/vehicle in transit to and from said resort, or for any cause whatsoever due to delays, cancellations due to nature, oil spill, mechanical breakdown, strikes, civil unrest, terrorism (or threat of terrorism) or acts of God.
- ARRIVIA DOES NOT CONTROL THE RESORT AND IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE RESORT’S ACTIONS OR INACTIONS INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, PERFORMANCE, LACK OF AVAILABILITY, OF PRODUCTS OR SERVICES. IF YOU, YOUR FAMILY OR GUESTS SHOULD INCUR INJURY, LOSS OR DAMAGE THROUGH USE OF THIS RESORT CERTIFICATE (WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY), ARRIVIA’S LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE FEES PAID TO ARRIVIA TO ACQUIRE THE RESORT CERTIFICATE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL ARRIVIA BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR INDIRECT DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS OR LOST SAVINGS), ARISING FROM, RELATING TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS RESORT CERTIFICATE EVEN IF ARRIVIA HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OR COULD HAVE FORESEEN SUCH DAMAGES. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES REGARDLESS OF FORM OF ACTION (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE).
- This offer is void where prohibited by law and is not valid for sponsors, distributors, employees, or family members associated with the resort. Only one Resort Certificate may be redeemed per household, per calendar year. This offer is not applicable for residents of Latin American countries. Certain resorts limit bookings for United States, European, or Canadian residents; see resort booking restrictions for complete details on any such limitations or geographic limitations.
- Terms and Conditions are subject to change at the discretion of Arrivia.
- All fees and charges are payable in US Dollars. All fees are subject to change without notice in Arrivia’s sole discretion.
- These Terms and Conditions are governed by Arizona law. Any action at law or in equity by the Redeemer or their guests, who is seeking any remedy against Arrivia, or its associated entities must be submitted exclusively to the jurisdiction of the courts of Maricopa County, Arizona (USA). In the event an action at law or in equity is initiated by a Redeemer or their guests and Arrivia prevails, that Redeemer of their guest shall pay all costs incurred by Arrivia in defending such action, including attorney’s fees.
- Arrivia is the seller, issuer, administrator, and redemption fulfiller of this Resort Certificate. Arrivia is a registered seller of travel in the following states: Florida #ST29452, Washington UBI# 602 443 155 001 0001, Hawaii #TAR-5192 (Hawaiian travel agency trust account named Client Trust Account #21-136301); and California #CST 2066521-50. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Arrivia is not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund. California requires certain Sellers of Travel to have a trust account or bond. Arrivia maintains a Consumer Funds Protection Bond issued by International Fidelity Insurance Company in the amount of $100,000.00. Arrivia, Inc. is a Registered Seller of Travel in the following states: California: CST 2066521-50; Washington: UBI 602 443 155 001 0001; Hawaii: TAR-5192; Iowa #1324; and Florida: ST29452 © 2025 18600-CRE-2816A-0225
All Resort Certificates are based on availability.
$150 Vacation Cash can be used towards payment for a travel booking. Vacation Cash has no cash value and expires thirty (30) days after the date of issuance. Vacation Cash that is not used within the effective dates, will be automatically withdrawn according to the expiration date noted in the member’s account. Vacation Cash is not redeemable for cash and cannot be sold and cannot be cancelled or redeemed for a refund. In the event that you cancel your booking that was made using any amount of Vacation Cash, the Vacation Cash will be the last funds applied against any cancellation penalty, as applicable. Vacation Cash applies only as payment for a reservation or purchase of eligible trips and may not be combined with any other discounts, promotions, or loyalty currency, except that Vacation Cash may be combined with Travel Dollars for eligible products. Vacation Cash may not be used for travel insurance, shipping charges, taxes, or fees. All prices and special offers are subject to availability at the time of booking and may change without notice. For full terms and conditions, visitneamb.lifestylecollection.com. Arrivia, Inc. d.b.a. NEA Vacations (“Arrivia”). Arrivia is a registered seller of travel in the following states: Florida #ST-29452, Washington UBI#602 443 155 001 0001, Hawaii #TAR-5192 (Hawaiian travel agency trust account named Client Trust Account #1 is held at First Hawaiian Bank); and California #CST 2066521-50. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California. Arrivia is not a participant in the California Travel Restitution Fund. California requires certain sellers of travel to have a trust account or bond. Arrivia maintains a Consumer Protection Bond issued by International Fidelity Insurance Company in the amount of $100,000.00.
