Frequently Asked Questions

Certified, experienced, and currently teaching fiitness, yoga, and tennis coaches. Instructors of Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, General Group Exercise, Personal trainers who offer small group training, plus tennis instructors, pickleball and golf pros have opportunities to travel. Any form of group-led fitness or wellness class could qualify for the program, from aqua fitness to barre and everything in between. DJs and solo/duet musicians have positions available too, and massage therapists have occasional opportunities.

The Fit Bodies program is for dedicated professionals, 21 years of age or older, with experience, certifications, and currently teaching in their field(s) of expertise. Certifications accepted will vary based on the teaching specialty(ies) you offer. Once you are certified, one year of professional teaching experience in the modality you will be teaching at the resort is mandatory.

FITNESS, as in Group Exercise Instructor or Personal Trainer with experience working in small groups: Nationally recognized organizations such as ACE, AFAA, IFTA, CanFitPro, NSCA, and others. 
YOGA: Some positions may require 200 hours or higher but membership with Yoga Alliance or other professional organization requiring dues.
PILATES: Nationally or internationally recognized Pilates teaching certification.

ZUMBA: Anyone offering “Zumba®” classes must be currently licensed to do so.
TENNIS/Pickleball: USPTA, PTR, Tennis Canada

MASSAGE: Teaching vacations for LMT's do not always exist, but sometimes. These are open to current Licensed Massage Therapists. Individuals credentialled to teach massage techniques, possibly to existing spa staff, may be appropriate. 

Current certifications are required for participation as a guest instructor. Participants signed up to teach have agreed to maintain current status of professional certification, keeping that documentation updated in the professional's FitnessProTravel.com account.

Every resort page has details listing an overview of weekly instructor expenses. The fees vary slightly from one resort to the next. Each resort page will look something like this:

~ Your Awesome Travel Deal ~
_{for you and your one adult guest.}

Big question so lets break it down for the new user who is a fitness/yoga/tennis or other similar kind of instructor.

Once a new user's account is complete and approved, then booking access is offered based on instructor's teaching specialties. This site shows real time booking availability. It's up to each instructor to take the initiative to login and view teaching vacation opportunities. We are here for your questions.
Reviews from other instructors, posted teaching schedules are helpful and on each resort page.
Once you make a selection, place it into your shopping cart and proceed to checkout. We confirm bookings within 24 hours and then you will be set to secure your airfare. Once at the resort, teach on non-travel days offering amazing, motivated, safe and efficient programming. You and your included companions enjoy the resort just like regular guests!
Other FAQs cover aspects of the program in more detail.

Taking kids? Read on. 
There are rules for how many total occupants can be in one room. No more than 4 people with a max of 2 adults in a room at family resorts*. This is a resort rule, not a Fit Bodies, Inc. rule and applies to children over 2 and cannot be altered. If you have more than 2 children and an adult companion you will need a second room. Fit Bodies, Inc. customer service can assist with rates and availability.

We do not have any resorts that host a family of five in one room; upgrading to a different room category is not an option in this scenario. You will need to get a 2^nd room based on single occupancy for your adult companion.

In addition to your included one adult guest, most family-friendly resorts include two children age 12 and younger. Infants under 2 may be allowed complimentary depending on the resort (regardless of quantity for a family of five). There is no guarantee that a child under the age two and younger is allowed in the room as a family of five for the Fit Bodies instructor.

The following resorts consider a child to be anyone 12 or younger: Sunscape, Now, and Dreams Resorts. At these named resorts, children 13-17 are considered an adult and you will need to check with us for rates for your teenager nightly rate. Your teenager may be your included adult companion in lieu of another adult.

Some family-friendly resorts allow children older than 12 and still consider them to be 'children'. Hyatt Ziva will allow two child companions age 16 and younger. Club Med Punta Cana and Cancun allows two child companions 17 and younger.  Jewel Grande Montego Bay considers children 15 and under.

As of 2023, we are unable to accommodate 3 adults in a room; upgrading to a different room category is not an option in this scenario. Our contract with our resort partners is for the pro and one adult companion (Adult resorts) or 2 adults and 2 children (all ages resorts). 

 
Kelly ([email protected]), our in-house travel agent, would be happy to quote additional room rates for your additional companion(s).

WHO is included: All resort positions include one adult companion complimentary. Family-friendly resorts also include kiddos but read on if you're taking kids.

Our contract is for the pro and one adult companion. We are unable to handle three adults in a room. Kelly would be happy to quote additional room rates for your additional companion.

Your additional desired companions can be accommodated but will not be included in your teaching vacation package. It's the instructor responsibility to become aware of fees for additional companions prior to securing a date. Customer service is helpful, email here.

A THIRD ADULT can often be added onto the guest instructor room at family-friendly resorts for children ages 13-17. An additional adult guest cannot be substituted for the kids. An additional adult guest will always have a fee equivalent to the triple occupancy per person rate. 

*Taking kids? Read on. 
In addition to your included one adult guest, most family-friendly resorts include two children age 12 and younger. Infants age two and under are usually allowed complimentary regardless of quantity and age of other companions. The following resorts consider a child to be anyone 12 or younger: Sunscape, Now, and Dreams Resorts. At these resorts, children older than 12 are considered an adult and checking with us for rates for additional adult companions will be necessary. Your teenager may be your included adult companion in lieu of an actual adult.


Some family-friendly resorts allow children older than 12 and still consider them to be 'children'. Hyatt Ziva will allow two child companions age 16 and younger; Club Med allows two children companions 15 and younger; Jewel Grande Montego Bay allows two children companions 15 or older.

Check each resort description thoroughly for specific information. 

There are rules for how many total occupants can be in one room. No more than 4 people with a max of 3 adults in a room at family resorts**. This is a resort rule, not a Fit Bodies, Inc. rule and applies to children over 2 and cannot be altered. If you have more than 2 children and an adult companion you will need a second room. Fit Bodies, Inc. customer service can assist with rates and availability. 

Yes. Every date available to book at our resorts shows up for all member levels, even the Basic level. All the features are available to all paid membership levels, including searching teaching vacation availability, and resort position details available at each varying resort. 

Basic members have limited booking access- you can only books the upcoming 4 weeks, if there is availability. 

If you are in an active 30 day Trial membership, you will be able to log in and see travel dates available. You will want to upgrade to a Basic membership or higher to book travel.

Upgrading to Travel membership immediately gives booking access to up to 13 months in advance. Upgrading to a Medallion or Enterprise membership immediately gives you booking access up to 15 months in advance.

Log into your account on fitnessprotravel.com. Locate the links at the top of the page, click on MY ACCOUNT (next to your username) --> A big display of account options will appear on the left side of the page- One of these is 'Certifications'. Click there and follow instructions to add the certification details and upload a copy (small - medium picture files taken with a smart phone work well). Don't forget to 'save changes'.

If you are on a Mobile device, click 3 horizontal lines at top. Scroll down that menu to under 'Account Settings', go to Certifications. Click there and follow directions.
Current and relevant certifications only please. If image file is too large, it will not upload.

Change and Cancellation:  CLICK HERE or go to the link to our Terms and Conditions at the bottom of every page for more details and the most up to date information.

Change and Cancellation:

Fit Bodies, Inc. encourages booking pros to be confident in their travel selection. We highly recommend Travel Cancellation and/or Medical Travel Insurance to protect your investment. We do not provide refunds so this coverage can offer confidence in booking for a minimal expense. Click here to view the options available through Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  If a booked pro cannot travel or needs to change the dates, they must contact us immediately so we can cover the vacated session.  Changing the resort or date of travel outside of 90 days to departure incurs a $250 change fee* per week.   The process: Notify Fit Bodies, Inc. that you need to make a change. You will pay the change fee** immediately so that the administration fee you paid to book the resort can be held as credit. All credits are valid for May through October travel only, within 12 months of cancelling, and we will apply the credit and change your booking.  If you do not know, we will hold this credit for up to 365 days from the date our office received correspondence of the pending cancellation. Cancelling a teaching vacation for ANY reason (no exceptions) forfeits the administration and gift fees to Fit Bodies, Inc. along with a penalty of $250 charged at the time of cancellation. You are not able to change within 90 days of departure and it will be treated as a cancellation. Reimbursement of travel expenses can only be collected via valid policy and claim with a travel insurance company of choice. We recommend Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  Fit Bodies, Inc. offers no rollovers or refunds.  If the pro finds a qualified replacement (must be an active premium member) to cover the vacated position, they will be charged the appropriate change fee to complete the transaction. 

*Booking of Holiday weeks is a final sale - Easter, Thanksgiving, President's week and the last two weeks of December. Holiday weeks may not be changed nor will a credit be issued for future travel.

**Fit Bodies, Inc. accepts your written instructions authorizing change fees.  Upon receipt of written instructions, you were charged, and the charge is a final sale with no exceptions.

All teaching vacation bookings placed at FitnessProTravel.com receive information via email about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions with options to purchase. Learn more about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions now.

Membership fees are non-refundable and expiration dates cannot be altered.  All fees are prorated if renewing before expiration date.  All renewals will expire one year from transaction.

Change and Cancellation:

Fit Bodies, Inc. encourages booking pros to be confident in their travel selection. We highly recommend Travel Cancellation and/or Medical Travel Insurance to protect your investment. We do not provide refunds so this coverage can offer confidence in booking for a minimal expense. Click here to view the options available through Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  If a booked pro cannot travel or needs to change the dates, they must contact us immediately so we can cover the vacated session.  Changing the resort or date of travel outside of 90 days to departure incurs a $250 change fee* per week.   The process: Notify Fit Bodies, Inc. that you need to make a change. You will pay the change fee** immediately so that the administration fee you paid to book the resort can be held as credit. All credits are valid for May through October travel only, within 12 months of cancelling, and we will apply the credit and change your booking.  If you do not know, we will hold this credit for up to 365 days from the date our office received correspondence of the pending cancellation. Cancelling a teaching vacation for ANY reason (no exceptions) forfeits the administration and gift fees to Fit Bodies, Inc. along with a penalty of $250 charged at the time of cancellation. You are not able to change within 90 days of departure and it will be treated as a cancellation. Reimbursement of travel expenses can only be collected via valid policy and claim with a travel insurance company of choice. We recommend Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  Fit Bodies, Inc. offers no rollovers or refunds.  If the pro finds a qualified replacement (must be an active premium member) to cover the vacated position, they will be charged the appropriate change fee to complete the transaction. 

*Booking of Holiday weeks is a final sale - Easter, Thanksgiving, President's week and the last two weeks of December. Holiday weeks may not be changed nor will a credit be issued for future travel.

**Fit Bodies, Inc. accepts your written instructions authorizing change fees.  Upon receipt of written instructions, you were charged, and the charge is a final sale with no exceptions.

All teaching vacation bookings placed at FitnessProTravel.com receive information via email about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions with options to purchase. Learn more about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions now.

Membership fees are non-refundable and expiration dates cannot be altered.  All fees are prorated if renewing before expiration date.  All renewals will expire one year from transaction.

Bookings are often confirmed within 24 hours of placing your order. An order receipt is emailed to you as soon as an order is placed. Order receipts will have instructions to help you prepare for your teaching vacation position.

You may log into your account at FitnessProTravel.com to view all bookings and their confirmation status. Once a booking goes from "Processing" to "Confirmed", then your booking is confirmed. A Confirmed booking means your 'check in voucher' and 'Trip Details' pdf downloads are available. A confirmed booking status also means it's ok to secure airfare and other travel plans. 

When your booking is confirmed, [email protected] will send you emails. These emails are important! Make sure that you read them all entirely, every time you travel with us, and most especially if you are traveling for the first time with Fit Bodies. Some of the topics covered in these emails are details and instructions about your trip, travel insurance, or ground transportation booking information (if applicable to your booking). You may receive emails requiring action, such as updating your account certifications or profile picture, etc. 

Change and Cancellation:

Fit Bodies, Inc. encourages booking pros to be confident in their travel selection. We highly recommend Travel Cancellation and/or Medical Travel Insurance to protect your investment. We do not provide refunds so this coverage can offer confidence in booking for a minimal expense. Click here to view the options available through Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  If a booked pro cannot travel or needs to change the dates, they must contact us immediately so we can cover the vacated session.  Changing the resort or date of travel outside of 90 days to departure incurs a $250 change fee* per week.   The process: Notify Fit Bodies, Inc. that you need to make a change. You will pay the change fee** immediately so that the administration fee you paid to book the resort can be held as credit. All credits are valid for May through October travel only, within 12 months of cancelling, and we will apply the credit and change your booking.  If you do not know, we will hold this credit for up to 365 days from the date our office received correspondence of the pending cancellation. Cancelling a teaching vacation for ANY reason (no exceptions) forfeits the administration and gift fees to Fit Bodies, Inc. along with a penalty of $250 charged at the time of cancellation. You are not able to change within 90 days of departure and it will be treated as a cancellation. Reimbursement of travel expenses can only be collected via valid policy and claim with a travel insurance company of choice. We recommend Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  Fit Bodies, Inc. offers no rollovers or refunds.  If the pro finds a qualified replacement (must be an active premium member) to cover the vacated position, they will be charged the appropriate change fee to complete the transaction. 

*Booking of Holiday weeks is a final sale - Easter, Thanksgiving, President's week and the last two weeks of December. Holiday weeks may not be changed nor will a credit be issued for future travel.

**Fit Bodies, Inc. accepts your written instructions authorizing change fees.  Upon receipt of written instructions, you were charged, and the charge is a final sale with no exceptions.

All teaching vacation bookings placed at FitnessProTravel.com receive information via email about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions with options to purchase. Learn more about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions now.

Membership fees are non-refundable and expiration dates cannot be altered.  All fees are prorated if renewing before expiration date.  All renewals will expire one year from transaction.

Change and Cancellation:

Fit Bodies, Inc. encourages booking pros to be confident in their travel selection. We highly recommend Travel Cancellation and/or Medical Travel Insurance to protect your investment. We do not provide refunds so this coverage can offer confidence in booking for a minimal expense. Click here to view the options available through Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  If a booked pro cannot travel or needs to change the dates, they must contact us immediately so we can cover the vacated session.  Changing the resort or date of travel outside of 90 days to departure incurs a $250 change fee* per week.   The process: Notify Fit Bodies, Inc. that you need to make a change. You will pay the change fee** immediately so that the administration fee you paid to book the resort can be held as credit. All credits are valid for May through October travel only, within 12 months of cancelling, and we will apply the credit and change your booking.  If you do not know, we will hold this credit for up to 365 days from the date our office received correspondence of the pending cancellation. Cancelling a teaching vacation for ANY reason (no exceptions) forfeits the administration and gift fees to Fit Bodies, Inc. along with a penalty of $250 charged at the time of cancellation. You are not able to change within 90 days of departure and it will be treated as a cancellation. Reimbursement of travel expenses can only be collected via valid policy and claim with a travel insurance company of choice. We recommend Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions.  Fit Bodies, Inc. offers no rollovers or refunds.  If the pro finds a qualified replacement (must be an active premium member) to cover the vacated position, they will be charged the appropriate change fee to complete the transaction. 

*Booking of Holiday weeks is a final sale - Easter, Thanksgiving, President's week and the last two weeks of December. Holiday weeks may not be changed nor will a credit be issued for future travel.

**Fit Bodies, Inc. accepts your written instructions authorizing change fees.  Upon receipt of written instructions, you were charged, and the charge is a final sale with no exceptions.

All teaching vacation bookings placed at FitnessProTravel.com receive information via email about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions with options to purchase. Learn more about travel insurance with Visitors Coverage Travel Insurance Solutions now.

Membership fees are non-refundable and expiration dates cannot be altered.  All fees are prorated if renewing before expiration date.  All renewals will expire one year from transaction.

Ground transportation can be secured after your teaching vacation is confirmed and airfare is secured.  Upon your booking confirmation, a 'Trip Details' pdf letter becomes available in your profile and everything about travel and teaching at that resort is listed there for you.

When a transfer booking is confirmed, your transfer info and instructions are sent from [email protected]. You are welcome to refer to that email. 

*A few resorts include ground transportation to and from the resort: Club Med Resorts (generally) and Couples Resorts.

*Mexico, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic airport transportation is handled by our partners at AmstarDMC. Transfer services can be purchased through the Pro Shop→ Transfers and Lounges section on fitnessprotravel.com. 

*Jamaica ground transfers are booked here, from directly within the Fitness Pro Travel website.

Refer to the Resort Details pages of each resort to know the correct Zone information for each resort when booking your transfers. 

Have your flight itinerary handy when securing these optional transportation services.

If you really, really want or need to depart on Saturday you can. But the class schedule is #1 priority and any flight or other travel arrangements must occur after the teaching schedule is complete. You need to communicate with your Fit Bodies Customer Service Specialist to ensure your reservation details are perfect in this case, with Saturday departure after teaching notated.

The same policy does not apply for Club Med Resorts with Saturday to Saturday travel. It's required to check out on Saturday for those resorts. 

• Trial or Basic memberships = 0 points, but a big thank you.
• Travel memberships = Formula that calculates referral's new membership fee paid x 8% x 100
• Medallion memberships = Formula that calculates referral's new membership fee paid x 10% x 100.  Additionally, this membership level receives an ongoing reward of base travel booking fees paid by referral x100 x 1% in points.
• Enterprise memberships = Formula that calculates referral's new membership fee paid x 20% x 100.  Additionally, this membership level receives an ongoing reward of base travel booking fees paid by referral x 100 x 1% in points.

Auto Renewal Membership Rewards - For those that select an auto-renewal membership type, there is not only a reduced membership fee, but you also earn additional travel reward points each year when the membership renews.  Travel auto renew memberships receive 500 points. Medallion auto renew memberships receive 2000 points.  And, Enterprise auto renew memberships receive 5000 points.