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Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya

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Reviews

Holly
Dec 17th, 2023 1:11:02am
I'm looking forward to returning again next year. I taught each morning at 9:00 on the beach. It was very hot and minimal shade. The mats are still not sanitized so I brought my own sanitizing spray this time. They request that we not use beach towels for yoga on the beach as the towels get sand on them and are hard on the washers. The resort itself is lovely, the restaurants are excellent and the entertainment is phenomenal
Holly
Dec 18th, 2022 4:21:46pm
We were very low maintenance therefore, there was very little I had to ask the hotel staff or entertainment team for. Everyone was polite and had very cheerful attitudes. I was able to reconnect with several of the members of the staff and e team that I've met over the years which is great, almost feels like seeing old friends again. Secrets Akumal is one of our favorite resorts. The staff, accommodations, food and entertainment are all top notch. I taught each morning at 9:00 on the beach. I was also asked to teach yoga to the staff at 8:00 a.m. on M-W but they were "no show" I left after 15 minutes. My classes ranged from six to fifteen participants from all over the world. I love ending each of my classes by asking everyone to tell us their name and where they are from, this strikes up a lot of conversation and helps the members to connect with other guests. We always meet people in class and end up having drinks and/or dinner with them. We took our own snorkel and fins to snorkel in the beach and swam with many varieties of fish and turtles. Book this one, you won't regret it!
Laura
Dec 11th, 2022 10:04:36am
Everyone was just...lovely. The service everywhere was exceptional. Special callout to those that attended the staff only classes! YOGA ON THE BEACH! So many wonderful highlights of this resort and the top-notch E-team.
Andrea
Dec 10th, 2022 6:28:09am
The resort staff were all super helpful and friendly and sweet. Its like communicating with your own family I love the fitbodies program. It is such a wonderful way to see the world more affordable thank you!! We use towels as mats on the beach for class. Everything was great as always. Secrets Akumal is my favorite resort. It was my third time teaching there.
Teresa
Oct 31st, 2022 10:52:43am
I have been traveling with Suzelle and Fit Bodies for many years. Many! This is a favorite resort! I brought my own speaker and used my phone. Although the resort played chill music in the morning so listened to that and the waves of the ocean.
Rachel
Oct 17th, 2022 12:36:47pm
Loved every minute! Classes are well attended. The food is AMAZING! So is the ambiance.
Sue
Sep 15th, 2022 9:15:30am
Fantastic. No problems at all. I have traveled and taught here many times. I love the Secrets Resorts.
Wenda
Aug 5th, 2022 11:26:25am
The resort staff was amazing! Everyone treated us so well, especially in the restaurants. I can't wait to go back to Secrets Akumal and I have already recommended it to dozens of people. Teaching vacations are the best way to vacation! The all-inclusive resorts are amazing and we love making friends with all the people that attend my classes. This was my 6th teaching vacation and I have many Facebook friends from every trip. I highly recommend Secrets Akumal and can't wait to go back! I'm glad I booked the private transfers since it was a long way to the resort from the airport. It was nice to leave the resort to go to the airport when I wanted to. The E-team manager met me while I was checking-in, but I didn't see him the rest of the week. I was told to teach yoga at the volleyball court on the beach or the disco if it was raining.
Dayna
Aug 4th, 2022 11:58:16am
The Amstar travel van makes many stops; it delayed our arrival time by another hour. I suggest splurging and getting a private van. The staff was extremely professional. I enjoyed speaking spanish with everyone. Teaching with Fitbodies has inspired me to keep up my spanish skills. My experience with Secrets Akumal was terrific. We were completely entertained and spoiled! I taught folks from New York, Washington DC, Georgia, Pittsburg, and Ireland. It's amazing to come together with strangers and immediately bond by the beauty of the beach and the serenity of the practice. I think this Secrets Akumal is now my favorite Secrets!
Jaclyn
Jun 4th, 2022 10:25:30pm
Hotel staff was great. E-team was hands-off, but I was pretty self-sufficent so it was not a problem. Really amazing resort.
Sue
May 31st, 2022 2:39:20pm
It was great. Missy is excellent.
Linda
May 21st, 2022 11:17:05pm
I brought my own bluetooth speak for beach yoga classes. This is an amazing resort! Classes are promoted well. I invite guests to classes and the Entertainment does as well. Snorkeling is great! Booking the trip is easy. Thanks so much!
Diana Humble
Nov 21st, 2021 6:47:16am
Secrets Akumal is my favorite Secrets Resort! Yoga instructors teach one class a day on the beach from 9:00-9:45. Bring towels and waters for participants. Clean up when done. This week, between 3-16 students attended each class. Wear sunscreen. The class is conducted in the direct sun. It was not buggy this week. This is an incredible resort with a fantastic staff. The food was the best we have had at any all inclusive. Try a spicy margarita on the rocks with tajin on the rim. If you are returning to the USA, be sure to bring your vaccination cards and download the Verify app. You will need to upload a copy of your negative Covid test (given to you for free 1-2 days before your return to the USA) and your vaccination card onto the verify platform at least four hours before your flight out of Mexico. This was not difficult but it does take a little time to do for you and your companion(s). We did not feel the need to upgrade our room. The gardens here are beautiful and the view from our room was lush and tropical. Bring your own mask and snorkel (fins are not needed) and you can snorkel off the main beach. There is a sandy bottom with white coral and some beautiful varieties of fish. You can enjoy Aqua biking after your yoga class in the pool. Bring your big tumbler with a steel straw. We will return to this incredible resort! Thank you Fitness Pro Travel!
Amber
Aug 18th, 2021 6:18:44pm
I taught group fitness at Sunscape Akumal Beach. Class is under covered area next to pool and I used bands I took. They have mats, water, towels, disinfectant...My kids LOVE the Sunscape Resorts!My classes were great and having family time together, too.
Jennifer
Jul 30th, 2021 11:42:37am
The teaching schedule is one class in the morning at 9:00 AM. During these covid times you HAVE TO WEAR A MASK while you are teaching. I suggest that you bring at least one week supply of masks. The heat and the speaking while practicing yoga could make the experience a little overwhelming even for someone that has been wearing a mask all year. The E-team takes pictures of your class every morning to ensure you are adhering to this requirement. There aren’t any mats. You only bring your own towel to the class. The resort is beautiful. Seaweed can cause a little smell on the beach. Great resort.
Sue Barton
Apr 19th, 2021 6:21:55pm
Amazing resort with the most wonderful people. I taught 1 45 minute yoga class on the beach every day. A couple of days were a little bit windy so that was interesting… LOL. Truly a beautiful resort with amazing food and drink. I also really enjoyed taking the aqua spin classes in the pool.
Wendy
Oct 22nd, 2020 10:36:50am
Just returned from a magical week at Akumal. This was my first teaching vacation and I think I picked the best place to start! It's the pandemic these days so be prepared to teach in a mask. The rest of the time it's optional. The resort is at about half capacity and I had anywhere from 2-13 people. I taught on the beach behind the lifeguard stand at 9 am each morning. One morning no one showed up so I got the day off. :) The entertainment staff is spectacular and really go out of their way to be sure that you're taken care of. I'll be going back for sure!
Barb King
Feb 27th, 2020 9:39:00pm
This is an amazing resort! The Entertainment staff take very good care of the Fitbodies Yoga Teachers. They will contact you on Sunday evening, and introduce you to the guests on the first Monday morning class. They help set up the towels, and make sure the sand area is level, they bring water for everyone, and help with the return of the towels after class. I have taught here 6 times and would go back in a heart beat. The daily 9am yoga class is very well attended, and advertised - they put up your poster, and the class is listed on the screen by the entertainment office, and it's on the ipad, and in the sun-dile. Enjoy.....you will not be disappointed.
Teresa Oshawa Ontario
Dec 17th, 2019 12:22:16pm
This was my 4th time teaching at Secrets Akumal and I have gotten to know the Entertainment Team over that time. Jonas is the supervisor who I met with. You teach on the beach right in front of the main pool and next to the beach volleyball court. What a gorgeous view for our guests to look at during yoga! I get there about 845am with a stack of towels to use as Yoga Mats. I had between 4 and 15 guests everyday. Some brand new to yoga and some experienced. I try to offer a moderately challenging class so that they feel it was relaxing but also a bit of a challenge for themselves. This is a gorgeous villa style resort. Lovely rooms, great restaurants - you won't go hungry. My favourites, lunch at the Seaside grill and then dinner's at Himitsu, Portofino, Seaside grill and Bordeaux. The week I was there, there was a themed buffet every night - Italian, Il Divo Show, Aqua show, FireShow, Tacofest. Truly a favourite we will return to again and again.
Bayli from Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Dec 11th, 2019 4:05:04pm
On of our favorite resorts that we have visited thus far! As always, the staff are incredibly kind, welcoming and helpful. The resort itself is breathtaking. From the stunning rooms, to the restaurants, the lush landscaping and the teal green waters. It was absolute paradise and we cannot wait to go back soon! And a BIG thank you to Fit Bodies for making this opportunity possible and so easy! All the work you do coordinating is so greatly appreciated! Thank you!
Allison-Raleigh, NC
Dec 11th, 2019 1:28:16pm
I taught a multi level vinyasa flow class. I had between 2-12 students each day. It was very hot so I used my room ice box to store ice cold cloths (found at the gym) for savasana. The entertainment staff is AMAZING and provide towels/mats and water each day. Teaching here was such an incredible experience!
Allison
Nov 15th, 2019 1:26:15pm
Amazing teaching experience! I taught one class on the beach at 9 am, in the nightclub if it rains. Had anywhere from 2-15 students. The E staff is so helpful and dropped off waters and towels/mats each day. It was so hot and there is not much shade, so I grabbed my ice bucket and some cool towels from the gym to pass out at the end of class. This was my first teaching vacation and it will not be my last!
Teresa. Denver
Sep 6th, 2019 2:14:09pm
Taught on the beach to about 8 every day. One class. Taught a basic vinyasa yoga flow style. All different levels of participants from all over the world.
Alana St. louis
Aug 9th, 2019 3:11:53pm
The entertainment staff was very attentive and provided water/ towels. Once class started they felt comfortable tending to their other tasks. Immediately after my class was Aqua Strong. One of the staff members asked if I would would feel comfortable teaching that if they needed me to. I said "absolutely!". I was never called on but assisted/attended class daily. It was very much appreciate by staff and guests when I passed out cold waters to each raft. Right after Aqua Strong was Water Cycling or Beach Volley Ball. I participated in Beach Volleyball.
Christine
Jul 19th, 2019 10:29:02am
I taught class on the beach by the lifeguard stand where there was some shade. The ET brought towels as mats and water.The class was at 10 am it was well attended everyday with a range of age and abilities. I taught a varied class with options for everyone.

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