Had an amazing and enjoyable two weeks. Loved every minute. Very satisfied with this program. Class was on the beach. Find shade with palm trees if you'd like. Enjoy!!
Nigel
Jan 26th, 2023 11:48:13am
Staff were amazing, very supportive and engaging of my teaching Love teaching with fitbodies, amazing team and support, looking forward to many more teaching vacations in the years ahead. Thank you. No issues, both hotels Dreams Onyx and Secrets Royal Beach were amazing, will be returning to both
Kortney
Dec 23rd, 2022 9:43:56am
Pilates on the beach - need I say more! Gorgeous place to teach! Super friendly and helpful! Thank you for the opportunity! Very smooth trip! I would recommend this resort to others. Amstar private transfer was the way to go!
Nigel
Dec 19th, 2022 4:42:44pm
Staff were amazing, very positive experience Fitbodies is amazing, Suzelle and her team are very supportive, the whole experience is a privilege to be involved with. Pilates on the beach is a wonderful setting!
Julianna
Dec 16th, 2022 5:08:54pm
Teaching yoga on the beach here is laidback and beautiful. The E-Team brought out mats and towels for class time. I would return. A great trip.
Bobbi
Dec 10th, 2022 6:58:15pm
The entire hotel staff was extremely friendly and went out of their way to help you and provide excellent service. The ET team was enthusiastic and energetic but did not seem to do anything to promote yoga. The teaching vacation was very rewarding. It was easy to book and the students were very appreciative. Getting to the location was easy. I booked private transportation from the airport to the hotel. Upon arrival, they still showed me staying seven nights despite that Fit Bodies advised the resort that I had to leave early. After check-in I tried calling the entertainment team at the number provided by Fit Bodies three times with no answer and no ability to leave a voicemail. I also messaged them through What'sapp and got no reply. Later that afternoon I went down by the main pool and tracked someone down from the entertainment team. She was very friendly and told me where I was going to teach and what time to be there. The ET staff was very helpful in setting up the mats each day.
Siri
Aug 29th, 2022 7:53:13am
I definitely recommend! I taught one 30-minute yoga class on the beach every day at 9:30 am, with 4-18 participants every day. The entertainment team here is incredibly helpful and does all of the class set-up and breakdown for you (mats, towels, water bottles, cold eucalyptus towels!) – all you have to do is show up and teach. The beach is a lovely location but on windy days, the sand gets everywhere and it can be hard for participants to hear you. This beach is also quite busy so be prepared for a less-than-zen setting. In general, though, the teaching set-up couldn’t be better!
Beth
Aug 17th, 2022 8:34:19am
Yoga is held on the beach in full sun so be prepared with your beach-friendly glasses and hat. But it's early, 9:30. Guests love class. The entertainment team and I walk around and invite guests to join. The entire Entertainment Team were amazing! I cried many tears when I left on Sunday. I can't wait to take another teaching vacation. It filled my soul in so many ways. TY FBI!
Siri
Jul 13th, 2022 4:19:54pm
I just completed a fabulous week at the beautiful Secrets Royal Beach Punta Cana, which I definitely recommend! I taught one 30-minute yoga class on the beach every day at 9:30 am, with 4-18 participants every day. The entertainment team here is incredibly helpful and does all of the class set-up and breakdown for you (mats, towels, water bottles, cold eucalyptus towels!) – all you have to do is show up and teach. The beach is a lovely location but on windy days, the sand gets everywhere and it can be hard for participants to hear you. This beach is also quite busy so be prepared for a less-than-zen setting. In general, though, the teaching set-up couldn’t be better!
RESORT PROS: Gorgeous pools and tons of different types of options for lounging (sunbeds, cabanas, sunbeds in the pool, beach area etc.). Stunning grounds. Excellent, centrally located open-air evening entertainment venue with shows every night. Solid food, including really great meals at the very elegant buffet (also solid healthy/vegetarian options available everywhere). Speedy service at the restaurants. Very large beach. Extremely helpful and positive (and big!) entertainment team.
RESORT CONS: The WiFi here was the worst I have ever encountered at any resort: extremely spotty in all public areas (restaurants, pools, beach) and passable in the room (FaceTime worked 90% of the time in the bedroom but never in the entrance hall/bathroom). The hotel gym is basically one room with cardio equipment only, with a small separate room with some other equipment (balls, dumbbells etc.). When I was here in late June/early July, the beach was full of seaweed so not very nice to run on or swim in. The rooms are partially renovated so some aspects are modern and fancy (large TVs, wood paneling around the bed) but others are old and outdated (patchy painting jobs, old and super loud fridge, old shelving etc.).
NOTE: At this resort, I think paying for an upgrade to the Preferred Club is highly worth it. You get access to 3 pools you wouldn’t otherwise be able to chill at, plus two exclusive beach areas and one restaurant. Also note that this is a very large resort – lots of rooms but also extensive grounds.
Jenanne
May 4th, 2022 6:54:26am
Teaching yoga on the beach oceanfront is amazing. Best studio ever! The Entertainment team announced my classes, I walked around and invited guests to join, too. The hotel staff was very friendly! This resort is amazing. It is beautiful and the beach is very large. There are several pools to choose from. The food was very good. You can't snorkel at the hotel beach. There are no reefs or corals , but you can take an excursion. There is nightly entertainment. The disco was full!
Elizabeth
Apr 16th, 2022 7:27:31am
The entertainment team and staff were a lot of fun! This vacation was definitely one of our favorites! Definitely one of my favorite properties. And the staff there is amazing! I taught yoga on the beach in front of the bar each morning.
Diana Carol
Sep 2nd, 2021 8:33:52am
We visited Secrets Royal Beach from May 30-June 6, 2021. It was my second time teaching yoga at this resort. The last time, in 2019, Secrets RB was located on the other side of the resort where Dreams is now located. The Secrets remodel is incredible! The grounds are stunning, the pools are beautiful with plenty of places to sit and be social or be alone with your partner or yourself and have quiet time. I did not feel the need to upgrade. Our standard room on the second floor with a patio towards the fitness center was private, quiet and close to the restaurants and show area. We enjoyed all this resort had to offer! My companion went to the gym each morning when they opened at 7:00am and loved it. Then he picked up coffee at the Cocoa Cafe. I taught one yoga class each day on the beach at 9:00am. Due to low occupancy at the resort, due to covid….classes were very small. I picked up towels to use on the beach in front of the beach shack for class each day and turned the towels back in afterwards. I also brought bottled water for the participants from the beach bar. A large speaker was set up with music playing and the entertainment helper that hooked up the sound system allowed me to choose a yoga instrumental playlist. I could have used my own music playlist if I wished. The entertainment staff was friendly and supportive. We were very active this trip. Daily yoga, gym, water aerobics, aqua yoga on paddle boards every other day and step classes by the pool were offered. There is a casino and during the day lessons are available by the pool and gift certificates are given out. We didn’t venture out to the Dreams side much, as it is the family side, although it was nice to explore all of the restaurants and walk around in the evenings. Shows were good and the Secrets outdoor stage and seating is incredible. We didn’t go on any excursions this trip and did’t get bored. We enjoyed all the exercise and the opportunities to eat healthy at the large buffets. And in the restaurants. Shows were great! Service by the pool was excellent. We brought our large insulated cups with straws. I will be happy to visit Secrets Royal Beach again! I am grateful for the opportunities to travel with Fitness Pro Travel and hope to continue to teach yoga for a long time. I have 4 trips coming up in the next 6 months! Namaste!
Charlene
Aug 25th, 2021 9:35:22pm
Hi I taught Yoga on the Beach. they have towels, DJ's speaker. I used a bluetooth 360 degree sound speaker I brought to connect with my phone. I loved the time to relax and rejuvinate, Spending quality time with my companion/family, Teaching while also on vacation! The E-Team were all fantastic! They do a great job of getting the word out about classes and all other entertainment options. Such an incredible opportunity, I'm so very grateful to have been able to experience it and can't wait to book again! Being able to meet and teach students of every level from all around the globe is invaluable as a teacher! Very easy and smooth getting there, no problems!
Jennifer
Jul 28th, 2021 11:28:27am
This was my first trip to this resort since it changed sides with what is now Dreams. The beach is great and a wonderful (but hot) place to do class. I had to teach one class at 9:30 AM for about 35-40 minutes. You have to bring the towels from the towel hut near the Olio. Make sure you bring your flyers here as they want paper copies. You will set up on the beach in front of the beach bar near the volleyball court.
The E-team doesn’t help with much prior to the class so you are probably on your own although they may try to recruit for you. At some point the E-team representative will take attendance so those that attend will have to sign in. I had between three and fifteen participants. Guests will have to sign the registration form each morning that the E-team presents to them.
This experience was a wonderful surprise and I will definitely return to this resort. You will not be disappointed with any aspect of the Secrets Royal Beach.
Diane
Jun 1st, 2021 2:16:44pm
Can't wait to book again to teach yoga on the beach. Thanks Fit Bodies. Staff was very helpful. Great company to partner with. Everything was perfect
Donna
May 9th, 2021 11:08:54am
I taught Pilates on the beach. They have a few mats but we used towels. No music needed on the beach :) The hotel staff and entertainment team was friendly, professional and helpful. They came to class to check in with me to make sure all was going well. I totally love my teaching vacations! Classes are appreciated by resort guests and always comment on how much they love the classes.
Patti New Jersey
Dec 11th, 2019 3:03:27pm
I led a Vinyasa Flow each morning. First class on Monday there were six Yogis and then averaged between 17-21 Yogis each day. They only had 7 actual mats available so we just used towels. It was fine & everyone was very happy. Ages varied widely, I had participants in their 20s and participants in their 70s from all over the world! It was wonderful!
Eileen Crone, Lititz, PA
Dec 11th, 2019 2:26:47pm
I teach a light vinyasa style yoga, very user-friendly. Class size varied from 3-9 individuals. Ages were 25-70, mostly women, but a few men. I walked around 15 min before class each day inviting amigos and amigas to class! Must say that the Entertainment Team was awesome! This is my fourth teaching vacation, other three were in Mexico, and this, by far was the friendliest entertainment group!
Tiffany from Ontario, Canada
Dec 5th, 2019 2:50:14pm
I taught a very gentle class (mostly stretching) to a small group of 4-6 guests at 9:30 each morning. I was asked to only teach 30 mins but did a 45 min class most days. It was the first time ever having participated in a yoga class for most. I would say the average age was mid-forties. Everyone was happy and keen to try anything. The entertainment team was really on their game here - a great experience.
Melissa Illinois
Sep 18th, 2019 11:09:58am
On average there was 7 people daily. The average age was 30's. I taught a very relaxing deep stretch yoga class. Those who had a more advanced practice took it to where they wanted it to go. I had a lot of people that had never done yoga and kept it pretty basic with the option to get into further expressions.
Elissa
Aug 15th, 2019 2:49:58pm
Just returned from two weeks at this wonderful gem of a resort. This is one that has the best of all worlds: Great location. Great E-Team. Great food. Great room. Great schedule. Great service. Great options for everything as you have access to both the Secrets and its sister Now resort.
I taught one class daily under the palm trees on the beach. The mats were stored in the towel hut mere steps away.
Great entertainment nightly with your choice of 14 restaurants. Lots of fun activities by the pool including hula hoop fitness and drumming led by the E-team
Book this resort ASAP. It is a dream vacation come true
Darcie from St. Louis Mo
Jun 26th, 2019 2:10:50pm
The yoga class was held on the beach under a group of palm trees for shade. The sound of the sea was enough music for class!!!I had everything from yoga instructors, long time yoga students to never tried yoga before participants. The class was only 45 minutes so I taught a variety of styles each day. It was very easygoing and relaxed with the staff, everything just seemed to flow.
Darcie from St. Louis Mo
May 31st, 2019 1:02:35pm
The yoga class was held on the beach under a group of palm trees for shade. The sound of the sea was enough music for class!!! Sometimes people nearby were doing shots of mama juana and loudly doing the domican shot cries, one day they were deconstructing the outdoor movie screen right next to us. If you can take it all in stride, its not a big deal. Classes were small (5-8 participants) because the resort was not very full.....it's the rainy season so there are fewer travelers. We used towels on the sand (they had a couple yoga mats but they were so heavy and dirty, the towels were better). The sand added unique challenges.I had everything from yoga instructors, long time yoga students to never tried yoga before participants. The class was only 45 minutes so I taught a variety of styles each day... somtimes vinyasa flow, restorative, or traditional hatha. I added a few challenges for the advanced yogis and gave lots of options. This resort is adults only, so all participants were 21-55 years old. It was very easygoing and relaxed with the staff, everything just seemed to flow.
Daniella, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
May 23rd, 2019 1:02:11pm
I inquired at the front desk when I arrived who the Entertainment Team liason was and they sent me to the towel hut near the pool/beach - I met El Gupy there and he gave me instructions on where to hold the class. I taught a 45-60min. Yoga class every morning at 9:30am.
I either taught it near the beach bar or closer to the ocean depending on how cloudy it was. There were more palm trees by the bar and therefore, a little cooler if there were no clouds.
On average, I had 15-20 people each day.experience? Overall, it was a great experience and I will definitely do it again!
Louise Williamson California
Dec 11th, 2018 10:33:45am
I taught once a day at 9:30 am for 1 hour (they only requested 30 minutes). they advertised the class on their internal communication and posted my flyer that I created.
the first day I had 6 by the end of the week 20 - 25 regulars,front desk staff and employees were amazing with great attitudes. rooms were clean and in nice locations at the resort.
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