Do you love to dance, love Zumba, and are ready to rejuvenate yourself and feel amazingly healthy and alive, have some fun, make new friends, and experience new things? If you are ready to carve out time for your well-being, I invite you on a little journey with me and a group of like-minded folks to a luxurious resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for a week dedicated to self-care and fun! Let’s treat ourselves like the Queens we are!

We will be staying at the beautiful 5 star hotel Grand Bavaro Princes in Punta Cana on an impressive stretch of beach. November 24 – December 1, 2023.

Enjoy daily Zumba classes in beautiful settings, some fun Aqua Zumba classes in the pool, and daily wellness classes on the beach to include Moving Meditation, Qigong, and Stretch & Relax. Instructors will be me and maybe 1 co-instructor tbd.

Zumba classes will be fun, high energy and top quality. Wellness classes will be geared toward healing, restoring and balancing, but at the same time energizing too.

A typical day…

Enjoy a morning Zumba class and wellness class and then enjoy some free time during the day. Breath in the fresh air and waves of the ocean while you soak in all that vitamin D from the sun, ground your feet in the sand, unwind and relax by the beach or pool, join in on the hotel activities, or take an excursion. Spend time with the group or on your own. Later in the afternoon, join for another fun Aqua Zumba class in the pool  and / or regular Zumba class. Be ready for some local dancing throughout the week, including merengue and bachata which comes from the Dominican Republic! There will be some salsa, merengue and bachata dance classes, we can join throughout the week. All classes are optional of course.

The hotel has an amazing beach side spot for breakfast and lunch and several other choices including a buffet near the lobby, and food trucks near the beach.

Each evening we will have a group dinner, in one of the 8 à la carte restaurants or the buffet restaurant. Enjoy all-inclusive food and drinks (yes, alcohol too).

On our first evening we will do a special welcome party, and our last night a special dinner party too with some special prizes and giveaways. Throughout our stay, we will enjoy some of the evening entertainment and live music the hotel offers. We will be sure to polish off some of our dance moves! The entertainment team at the hotel is awesome and will always be around to dance with you and make sure you have a good time. Lots of bachata, salsa and merengue dancing.

The hotel has both fun and relaxation in mind so while we can count on entertainment and activities throughout the week, there is also a spa if you want to indulge in a little extra self-care. You deserve it! Most of us had a treatment last trip at the spa, and it was so good and relaxing.

Immerse yourself in nature on this trip. The sand, the ocean and also take in some of the unique nature this hotel offers. The hotel has some lush and beautiful gardens with a lot of native wildlife, which is quite unique for a Punta Cana resort.

Leave behind all your responsibilities on this trip and allow yourself to be taken care of. You don’t need to worry about anything.

For those of you who want to venture off the hotel, this hotel is walking distance to some local activity, daytime is recommended.

Excursions (extra cost / optional): 

Small-Group or private Catamaran tour with snorkeling and lunch. We will take some time out from classes to hit the waters on a catamaran, and enjoy the beauty Punta Cana offers. Half day tour. Cost tbd.

Itinerary:

Exact itinerary will be emailed to you before the retreat which will include a list of scheduled classes, activities, tours, and meal reservations, but expect a daily schedule something like this:

8:30am Daily Morning Wellness Class (Moving Meditation, QiGong, Stretch & Relax)

11am Daily Morning Zumba

3pm Aqua Zumba

5pm Afternoon Zumba

Buffet by the beach is open 7-11:45 for breakfast and 12:30-4pm for lunch. Buffet near the lobby is open 7-11am for breakfast, 1-3pm for lunch and 6:30-10pm for dinner.

Retreat Prices and what is included

$2380 Per Person Single Occupancy (Includes all taxes and fees)

$2110 Per Person Double Occupancy (Includes all taxes and fees)

This retreat price includes:

Accommodation – 7 nights all-inclusive accommodation at 5 star hotel Grand Bavaro Princess Hotel in one of their Bungalow suite rooms.

Double occupancy rooms are 1 king or 2 beds. The 2 beds are bigger than twin beds but smaller than double beds and are close to each other. The rooms overall are very spacious with a separate area for the beds and a lounge area which include a sofa that pulls out into a bed, a balcony, and a bathroom which has a rain shower and bathtub. My room last year had 2 beds even though I was only one person and I found it comfortable. I can help partner you up for shared rooms if you want.

Airfare with Sunwing. Flight time will be announced 6 months prior to departure.

Airport transfers airport to / from resort

All food and drinks are included, including all alcoholic beverages. There are many food options including some that are open late.

All classes

Classes offered by hotel staff

What is not included:

Travel Insurance (optional) – our travel agent can help you purchase travel insurance (Manulife) or top up your current travel insurance. You may also purchase your own.

Catamaran Excursion (optional)

Spa treatments (optional)

FAQs:

Can my partner or kids come? Yes. The hotel is family friendly. If you want more than double occupancy, that can be arranged.

Dance & Unwind Wellness Retreat – Punta Cana 2022

I hope this retreat will help those of you who:

Feeling disconnected or burned out

Have developed unhealthy habits and want to get your health back on track

Need a change of scenery and want to feel vibrant and awesomely alive again.

Gain confidence in yourself and empower yourself by making choices that support your well-being

Want to gain a new spark in your life

Folks we know dancing and movement helps. So does some sunshine, the ocean, good food, conversations, and laughter. My aim is to create a safe space for you to rejuvenate and revitalize yourself. This retreat will bring us together again to socialize and have some fun, and I hope lead to long lasting effects that make you healthier and happier. You will feel energized, uplifted, and ready to live and be your awesome self.

About me:

We have done 4 retreats before and had a blast – twice to Cuba and once to Jamaica and last year to Dominican Republic, same resort. I have also been on retreats as a participant and just love them. I know how trips like these can be game changers sometimes. I think ‘retreating’ from our lives is important to our overall well-being and can’t wait to vacation with you.

How to book:

Let me know you’re in and then I will have our Travel Agent contact you to register, and pay a non-refundable deposit of $200 to secure your spot. You will need to sign an Agreement Form with me and let me know a few basic things, eg an emergency contact, any health issues you have and any dietary restrictions.

All payments must be made through our travel agent, LM Movement Travel (MovementTravel.com) and they will provide you with receipts. Movement Travel accepts credit card and etransfer payments.

Full payment is due September 1 2023.

Cancellation Policy: Deposits of $200 are non-refundable after March 1. Full payments are non-refundable once paid. Please purchase Trip Cancellations insurance to protect yourself in case if you need to cancel.

All payments made with LM Movement Travel Ltd is affiliated with Nexion Canada, ULC, 100-235 North Centre Rd, London, ON, N5X 4E7, TICO Reg # 1549342.