FARE SCHEDULE USD* Adults $13.00 Kids $8.00
The primary gateway between Cozumel and the mainland of the Yucatan Peninsula, including Cancun and the Riviera Maya, is the passenger ferry from Playa del Carmen. Thousands of tourists and locals every day take the 45 minute ride to or from Cozumel. It’s very easy, and runs nearly every hour. The ferry makes it a piece of cake to go to or from Cozumel on a day trip.

The ride takes about 45 minutes each way.
Ferries run 365 days a year, weather permitting.
IMPORTANT
Prices and Schedules are Subject to Change Without Notice.
Check with the ferry company (see right) to make sure.

Once you arrive in Cozumel

Ferry runs 365 days a year

World class Snorkling
Art Galleries
Local Crafts and hand tooled leather
Fly Fishing
Wild Safari Tours

Fit Bodies, Inc. and Hidden Valley Inn team up to offer top notch yoga instruction

Yoga teachers login to your FitnessProTravel.com account and check out our newest and uniquely luxurious instruction opportunity in Central America. If you are new to Fit Bodies, Inc. click HERE to setup your travel account with Fit Bodies, Inc at FitnessProTravel.com so you can begin booking luxury teaching vacations right away.

Host two classes daily with the selection of gorgeous platforms to hold yoga class, overlooking gentle stream or within shade of the jungle. Spend your spare time practicing over waterfalls with wild orchids.  From the pool terrace, spa to free WiFi internet, see all facility highlights.

One of many special yoga areas within the 7200 acre preserve

Hidden Valley Inn is a wonderful place to create your own yoga retreat, taking your students and more out of the studio and into nature.  Fit Bodies, Inc. helps you set this up, contact Suzelle via email HERE.

“Everything Fit Bodies with Suzelle”, episode #43 is a dedicated 4min and 47 seconds to tell you all about Hidden Valley Inn in Belize.  Plus we have a special offer for new bookings at this resort; watch to find out.

Waterfalls within secluded, lush jungle paradise await your exploration

Explore the paradise and serenity provided at Hidden Valley Inn in San Ignacios, Belize

Exquisite array of healthy dining from very experienced chefs at Hidden Valley Inn

Lovely swimming pool and hot tub terrace at Hidden Valley Inn

Air service:
The most direct way to fly to the BVI’s from North America is via San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU). Guests visiting from Europe can fly nonstop direct to Antigua daily on major carriers. Frequent connecting service is offered by American Eagle, Liat, Caribbean Sun and Cape Air, with occasional service by other airlines and charter flights. The Beef Island Airport has daily service from San Juan.

Helicopter Transfers:
Helicopter service is available from St. Thomas or San Juan and will land on the island’s private helipad.

St. Thomas arrivals:
Peter Island Resort & Spa is happy to announce a service to make our beautiful private island destination even more accessible to certain U.S. gateways. Our own private ferry will be available on Tuesdays and Saturdays to meet our guests who fly directly to St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. The total elapsed time of this beautiful trip by our luxury ferry is typically 1 1/2 hours including all customs clearance. The ferry leaves from Charlotte Amalie (a short ten-minute cab ride from the airport) which is coordinated through the Tropic Tours Taxi desk at Ground Transportation at Cyril E. King International Airport and arrives at the Peter Island Resort & Spa Marina. The ride is through some of the most beautiful sailing waters in the Caribbean. The times have been arranged to allow for an easy 2 1/2 hour arrival to the airport on departure day and a leisurely 2 hours from the arrival at the St. Thomas airport.

The ferry will leave Peter Island at 9:00 a.m., arrive in St. Thomas at 10:45 a.m., and depart St. Thomas at 3:30 p.m., with arrival at Peter Island at 5:15 p.m. The times coincide with arriving and departing flights from Miami, New York, Boston, Newark, Atlanta, Charlotte and Philadelphia. The cost in 2011 is $70 per person one-way and $125 per person round trip, and includes taxi service between the airport and ferry dock. Seafarers traveling in their own craft may arrive by private yacht or sailboat and dock at Peter Island’s Sprat Bay, located across Drake’s Channel from Road Town, Tortola.

Here are other options:

Between the USVI and British Virgin Islands

British Virgin Islands Ferry: St. Thomas – Tortola

There are four ferry operators offering service between St. Thomas (Charlotte Amalie and Red Hook) and Tortola (West End and Roadtown). Clearing immigration is necessary; trip may take longer than approximated. Proof of citizenship is required.

Caribbean Maritime & Excursions Road Town Fast Ferry
Rates: Adults/$30 one-way, $55 roundtrip. Children 3-11/$20 one-way, $30 roundtrip. Children 2 and under/$5 one-way, $10 roundtrip.
Telephone: (866) 903-3779, (340) 777-2800

Time: 50 minutes between Charlotte Amalie and Road Town, 35 minutes between Redhook and Road Town.

Smith’s Ferry
Rates: Adults/$28 one-way, $49 roundtrip. Children 3-11/$23 one-way, $40 roundtrip. Infants 8 months-2 years/$11 one-way, $20 round trip.
Telephone: (340) 775-7292

Fit Bodies, Inc and Fitness Pro Travel will have a brand new look in a few short weeks. We have been working constantly for the last few years trying to make our site easy for you to maneuver. The social network thread is working well and we love seeing your comments and assistance to others who have questions. Keep it up!

Fit Bodies, Inc. has grown as you are all noticing. We went from 20 resorts a couple years ago to over 45 with more coming on board soon. The fast growth has perpetuated us toward a bigger better website to afford all the rapidly changing functions needed to handle this expansion. All of our brainstorming of better viewing, easier selection, and more options for choosing a teaching vacation are finally coming together.

You will meet the new site very soon. We are shooting for a January 1^st debut. It will appear very similar but better. Some of the changes will be noticeable and some will be subtle. One of the changes I want to mention has to do with the memberships. Currently we have BASIC, TRAVEL, MEDALLION and ENTERPRISE. Those will remain but the changes will be within the memberships themselves. BASIC will still exist as a free account. You will be able to access everything you do now with one exception. There will be a limited number of resorts available to book with this membership. You will always be able to access 15 opportunities that will change on a regular basis. In order to have access to all of the resorts you will need to upgrade to the TRAVEL membership. There are many other benefits that you are afforded with this membership including a referral bonus each time someone you send to us becomes a member of our community. By referring people to our site you will be able to make up the $27 membership fee before you know it just by sending your professional friends to us so THEY can experience theses amazing teaching vacations. The Medallion and Enterprise members also have access to all of the resorts with added amenities and abilities but the TRAVEL membership is all you need to be able to book any resort at any time and earn money too. You can request a check or we can use it as a credit for your next teaching vacation.

Other amenities are afforded our Travel Members such as a reduced change fee and access to more of the networking capabilities on the site.

Email me at suzelle@fitbodiesinc.com with any questions you have about these changes. I am excited about the new site, can’t wait to hear what you think!!

Happy Travels

Suzelle

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Wow!  We’re about to swing into full effect of busy season!  If you have not yet secured 2012 Jan., Feb., March and April teaching vacations, now is the time.  Do not wait until the snow falls- we still have great selections available now. Below I’ve provided my professional insight into searching for great teaching vacations for early 2012.  Login to your fitnessprotravel.com account to check real time booking availability based on the fitness and sports specialties you offer.

On to discuss January, February, March and April 2012 vacation spots.  First, we have new resorts with open availability.  Check out Grand Palladium Vallarta for tennis AND group fitness position weekly.  Newest and most extravagant is Peter Island, not to be missed!

I have some inside insight on the most luxurious destination spots still available.

Number 1-Puerto Vallarta! Some of our most fabulous resorts, newer to the lineup are yet to be publicly discovered by our pros.  For example, Puerto Vallarta has three resorts currently booking. I feel the PVR Dreams Resorts, Villamagna and Puerto Vallarta, respectively, are among the most luxurious of the Dreams brand. Our newest resort on board, Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa, is also a PVR resort catering to families and couples alike.  Opening in April and booking now is Now Amber Vallarta Bay and Secrets Vallarta Bay (adult only).  Fit Bodies looks forward to preparing you for wonderful teaching vacas at five Puerto Vallarta Resorts!!

Huatulco! In addition the action is happening in Huatulco!  We’ve had Dreams Huatulco on the family resort menu for over a year and the up and coming adult resort is Secrets Huatulco, booking now and opening December 1, 2011.  Secrets Huatulco official site has all the juicy details.  One hint-Every room is an ocean view suite! There are many flight options available to HUX for Canadians and also through Houston and Mexico City.  Read more about HUX flight options.

Number 2 advice-More family resorts still have openings than exclusively adult only resorts.  Adults, you may need to consider family resorts.  Many family resorts do a wonderful job of catering to couples, singles and even provide adult only areas and dining options.   Family resorts are social and fun plus today they do not lack luxury at all.  I was very impressed with Now Jade.  With their huge beach, great service, large rooms I had a great time plus I think every dinner was childfree.

So check out the Dreams and Now Resorts for prime Cancun weeks in early 2012.

Number 3 advice-Families book your spring break and President’s holiday now! March availability still exists but it won’t for long.

So we do have wonderful travel openings still.  Once the northern U.S. sees snow fall the opportunities go fast.  The staff at Fit Bodies, Inc. and Fitnessprotravel.com are available to assist you with your teaching vacation anytime.

OH, by the way, Number 4 advice- We’re here to help because we don’t want your winter fitness to turn into this picture:

Fun fitness shoveling snow? I don't think so!

FALL FALL FALL!

Escape to your warm teaching vacation before the winter chill sets in at home!!

Check with your FitnessProTravel.com to see real time booking availability to ensure your dates and book your teaching vacation today, before it’s too late!

You all must note, when I mention a resort has December 2011 openings, it does not include Dec 18-25 or Dec 25-Jan. 1, 2012. We have 0 openings left for Christmas and New Year’s. Please don’t ask J The GREAT news is you can reserve your Christmas 2012 teaching vacation spot today! Many resorts are booking through Jan. 6, 2013!!

Highlights of remaining 2011 availability:

Let’s start with CUN, Cancun International Airport!

Everyone loves Now Jade Riviera Cancun, and surprising there are great openings in Oct., Nov & Dec. Teach what you love, only two morning classes. Great rates to travel additional nights or have additional guests join you.

Cancun Thanksgiving availability includes Temptation Cancun and Zoetry Paraiso de la Bonita Riviera Cancun. Not too late to spend your turkey day on a Caribbean beach with exquisite service!

Still in Cancun, the only remaining 2011 date at Secrets Maroma is Nov. 27-Dec. 4 so it’s a race who can book it first! Throughout November and December are openings at Secrets Silversands where you teach 1 yoga class per day at the contemporary luxury resort known for wonderful pools. Or try the Mexican hacienda styled Secrets Capri with dates left for 2011 also.

Let’s head over to Puerto Vallarta (PVR airport) and spend fall at Dreams Villamagna where one pro’s review includes, “It was blissful. The childcare was exceptional, and I was a preschool teacher prior to being a mom so I am very choosy. They had animals brought in to show the children”

Let’s talk about PUNTA CANA!

Fall 2011 availability in Dominican Republic is pretty good! Dreams LaRomana’s closest airport is LRM and the upscale family resort has openings still for 2011. Testimonials include, “If your looking for a resort that is fun, well organized, has great food and a wonderful beach this is the place for you. I hope to be returning soon.”

PUJ airport hosts Dreams Punta Cana and Dreams Palm Beach. Both family resorts cater to the kid in all of us with outstanding entertainment and world-class Adventure Club for children. Pros home from Dreams Palm Beach commonly report, “The staff was extremely friendly and supportive. The food was fantastic and the entertainment was the best.”

Jamaica, Mon! Fly into MBJ for all our Jamaica resorts.

2011 availability still exists for some fantastic resorts including Hilton Rose Hall, a great place for adult, kids and adults with older kids. Lady Hamilton is a large hotel with something for everyone. With nice fall availability, Iberostar Rose Hall Beach is a classy place with wonderful food options.

The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Montego Bay has two weeks open. Nov. 6-13 and Nov. 27-Dec 4 are open for tennis, group fitness or kids fitness.

Last but not least, Iberostar Rose Hall Beach, Secrets and Dreams Huatulco, Secrets Montego Bay has Thanksgiving 2011 availability-Not to be missed!

So login at FitnessProTravel.com and brainstorm your dates right away. We don’t want you to miss out on a special fall holiday at a very special price.

Happy travels!

Lisa Owens, at Fit Bodies, Inc. in northern Kentucky

While we have resort openings at many locations now booking through September 2012, we have special price for new fall 2011 bookings at our most luxurious Jamaica resorts.

Take $200 off your administration fee to Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica or The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica for any new fall 2011 booking. This includes new bookings at either Ritz or Couples Swept Away for September, October or November 2011. Only a few weeks are left at these resorts so take action today!! For your savings, you must enter the code rb200xy at FitnessProTravel.com checkout. Discount only good for qualifying orders.

Couples Swept Away is along Negril famous 7-mile beach and has a large fitness facility featuring state-of-the-art equipment and yoga facility. Read everything about this luxurious all-inclusive resort on FitnessProTravel.com. Dates still available as of Sept 1 are Oct. 2-9, Oct. 9-16 and Oct. 23-30 for yoga teachers and Oct. 16-23 for group fitness. These final positions won’t last long and Couples Swept Away looks forward to hosting YOU!

The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort is in the heart of Jamaica just minutes from the airport. Enjoy the utmost luxury offered by The Ritz-Carlton within this gem of a hotel. Pros and allotted guests are on the hotel’s “Escape to Luxury” all-inclusive food & beverage plan. Read everything about this luxurious all-inclusive resort on FitnessProTravel.com. Dates open for this resort include opportunities for yoga, group fitness, kids yoga or kids fitness, or tennis instructors. Group fitness openings for fall 2011 are Sept. 11-18, Oct. 2-9, Oct. 9-16, Oct. 23-30, Oct. 30-Nov 6, Nov 6-13. For yoga instructors we have Oct. 16-23, Oct. 23-30, Nov. 6-13, Nov. 13-20, Nov. 20-27, Nov. 27-Dec 4. Kids yoga or Kids Fitness we have Oct. 2-9, Oct. 9-16, Nov. 6-13, Nov. 20-27, Nov. 27-Dec 4. For Tennis Instructors we have Oct. 2-9, Oct. 9-16, Nov. 6-13, Nov. 20-27, Nov. 27-Dec 4.

Complete real-time availability for nearly 45 luxury all-inclusive resorts hosting your fitness specialties is at FitnessProTravel.com. New to our program? Signup an account at FitnessProTravel.com today and begin searching for your teaching vacation opportunities. FitnessProTravel.com is the official booking agent for Fit Bodies, Inc. luxury teaching vacation program.

Fit Bodies, Inc. customer service is always available to assist with your teaching vacation plans.  Email us anytime, info@fitbodiesinc.com or the office phone number 859-341-0830

Beautiful locations to teach yoga at The Ritz in Jamaica

Lounge on Negril's famous 7 Mile Beach when you're not teaching fitness or yoga to guests at Couples Swept Away

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Book all your teaching vacations with Fit Bodies, Inc. using the official booking site FitnessProTravel.com

More Puerto Vallarta! AMResorts is building two new hotels, Now Amber Puerto Vallarta, a family resort and Secrets Vallarta Bay, an adult resort. We are hosting a very special introductory rate at both hotels and we’re ready to book weeks beginning April 1, 2012. Now you can book ANY week currently available for $150 off.  You don’t need a discount as you’ll see the savings reflected on the price already.
PUERTO VALLARTA SPECIAL SAVINGS EVENT for Dreams, Now and Secrets Puerto Vallarta Resorts will extend through Labor Day, ending Monday, September 5 at 11:59 PM EST.
Read about flight options to Puerto Vallarta’s PVR airport with our blog post, “How to Fly to Puerto Vallarta”

Fit Bodies, Inc. has another new location on board! Ixtapa, Mexico!! The resort is SUNSCAPE PACIFICO DORADO, part of AMResorts, Sunscape was the original brand AMResorts started in 2001, the brand that launched all the others (Secrets, Dreams, Now and Zoetry Resorts)! It’s a fun, energetic family oriented resort for all ages and we should have the most energetic instructors there. The oceanfront, Sunscape Dorado Pacifico Ixtapa Resort & Spa treats couples and couples with children to Unlimited-Fun® with spectacular views of the Palmar Beach. Located only 10 minutes away from Zihuatanejo and in the heart of Ixtapa, with a variety of local points of interest nearby. An all-inclusive resort opening in November 2011 we are booking now and non-Sunday travel days may be available to accommodate flight options. Direct flights to ZIH exist from Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Chicago International airports. Check out this awesome destination, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo was named a “Traveler’s Choice Destination 2010” by TripAdvisor; it is the only Latin American destination to appear on the list of the Best Places for Family Trips. Special introductory rate offers the FIRST 10 teaching vacation bookings at a $150 discount. After 10 positions are booked the rate goes back to $375 so take advantage now! No discount code needed, special price will be reflected on FitnessProTravel.com.

Also, We are having a special sale for new yoga positions at Dreams Puerto Vallarta, because we love Juan and he loves our yoga teachers! New bookings qualify for $200 off admin fee for travel dates in Aug., Sept, and Oct 2011. Use discount code DREPV200 at FitnessProTravel.com checkout, good only for new Dreams Puerto Vallarta bookings for specified timeframe. Dates we still have are Sept 4-11, Sept 25-Oct. 2, Oct. 2-9, Oct. 9-16, Oct. 23-30, Oct. 30-Nov. 5 (Sat. departure), Nov. 27-Dec. 3 (Sat. departure). Book now and don’t let this experience pass you by!

We love being your teaching vacation specialists!  Thank you for this opportunity and make sure you take an opportunity to Ixtapa or Puerto Vallarta very soon!

Learn more about Secrets Vallarta and Now Amber!

Click on resort title for full fitness teaching descriptions and details on FitnessProTravel.com.

Palladium Vallarta  Resort and Spa is our NEWEST hotel, hosting TWO pros per week, tennis and group fitness.

Grand Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa

This all-inclusive resort is located in a beachfront paradisiacal haven surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and 300 meters of fine white sand bathed by the crystalline waters of the Pacific Ocean. It boasts an exquisite Mexican décor and is ideal for getting away from all worries and relaxing after spending your day on the Bahía de Banderas or playing golf at any of the internationally-known courses in the area.

About 420 rooms, 5 restaurants, 7 bars, 4 pools, spa and wellness center, Your tennis or group fitness booking includes and adult guest and up to two children 12 or younger. View complete details HERE on FitnessProTravel.com.

Dreams Villamagna hosts one pro weekly, either group fitness or yoga/pilates.

Fitness booking includes one adult guest and two children 12 or younger.

· All suite resort, providing exterior Jacuzzis on every terrace

· Gohan Sushi rooftop lounge offers 360 degree panoramic views of the Banderas Bay and Sierra Madre Mountains

· Five restaurants for 232 suites (1 restaurant for every 47 rooms)

· More than 3,000 m3 (cubic meters) of pools for 232 suites.

· Complimentary Bicycle tour to Nuevo Vallarta

Aerial view of Dreams Villamagna

Dreams Puerto Vallarta hosts one pro weekly, either tennis or yoga.

Fitness booking includes one adult guest and two children 12 or younger.

· The only hotel in Puerto Vallarta offering over 500 meters of private beach, a lush jungle and stunning mountain views

· All rooms and suites feature magnificent ocean front views

· Located 5 minutes from the colonial town of Puerto Vallarta

· An ocean front wedding gazebo offers the best location to tie the knot

· Family-friendly resort offering a private beach, pools, Explores Club for kids 3 to 12 and an assortment of activities throughout the day

· Seasonal Turtle Camp with a release program coordinated by fully-trained Dreams Puerto Vallarta

· Natural climbing rock

· Complimentary jungle tour through the Sierra Madre Mountains

Explorer's Club at all Dreams and Now Resorts

Now Amber Puerto Vallarta hosts one pro weekly, either group fitness or Zumba®

Fitness booking includes one adult guest and two children 12 or younger. Inquire for additional guest rates.

· One of the newest luxury properties in the destination

· All Preferred Club Suites feature magnificent ocean front views

· Located 5 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta and romantic zone of Old Town and Cuale River walking shore.

· Family-friendly resort offering a private beach, pools, Explores Club for kids 3 to 12 and Core Zone with teen activities.

· Crystalline infinity pools, one for adults only

Secrets Vallarta Bay Puerto Vallarta hosts one pro weekly, yoga or pilates. Adult only. Fitness booking includes one adult guest

· Newest adults only luxury property at destination

· All Preferred Club Suites featuring magnificent ocean front views some with swim-out pools

· Located 5 minute from the colonial town of Puerto Vallarta

· Secrets Vallarta Bay Resort & Spa is elegantly appointed just a few steps away from famous boardwalk “El Malecón” and its vibrant ambiance full of art galleries, shopping area and amazing nightlife.

· Features world-class spa services and amenities offering the ultimate in pampering.

Rock climbing for the adventurous in Puerto Vallarta

Golf is great in Puerto Vallarta with a variety of course selections within 30 minutes of all these Puerto Vallarta hotels:

· La Marina Golf Club

· Flamingos Golf Club – in Nuevo Vallarta

· El Tigre Golf Club – in Nuevo Vallarta

· Vista Vallarta I Golf Club

· Vista Vallarta II Golf Club

· Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta Golf Club

Local points of interest:

· Whale watching (seasonal)

· Swim with Dolphins and Sea Lions

· Tours to Guadalajara and Tequila

· A wide variety of 18-hole Golf Courses

· Excellent game fishing and open water diving

· Eco-adventure tours

· Los Arcos National Park

BOOK YOUR PUERTO VALLARTA TEACHING VACATION TODAY!

Our hope is this article helps you to try out a new teaching vacation destination, or perhaps try out a Fit Bodies, Inc. teaching vacation for the first time ever. Fit Bodies, Inc. is available for your questions or concerns anytime, just contact us.

See available weeks of travel to each resort and book your next teaching vacation using the Official Fit Bodies, Inc. booking agent, FitnessProTravel.com. If you are new to our program, your FitnessProTravel.com account is free and opens the door to wonderful teaching vacation opportunities.

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