Caribbean Beach Fitness & Adventure Week in the Dominican Republic

You arrive Sunday after 4pm at a private beachfront villa on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, roughly between Las Terrenas and Playa Coson on the Samana peninsula. There's a welcome drink by the infinity pool, a gentle yoga session under the palms to shake off the flight, and a chef-prepared dinner served alfresco as the sun goes down.

A typical day: morning workout and an ocean dip straight from the villa's stretch of beach, chef-made breakfast, then guided yoga before lunch. Afternoons mean another session — a high-energy beach workout or a teams workout on the sand — followed by a sunset dinner. Wednesday changes the rhythm entirely: sunrise workout, a big tropical breakfast, then everyone piles onto a private yacht for the boat day, with lunch, drinks and music on board and stops to swim, snorkel and explore untouched beaches. This is Samana Bay, so humpback whales are often visible during breeding season.

Tuesday is the water day — surfing, kayaking and paddleboarding, fresh coconuts, recovery and tanning time. Thursday pairs a morning workout and surf time with a proper recovery afternoon: stretch session, ice baths and beachfront massages, then a sunset walk along the beach to a local restaurant for a Caribbean feast. Friday is the last full day: epic team workout, ocean dip, breakfast feast, then free time for salty adventures or poolside lounging before a final sunset swim.

Saturday checkout is 10am, but there's still a sunrise workout, a pool cool-off and a final big breakfast before everyone heads home.

What separates this from a standard fitness week is the villa itself — the whole group lives in one 12-room property with 180° ocean views, a 20-metre pool and a heated jacuzzi, direct beach access, and private chefs cooking every meal but one. The other difference is the boat day, which guests consistently name as the standout. Salt Escapes was founded by Amy and Mike, and reviewers cite them personally for how the week is run — inclusivity comes up again and again, with solo travellers saying they felt welcomed from day one.

What's included

- 6 nights in a luxury private villa - Ensuite bedrooms - Infinity pool and giant jacuzzi overlooking the sea - Wifi throughout the property - All meals & snacks at the villa (prepared by private chefs) - Daily workouts led by expert coaches - Daily recovery & mobility sessions led by the recovery team - Daily yoga sessions - Boat day on a private yacht - Surf, kayak and SUP sessions at Playa Coson

What's not included

- Flights - Airport transfers - One group dinner out at a local restaurant - Massages - Alcohol