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New York Post
20-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
I've stayed at resorts around the world — and I do it for free with this travel hack
One woman revealed how she traded her small apartment for full-time life at ritzy hotels across the world for free. Elizabeth Shores ditched her Florida apartment for five-star resorts, eating chefs' finest foods and enjoying the best views the world can offer — and is saving money living it up. So, how does one get in on the action? Advertisement 3 Elizabeth Shores ditched her Florida apartment for five-star resorts in 2015. Shores' life changed forever when she was 'late-night scrolling' in 2012 and found Fitness Pro Travel, a program that offers free stays at the finest resorts across the world for one requirement: teaching two yoga classes a day, six days a week. 'It read like a travel loophole that was too good to ignore, and turned out to be exactly that,' she exclusively told the Daily Mail. Advertisement 'In exchange for teaching two classes a day, often both in the morning, the resort covers your accommodations, food, drinks, and full guest access,' she continued. A long-time yoga aficionado, Shores knew she 'could lead a class without blinking,' but had never considered transitioning the hobby into a job. 3 She teaches yoga twice a day, six days a week. Courtesy Elizabeth Shores Soon, she had gotten her yoga certification and within weeks, began her life at five-star resorts. The offer was 'too good to ignore,' she explained. Advertisement Fitness Pro Travel requires that participants pay a one-time booking fee and cover their own airfare. While she's not receiving a paycheck, Shores said that the free food, cocktails and lodging means that she doesn't need much money. Still, to have funds, Shore began working a remote job in marketing. She's now able to work from 'beautiful places all over the world' while living in the resorts for free. 3 Shores estimated that she received over $100,000 in free accommodations over the past decade. 'I've taught all over Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Curacao so far,' she said. 'Most resorts only request two classes per day, early in the morning. Advertisement 'You're usually done by 10 a.m., which leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the resort, or log into Slack with a view. After your classes, you're effectively off-duty. You can snorkel, nap, do a few client calls, or just order room service and read.' With some of the resorts costing over $1,000 a night, Shores estimates that she and her husband received over $100,000 in free accommodations since she decided to do contracts full-time in 2015. 'Between teaching and remote work, we covered all our bases. No rent. No Target runs. Just our suitcases and a surprisingly strong Wi-Fi connection,' she said.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Globetrotting influencer reveals clever hack which allows her to stay at luxury resorts for free
A woman has revealed how she was able to sell her apartment and live at luxurious resorts around the globe for free... thanks to a simple hack. Imagine calling a five-star hotel in Jamaica, Costa Rica, or Mexico your home and the stunning ocean your backyard, spending your days lounging on the beach or sipping a cocktail and soaking up the gorgeous views of the ocean - all for free. That was the case for Elizabeth Shores, from Florida, who moved out of her small apartment to instead live in paradise, without having to fork over a single cent. Not only did she save thousands on rent, but Elizabeth also got to indulge on the resorts' exquisite restaurants and enjoy unlimited drinks for free. So how did she do it? Well, she told she was enjoying a 'late-night scrolling session' in 2012, when she came across a program called Fitness Pro Travel. It offers free stays at five-star hotels in various countries in exchange for teaching two yoga classes a day. 'It read like a travel loophole that was too good to ignore, and turned out to be exactly that,' said Elizabeth. She explained that she had been a longtime yoga fan and 'could lead a class without blinking,' but never thought of becoming an instructor. But as someone who always had knack for travel, she felt like the opportunity was 'too good to be ignore.' She went and got her certification, and weeks later, she was lounging on the beach at a stunning resort after finishing her morning class. 'In exchange for teaching two classes a day, often both in the morning, the resort covers your accommodations, food, drinks, and full guest access,' she explained of how it works. 'You pay a one-time booking fee and your own airfare. It's not a paycheck, but it effectively erases all of the in-country costs of resort travel.' After her first trip, Elizabeth started to think about how she could do this long-term. She was working in 'corporate marketing and business development' at the time, but was able to transition into a 'remote marketing role.' Soon, she was working from 'beautiful places all over the world,' while staying in exquisite resorts for free. All she had to do was teach two yoga classes in the morning, which left the rest of her days free to work or enjoy the resort. New life: She began working from home and staying in the resorts full-time for free in 2015 'I've taught all over Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Curacao so far,' she said. 'Most resorts only request two classes per day, early in the morning. 'You're usually done by 10am, which leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the resort - or log into Slack with a view. 'After your classes, you're effectively off-duty. You can snorkel, nap, do a few client calls, or just order room service and read.' While you aren't paid for teaching the classes, she said the free resort stay and the other perks - like free meals and cocktails - make it totally worth it. Each of the resorts typically costs over $1,000-a-night, and she estimates that she's received over $100,000 in free accommodation over the last decade. Each contract lasts seven nights, and includes six days of teaching and one day off. In 2015, Elizabeth and her husband decided to move out of their apartment to live in resorts full-time for free. She dished: 'You're usually done by 10am, which leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the resort. You can snorkel, nap, do a few client calls, or just order room service and read' 'Between teaching and remote work, we covered all our bases. No rent. No Target runs. Just our suitcases and a surprisingly strong Wi-Fi connection,' she said. However, they decided to move back to the states after welcoming their daughter because they wanted her to have a permanent home. 'We still try to book one or two contracts a year when we can,' she explained. 'Full-time resort life was great, but now it's a lever we pull when we want to recalibrate as a family with little kids.' In the end, she said the endeavor has completely changed their lives for the better, helping them not only save money, but create amazing memories together.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE I sold my apartment and lived at luxurious resorts all around the globe for FREE thanks to little-known hack
A woman has revealed how she was able to sell her apartment and live at luxurious resorts all the around the globe for free... thanks to a simple hack. Imagine calling a five-star hotel in Jamaica, Costa Rica, or Mexico your home and the stunning ocean your backyard, spending your days lounging on the beach or sipping a cocktail and soaking up the gorgeous views of the ocean - all for free. That was the case for Elizabeth Shores, from Florida, who moved out of her small apartment to instead live in paradise, without having to fork over a single cent. Not only did she save thousands on not having to pay rent, but Elizabeth also got to indulge on the resorts' exquisite restaurants and enjoy unlimited drinks, also for free. So how did she do it? Well, she explained to that she was enjoying a 'late-night scrolling session' in 2012, when she came across a program called Fitness Pro Travel. The program offers free stays at five-star hotels in various countries in exchange for teaching two yoga classes a day. 'It read like a travel loophole that was too good to ignore, and turned out to be exactly that,' dished Elizabeth. Elizabeth explained that she had been a longtime yoga fan and 'could lead a class without blinking,' but never thought of becoming an instructor. But as someone who always had knack for travel, she felt like the opportunity was 'too good to be ignore.' She went and got her certification, and weeks later, she was lounging on the beach at a stunning resort after finishing her morning class. 'In exchange for teaching two classes a day, often both in the morning, the resort covers your accommodations, food, drinks, and full guest access,' she explained of how it works. 'You pay a one-time booking fee and your own airfare. It's not a paycheck, but it effectively erases all of the in-country costs of resort travel.' After her first trip, Elizabeth started to think about how she could do this long-term. She was working in 'corporate marketing and business development' at the time, but was able to transition into a 'remote marketing role.' Soon, she was working from 'beautiful places all over the world,' while staying in exquisite resorts for free. All she had to do was teach two yoga classes in the morning, which left the rest of her days free to work or enjoy the resort. 'I've taught all over Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica, and Curacao so far,' she gushed. 'Most resorts only request two classes per day, early in the morning. 'You're usually done by 10am, which leaves you plenty of time to enjoy the resort - or log into Slack with a view. 'After your classes, you're effectively off-duty. You can snorkel, nap, do a few client calls, or just order room service and read.' While you aren't paid for teaching the classes, she said the free resort stay and the other perks - like free meals and cocktails - make it totally worth it. Each of the resorts typically costs over $1,000-a-night, and she estimates that she's received over $100,000 in free accommodations over the last decade. Each contract lasts seven nights, and includes six days of teaching and one day off. In 2015, Elizabeth and her husband decided to move out of their apartment to live in resorts full-time for free. 'Between teaching and remote work, we covered all our bases. No rent. No Target runs. Just our suitcases and a surprisingly strong Wi-Fi connection,' she said. However, they decided to move back to the states after welcoming their daughter because they wanted her to have a permanent home. 'We still try to book one or two contracts a year when we can,' she explained. 'Full-time resort life was great, but now it's a lever we pull when we want to recalibrate as a family with little kids.' In the end, she said the endeavor has completely changed their lives for the better, helping them not only save money, but create amazing memories together.
Business Insider
13-05-2025
- Business Insider
The life hack that keeps me fit and has saved me $100,000 in free resort stays and 5-star perks
I earned my yoga certification, but never planned to teach at a local studio. I had a different idea. I'd always dreamt of staying at high-end, all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean. The kind with infinity pools, five-course dinners, and beachfront views. At $5,000 to $8,000 a week, though, they felt out of reach. Then, about 10 years ago, I came across a program through a company called Fitness Pro Travel. Certified instructors can sign up to teach various fitness classes — yoga, Pilates, Zumba, AquaFit, Pickleball, to name a few — at resorts in exchange for a free stay. I got my yoga certification shortly after and finally had my ticket to luxury travel I could never otherwise justify. I taught two morning classes in exchange for free stays In exchange for teaching two classes each morning, I didn't pay rent, utilities, or groceries my entire stay. And after those morning classes, the rest of the day was mine to enjoy. The program does charge a booking fee (roughly the price of one night at the resort), and I had to cover my own flights. However, the value far outweighs the upfront costs for me. Each of my contracts last seven nights, with six days of teaching and one free travel day. To date, I've completed more than 20 contracts through the program, and many of the resorts I stayed at, like Secrets Maroma in Mexico, typically run over $1,000 a night during peak season. Across all my stays in Mexico, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and Curacao, I've received over an estimated $100,000 in free travel and living costs. We went all in and lived at resorts full-time It didn't take long before my husband and I leaned all the way in. We canceled our lease, stored our belongings, and spent several months living full-time at resorts while working remotely. Later, we brought our baby too, as many properties allow one guest and up to two children to join at no additional cost. Eventually, even my husband got in on the gig. He became certified as a fitness instructor while training for an Ironman, and occasionally subbed in to lead classes in the resort cycling studios. Most days, I'd teach two morning classes and be done by 10:30 a.m. We'd head to the breakfast buffet and spend the rest of the day like regular guests: lounging by the pool, trying out new resort activities, or watching the evening shows. One of the more surreal moments was when the head chef at Secrets The Vine invited us back to the kitchen for a private tasting and gourmet cooking experience after class. It was some of the best food we've ever had. It was one of the best financial decisions I've ever made This experience gave us more than free vacations. It gave us the kind of memories we could never have bought outright. We've tried hydrotherapy in jacuzzis overlooking the ocean, participated in a temazcal "sweat lodge" ritual ceremony, woken up to peacocks and monkeys on our balcony, chased sunsets on catamaran cruises, released baby sea turtles into the wild, learned how to salsa and merengue from professional instructors under the stars, and more. These days, we're more rooted because our child is in kindergarten, so we don't live full-time at resorts anymore. However, we still plan to take advantage of the program again soon, most likely during school breaks. I don't see us ever fully quitting. It's part of our lifestyle now. It's easy to think of luxury travel as something you have to save for, but I was happy to discover that you can trade talent for access. It's one of the best life upgrades I've ever made.
