Currently placing non-diet RDNs in teaching vacations at:
Viva V Samana in the Dominican Republic
Times: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
&
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Times vary
Become a member to receive updated travel week possibilities in the
Dominican Republic, Mexico, and other exciting locations when openings come up!
Please note: this program is strictly for anti-diet, weight-inclusive RDNs.
Weight management, "obesity", and bariatric work are contradictions.
Teaching vacations make traveling flexible and affordable
A WIN-WIN:
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Take your passion for nutrition and your teaching skills somewhere beautiful & relaxing! A teaching vacation gives you the chance to stay at an all-inclusive destination at a HUGE discount (80 - 90% less) in exchange for leading up to 2 hours of nutrition activities or coaching to guests daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are teaching vacations?
Trip length varies by destination, but most are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. Travel days are activity-free days (unless on the indicated departure day - day #8 - the member's flight is at 4pm or later, in which case the member will be asked to lead morning activities). Once a RDN has traveled with this program and had positive class/activity evaluations, they are welcome to request multiple weeks in a row if desired and depending on resort-specific requirements.
Tell me more about the nutrition activities. What are they? Is it up to me to design them?
Resorts tell us whether or not they want nutrition coaching (not MNT, more like Q & A with guests, providing tips and resources as needed) or nutrition classes/activities or both. There are specific topics the resorts have agreed to and the classes/activities delivered to resort guests must align with these topics. RDNs are not invited to go rogue with their own topics.
Classes are also VERY interactive and include a game e.g. "Nutrition Myth Bingo" and prizes.
What is the cost?
The resorts we partner with are all-inclusive tropical destinations, with an average price range of $2000-$4200 for a 7-night stay. In exchange for leading 2 - 3 nutrition activities per day (or up to 2 hours/day), the Nutrition Travel Exchange member pays only $400 - $500 (varies by resort) per week, a significant discount from the standard all-inclusive resort rate.
The program fee is paid to Sound Nutrition and covers coordination and finalization of your teaching vacation and stay. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for flights, transfers, and beginning June 2024 a $4-10/day environmental fee paid at resort.
Other costs include the cost of prizes plus the cost of color printing between one and ten documents to take for use on the teaching vacay.
Only non-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionists? Why is that?
RDNs have the education and credentialing that ensures their legitimacy as a resource and nutrition expert.
Intuitive eating / anti-diet RDNs understand the importance of delivering nutrition information in a way that does no harm. This program is for RDNs who advertise, identify as, and promote IE/anti-diet/HAES/wt-inclusive.
What is not included?
Flights and transfers including airport-resort transfers.
FYI: For each flight taken as part of this program, a donation will be made to Trees for the Future
How do I know if I'm approved?
After creating an account by completing the application, you will receive an email from Meaghan at The Nutrition Travel Exchange. That email will ask you to schedule a brief video chat, after which membership suitability will be determined. Priority placement is given to RDNs who genuinely hold the IE/HAES/Anti-diet/"Wellness Trap" philosophy and who display highest ability to energetically deliver nutrition content.
How do I book my vacation?
"Members" (approved RDNs) receive resort and travel date availability via email. When a RDN is interested and ready to commit to a resort + travel week, email Meaghan and from there the trip details will be confirmed with official trip registration which includes payment.
When should I book my flights?
Wait until your teaching vacation is confirmed by Meaghan with your confirmation code before booking your flights.
When choosing travel dates, be sure you have all your ducks in a row and are absolutely positive that week will work for you. Once your requested travel vacation week is confirmed, it means we have finalized and confirmed the reservation and your teaching vacation with the destination. There are not refunds as well as a $300.00 cancellation fee for teaching vacations cancelled/changed within 90 days of scheduled trip.
What if I have questions once I'm a member (eligible for booking teaching vacation) and have questions about an upcoming teaching vacation?
Members are welcome to email with questions or concerns anytime! We will also schedule a video chat 1-2 weeks prior to travel.
What should I declare on my customs declaration forms?
You need to designate pleasure or vacation. If you designate anything business related it won't go smoothly.
Is there a dress code for the time I am leading these activities?
Warm weather casual. No need for a suit or your typical work clothes - instead a nice pair of pants or shorts + nice shirt or sundress. Please do not lead activities in swimsuit or swimsuit + coverup.
I'm a resort and would like more information. How can I find out more about this very affordable way of offering nutrition services to my guests?
Feel free to email Meaghan or contact via WhatsApp.
More questions? Email Meaghan
Trip length varies by destination, but most are 7 nights, Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday. Travel days are activity-free days (unless on the indicated departure day - day #8 - the member's flight is at 4pm or later, in which case the member will be asked to lead morning activities). Once a RDN has traveled with this program and had positive class/activity evaluations, they are welcome to request multiple weeks in a row if desired and depending on resort-specific requirements.
Tell me more about the nutrition activities. What are they? Is it up to me to design them?
Resorts tell us whether or not they want nutrition coaching (not MNT, more like Q & A with guests, providing tips and resources as needed) or nutrition classes/activities or both. There are specific topics the resorts have agreed to and the classes/activities delivered to resort guests must align with these topics. RDNs are not invited to go rogue with their own topics.
Classes are also VERY interactive and include a game e.g. "Nutrition Myth Bingo" and prizes.
What is the cost?
The resorts we partner with are all-inclusive tropical destinations, with an average price range of $2000-$4200 for a 7-night stay. In exchange for leading 2 - 3 nutrition activities per day (or up to 2 hours/day), the Nutrition Travel Exchange member pays only $400 - $500 (varies by resort) per week, a significant discount from the standard all-inclusive resort rate.
The program fee is paid to Sound Nutrition and covers coordination and finalization of your teaching vacation and stay. The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for flights, transfers, and beginning June 2024 a $4-10/day environmental fee paid at resort.
Other costs include the cost of prizes plus the cost of color printing between one and ten documents to take for use on the teaching vacay.
Only non-diet Registered Dietitian Nutritionists? Why is that?
RDNs have the education and credentialing that ensures their legitimacy as a resource and nutrition expert.
Intuitive eating / anti-diet RDNs understand the importance of delivering nutrition information in a way that does no harm. This program is for RDNs who advertise, identify as, and promote IE/anti-diet/HAES/wt-inclusive.
What is not included?
Flights and transfers including airport-resort transfers.
FYI: For each flight taken as part of this program, a donation will be made to Trees for the Future
How do I know if I'm approved?
After creating an account by completing the application, you will receive an email from Meaghan at The Nutrition Travel Exchange. That email will ask you to schedule a brief video chat, after which membership suitability will be determined. Priority placement is given to RDNs who genuinely hold the IE/HAES/Anti-diet/"Wellness Trap" philosophy and who display highest ability to energetically deliver nutrition content.
How do I book my vacation?
"Members" (approved RDNs) receive resort and travel date availability via email. When a RDN is interested and ready to commit to a resort + travel week, email Meaghan and from there the trip details will be confirmed with official trip registration which includes payment.
When should I book my flights?
Wait until your teaching vacation is confirmed by Meaghan with your confirmation code before booking your flights.
When choosing travel dates, be sure you have all your ducks in a row and are absolutely positive that week will work for you. Once your requested travel vacation week is confirmed, it means we have finalized and confirmed the reservation and your teaching vacation with the destination. There are not refunds as well as a $300.00 cancellation fee for teaching vacations cancelled/changed within 90 days of scheduled trip.
What if I have questions once I'm a member (eligible for booking teaching vacation) and have questions about an upcoming teaching vacation?
Members are welcome to email with questions or concerns anytime! We will also schedule a video chat 1-2 weeks prior to travel.
What should I declare on my customs declaration forms?
You need to designate pleasure or vacation. If you designate anything business related it won't go smoothly.
Is there a dress code for the time I am leading these activities?
Warm weather casual. No need for a suit or your typical work clothes - instead a nice pair of pants or shorts + nice shirt or sundress. Please do not lead activities in swimsuit or swimsuit + coverup.
I'm a resort and would like more information. How can I find out more about this very affordable way of offering nutrition services to my guests?
Feel free to email Meaghan or contact via WhatsApp.
More questions? Email Meaghan