We complete Resort Wellness & Entertainment offerings, delivering 2 hours/day of activities to resort guests in exchange for 7 nights all-inclusive for the Licensed Nutritionist (RDN) + 1 companion at adult-only & 1 adult companion + two <12 year old children at participating family-friendly locations.
Currently placing non-diet RDNs in teaching vacations at:
Viva V Samana in the Dominican Republic
An adult only resort
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
An adult only resort
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
A family-friendly resort
Please note: this program is for anti-diet, weight-inclusive RDNs.
Weight management, "obesity", and bariatric work are contradictions.
Become a member to receive updated travel week possibilities in the
Dominican Republic, Mexico, and other exciting locations when openings come up!
Teaching vacations make traveling flexible and affordable.
A WIN-WIN:
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NTE is the first ever travel exchange program designed for RDNs.
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 2 hours of nutrition activities or coaching (not MNT) to guests daily.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long are teaching vacations?
7 nights, Sunday to Sunday. Travel days are class/activity-free days. 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.
What is the cost?
The resorts we partner with are all-inclusive tropical destinations, with an average price range of $2000-$7000USD for a 7-night stay. In exchange for delivering up 2 hours of nutrition services per day, the Nutrition Travel Exchange member pays only $400 - $600 USD (varies by resort) + prize/giveaway cost (~$80-150USD) per week, a significant discount from the standard all-inclusive resort rate. The resort program fee covers the RDN plus one companion.
The resort 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, prizes, and beginning June 2024 a $4-10USD/day environmental fee paid at resort.
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.
What is not included?
Flights, airport-resort transfers, and prizes.
Additional reduced rate fees will apply when the NTE member brings kids/adults beyond the included RDN +1 companion.
FYI: For each flight taken as part of this program, a donation is made to Trees for the Future
I am a Dietitian but do not live in the U.S.
No problem! Dietitians who are certified and licensed according to the rules and regulations of the country they reside in are WELCOME to join!
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 and resort suitability will be determined. Priority placement consideration is given to RDNs who embrace the IE/HAES/Anti-diet/"Wellness Trap" philosophy and demonstrate exceptional energy and skill in delivering nutrition content.
How do I book my vacation?
"Members" (approved RDNs) who are best suited for a resort will receive resort and travel date availability for that resort via email. When a Dietitian 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 and payment, with the resort having final say regarding dietitian reservation.
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 no refunds, and a $300USD cancellation fee applies to teaching vacations canceled or changed <30 days prior to planned travel.
What if I have questions about an upcoming teaching vacation?
You are welcome to email with questions or concerns about your upcoming trip anytime! We will also schedule a video chat 1-3 weeks prior to travel.
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. Poolside and in-pool activities are not uncommon, so in this case a swimsuit or swimsuit + cover up is appropriate.
I applied for membership and have not heard back or was denied.
Incomplete applications do not process - eg lack of bio, CV, or incomplete responses.
Weight-bias or diet mentality found in application, social media, or RDN website will prevent membership.
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 message via WhatsApp.
7 nights, Sunday to Sunday. Travel days are class/activity-free days. 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.
What is the cost?
The resorts we partner with are all-inclusive tropical destinations, with an average price range of $2000-$7000USD for a 7-night stay. In exchange for delivering up 2 hours of nutrition services per day, the Nutrition Travel Exchange member pays only $400 - $600 USD (varies by resort) + prize/giveaway cost (~$80-150USD) per week, a significant discount from the standard all-inclusive resort rate. The resort program fee covers the RDN plus one companion.
The resort 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, prizes, and beginning June 2024 a $4-10USD/day environmental fee paid at resort.
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.
What is not included?
Flights, airport-resort transfers, and prizes.
Additional reduced rate fees will apply when the NTE member brings kids/adults beyond the included RDN +1 companion.
FYI: For each flight taken as part of this program, a donation is made to Trees for the Future
I am a Dietitian but do not live in the U.S.
No problem! Dietitians who are certified and licensed according to the rules and regulations of the country they reside in are WELCOME to join!
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 and resort suitability will be determined. Priority placement consideration is given to RDNs who embrace the IE/HAES/Anti-diet/"Wellness Trap" philosophy and demonstrate exceptional energy and skill in delivering nutrition content.
How do I book my vacation?
"Members" (approved RDNs) who are best suited for a resort will receive resort and travel date availability for that resort via email. When a Dietitian 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 and payment, with the resort having final say regarding dietitian reservation.
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 no refunds, and a $300USD cancellation fee applies to teaching vacations canceled or changed <30 days prior to planned travel.
What if I have questions about an upcoming teaching vacation?
You are welcome to email with questions or concerns about your upcoming trip anytime! We will also schedule a video chat 1-3 weeks prior to travel.
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. Poolside and in-pool activities are not uncommon, so in this case a swimsuit or swimsuit + cover up is appropriate.
I applied for membership and have not heard back or was denied.
Incomplete applications do not process - eg lack of bio, CV, or incomplete responses.
Weight-bias or diet mentality found in application, social media, or RDN website will prevent membership.
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 message via WhatsApp.
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*wellness program as in the existing spa and/or fitness offerings existing at resorts, which call it "wellness". This exchange program is not meant for practitioners who define wellness with ideas of specific superior foods, behaviors or specific body types/shapes. It is used here to describe resort offerings, not to collude with the wellness culture associated with diet mentality.
