Currently placing non-diet RDNs in teaching vacations at:
Viva V Samana in the Dominican Republic
Class times: 9:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
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Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Class times (may vary):
8:45 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
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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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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 teaching up to 2 hours of nutrition classes 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 class-free days. Once a RDN has traveled with this program and had positive class evaluations, they are welcome to book multiple weeks in a row if desired and depending on resort-specific requirements.
Tell me more about the nutrition classes. 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 or both. There are specific class topics the resorts have agreed to and the classes delivered to resort guests must align with these topics. RDNs are not invited to go rogue with their own different topics. RDNs are welcome to design their own class content specific to each of the predetermined topics or can borrow classes already designed from Meaghan.
Classes are also VERY interactive and usually 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 teaching 2 nutrition classes per day, the Nutrition Travel Exchange member pays only $400 per week, a significant discount from the standard all-inclusive resort rate.
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for flights and transfers. The $400 is paid to Sound Nutrition and covers coordination and finalization of your teaching vacation and room.
Other costs include the cost of class preparation and whatever tools you decide to use in delivering fun, interactive classes. RDNs who decide to borrow the pre-designed class content will incur the cost of color printing the materials.
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 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 your membership will be complete. Priority placement is given to RDNs who genuinely hold the IE/HAES/Anti-diet/"Wellness Trap" philosophy and who display ability to energetically deliver nutrition content.
How do I book my vacation?
"Members" (approved RDNs) regularly 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 officially confirmed with official trip registration that includes payment.
When should I book my flights?
Wait until your teaching vacation is confirmed by Meaghan 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 can also schedule a video chat if requested 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 teaching?
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 classes 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 class-free days. Once a RDN has traveled with this program and had positive class evaluations, they are welcome to book multiple weeks in a row if desired and depending on resort-specific requirements.
Tell me more about the nutrition classes. 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 or both. There are specific class topics the resorts have agreed to and the classes delivered to resort guests must align with these topics. RDNs are not invited to go rogue with their own different topics. RDNs are welcome to design their own class content specific to each of the predetermined topics or can borrow classes already designed from Meaghan.
Classes are also VERY interactive and usually 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 teaching 2 nutrition classes per day, the Nutrition Travel Exchange member pays only $400 per week, a significant discount from the standard all-inclusive resort rate.
The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is responsible for flights and transfers. The $400 is paid to Sound Nutrition and covers coordination and finalization of your teaching vacation and room.
Other costs include the cost of class preparation and whatever tools you decide to use in delivering fun, interactive classes. RDNs who decide to borrow the pre-designed class content will incur the cost of color printing the materials.
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 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 your membership will be complete. Priority placement is given to RDNs who genuinely hold the IE/HAES/Anti-diet/"Wellness Trap" philosophy and who display ability to energetically deliver nutrition content.
How do I book my vacation?
"Members" (approved RDNs) regularly 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 officially confirmed with official trip registration that includes payment.
When should I book my flights?
Wait until your teaching vacation is confirmed by Meaghan 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 can also schedule a video chat if requested 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 teaching?
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 classes 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
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