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November 2019 by Anon A.
Please be very leary about booking with Maria; owner and operator of FitnessGetaways.com, who has virtually disappeared and left us with the hotel bill after we already paid for our vacation -- just the last week; Nov.13-16th, 2019. The Don Cesar charged our card in error after Maria's credit card failed, thereby sticking us with the tab. I had a feeling all along about Maria and her company Getaway Fitness. She apparently, according to the Don Cesar, has been banned from booking with them, but she side-stepped that by going online and pretending that it was actually me and my husband booking (which is fraud). I thought it was odd that when we went to check in, they needed our credit card. I should have never given it to them. We specifically told the Don Cesar that they did not have authorization to charge our card. I am now in the process of getting a refund from the Don Cesar, hopefully. Until and if you know for sure that Maria is not underwater as far as her business in concerned, do not book a fitness vacation with her. I believe, all not these 5-star reviews might not be legitimate. This vacation in general, was not worth the money. It was average at best. Please don't be fooled, like we were. Well, off to Small Claims Court. It's a shame that people operate like this. UPDATE: We did get paid by Maria in full, so happy about that. Just use caution and make sure all of your ducks are in a row before and during your check in with her check-ins. And one last thing, be very certain about your booking, because she will not give you a refund on a deposit if your life depended on it. That's when I knew she was probably not in the best of financial shape. Just my opinion, but...
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March 2019 by Linda M
Twice blessed at Getaway Fitness! I attended a Getaway Fitness retreat in St. Pete Beach while staying at a private residence. What an awesome experience with some of the best fitness trainers I've come across. Frank did an exceptional job with a perfect balance of knowledge, toughness and compassion. He really knows how to get the most out of a human body! And of course you can't beat the setting of the warm gulf waters and sugar sand beaches as they say in St. Pete. I also did a 2 day fitness retreat at Getaway Fitness in San Diego. It was great kickstart to my new year, new me fitness routine. I was there New Year's eve & day & had an incredibly tough work out on Mission Beach that pushed my limits followed by a beautiful kayak trip and a bike ride. It was altogether lovely. But I have to say . . . . I love the warm gulf beaches in Florida the most and the Florida team - including the owner, Maria. She's a true professional and really cares about the clients. It shows with the thoughtful program design and the trainers she employs. Thanks again Getaway!
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March 2019 by BobbieR5151
My first time at a fitness/wellness retreat so unsure what to expect but truly pleased with all aspects of the retreat once I settled in and met the training team and staff at Getaway Fitness. My goal in booking this retreat was to regain my health and fitness. Work had sort of taken over my life, my workouts fallen by the wayside. I used to workout a lot, ate pretty clean but all of that just seemed lost and I wanted to get myself "back". The self that felt strong and in shape, the self that had a lot of energy and had good self esteem. I checked out a lot of options, wanted something structured with a lot of different types of workouts and definitely a beach retreat in a warm spot. Well, I got exactly what I wanted but much, much more. St. Pete Beach is the most beautiful beach I have ever been on and the sunsets are just amazing. The resort was great and meals delicious but most important was the attention I received from the training team and the focus on what I had come to the program for. Each days schedule had a variety of workouts, bootcamp, yoga, but also an added element of fun like paddle boarding. During the workouts the staff pushed me but at my level. I did not have to have a certain level of fitness, they adjusted the workout to where I was and it changed over the week as my strength and ability to do the workouts improved. It was so challenging but so worth it. I was amazed at how much had changed in only 5 or so days. I was so happy to begin to feel like the "old" me again with more self confidence - my sassy self. I wanted to say thanks so much to my trainers for a such a wonderful, wonderful experience. I will be back!
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March 2019 by Judy S
This was my second time coming to Getaway Fitness Retreats. I came solo the first time and had a fantastic experience. My husband and I came together for this trip as we are peoplel who are typically very athletic and health minded but have fallen off the wagon a bit and just wanted to get back on track - have some great workouts, work on our nutrition and enjoy being at the beach for a little break. We are so glad we did this together as it had really gotten us excited about our fitness again and we are on the same page now. We have a plan for our nutrition, we learned a lot of partner workouts and ways to challenge each other when we get back home. The resort and weather were perfect and the attention and service from the training team exceptional. See ya next year! Thanks for a great experience.
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August 2018 by Kym L.
Shane is everything you look for in a personal trainer. He truly takes the time to get to know you and your goals. He's affordable and friendly. He will hold you accountable and give you that extra push you want to get you to your goals. I would highly recommend Shane to anyone who is starting from square one with getting in shape or someone who needs a little extra boost to achieve their fitness goals. It's not easy but with Shane's help I know I will get the results I want to achieve. Please consider Shane when choosing 813 training. I highly recommend him!
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June 2018 by Clint S.
Tell Shane your goals and he will get you there. I've lost 10 pounds in the past month on his program.
