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WINTER FITNESS RETREATS

Canadian winter is long. Ours has beaches in it.

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  • 8 in 10
    guests from Canada
  • 60%+
    come solo
  • 300+
    guests hosted
  • 4.9
    on Google

SALTY runs warm-weather group fitness trips between November and February, including El Salvador, Barbados, Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Sri Lanka. Each one mixes coached workouts with beach days and adventure, in groups of 20 to 35. About 8 in 10 guests are Canadian, and more than 60% come solo. Hold a spot with a USD 350 deposit.

Updated October 2026

Why a winter trip works

January and February are when most of us run low. One warm week gives you sun and workouts you'll actually show up for, with people to share it with. You come home with a tan and a group chat, right in the middle of the season.

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Plan it without planning it

You book your flight. We plan the rest: rooms, all meals, coached sessions, airport transfers and the adventures in between. The trip's WhatsApp group opens about a month before you fly, so you can compare flights with other guests.

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Pick your winter trip

TripDatesLengthBest for
El SalvadorNov 21–28, 20268 daysSurf and sun before the holidays
Barbados (SALTY Strides)Dec 3–10, 20268 daysA race weekend retreat: 5K to marathon, then beach time
Costa RicaJan 9–16, 20278 daysJungle, wildlife and surf right after New Year's
NicaraguaJan 23–30, 20278 daysBeach, surf and big group energy in late January
Sri LankaFeb 9–19, 202711 daysThe longest escape, with surf and culture
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All details are taken care of.

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This might not be for you if…

  • You want a ski trip. We only do warm.
  • You'd rather lie on one beach all week with no plan at all.

Frequently asked questions

Which SALTY trips run in winter?

Right now: El Salvador, Nov 21–28, 2026; Barbados (SALTY Strides), Dec 3–10, 2026; Costa Rica, Jan 9–16, 2027; Nicaragua, Jan 23–30, 2027; Sri Lanka, Feb 9–19, 2027.

Which winter trip is best for a first-timer?

Any of them. Every session goes harder or gentler, so pick the dates and the place that excite you most.

What's included?

Rooms, all meals (on some trips, one or two meals are on your own so you can explore the local food), 2–3 coached sessions a day, airport transfers on arrival and departure days, and at least one excursion. Flights are not included.

Can I pay now and the rest later?

Yes. A USD 350 deposit holds your spot, and you can split the rest into 3 or 4 payments.

Do I need to be fit?

No. Coaches adjust every workout for every level.

Can I come alone?

Yes. More than 60% of guests do.

Are prices in USD?

Yes, all trip prices are in USD.

SKIP THE SLUSH THIS YEAR.

Pick your warm week and hold your spot with a USD 350 deposit.

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