The Guest Edit: Liz's Story

From first-time solo nerves to back-to-back Costa Rica

• Liz travelled with Salt Escapes to Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, and is heading back to Costa Rica again Spring 2026
• Arrived solo
• Met “a ton of people” travelling solo too
• Found the confidence to complete her first solo Hyrox

For Liz, Salt Escapes ticked every box at once – travel, fitness, and community…“I’m an avid traveler and love meeting new people. I also love health and fitness so this seemed like the perfect combination of everything that was important to me.

“I also loved that the workouts looked challenging but inviting to various fitness levels and thanks to Salt Escapes, I got enough confidence to complete my first solo Hyrox this past Fall!”

There was another reason it stood out.

“...a lot of the retreats I had been looking at were only yoga or for only women- this was a unique opportunity to meet people of both genders, and get a great variation of workouts (HIIT, Yoga, Boxing)”

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Going solo

Like many guests, travelling alone gave her pause at first, but the nerves didn’t last long.

“Traveling alone was an initial hesitation but I immediately met a ton of people who were also traveling solo. That plus the incredible hosts created a great environment where I never felt alone".

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First impressions

Liz expected the workouts to be the biggest challenge. Instead, something else happened…

“I initially thought I’d struggle through the workouts but despite them being challenging, the group and coaches were so supportive which helped me push myself.”

And then there was the group itself.

“I was surprised how many likeminded people I met on the trip - some of which I still keep in touch with today! Lastly, the age range was great- I never felt ‘too young’ or ‘too old’ for the group yet the age range was big. Oh and you can’t forget the food- it was SO delicious while being healthy!”

The moments that stick

Some memories are big adventures. Others are just pure fun.

“Boat day with our Caribbean crew - incredible views and vibes, drinks flowing, and salsa dancing on the boat!”

And sometimes, it’s the unexpected stuff.

“We also had one morning post-workout where it was pouring outside so we decided to jump in the pool and recreate THAT scene from the movie, Dirty Dancing - let’s just say we had some work to do."

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The energy of the week

It’s hard to pin down exactly what creates the Salt Escapes vibe – but Liz sums it up best:

“I’m not sure if it was the sun, the endorphins from the workouts, the energy from the hosts or the perfect combination of the above but I was in the best mood all week (I mean, how could you not be?!) The group's energy and camaraderie is contagious - you can’t help but wake up excited for the day!”

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A word on the workouts

“The workouts are fun, challenging, and supportive. If I felt like I was about to give up, I’d keep going because my workout partner/group or coach would be cheering me on.”

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Her advice to anyone hesitating?

“Just book it! You won’t regret it, I promise!”

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