WellFit Tribes at BodyHoliday 2025
WellFit Tribes is one of the BodyHoliday’s more unusual Feature Months
running from June 30 to August 24 2025.
A Dad speaks out…
When my wife first pitched a “wellness holiday” in Saint Lucia for the whole family, I thought we were about to spend two weeks in some fancy spa drinking green juice and pretending to enjoy kale. I was already dreading the side-eyes from our teens—because, you know, nothing screams “fun” to a 16-year-old like sunrise yoga with your parents. But BodyHoliday surprised me… in the best, weirdest way.
We went in August, when they have this special summer program called WellFit Tribes. Normally, BodyHoliday is adults-only, but during July and August, they open it up to families with teens, which felt like we had somehow snuck into an exclusive club. And honestly? It worked. There was just enough “zen” for the adults and enough action for the teens that no one completely lost it. It’s a small miracle.
Each day was packed with stuff—we didn’t need to plan anything. There were fitness boot camps on the beach (I still have sand in my shoes) with real-deal Olympians leading the workouts. My son said it was “like CrossFit meets Survivor.” I still don’t know if that was a compliment. My daughter got super into yoga, which was unexpected, and even woke up earlier than us to make the 7:30 a.m. class. Who is she?
They had these cooking classes where we learned to make plant-based meals that didn’t taste like punishment, and I even picked up some basic sailing skills. Side note: if anyone finds a flip-flop floating somewhere in the Caribbean, it’s probably mine.
One night, we did a steel pan class, and I was 100% the weak link. I kept playing the wrong beat, and the instructor just smiled like, “Bless your heart.” But hey, I tried. The kids actually bonded over how bad I was, which—strangely—felt like a win.
This beach tournament was also on Saturdays, where families competed against the staff. Spoiler: They crushed us. But it was hilarious, messy, and competitive in that fun way where nobody takes it too seriously. And yes, I did pull a hamstring in the beach relay. Thanks for asking.
I’m still not sure what wellness should feel like, but I know we laughed a lot. The teens made friends through the social tables and the sports tournaments (volleyball was intense), and I got to be present with my family in this crazy beautiful place without the usual distractions. No one talked about school or work or college apps. It was just us, figuring it out.
Would we go again? I think so. Maybe next time I’ll win a game of beach rugby. Or maybe not. The point wasn’t the schedule or the classes—it was the time together. Even if it included a pulled hamstring and some questionable yoga poses.
Still wondering how the steel pan is supposed to sound, though.
WellFit Tribes – The Idea
WellFit Tribes is BodyHoliday’s summer program that brings families together through shared wellness, fitness, and adventure. Designed for parents and teens, it turns a luxury holiday into an active bonding experience—with beach boot camps, yoga, team sports, cooking classes, and even sailing. It’s about more than just fitness—it’s about laughing together, learning new things side by side, and stepping out of comfort zones as a tribe. Think of it as a reset button for family connection. Because honestly? The family that plays (and maybe wipes out in Water- volleyball) together stays together.
And probably laughs about it for years!
WellFit Tribes Activities
- Daily Fitness Classes hosted by our Guest Presenters
- Weekly Beach Olympics
- Group Adventure Tours hosted by our Guest Presenters
- Weekly Champions Dinner
- Specialty Classes for families including DJ Classes, First Aid, Steel Pan Lessons, Cooking Classes
- Weekly Beach Parties
- Social Tables for Teenage guests
- Weekly Sports Tournaments (Basketball, Pool, Volleyball, Rugby, Football)
- Weekly Clinics (Basketball, Tennis, Golf)
- Wellness Experiences designed for Teenagers
Your Tribes Professional Athletes
Jade Jones
30th June to 13th July
As Team GB’s youngest Olympic Champion in 2012, its only Champion in Taekwondo, and its youngest two-time Olympic Champion, Jade is constantly setting new records that will forever live in the history books.
Affectionately known as ‘the headhunter’ due to her exciting fighting style, Jade is the world’s most decorated Olympic Taekwondo athlete. She has dominated major championships worldwide and has added multiple European and World Championship medals to her impressive collection.
Beyond her achievements on the mat, Jade is admired for her work in inspiring young athletes, particularly in Wales, where the local heroin has had a leisure centre named after her. She has twice been voted BBC Wales Sports Personality of the Year and has founded the Jade Jones Scholarship programme, which helps young women forge a career in sport.
Ashleigh Nelson
14th – 27th July 2025
Kadeena Cox
28th July to 10th August
Kadeena Cox one of the greatest Paralympians of all time 4 times Olympic champion Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020, Paris 2024.
Cox began sprinting competitively at the age of 15 after her hockey coach suggested she try the sport. Over the next three years she competed at regional under-17 meets gaining several podiums finishes in the 100m events. In 2007, she added the 60m and 200m to her repertoire, taking bronze in the U17 events at both the Manchester Open and the England Athletics Open Championships in the 60m that year. By 2009 Cox was competing throughout the athletics season, recording personal bests of 12.60s in the 100m and 25.58s in the 200m, both at the Yorkshire & Humberside County Championships. In 2012 Cox was entering national events and recorded a new personal best in the 200m in the BUCS Championships held at the Olympic Park, a result which saw her take bronze. In 2013, she broke the 12 second barrier in the 100m for the first time, recording a time of 11.97 at the Northern Athletics Championships. She subsequently set a personal best of 11.93s for the 100m the same year. Intent on making the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio, Cox was classified as both a T37 track and field athlete, to continuing her sprinting career, and a C2 track cyclist.
Brooks Vaughn Curry
11th – 24h August 2025
Along with the WellFit Tribes Program, guests enjoy the full BodyHoliday all-inclusive experience.
Stay
Single rooms and twin-bedded rooms are the key accommodations for families. Our Garden View, Ocean View, Ocean Front rooms, and spacious suites are all beautifully appointed for your discerning clients.
If a self-contained Villa appeals to you because it can accommodate the whole family, please review Oasis, Hibiscus, and Firefly luxury Villas.
Amenities include:
- Ceiling Fan and AC
- Complimentary WI-FI Internet
- Special Turn Down Service with Tea
- Digital Information Tablet
- Coffee Making Facilities
- Mini Refrigerators
- Air Quality Control
- Bluetooth Sound System
Eat & Drink
Our Philosophy is to indulge the senses, not deprive them on the path to wellness. It’s a question of choice and balance.
- There are 6 dining venues.
- Does the food consist mostly of salads and vegetables? 100% No! There’s fine dining with a world-class cellar.
- TAO is the best East-West Fusion restaurant in the Caribbean.
- ITAL is a farm-to-table experience in our organic garden.
- Every restaurant has a dedicated Vegan menu.
- We do offer Weight Loss Programs & there are Nutritionists there for advice.
Be Well
Therapeutic Cares, Beauty, and Mindfulness are pillars of our holiday. Here’s a brief overview:
- A Spa Treatment is included daily for each guest.
- Holistic Treatment Menu- Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, Bhutanese treatments.
- Ayurvedic Temple, Ayurvedic Treatments and Ayurvedic Food options.
- The Wellness Clinic ; Weight Management, Detox, Destress, Digestive Health, Healthy Ageing.
- Yoga and Meditation.
- Specialist Skin Clinic
Exercise
BodyHoliday has a seemingly endless menu of Fitness classes and Sports. All our classes are delivered for all ages and abilities, from absolute beginner to advanced.
- Group and One-on-One fitness training – Cardio-Vascular and Conditioning.
- Spinning Classes and Aqua tone.
- Body-Stats Analysis and Well-Fit Trail.
- Running and Cycling.
- Archery, Fencing, Golf and Tennis.
- Watersports, Scuba Diving (PADI Certified).
- Sailing Club (ASA certified)
