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GRAN BAHIA PRINCIPE COBA
Mayan Riviera, Mexico
Fitness or Mind/Body-based contract
Year-round contract
One Guest Fitness or Mind/Body Instructor every week of the year
For fitness instructors: fitness instructors need experience in teaching
basic yoga-based stretch classes as well as basic yoga/pilates.
Formal yoga training is not required. A highly dynamic, fun aqua fit style is necessary.
For mind/body instructors: those with less yoga experience, as well as those with
more extensive experience are welcome at this resort. Some basic experience
and training in pilates is also required. The aqua class
can either be a higher energy Aqua Fit or a more gentle
mind/body Aqua Stretch. For instructors not comfortable leading an
Aqua Fit format, they can offer an Aqua Stretch. No experience is
necessary for an interpretive Aqua Stretch class which can be a
fusion of Yoga, Pilates, T'ai Chi, gentle basic cardio and stretching.
2 children, under the age of 12 years FREE sharing same room as instructor
DESTINATION RIVIERA MAYA
- This is one of our most popular destinations! There are very good flight options from all over the world into Cancun airport.
- The Mayan Riviera is a scenic unspoiled region full of history.
- Not so long ago, the entire region south of Cancun was nothing more than virgin white sand beach and dense tropical mangroves. Now this 100 mile corridor, newly dubbed the "Riviera Maya" or "Mayan Riviera" has undergone tremendous transformation within only a couple of years. It is now dotted with many unique and upscale resorts and nature parks, and has gained high acclaim as one of the most desired holiday spots.
- This Mayan paradise offers vacationers sun, surf, plus many spectacular archaelogical sites and wonder. The Mayan Riviera is a fantastic area for snorkelling and scuba diving.
RESORT OVERVIEW
- Gran Bahia Principe is a popular, upscale Spanish hotelier whose focus is on large,full-service 5 star 24 hour all-inclusive resorts on outstanding beaches.
- The Gran Bahia Principe Coba is a part of a complex of 2 568 rooms divided into Coba, Tulum & Akumal sections. Classes are taught at the 1,080 room "Coba" section.
- Use of services and facilities in all three sections of the Bahia Principe Riviera Maya Resort - Coba, Akumal and Tulum sections - with the exception of gourmet restaurants.
- Designed by the prestigious Mexican architect, Fernando Quirarte, and inspired by the Puuc Mayan architectural period, the Gran Bahia Principe Coba resort welcomes its guests with all of Mexican's characteristic warmth. Materials such as stone, talavera pottery, marble, large palapas, hardwoods and an exquisite colour combination make the hotel a cool and harmonious place that is easy to discover and enjoy.
- The project was carried out following patterns of sustained tourism in order to make the best use of all the area's resources.
- Stunning waterfront areas...spectacular pools - the main pool is designed like a lake with sections for activities and relaxation with ample loungers and hammocks for sun and shade all off-set by award-winning landscaping, pathways and tropical Mexican architectural focal points.
- 1 km stretch of white sand beach partners the clear turquoise ocean.
- This resort is ideal for all - couples, singles and families.
- 80 min's from the Cancun airport.
- Transfers to/from the resort/airport are responsibility of instructor.
FACILITIES/AMENITIES
Features are subject to change and availability. Reservations may be required for specific restaurants and activities. Check locally.
- Majestic lobby.
- Many wonderful food options - choice of breakfast & dinner at one of 7 sumptuous buffet restaurants. Dinner available at any one of 3 buffet restaurants. Three 24 hr snack bars are also available. No a-la-carte restaurants are included. Each evening is themed at the main buffets where the same dishes are offered at each restaurant - ie. at the Coba main buffet, the Akumal main buffet & the Tulum main buffet). Within each restaurant are many different sections offering endless possibilities including Asian with sushi bar, Italian , Mexican, bakery, huge salad bar, vegetarian selections, fruit, meats, fish, emtrees, desserts and more!
- Several bars including lobby bar and swim-up bar.
- Adjacent commercial and entertainment centre, "Hacienda Dona Isabel" is home to the disco, internet cafe along with many shops all stylized in a Mexican design.
- Daily activities, nightly entertainment, tennis, fitness centre, spa ($), non-motorized watersports.
- Attentive, courteous staff.
- During high winter season, mostly Canadian clients and other seasons, there is a mix of North American and European clientele.
ACCOMMODATIONS
- 1 080 rooms - standard rooms consists of 1 king or 2 double beds (to be requested locally when checking in), air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini bar (bottled water, beer, soft drinks), in-room safe ($), full bathroom, hairdryer, telephone, satellite TV, balcony or terrace.
TEACHING SCHEDULE
- Classes everyday except for arrival and departure days held in tropical outdoor venues.
- Sample schedule:
- 10:15 - 11:00am Yoga/Pilates
- 12:00 - 12:30pm Aqua Dynamic Stretch or Aqua Fit. The clients prefer this format to be more active so instructor should prepare accordingly. Instructors with less experience in teaching Aqua Fit should request NRG 2 GO Aqua Fit & Aqua Stretch docs to create their own active aqua fusion format.
- 4:30 - 5:15pm Sunset Relaxation Yoga
- Schedule is subject to change and is to be confirmed on-site.