Escape to the colorful shores and crystal - clear waters of Curaçao for a women-only getaway that’s equal parts movement, sunshine, and pure joy. This intimate girls’ trip is all about great workouts, great company, and plenty of laughs - whether you’re traveling with your daughter, sister, life-long friend, or coming solo ready to meet your next bestie. Think energizing days, easygoing evenings, and the kind of memories that only happen when women come together in a beautiful place with zero pressure and all the good vibes. It’s a reset that feels more like a vacation - and exactly what your future self will thank you for.
Because it’s the kind of place that makes you instantly exhale. Curaçao blends laid-back island energy with colorful European charm, crystal-clear turquoise water, and sunshine that feels tailor-made for morning Pilates and barefoot afternoons. It’s vibrant without being chaotic, luxurious without being stuffy—perfect for a girls trip that balances movement, rest, laughter, and adventure. Think ocean swims between sessions, long dinners with your favorite women, and just enough exploring to feel inspired without ever feeling rushed. Curaçao is effortless, joyful, and exactly the vibe we want for our next Pilates escape.
Our days are designed to flow effortlessly between movement, relaxation, and adventure. Mornings begin with daily mat Pilates on a pier overlooking the water. We’ll also head offsite for two reformer Pilates classes in a stunning local studio. During downtime, enjoy everything our beachfront home base has to offer: two private beaches, a beautiful house reef, an infinity pool, spa access, additional mat Pilates and yoga classes taught by talented local instructors, and complimentary snorkeling gear and stand-up paddleboards. Midweek, we’ll venture out for an ultra-exclusive private beach day at Baoase Luxury Resort, consistently ranked as the number one resort in the Caribbean. Tucked away and impossibly serene, this hidden-paradise beach experience is all about total privacy and indulgence—sun loungers, attentive beach butler service, curated bites, and uninterrupted ocean views. We’ll end the week with a private boat charter for snorkeling and coastal exploring. Optional add-ons, such as a sunrise hike or an introduction to kiteboarding, are available for those craving a little extra adventure.
Our home base for the week is The Avila Beach Hotel, a historic beachfront property known for its authentic soul, excellent facilities, and prime central location. As the oldest operational hotel in Curaçao, Avila offers a unique blend of island history and modern comfort, with two private beaches featuring calm waters for snorkeling, an infinity pool, spa services, multiple on-site restaurants, and live music. One of Avila’s greatest perks is its walkable location - situated just outside the UNESCO-listed city center and a 15-minute stroll to the vibrant Pietermaai neighborhood. This lively district is filled with colorful historic buildings, cafés, cocktail bars, and restaurants, making it easy to explore on foot. A complimentary hotel shuttle to downtown runs twice daily for added ease. Our group will be staying in Avila’s newest Beachfront Apartments—spacious, modern two-bedroom residences with covered patios overlooking the Caribbean Sea, Daily breakfast and two beachfront group dinners are included, creating a relaxed, connected home base for the week.
at The Avila Beach Hotel in a beachfront apartment
Daily outdoor classes at Avila taught by local instructors.
Available for use at our private beach
An ultra-exclusive day on Baoase’s private beach, complete with a three-course lunch, full beach service, and access to loungers, hammocks, kayaks, and snorkel gear.
$50 per apartment (split between three guests) for a round of drinks on Rachael! 🍹
Arrive, settle in, and let island time begin
Welcome mat Pilates on the pier, right by the water
Beachfront sunset welcome dinner to kick off the week together
Morning mat Pilates followed by a relaxed group breakfast
Free time to enjoy our home base at The Avila Beach Hotel:
take an optional mat Pilates or yoga class with a local teacher, book a massage, snorkel the house reef, lounge on the beach, paddleboard—or try an optional kitesurfing lesson for a little thrill
Afternoon reformer Pilates class at a beautiful local studio
Free evening to explore or unwind
Morning mat Pilates + group breakfast
Ultra-exclusive private beach day at Baoase Luxury Resort, including a leisurely three-course beachfront lunch
Free night back at the hotel or out in the neighborhood
Optional early-morning hike for sweeping sunrise views of the entire island
Free time to beach, spa, wander the neighborhood, or fully rest
Late-afternoon reformer Pilates class
Free evening for spontaneous plans
Final morning mat Pilates + group breakfast
Afternoon private boat charter for snorkeling and coastal exploring—either west-coast beach hopping or a day trip to Klein Curaçao
Farewell group dinner to celebrate an unforgettable week
Rachael Bridgens owns two Pilates studios in the suburbs of Philadelphia and blends Pilates and travel in her work and life. She has taught Pilates in Portugal, Costa Rica, Iceland, and Aruba, and taken classes around the world—her favorite being a class in Venice taught entirely in Italian. She hosts Pilates retreats in global destinations and prioritizes traveling with her family, spending summers living and working in new places while moving through the world with curiosity, confidence, and joy.
