About Rebecca
Fit & Fly co-Founder
An attorney in Seattle, Rebecca practiced law for over 15 years before pursuing her passion for travel, wellness and bringing groups of women together. She has traveled to over 35 countries on five continents, spending a considerable amount of that time traveling solo or attending women's fitness retreats.
Rebecca is also a freelance travel writer. Specializing in solo and group female travel, her articles have been published online and in various print magazines and newspapers, including USA Today Travel, Yahoo Travel, Jetset Extra, and Go! Girl Guides. Rebecca is also regarded as a travel expert and has been interviewed by The New York Times, NBC News, and Well + Good.
Retreat Hosts
Anna Kloots
Anna Kloots is a world-traveling content creator with an eye for the extraordinary who is regularly featured on We Are Travel Girls and has contributed to premium outlets like Condé Nast Traveller and The New York Times.
She has traveled to 82 countries working with brands to create authentic content that brings their product to life. She is a travel expert known for sharing beautiful destinations, hotels, and fashion finds around the world.
Jane Robertson
Born in the UK, Jane has lived abroad since the age of 20. She currently lives and works in Vence, France, where Fit & Fly French Riviera is held.
For several years, Jane was a chief stewardess on luxury yachts cruising throughout the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. She now runs her own personal villa management company in Vence.
Jennifer Cepeda
Jennifer Cepeda has been a hip hop dancer and performer in Seattle for over 20 years, training and performing with some of the region's leading dancers. She’s successfully infused her hip hop style into dance fitness formats and carved a spot out for herself as one of the top dance fitness instructors in the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer has traveled extensively with Fit & Fly, first as a fitness instructor and now as the retreat host for Fit & Fly Buenos Aires where she's been known to host an impromptu dance session for our retreat guests!
Jessica West-Walker
Originally from the US, Jessica has spent the majority of her life travelling and living overseas; Japan, New Zealand and London have all been homes to her. After 16 years abroad she has returned stateside, and is excited to continue her travels with Fit and Fly.
Jessica's background has been as a portfolio and project manager of commercial construction - and she has recently made the career change into film production (a lifelong love and dream of hers).
Johanna Dalez
Johanna Dalez is a born globetrotter, spending her childhood moving to different countries, which instilled in her a passion for travel and cultural curiosity. She eventually landed in the travel industry, working for six years in Dubai before settling down in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In addition to hosting Fit & Fly Buenos Aires, Johanna leads tango groups in Buenos Aires. She believes the essence of a trip is best captured through intimate encounters with the local people, culture, and art.
Sarah Von Bargen
Sarah Von Bargen is a writer, teacher, and blogger. She helps people put their time, energy, and money where their happiness is and live their lives on purpose.
Sarah has traveled to 36 countries - usually alone. She considers her ability to pack for six weeks in a carry-on one of her biggest accomplishments. If you're not careful, she'll talk your ear off about the merits of packing cubes and shampoo bars.
Fitness Instructors
Amanda Kloots
Amanda Kloots is a celebrity fitness trainer and private class instructor at Bandier's Studio B in Los Angeles. A former Radio City Rockette and Broadway dancer, she created her signature workouts AK! Rope, AK! Dance, AK! Body, and AK! Baby Bump. Amanda's classes are a mix of dance and cross training with special attention on form and details to create a unique, fun, and sweat-drenching workout.
Chiara Lewis
Chiara Lewis is a fitness instructor and personal trainer who has worked with clients at top fitness boutiques in London, including Third Space, Barrecore and 1Rebel where she infuses high energy in to her classes. Chiara is the creator of BEAM (Balance, Exercise and Mind) and has been nominated by Women’s Health Magazine as one of the most inspiring personal trainers in London.
Hannah Davis
Hannah Davis, certified personal trainer, is the owner of Body by Hannah personal training studio in Cleveland, TN where she also is host of her own fitness show on cable television. She served as the fitness expert on the advisory board for Cosmopolitan magazine and has had featured workouts in Women's Health magazine, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, and SELF magazine.
Katie Davies
Katie Davies is a personal trainer and qualified yoga instructor who has competed nationally as a gymnast, Ironman triathlete, sprint swimmer, and black belt kickboxer. She is based in Tulum, Mexico where she trains clients at her beachfront gym, Tulum Jungle Gym. Katie passes on her fitness knowledge and expertise to her international clients at retreats around the world.
Natalie Joffe
Natalie Joffe, AADP is a Seattle-based certified nutrition coach and personal trainer who is passionate about helping her clients create healthy and positive relationships with food, body and movement. Natalie has over 20 years of experience in the nutrition and competitive sports world. She grew up ski racing and competed at the U.S. National level, and has coached and skied across the U.S., Europe, and New Zealand.
Sydney Miller
Sydney Miller is a Master Instructor at SoulCycle, the revolutionary indoor cycling chain, and is known for her well thought out playlists that keep cult riders wait-listing her classes on the regular. She's evolved with the brand as a result and became Pilates certified before launching her signature class called HOUSEWORK in 2017.