BookYogaRetreats

It was my first time booking a yoga retreat with bookyogaretreats.com (Tripaneer). My sister and I chose a retreat in southern Turkey and paid our deposit back in February. We left for Turkey in early October (of this month). After much planning, saving and anticipation, we finally headed to Turkey from Western Canada, travelled for 24 hours, stayed overnight in an airport hotel to help us overcome jet lag, then the next day took a domestic flight from Istanbul to Bodrum. And then our dream of having a relaxing and restorative yoga retreat came to an abrupt end. The “organizer” and her partner picked us up at the airport for an extra $50USD expense to us, and then rather than taking us to what we thought was a retreat centre, we were in utter shock when they took us to their home. They had turned their living/dining room area into a yoga space. We were then shown to our sparsely decorated shared bedroom which consisted of 2 single beds that were about as comfortable as sleeping on cardboard. Their back yard faced a busy highway below and there wasn’t even a comfortable chair to sit on outside or any cozy spots indoors where we could have some privacy unless we retreated to our “dorm room” with the 2 uncomfortable beds. We were in utter shock. Days before leaving Canada for Turkey, we were told by the organizer that actually, we were going to be the only participants attending. Although I thought it was very odd at the time and wondered how they could proceed with the retreat anyways with only my sister and I attending, our bags were packed, flights booked, time off work already planned, we headed to Turkey. The landing page for this so-called retreat had shown the organizer outdoors in a green space with a building in the background teaching yoga to 8 people in downward facing dog position. The reality couldn’t have been further from the truth. My sister, aged 61 and I (aged 58) tried to hide our shock and disappointment and after having a pathetic “welcome dinner,” we retreated to our room and neither of us could sleep a wink all night on those uncomfortable beds. We were in tears, disappointed, shocked and knew that we could not stay. We spent the whole night trying to find a hotel room or AirBNB in the area and touch typing a long email to Bookyogaretreats.com explaining the situation and asking for our deposit back. We left in the morning and continued communicating with Bookyogaretreats.com over the next few days documenting everything that we had experienced. Initially bookyogaretreats.com sounded very empathetic and responsive. We trusted that based on all the information that we had provided and our fact-based responses to the organizer’s counter-comments that they would proceed with integrity and give us our deposit back, given the $1,000s of dollars we had already shelled out for our trip and our dream for a restorative yoga retreat basically disappearing. To our complete and utter shock, they responded by saying that the $438 deposit we had paid was still unrefundable. I am writing my story so that all followers on bookyogaretreats.com understand that this company really does not vet any yoga retreat organizer that lists on their website. I made the biggest mistake thinking that retreat organizers need to go through a process with bookyogaretreats.com to list their retreats and that bookyogaretreats.com provides some protection to consumers. But I have since discovered that that is not the case at all. Anyone can list a retreat they slap together on this website. Bookyogaretreats.com just wants to take their cut. I trusted this company and I’ve been so let down and bled financially. My warning to all of you is to do your due diligence when signing up for a retreat from bookyogaretreats.com. Contact the organizer and ask numerous questions and find out exactly what the space looks like. Viewing all the pretty IG posts here that show stunning pictures of people at yoga retreats surrounded by natural beauty and in beautiful yoga spaces just filled me with heartbreak all over again. That was what my sister and I had longed for: a restful, peaceful and restorative yoga retreat, not an vastly overpriced stay in someone’s home doing 2 yoga classes per day with no retreat space to relax in. All it felt like what that we were just cash registers for them, 2 North Americans that could be duped into forking over lots of cash while they underdelivered a retreat for us. It all made sense after that fateful evening when we’d arrived at their home, why they waited until the last minute to tell us that we were going to be the only participants and why they kept postponing sending me the retreat address (for my luggage tag) until the last minute when I was so busy preparing for my trip that I never thought to put the address in Google maps. Bookyogaretreats.com would not accept any responsibility here and even after sending so much factual information about what we found, the discrepancy between the retreat listing and the reality, they sided with the organizer leaving the consumer assuming all risk. This is unethical and shocking behaviour from a company that promotes yoga. Yoga is not just about postures but about consciousness, ethics and right behaviour. Be forewarned here and do your due diligence before paying any deposit to this company, as they don’t have your back.

My experience with this site has been absolutely terrible. I decided to book a training and made a partial payment for it. However, the organizer ended up canceling the training and refused to give me a refund. It was such a frustrating situation, and when I reached out to Bookyoga, they didn't do anything to help me. I had to fight with them for a whole two months just to get my money back. In the end, they finally gave me a voucher, but it was only worth 60% of the original price I paid.

I thought things would improve when I decided to use the voucher to book a yoga retreat. However, it has been 15 days since the retreat ended, and the organizer still hasn't received the money from Bookyoga that corresponds to the voucher. It's incredibly frustrating, and I'm left wondering when this never-ending nightmare will finally come to an end. I guess I'll have to call them again and hope for some resolution.

I was doing some research on this website before booking a retreat and I decided to go with BookRetreats instead, because they offer a full refund no matter the issue, and I know many others who have used the site before with a lot of success. From what I've gathered, it seems like BookYogaRetreats isn't a very ethical, yoga-like company which is very disheartening. I just wanted to share my wonderful experience with BookRetreats on these reviews because I don't want anyone looking for a retreat (a trip to BETTER themselves) to get scammed ever again. Hoping others read this before they end up regretting it. Stay safe out there, ya'll!

I was doing some research on this website before booking a retreat and I decided to go with BookRetreats instead, because they offer a full refund no matter the issue, and I know many others who have used the site before with a lot of success. From what I've gathered, it seems like BookYogaRetreats isn't a very ethical, yoga-like company which is very disheartening. I just wanted to share my wonderful experience with BookRetreats on these reviews because I don't want anyone looking for a retreat (a trip to BETTER themselves) to get scammed ever again. Hoping others read this before they end up regretting it. Stay safe out there, ya'll!

I am extremely disappointed with BookYogaRetreats (bookyogaretreats.com) and their handling of my cancelled retreat due to the COVID-19 global crisis. It is truly disheartening to see a company that refuses to refund money for retreats that are not even being held. Their customer service is simply appalling.

In contrast, every other business I have reached out to during this crisis has responded with compassion and understanding. They have provided full refunds for cancelled flights, tours, and accommodation. It is only reasonable to expect that, given these extraordinary circumstances that are completely out of the customer's control, BookYogaRetreats would also show some understanding and provide refunds for cancelled bookings.

It is truly disheartening to see a company taking advantage of people during this current crisis. These are challenging times for everyone, and it is crucial for businesses to show empathy and support their customers. Unfortunately, BookYogaRetreats has failed to do so.

I strongly advise against booking with this company. Their lack of compassion and refusal to refund money for cancelled retreats is unacceptable. It is important to support businesses that prioritize their customers' well-being and show understanding during these difficult times. BookYogaRetreats, unfortunately, does not meet these criteria.

Nous avons réservé un séjour de surf et de yoga avec une option remboursable un mois avant notre arrivée. Nous avons reçu un message nous précisant que notre lodge serait fermé à cause du covid-19 pour notre séjour. Le lodge nous a précisé que l'on pouvait annuler notre réservation sans frais un mois avant l'arrivée --> donc normalement tout est ok... Sauf que...

Nous avons donc décidé d'annuler notre séjour deux mois avant notre arrivée. Donc contractuellement ils sont obligés de nous rembourser nos 1250 euros... c'est la loi. Malgré tous nos e-mails, ils ne veulent pas rembourser. Ils nous envoient les mêmes réponses automatiques. Et ils nous demandent d'être compréhensives. Ce sont des VOLEURS. Ils proposent des contrats mais ils ne respectent pas leurs propres conditions...

Je suis vraiment déçue de mon expérience avec BookYogaRetreats. J'ai réservé un séjour de surf et de yoga avec eux, en pensant que tout se passerait bien. Cependant, lorsque le lodge a fermé en raison du covid-19, ils ont refusé de nous rembourser notre argent, même si nous avions annulé deux mois à l'avance, comme le stipulait leur politique d'annulation.

J'ai essayé de les contacter par e-mail à plusieurs reprises, mais tout ce que j'ai reçu en retour, ce sont des réponses automatiques qui ne répondaient pas à mes préoccupations. Ils nous ont même demandé d'être compréhensives, ce qui est vraiment frustrant car nous avons respecté les conditions de leur contrat.

Je trouve cela vraiment injuste et malhonnête de leur part de ne pas respecter leurs propres conditions. Je ne recommanderais pas BookYogaRetreats à quiconque, car ils ne sont pas fiables et ne tiennent pas leurs promesses. C'est vraiment décevant de voir une entreprise agir de cette manière, surtout dans des circonstances aussi difficiles que celles du covid-19.

Je conseille à tous ceux qui envisagent de réserver un séjour avec BookYogaRetreats de bien réfléchir avant de le faire. Il vaut mieux trouver une autre entreprise qui respecte ses engagements et qui se soucie réellement de ses clients. Ne faites pas confiance à BookYogaRetreats, car ils ne sont pas dignes de confiance.

I accidentally booked a trip through BookYogaRetreats and boy, was it a hassle to make any changes or get a refund! Let me tell you, the folks over at BookYogaRetreats are not the most flexible bunch. But here's the kicker, the actual event host was totally cool with making adjustments. It's BookYogaRetreats themselves who are the problem here. Talk about putting profits above everything else!

I gotta say, most companies these days are all about providing a great customer experience. But not BookYogaRetreats, oh no. They're all about those one-time transactions and making a quick buck. So, do yourself a solid and skip this middleman. Just go straight to the provider and save yourself the headache of dealing with BookYogaRetreats.

Now, I know what the vendor might say in response to this review. They'll probably point out their policies and say, "Well, it's all stated there, so tough luck!" But let me tell you something, just because a policy is "stated" doesn't mean it's fair or right. If BookYogaRetreats wants to keep customers coming back, they should try showing a little empathy and focusing on what the customer needs. Trust me, a little kindness goes a long way in building repeat business.

In my experience, I must say that BookYogaRetreats has left me feeling quite disappointed. Despite the fact that they were unable to provide the retreat I had booked, they adamantly refused to issue a refund. It's quite disheartening to see that they did not take into consideration the policies set forth by the UK's Competitions & Market Authority, which clearly state that a refund should be granted in cases where a service is not delivered after payment.

Instead of acknowledging their mistake, BookYogaRetreats attempted to shift the blame onto me, completely disregarding the fact that the ongoing COVID situation has disrupted countless plans and services worldwide. It is truly unfortunate that they chose not to be understanding or accommodating during these challenging times.

As a result of this disappointing behavior, I have made it a point to inform my friends and family about the importance of booking directly with the organizers of the retreat rather than relying on this third-party website. It seems that the only protection BookYogaRetreats offers is the assurance that they will keep your money for their own benefit, regardless of the circumstances.

It is truly a shame when companies lack flexibility and fail to consider the impact their decisions have on both current and potential customers. I hope that BookYogaRetreats takes a moment to reflect on their actions and strives to improve their customer service in the future.

I recently decided to book a 5-day Ayurvedic cooking and yoga retreat with Renuatum Spa in Puerto Rico through BookYogaRetreats. Let me tell you, it was quite a disappointment. Many things that were promised to us were simply not provided. It was a real bummer.

First of all, there were no cooking classes at all. Can you believe it? I was really looking forward to learning some new recipes and techniques, but it just didn't happen. And that's not all. The retreat was advertised as including three meals per day, but we only got two. Talk about false advertising!

Now, let's talk about the accommodations. They were supposed to be luxurious, but honestly, they were far from it. The rooms were small and cramped, and the amenities were lacking. I expected so much more from a place that claimed to be "luxury."

After I returned from the retreat, I immediately wrote a review on BookYogaRetreats, giving it a big fat zero stars. I wasn't the only one who had a bad experience either. I know for a fact that at least three other people wrote reviews describing their poor experiences as well. However, here's the kicker - only my review was published. Why? Well, it turns out that two of the other reviewers didn't book through BookYogaRetreats, so their reviews were ignored. How unfair is that?

Even with my zero-star review and the negative feedback from two other individuals, BookYogaRetreats still gave Renuatum Spa an excellent rating. Can you believe it? It's mind-boggling. I mean, come on, they only have nine ratings in total, so mine should have made some sort of impact. But no, it was like my review didn't even matter.

Honestly, after this experience, I don't think I'll ever book through BookYogaRetreats again. I just can't trust their ratings. From now on, I'll always turn to TripAdvisor or other similar websites to read reviews before considering any retreat in the future. Lesson learned, I guess.

I was lookin' for a teacher trainin' course on this website, ya know, and guess what? More than half of the stuff didn't match what they said in the program description. I ain't kiddin' ya! So, I decided to complain 'bout it on the second day of my trip. But ya know what they did? They just forwarded me the replies from the organizer, sayin' that "all items, includin' the daily yoga class, are up to the organizer's own discretion." Can ya believe that? They basically said the organizer can do whatever they want and not give me what I paid for!

Now, let me tell ya, I'm a yoga teacher myself, and I've been on a few yoga trips before. But I've never come across such an irresponsible agency and yoga school like this one, called Indepth Academy in Phuket. They're a real piece of work, I tell ya. In the end, all they said was that there's a non-refundable policy or somethin' like that, and the cancellation policy I was hopin' for was just plain invalid. Can ya imagine?

And here's the kicker, they don't even assign a specific customer service person to deal with your case. So, I had to keep repeatin' myself over and over again, explainin' what happened to me. It was a real pain in the neck, let me tell ya.

All in all, this whole experience was so bad that I could've been kidnapped in some tiny rural area in Thailand, and nobody would've even noticed. Yeah, it was that bad! The platform should really make sure all the info in the course description is accurate, ya know? 'Cause even the accommodation they described wasn't the real one I ended up in! Can ya believe that?

So, folks, take my advice and stay away from BookYogaRetreats. They're just gonna give ya a headache and leave ya feelin' ripped off. Trust me, it ain't worth it.

BE CAREFUL! Yoga-scam!
So, I decided to book this sailing and Yoga trip, which had the option of a private cabin. I was really excited about it! I went ahead and booked it, and even made the payment. But then, guess what? The hist, Ana, contacted me and said that the private accommodation was no longer available. Can you believe it? I was so disappointed!

I tried to make the best of the situation and asked if I could at least share the cabin with another girl, because my husband and I wouldn't feel comfortable otherwise. But you know what Ana said? She basically told me that this trip wasn't for me because sailing is a social activity. Can you imagine? I mean, come on!

After that, I didn't feel comfortable going on the trip anymore. I mean, why would I? So, I asked for a refund. And you know what they offered me? An overpriced retreat in Barcelona that had absolutely nothing to do with sailing. Can you believe the nerve?

Then, BookYogaRetreats took over. And guess what they offered me? Store credit. Yeah, like I'm ever going to book with them again after this terrible experience. I made it clear to them that I wasn't sure if I wanted to book with them in the future. But they just went ahead and requested a transfer of my money back to me. So far, I haven't received anything. No money, no guarantee that this will be resolved. It's just a big mess!

Let me tell you, there are so many other awesome and trustful retreats out there. Don't make the same mistake I did and trust this website. They don't make anything easier or safer for you. In fact, it will just end up costing you more money. So, be careful! They take your money and you get absolutely nothing in return. It's just not worth it!

Dishonest, unprofessional, and inconsiderate, BookYogaRetreats ain't no walk in the park. They claim to be all about connecting travelers with yoga programs worldwide, but let me tell you, their so-called seamless and hassle-free transactions are nothing but a load of baloney. My experience with BookYogaRetreats.com has been a downright nightmare. I booked a retreat over a month ago, paid the whole shebang, and guess what? They still haven't coughed up the dough to the retreat organizers, even though we're already knee-deep into our second week of downward dogs and sun salutations.

Now, I'm stuck in a pickle, having to make the payment directly to the organization. And let me tell you, dealing with the logistics in a foreign country where English ain't their strong suit has been a real pain in the you-know-what. If I were you, I'd steer clear of BookYogaRetreats like it's the plague. Instead, use their platform to snoop around and get the lowdown on different programs that tickle your fancy. But when it comes time to book, skip the middleman and reach out to the facility directly. Trust me, you don't wanna waste your hard-earned cash on unnecessary booking fees and commissions that BookYogaRetreats won't even bother to earn. They're just plain awful.