Our Team
Lisa Vonnegut, CSCS
Ceo, co-founder
Lisa has been a trainer and a coach since 2000. She first got the travel bug in 2007 on a solo trip to the Amalfi Coast. She was inspired to create Body Synergy FitCation as a way to integrate her passions: travel, and health and fitness. Her experience working in clinical psych and acute rehabilitation settings has led her to facilitate a nourishing and motivating environment in her training sessions. In addition, Lisa is studying the application of neuroscience to training in Z-Health Performance and Next Level Neuro, bringing another unique and innovative facet to her coaching. She is currently living as a digital nomad, dividing her time between the SF Bay Area and Southern Germany.
Peter Lewis
co-founder
Peter Lewis is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and California National Guard. In his thirty years of experience he has commanded at the company and battalion levels. He has managed training, logistics, and equipment for large scale units and training exercises. Peter has travelled extensively both for pleasure and for the Army. Peter’s role is to ensure that all the minutiae of vacation planning are taken care of so that your FitCation experience is carefree.
sophia gottlieb
Co-host: Sicily, Greece, and Puglia + Matera fitcations
Sophia has been guiding active tours and planning vacations up and down Italy since 2011. A California native with a background in wine, food and events, she first fell in love with Italy when she came for a winery job in 2008. Now officially relocated to the heel of the boot, Sophia is fluent in Italian and specializes in itinerary planning, hunting out the best trails, history guides, tastings, meals, and scenery Italy has to offer.
INES PALAC
co-host: Croatia fitcation
Croatian-born, with significant involvement in the travel industry, Ines is able to access the most in-depth local experiences through her relationships and connections in the country and the region. Her personal history also brings a notable understanding and appreciation to this remarkable destination. Early in her life, Ines was a war refuge who returned home before the war ended, appreciative of fitness and strength, she became an accomplished athlete and national champion of Taekwon-do in her country, while simultaneously completing her education in economics - business management. She is a borderline perfectionist who loves equally nature and sport, which the region offers so much of.
Ines is recognized as a highly professional and knowledgeable travel partner, having held key positions in respected European companies long before she and her seasoned partners began Adriatic Allure. Well traveled, and an enthusiast for understanding and experiencing the amazing riches of this area, Ines brings a wealth of knowledge and deep connection to creating a bespoke journey for keen travelers.
LISA ALBERT
Co-host: Croatia fitcation
Lisa has years of experience in the travel industry, with a particularly deep understanding and love for Croatia and the surrounding region. She applies her extensive knowledge and insider connections to create unique and personalized travel experiences for clients and friends interested in exploring these magical places. Her passion for the region began during her graduate studies in the former Yugoslavia, where she was captivated by the natural beauty, friendly people, delicious cuisine, and rich culture of the area. As a seasoned traveler with over 50 countries visited, 8 countries lived in and 6 continents explored - she has a wealth of knowledge and talent for planning exceptional memorable journeys. Lisa believes that immersive travel experiences provide the best insight into our world and ourselves.
Claudia Clemmens
Co-host: normandy fitcation
Claudia brings a decade of expertise in the hospitality and tourism industry. She has managed 4 and 5-star hotels, working in operations and special events, and created a program for group reservations as a hotel manager in Taormina, Sicily. Claudia is fluent in six languages and has two degrees in Hospitality and Tourism Management with more than ten years of international experience in sales, guest services, operations, and marketing. She has worked as a travel guide for TUI & Ovest in Spain, Italy and Turkey. A native of Bruges, Belgium, Claudia is passionate about new adventures, travel, and health and fitness. She is currently the co-founder of Gemini C, an international consulting business for Tourism and Hospitality management.
Caitlin Fry
operations manager
Caitlin is a creative content storyteller and team and project manager who loves to immerse herself in new places and cultures through travel and reading. A former competitive soccer player, Caitlin appreciates the balance of movement and wellness with indulgance and self-care while one is on vacation. Caitlin’s role is to ensure that the day-to-day operations are running smoothly and efficiently so the executive team can focus on crafting spectacular FitCation experiences!