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So, you want to travel to Costa Rica with family or friends. And maybe thinking to yourself, “What is Thanksgiving like in Costa Rica?” In this article, we will help you understand what happens in Costa Rica during the USA Thanksgiving celebration because this is where we see a lot of tourists come down to […]

As a company that puts together travel itineraries to visit Costa Rica, we always say it is an excellent time to visit Costa Rica. Still, there are some holidays that we need you to be aware of that will be much more crowded or a bit more expensive as well. We have already talked to […]

“I’m dreaming of a White Christmas. Just like the ones I used to know.” ~Bing Crosby, White Christmas. Bing Crosby must not have been to Costa Rica during Christmas because the only way you would see white is on the beaches but in Costa Rica during Christmas, you will see green, orange, red, purple, yellow, […]

“Maybe it’s much too early in the game. Ah, but I thought I’d ask you just the same. What are you doing New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?” – Nancy Wilson So, what are you doing for New Year’s Eve? Are you coming down to Costa Rica with us? Just this past year, I celebrated my […]

When planning your trip to Costa Rica, hanging bridges are one of the most popular adventures to explore, other than the Arenal Volcano and the beaches. When you see the hanging bridges and how they are set up, if you don’t think about it, you will love every aspect of it—feeling that you are part […]

I have lived in Costa Rica for over a year and am exploring more for several reasons. One, I don’t have a beach cruiser anymore as my transportation; I finally bought an SUV. (That is a story in itself!) Second, I love my little town of Samara, but I know how beautiful this country is, […]

As an ex-pat moving to Costa Rica from Texas, it was my first Independence Day, July 4th, not in my own country. Because I realized, “Wait, a celebration of July 4th is just any other day in Costa Rica.” While there are a lot of ex-pats where I live in Samara, Costa Rica, it is […]

Spring break can be the perfect opportunity to enjoy a family trip somewhere new. Costa Rica is a popular spring break destination for many reasons: it has warm weather and excellent beaches, it’s readily accessible from the United States, and it caters to tourists while retaining an authentic feel — unlike, say, Cancún. If you’re […]

“I will live in Costa Rica, write, work online, and travel the country.” ~ Me I wrote this dream down in my journal 1.5 years ago, and I am doing it. Let me explain something to you, I have been working for myself online since 2013, so I could truly embrace this dream because I […]

As you write down the itinerary to travel in Costa Rica, from beach time to the Volcano to the cloud forest, the kids chime in and say they want to meet “Flash Slothmore.” You give them confused dog tilt looks and start laughing. Flash is the character from Zootopia, and you said to them, “Yes, […]

Have you ever wanted to take a girls’ trip to another country? Maybe you have been to the coast or Las Vegas with your friends, but what about putting on your own Yoga Retreat/Vacation in Costa Rica. While Costa Rica is known for the beautiful beaches to sunbathe and surf, many adventures of ziplining and […]

“From the day we arrive on the planet | And, blinking, step into the sun | There’s more to see than can ever be seen.” ~ The Circle of Life from The Lion King. When you see sea turtles in Costa Rica, from momma turtles laying their eggs to the babies hatching, you have witnessed […]

Costa Rica is a country that can fill your heart, your mind, and your soul, not as an individual but as a family. Find inside tips about traveling to Costa Rica luxury family resorts, luxury family tours, adventures such as Ziplining, hiking, and surfing, share a sample itinerary, and show how your family can experience […]