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October 7, 2015Dining in Panama City’s Historic District of Casco Viejo Casco Viejo, Panama City‘s historic district, is an uncommon blend of old and new. It is one of Panama City’s most recent upgrades, renovated at hyper speed to welcome countless new hotels and restaurants in the last 5 years. The rapidly changing area is still home to […]
September 21, 2015Cocktail Conversations with Master Mixologist Clark Jimenez It goes without saying that the new Andaz Resort on the Papagayo Peninsula has stirred things up in the little resort capital of Guanacaste. The Andaz is serving up a refreshing sense of personality and Costa Rican flair, attracting some of the top talent in the country. One […]
September 1, 2015Costa Rica is lined with gorgeous beaches and, as a result, some of the best beach resorts in Central America. Travelers have their pick of familiar name brands and authentic boutique hotels, all showcasing the country’s stunning coast. Take look at our picks for the best Costa Rica beach resorts. Beach Resort for the Family: JW […]
July 28, 2015Behind the Scenes with Hotel Arenal Nayara’s Chef Jack If you’ve done any research on Costa Rica hotels, you’ve probably fallen upon the Nayara sister hotels, Arenal Nayara and Nayara Springs. These two luxury boutique hotels at Arenal Volcano consistently and easily make the Top Ten list of essentially every hotelier in the business. The Nayaras have mastered the […]
July 14, 2015It was time for me to conquer the Nicoya Peninsula. I had visited the famous Costa Rica “must-see” spots – Arenal, Manuel Antonio, the cloud forest, the Osa Peninsula – some of them a few times. Now I was excited to roam off the beaten path into a world-famous Nicoya Peninsula blue zone. Nourished in Nosara […]
June 23, 2015The Monteverde Cloud Forest, a cool misty forest shrouded in greenery, has a truly majestic quality about it. Without a beach or volcano, it’s an easy destination to overlook, despite all its charismatic nuances. I confess I did. But now that I’ve walked through cloud 9, I’m hooked. And I feel compelled to set the record straight. I. […]
June 9, 2015Costa Rica is a culinary dream. It usually flies under the radar of foodie travelers, as the country’s typical cuisine is very simple. But don’t underestimate the delicious, imaginative dishes to be found throughout this natural paradise, waiting to delight hungry bellies from near and far. El Silencio Lodge | Bajos del Toro Cloud Forest El […]
May 27, 2015This weekend, a fellow Costa Rica Expert, Grethel, and I checked-in to the newest property in the Osa Peninsula region – Playa Cativo Lodge. We were dazzled by everything, the perfect mix of adventure and luxury (especially the remote pristine location in Golfo Dulce). The water is crystal clear and the property is surrounded by Piedras […]
May 13, 2015