Costa 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, 2015The sloth is a star among Costa Rica’s animal kingdom. Travelers are determined to see this puzzling, cuddly creature during their trek into the rainforest. Our Experts all too frequently receive travel wish lists consisting of top destinations, activities, rainforest resorts, and sloths. You can only imagine then how the masses melt when they hear […]
May 5, 2015Browse the top Costa Rica honeymoon destinations we love, pick your favorites, and our honeymoon experts will handle the rest.
April 15, 2015Costa Rica’s Southern Caribbean coast is the country’s premier destination for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. 90% of Costa Rica’s visitors explore the well-maintained areas of the Pacific coast, as the Caribbean is far less developed for tourism. It is also a region of a distinct culture. With Caribbean culture’s heavy influence on the local […]
March 19, 2015