Tag: Costa Rica
Costa Rica – Moon, Stars, Magic
Larry Kessler contributed this guest post. Costa Rica magic. Abracadabra! Alakazam! Spin the globe and throw a dart. Where do you go to find the perfect getaway? And what makes it so special for you? Relaxing, invigorating, spiritual, and socially responsible? No? How ’bout educational, romantic, secluded or breathtaking? Maybe it’s to reconnect. Or to […]
Treehouse Hotels of the World
David Bryce contributed this guest post. He is a blogger and traveler “who gets stoked when he finds other ‘birds of a feather’ in the treehouse world.” When he’s not writing or globe-trotting, you can generally find him hitting up his local golf course or “testing” new bourbons on the market. Living in the trees is […]
5 Best Destination Travel Companies
Authentic Luxury Travel has just named the five best destination travel companies in the world. The selection was based on the companies’ insider knowledge, local connections, and expertise in creating custom itineraries focused on authentic travel experiences. These travel planners will be awarded Authentic Luxury Travel’s “World’s Best Travel Awards 2014” badges for inclusion on […]
5 Things I’ve Learned from Authentic Travel
Authentic travel – traveling in a way that makes it easy to connect with the local culture – is often life changing. When you look beyond the standard tourist sights, it’s not unusual to experience a shift in attitude and to acquire new passions. Authentic travel can also be life enhancing. Here are some of […]
5 Best Hotels in Costa Rica
Best hotels in Costa Rica? This beautiful, eco-friendly country offers some wonderful choices – often surrounded by beautiful gardens. Here are a few of my favorites: Finca means “farm” and Finca Rosa Blanca is a charming 13-room country inn overlooking an organic coffee plantation just outside of San Jose. The artistic décor includes hand-crafted tiles, colorful murals, and […]
Your Travel Expert in Costa Rica
Trip planning is much easier if you have a friend living in the destination you’re going to visit. In the case of Costa Rica, we all have an amigo in the person of Michael Kaye. Michael was the first to run Costa Rica’s whitewater rivers and – in 1978 – he started Costa Rica Expeditions as […]