Showing posts with label Costa Rica. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Costa Rica. Show all posts

New Look at Tulemar Bungalows in Costa Rica

For years, Buena Vista Villas & Casas have been been the TOP choice for my Costa Rica bound clients. They love the private villa atmosphere, the option to keep cool drinks and snacks on hand in the granite kitchen, or BBQ some fresh catch on their verandah. They also enjoy the private beach at Tulemar. All beaches in Costa Rica are public, but because this one is landlocked by private land, it is private! Because Buena Vista Villas are super popular, we haven't always been able to get our clients in when they book at the last minute. The only other option on property are the Tulemar Bungalows - however, I never mentioned these to my clients because they weren't up to par. They reminded me of the places I stayed at when I was backpacking Central America 12 years ago! Fast forward to 2010 and Tulemar is getting an upgrade! Check out a few sneak peak photos below! Rates start at only $195/night.


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Healing Hotels of the World

Finally... a hotel consortia I can relate to 100%. My very first job was as spa cordinator at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. Being there was zen and I learned so much about the importance of taking care of myself inside and out. If ever there was a reason to travel, for me it would be to heal. To release the stresses of my busy day-to-day life and to dig deep down to my core and find my center. Namaste.

The Healing Hotels of the World is an exclusive partnership of hotels, resorts, and retreats offering holistic health in luxury surrounding. 



Four of my favorite hotels are in the group:



 



{The first time I visited Tabacon, I arrived on the back of a Harley Davidson, my head spinning with uncontrollable fear. It was my first time on a motorcycle and what an introduction! If you've driven from San Jose to Tabacon/Arenal, you know what I am talking about. More curves than not, more potholes per mile than anywhere I'd ever been, add a random cow or two, and a few over crowded buses barreling down the mountain in the opposite direction, and you see can imagine the state I was in. However, all of that fear, and the stress than came with me packed in my luggage from the US, dissolved within a few hours of soaking in their incredible hot springs and gazing up at Arenal glowing in the low light. Bliss.}


Costa Rica Villa Open for Christmas!!!

Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, this lovely villa is owned by a dear friend of mine and is still open for the Holidays! Rate is only $3500/week for use of 2 bedrooms, sleeping 4-6 people.

Selected as one of the properties featured in the Fine Living Network/VRBO special "Around The World In 80 Houses"

Simple elegance is the best way to describe this property.


The purpose of the house was to frame the view (acknowledged to be one of the best in Manuel Antonio) and live in comfort and style.


You will find luxury details such as: Italian mosaic glass-tiled baths; a fully furnished kitchen (gas stove, microwave, dishwasher and garbage disposal); appliances including Oster blender, juicer, coffee maker and toaster; plentiful cookware; and full sets of indoor and outdoor dishes,plus spices in the cupboard and condiments in the fridge. An outdoor grill will allow you to prepare the fresh fish you may bring back from an excursion in some of the best fishing waters in the world. Maid service, travel and tour arrangements as you wish.


Egyptian cotton towels and designer linens, plus your personal items are easily kept fresh by a large capacity washer and dryer.Beach towels are also provided.Sony Bravia Flat Screen TV; DVD; VCR; SkyTV; I-Pod Docking and wireless internet.

Let me know if you are interested! Laura @ CaribbeanJourney.com


The Wonderful Country of Costa Rica


Costa Rica is centrally located between two of the largest consumer markets in the world and, with all the neat, new technology, business can be done from here as easily as from Peoria, Illinois or Patagonia, Argentina! Costa Rica's government is as stable as one could want (in Central America) and the Costa Rican people are simply "a cut above." Costa Rica is one of the oldest democracies in the Americas (its first election was held in 1889) and the oldest in Latin America. Its history and political system, contrast with those of neighbor nations. Costa Rica is a very happy nation due to a strong social network and an appreciation peope have for their gorgeous surroundings. Sure this country has problems too, drugs and prostituion but the government lately has done a lot to get a grip on it and overall it is not a major issue.

Costa Rica is building a competitive advantage for itself and the many high-tech companies who have chosen or are pondering the option to operate here. It is a country at a turning point in integrating itself into the modern world economy. Costa Rica is a country full of wonders and unforgettable sites, where you will find innumerable tours to choose from. If your idea of travelling is to deal with the least amount of stress and worries; the greatest decision you can make will be to leave your Costa Rica vacation planning to us. Costa Rica is also land of the traffic circles so people from Europe should have no problem but North Americans should make sure they know how they work. The gas stations really are full service, and you can have your oil checked, water filled, and tire pressure topped off.

Costa Rica is a country rich in sounds - a recordist's paradise! Wake up in the morning to a Howler Monkey's bellow, and eat lunch at a local Soda while the Olive-throated Parakeets squabble in the trees overhead, then retire to the serenade of the crickets and tree frogs in the bosque outside your window! Costa Rica is a beautiful country filled with friendly people and a passion for the sport of soccer. Costa Rica is the penultimate link in a chain of small nations that together comprise the isthmus of Central America. Along with the Caribbean and the Pacific, the country's borders are defined by Nicaragua to the North and Panama to the South.

Costa Rica is home to a number of secluded sites like beaches and old-world ranches in the middle of lush jungles. These spots are perfect to hold a private wedding out of the tourists' eye. Costa Rica is one of the most ecology-rich countries and even has an entire park dedicated to turtles. Costa Rica has a treasure trove of beaches, inviting tourists for water sports and even fishing, to a lazing sunbath on the beaches. Costa Rica is known for being the first country in the world to abolish its own army.

Costa Rica is home to 5% of the world's animal and plant species, with more than 1,000 types of animals and more than 10,000 different types of plants. You can also choose to tour some of the amazing botanical gardens located throughout Costa Rica. Costa Rica is a country rich with renewable energy. In fact, it gets about 99% of all its electrical energy from clean sources, and it's aiming to be the first country to become carbon neutral (more about that below). Costa Rica is racially diverse, which permeates the culture from its cuisine to its handicrafts to its music. Its European influence shows in its architecture and official language.

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Costa Rica's Caribbean Coast


Once upon a time… long before pillow menus and linens with thread counts were of any importance to me, I lived here… the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. 6 glorious months without a care in the world in a place trapped in time. I was here 12 years ago, before the digital camera age so I don’t have many of my own photos to share. Recently, I found a wonderful company and creators of a DVD of images from the coast… each one straight from my own memories. Enjoy these images below and check out Pura Vida DVD for more!












The End! All photos from Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.

Once upon a time...

I lived in Costa Rica and I loved it. It was the best 6 months of my pre-domestic years. Costa Rica is an eco-paradise with rivers, streams, and waterfalls... monkeys, sloths, and birds... winding trails cover misty mountaintops... and antique towns with cobblestone streets play host to charming cafes. The beaches are littered with funky tiki bars and fish tales wait for patient ears.

My favorite trip, and what has become the most popular with my clients, is a combination of 2-3 nights at Tabacon Resort spending my evenings soaking in steamy hot springs while watching Volcan Arenal erupt into the night with bright sparks of fiery lava.

Then I will drive or fly down to Manuel Antonio and spend 5-7 nights at Buena Vista Villas enjoying my own private beach. And this is what this post is about. Buena Vista is on sale! (read on)

I describe this place to clients as "luxury surrounded by authentic nature"... where else can you enjoy marble baths and granite kitchens while watching the monkeys swing from the trees just past your balcony?



Summer Sale
Rent 4 nights, get the 5th night free

All new booking for travel between May 1, 2009 - June 15, 2009
Must book by March 31, 2009 and reference code: SUM09


Fall Sale
30% off entire stay

All new bookings for travel between September 8, 2009 - October 31, 2009
Must book by May 15, 2009 and reference code: FALL09