Villa Alegre's breakfast spread Over a delectable breakfast, we said our goodbyes to Villa Alegre; our three days in Tamarindo had flown by. At 7:30 a.m., the Interbus shuttle rolled up to the bed and breakfast. (I was still appreciative of their punctuality.) We picked up more passengers in Liberia for our trip to the [...]
Day 6: Palo Verde Wildlife & Guaitil Pottery
Blue heron The alarm sounded at 5:45 a.m., and I launched out of bed like a child on Christmas morning. I was giddy with excitement. Today we planned to visit Palo Verde National Park and Guaitil, an indigenous village known for its pottery. Though it was still pitch black outside, Barry had risen early to [...]
Day 5: Snorkeling and a Tamarindo Sunset
Male howler monkey Our host, Barry, had prepared a special breakfast for us this morning: wheat tortillas piled high with eggs, seasoned rice, shredded cheese, and salsa. Fresh fruits, bread, and homemade spreads decorated the tabletop, and we dug in with gusto. Fabian and I had a snorkeling and sunset cruise that afternoon, so we [...]
Day 4: Journey to Playa Langosta
Beachfront Villa Alegre Today, we were headed for the Pacific coast – Tamarindo and Langosta, to be precise. We waited for Interbus, one of Costa Rica’s private transfer companies, at a restaurant near the international airport. I had never traveled with them before, but was looking forward to their door-to-door service. The shuttle would carry [...]
Amazing Liveaboard Holiday at an Unbeatable Price – Act NOW!
Take advantage of the low price currently available in March for the Galileo Southern Atoll Explorer Tour! Mark your calendars – March 11 – 22! But, BOOK NOW! Limited Availability. This once-in-a-lifetime, 11-night safari begins with a 50-minute flight from Male to Kaadhdhedhoo in the Huvadhoo Atoll (also called Suvadiva Atoll), the world’s largest atoll. [...]
Day 3: Hiking and Tree Planting
Views from the lookout point I crawled out of bed, grabbed a fleece blanket, and cozied up by the fireplace. At El Silencio Lodge, each suite is equipped with a gas fireplace that keeps the room warm and the ambiance romantic. Fabian and I had left ours on overnight and the orange flames tempted me [...]
Day 2: Waterfalls and Spa Treatments
Healthy and decadent breakfast To call this morning’s breakfast hearty would be an understatement – it began with home-baked bread, muffins, turnovers, juicy fruit, and yogurt followed by fresh-squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice, and coffee. Fabian ordered a vegetarian omelet while I breakfasted on a traditional dish made of toasted corn tortillas, eggs, pureed black [...]
Norwegians Don Scuba Gear for Google Appearance
Norwegian men in scuba gear give chase to Google Street View Car Feb. 11, 2010, Source: www.geek.com While tricks to appear on the images of Google Maps have become common since the launch of the “Street View”, a couple of guys from Norway just pulled off the best Google “Street View” prank yet. Seems two unidentified [...]
Day 1: Fairy Tale Mountains of Bajos del Toro
Zarcero topiary gardens As I transitioned from slumber to consciousness, the memories flooded in – I was married! After months of planning and giddy excitement, Fabian and I had tied the knot the previous afternoon. I glanced down at my ring finger, a big smile on my face, before flying out of bed. I was [...]
Costa Rica Honeymoon – Romance and Adventure
Just Married! After setting our wedding date, my future husband, Fabian, and I started thinking about our honeymoon. Costa Rica is so diverse – you can travel from fireplace weather to tropical beachfront in just a few hours – and we had only 10 days to explore. As we planned for our romantic vacation, we [...]