July 15, 2011
Jet Blue Announces Special Fare Non-stop Flights to Costa Rica’s Liberia International Airport
[caption id="attachment_1529" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Tamarindo[/caption] Another week and another airline is adding its name to the rapidly expanding list of companies that offer flights to the Liberia International Airport in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. On the…
July 13, 2011
Touring Leonardo Da Vinci Exhibition Opens in San Jose, Costa Rica
[caption id="attachment_1517" align="alignleft" width="179"] Click for Vacation Rentals in San Jose[/caption] Da Vinci: The Genius Exhibition opened on the 8th of July at the Old Aduana in Costa Rica’s capital San Jose, to a crowd of expectant enthusiasts. If you…
July 11, 2011
Country’s Foreign Investment Increases Thanks to Costa Rican Tourism
[caption id="attachment_1509" align="alignleft" width="266"] Click for More Tours in Costa Rica[/caption] Costa Rica’s income from direct foreign investment and tourism has increased in the first three months of 2011, according to a report released by Costa Rica’s Central Bank (Banco…
July 8, 2011
Expedia Deal Expected to Boost Costa Rica Tourism
[caption id="attachment_1503" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Tamarindo[/caption] The Costa Rican Tourism Institute (I.C.T) has joined forces with the U.S internet-based travel site Expedia. In a deal that is expected to attract an additional 50,000 tourists to the…
July 6, 2011
Costa Rican Safari, Africa Mia, in Guanacaste Welcomes Newborns
[caption id="attachment_1497" align="alignleft" width="253"] Click for Vacation Rentals Near Africa Mia[/caption] It seems like the stork has been busy delivering at the Africa Mia Safari Park in Guanacaste Costa Rica these past few months. A giraffe and four wildebeest are…
July 5, 2011
Costa Rica National Park Funding Approved by Costa Rican Parliament
[caption id="attachment_1488" align="alignleft" width="240"] Click for More Costa Rica National Parks[/caption] It’s only taken five years, but additional funding to maintain Costa Rica’s National Parks has been approved by members of the Asamblea Nacional, the Costa Rican Parliament, on the…
June 29, 2011
Costa Rican Currency Gets a Facelift – New Banknotes Introduced
If you are planning a vacation to Costa Rica, then look out for the shiny new banknotes. The colorful ¢1.000 and ¢2.000 bank notes were put into circulation by the Central Bank of Costa Rica on Monday, June 20th 2011.…
June 27, 2011
Costa Rican Wildlife Update: New Species of Crab Found on Coco Island
[caption id="attachment_1466" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Costa Rican Nature[/caption] Costa Rica wildlife is known for being some of the most fascinating in the world. The latest discovery of a land-based crab on Coco Island, located on the extreme southern…
June 23, 2011
Escape Villas Announces Their Social Media Based Photography Contest!
[caption id="attachment_1455" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click to Go to Our Facebook Page[/caption] Greetings, everyone! We at Escape Villas are excited to announce that we will be holding a photography contest during the month of July! We are looking for great photos…
June 22, 2011
Costa Rican Hiking Adventure Tour in Barra Honda National Park
[caption id="attachment_1442" align="alignleft" width="200"] Click for More Costa Rica National Parks[/caption] Looking for your next Costa Rican hiking challenge? Then head for the hills and underground caves of Barra Honda National Park in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Expect rocky terrain, winding…
June 20, 2011
Costa Rican Canopy Tour in Tamarindo, Guanacaste: An Exhilarating Eco-Adventure Tour
[caption id="attachment_1434" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Costa Rica Canopy Tours[/caption] A challenge best left for all the Survivor and Fear Factor wannabes, this Costa Rican zip line canopy tour leaves no time for hanging about. Zoom through the tropical…
June 17, 2011
Sun Country Airlines Announces Non-Stop Flights to Costa Rica for 2012 High Season
[caption id="attachment_1427" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Tamarindo[/caption] Shortly following the announcement that AirBerlin will begin transatlantic flights to Guanacaste Costa Rica in November, Sun Country Airlines has confirmed it has added non-stop flights to Costa Rica to…
June 15, 2011
Costa Rica on TV: 3 Different Looks at the Popular Vacation Destination
Over the next few months, Costa Rica will be featured in several worldwide travel and tourism television programs. With more television documentaries about Costa Rica airing throughout June and July, many would agree that this Central American country continues to…
June 10, 2011
Reach for the sky with the Flying Boat Tour, in Quepos, Manuel Antonio
[caption id="attachment_1400" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Tours in Costa Rica[/caption] Is it a bird, is it a plane? No…. it’s a flying boat, in-fact, the only flying boat in Costa Rica. Buckle up and get ready for the journey…
June 8, 2011
Jaco Beach to Open Movie Theater and Entertainment Complex in July 2011
[caption id="attachment_1304" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Jaco[/caption] Jaco beach is not just famous for its world class surfing conditions. Known for being one of the busiest surfer towns in Costa Rica, with an action packed nightlife, Playa…
June 6, 2011
Costa Rica to Receive 2 Hard Rock Café Restaurants!
[caption id="attachment_1297" align="alignleft" width="180"] Click for Things to Do in Costa Rica[/caption] Welcome news for rock and roll enthusiasts in Costa Rica—the world famous Hard Rock Café has announced that it will be opening its first two restaurants in Costa…
June 3, 2011
Popular British Journalist Enjoys a Manuel Antonio Villa Vacation
[caption id="attachment_1287" align="alignleft" width="267"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Manuel Antonio[/caption] The British television presenter Penny Smith travelled to Manuel Antonio and Quepos in the Central Pacific, Costa Rica as part of a beach vacation review for the best selling…
June 1, 2011
A Costa Rican Sport Fishing Hook Up in Playa Dominical
[caption id="attachment_1279" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Costa Rica Tours[/caption] Costa Rican sportfishing is truly a world class sport, and one of the best locations for eager anglers is the southern Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Are you longing for the…
May 27, 2011
Costa Rica Horseback Riding Tour in Playa Nosara: A Sunset Canter Along the Beach
[caption id="attachment_1270" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Costa Rica Tours[/caption] This exhilarating Nosara beach horseback riding tour lets you saddle up and ride off into the sunset! If you are heading down to the popular vacation destination of Playa Nosara this…
May 25, 2011
Destination Weddings in Costa Rica—A Growing Industry
[caption id="attachment_1248" align="alignleft" width="284"] Click for Wddings in Costa Rica[/caption] Costa Rica’s growing popularity as a top beach wedding destination was mentioned recently in the Proa supplement of La Nacion, on Sunday the 15th of May. The two page article…
May 23, 2011
A Costa Rican Eco Adventure: The Playa Ostional Sea Turtle Tour
[caption id="attachment_1240" align="alignleft" width="220"] Click for More Costa Rica National Parks[/caption] If you have always wanted to see turtles come ashore to nest, then plan your next Costa Rica vacation for Nosara. The Southern Nicoya Peninsula is home to the…
May 20, 2011
Do You Know the Way to San Jose? The Drive to Increase Travel and Tourism in Costa Rica’s Capital City
[caption id="attachment_1228" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Info About San Jose[/caption] San Jose, Costa Rica is launching an online campaign to increase travel and tourism to the area. The country’s vibrant capital wants tourists to spend more time learning about…
May 18, 2011
Costa Rica Travel & Tourism Continues to Change
President authorizes $30 Million Convention Centre Project. [caption id="attachment_1219" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in San Jose and the Central Valley[/caption] Costa Rican President, Laura Chinchilla approved the Convention Centre Project as part of the inauguration of…
May 11, 2011
Your Costa Rica Surfing Adventures Captured: Matosfilms Surf Photos and Video Productions
[caption id="attachment_1198" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Costa Rica Surfing[/caption] Costa Rica beaches offer world class surfing conditions, and attract surfers from all over the world. Surrounded by tropical greenery and offering the best breaks on the Pacific Coast, the Guanacaste…
May 10, 2011
Costa Rican Luxury Hotels Receive Million Dollar Investments, Demonstrate Strength of the Costa Rica Tourism Industry
[caption id="attachment_1189" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in the Gulf of Papagayo[/caption] According to the Costa Rica Minister of Tourism, Allan Flores, million dollar investments in Costa Rica luxury hotel developments are a clear indication that the country’s tourism…
May 6, 2011
Costa Rican Turtles Find Help and Care at Tortufauna Turtle Center
[caption id="attachment_1179" align="alignleft" width="299"] Click for Costa Rica National Parks[/caption] Costa Rica is famous for its many varieties of sea turtles, but this popular vacation destination is also home to several species of freshwater and land turtles as well.…
May 4, 2011
Costa Rica Artist Scott K. Wimer Creates Original Artwork Using Your Vacation Photos
[caption id="attachment_1169" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals iin Manuel Antonio[/caption] Costa Rica art is available in many forms all over the country. However, a lot of tourist art and souvenir paintings can start to look the same after awhile.…
May 2, 2011
Costa Rica Mountain Biking Tour: An Adventure in Manuel Antonio and Quepos
[caption id="attachment_1154" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for More Manuel Antonio Activities[/caption] Costa Rica mountain biking is an extreme adventure tour for those who want a little more excitement during their tropical vacation. Click here and book your luxury villa today! …
April 27, 2011
Costa Rica to Host Medical Tourism International Conference
[caption id="attachment_1143" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in San Jose[/caption] Costa Rica will be hosting the 2011 Medical Travel International Business Summit from May 2nd to 4th. The international medical conference will include a series of roundtable discussions to…
April 27, 2011
Costa Rica White Water Rafting—The Ultimate Adventure Tour!
[caption id="attachment_1132" align="alignleft" width="252"] Click for More Costa Rica Tours[/caption] If you’re looking for the ultimate Costa Rica white water rafting adventure tour, then this is it! Located in the heart of Guanacaste Costa Rica, a high speed white water…
April 25, 2011
Costa Rica Safety: Rip Tide Safety and Awareness
[caption id="attachment_1121" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Surfing in Costa Rica[/caption] Costa Rica water safety tips are extraordinarily important to your welfare while enjoying your family vacation in paradise. If you plan on swimming at any of the breathtaking Costa…
April 22, 2011
Liberia Airport in Guanacaste Costa Rica to Open New International Terminal in November
[caption id="attachment_1113" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Click for Vacation Rentals in the Gulf of Papagayo"][/caption] The Liberia Airport in Guanacaste Costa Rica recently announced plans to open a new international terminal in November 2011. The announcement of the expansion at Liberia Airport…
April 18, 2011
Costa Rica Sport Fishing highlighted by Los Suenos Signature Billfish Series
[caption id="attachment_1073" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Vacation Rentals in Puntarenas[/caption] Costa Rica continues to rein supreme as a top sport fishing vacation destination, as one of the world’s most popular deep sea fishing tournaments in Costa Rica comes to a close. The second…
April 13, 2011
Jet Skiing in Costa Rica: An Exciting Adventure Tour in Manuel Antonio!
[caption id="attachment_1058" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Things to Do in Manuel Antonio Costa Rica[/caption] Tired of floating through mangroves or sitting back on a boating eco tour? If your looking for fast paced, adrenalin pumping things to do during your…
April 11, 2011
Bungee Jumping in Costa Rica: An Extreme Adventure Tour!
[caption id="attachment_1037" align="alignleft" width="279"] Click for More Costa Rica Tours[/caption] Experience the exhilarating feeling of free falling from a great height, being held upside down by nothing more than a rubber band, while bungee jumping in Costa Rica! One of…
April 7, 2011
Puntarenas Costa Rica Promotes Tourism with $3 Million Swimming Pool Complex
[caption id="attachment_1032" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Puntarenas Vacation Rentals[/caption] The city of Puntarenas Costa Rica is about to get a large addition—a new swimming pool complex! With the hope of encouraging more tourism to the port town of Puntarenas, this…
April 4, 2011
Things To Do in San Jose Costa Rica: Yogarte, The Art of Relaxation through Yoga
[caption id="attachment_1025" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click for Yoga Attractions in Tamarindo Costa Rica[/caption] If you’re in need of a chill out weekend then head down to the Costa Rican Museum of Art, Museo de Arte Costarricense (MAC), for Yogarte, located in…
March 28, 2011
Costa Rica Nominated for World Future Council Future Policy Award
[caption id="attachment_1015" align="alignleft" width="160"] Click for Eco-friendly Vacation Rentals in Nosara[/caption] The popular vacation destination of Costa Rica is well known for its biodiversity, green policies, sustainable building practices, wildlife preservation, rain forest preservation and ecotourism. Now Costa Rica can…
March 25, 2011
Costa Rica Ranks for Best Honeymoon Destinations by Brides Magazine!
[caption id="attachment_1007" align="alignleft" width="236"] Click for Info on Weddings in Costa Rica[/caption] Looking for a honeymoon in paradise? Then look no further! Costa Rica has been placed in the Top 10 honeymoon destinations by the best selling Brides magazine. Costa…
March 24, 2011
Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort Near Tamarindo: A Golfing Dream in Costa Rica
[caption id="attachment_990" align="alignleft" width="187"] Click for Vacation Rentals at Hacienda Pinilla Beach Resort[/caption] Costa Rica is home to many wonderful beach resorts, but few all-inclusive resorts in Costa Rica can hold a candle to the magnificence of Hacienda Pinilla Beach…
March 21, 2011
The Diquis Stone Spheres of Costa Rica: An Archeological Mystery
[caption id="attachment_978" align="alignleft" width="138"] Click for Things to Do in Costa Rica[/caption] Costa Rica, the popular tropical vacation destination, is well known for its beautiful beaches, luxury vacation rentals and exotic hotel resorts. However, Costa Rica is rich in culture…
March 17, 2011
Costa Rica Tops 2011 Virtuoso Luxe Report for Adventure and Family Travel
[caption id="attachment_31817" align="alignleft" width="288"] Click for Attractions for Costa Rica Family Vacations[/caption] The 2011 Virtuoso Luxe Report has confirmed that Costa Rica is the most popular vacation destination for adventure travel in the world! Costa Rica also tops the list…
March 14, 2011
Costa Rica Snake Refuge & Rehabilitation Center Opens to Public
[caption id="attachment_946" align="alignleft" width="179"] Click Image for Activities for Costa Rica Family Vacations[/caption] Costa Rica, the popular tropical vacation destination, is home to a variety of slithering snakes and roaming reptiles. Ever wanted to get up close and personal with…
March 11, 2011
National Museum’s Butterfly Garden: Paradise Found in San Jose
[caption id="attachment_936" align="alignleft" width="241"] Click Image for San Jose Vacation Rentals[/caption] Downtown San Jose is one of the few places in Costa Rica you would expect to find tropical serenity. But hidden amongst all that inner city chaos of San…
March 10, 2011
Costa Rica: Good for Your Health
[caption id="attachment_925" align="alignleft" width="245"] Click Image for Costa Rica Vacation Rentals[/caption] The popular vacation destination Costa Rica has actually been proven to be good for your health and stress levels. When was the last time you told someone you…
March 7, 2011
Haunted Costa Rica: Ghost Stories & Urban Legends
[caption id="attachment_884" align="alignleft" width="239"] Click Picture for More Costa Rica Attractions[/caption] Like all places in the world, even popular vacation destinations like tropical Costa Rica have ghost stories and urban legends. In fact, American ghost tracker TV shows including Ghost…
March 4, 2011
Amazing Caves in Costa Rica Offer True Caving Experiences
[caption id="attachment_872" align="alignleft" width="171"] Click Image for Things to Do in Costa Rica[/caption] Caving in Costa Rica is an extreme adventure sport on the rise. While many adventure tours in Costa Rica like white water rafting and hiking tours are…
March 3, 2011
Why Surfers Love Playa Bejuco Costa Rica
[caption id="attachment_861" align="alignleft" width="300"] Click Image for Playa Bejuco Costa Rica[/caption] For those that have been on a Costa Rica surfing vacation before, you know there are plenty of pristine beaches where you can catch some sweet swells. Book the…
February 18, 2011
Internal flights in Costa Rica Prove a Popular Travel Alternative
[caption id="attachment_821" align="alignleft" width="240"] Click Image for Nicoya Peninsula Vacation Rentals[/caption] Although nearly half of tourists visiting Costa Rica choose to rent a car, many are now opting for domestic flights to reduce their travel time. The availability of internal…
February 14, 2011
Boardwalk in Playas del Coco Costa Rica Opening April 2012
[caption id="attachment_806" align="alignleft" width="206"] Click Image for Vacation Rentals in Playas del Coco[/caption] For an exciting beach vacation in Costa Rica, Playas del Coco, located along the Gulf of Papagayo, is well on its way to becoming one of the…