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May 16, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Some may think it’s ridiculous for dogs to have their own resort, but let’s be real. Dogs may not spend their days in busy offices, but as we all know, dealing with people can be a full-time job. For that reason alone, they deserve vacations just as much as we do. For pet lovers in […]
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World-renowned Jamie Oliver, of "The Naked Chef" (BBC cooking series) shares his spin on the Costa Rican traditional breakfast dish of Gallo Pinto or painted rooster. "Gallo Pinto"photo © Jamie Oliver Olivier adds details, such as the brown rice rather than the conventional white used by Costa Rican housewives for the morning meal, to add […]
May 12, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Costa Rica leads the world in terms of the freedom of its press, according to Reporters Without Borders’ 2016 World Press Freedom Index. This index ranks the levels of media restrictions in 180 countries in the world. These rankings are scored based upon criteria (from transparency to abuses) with countries obtaining a maximum of 100 […]
May 11, 2016 / February 21, 2022 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Sam Trull, co-founder of the Sloth Institute in Costa Rica, has been helping sloths return to the wild since 2013. The Institute has three main goals: Research of captive and wild sloths; Collaboration with other institutions that work with sloths around the world; and Education to generate and disseminate responsible and balanced information about sloths […]
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May 10, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Known for her extremely healthy lifestyle, Gwyneth Paltrow is an expert on staying young and in shape, so what does she suggest to survive long flights? Apparently, the Oscar-winning actress has 4 essential items that she won’t travel without: "Healthy and Youthful"photo © Damon Winter/New York Times Water — Fight dehydration by drinking your way […]
May 9, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Do your face before getting behind the wheel, or face a fine! Make-up application is listed alongside texting and eating as actions that could cause driver distraction and reduce reaction time. Director of the Transit Police, Mario Calderon, explains that putting on mascara or freshening up the lip gloss is considered irresponsible driving. "Make-Up Fines […]
May 6, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Vacation days in short supply? Don’t give up on a trip to Costa Rica because of limited time. Baz Dreisinger describes her long weekend in the country which included jungle, beach and city in just three days! "Manuel Antonio"photo © Baz Dreisinger/Forbes She chose to fly into Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) and drive the […]
May 5, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
If you’ve always dreamed of a fairy tale wedding, look no further. Although this week’s hype is all about getting marrying with Cinderella Castle as your backdrop (at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida), more and more couples are ditching American weddings for a tropical dream destination nuptial in Costa Rica. "Couples Marry at […]
May 4, 2016 / November 14, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Singer VÉRITÉ wowed passengers on a SouthWest flight to Costa Rica by performing live as part of the airline’s Live at 35® where performers put on surprise acts at 35,000 feet. "VÉRITÉ Sings to Flight"photo © Jessie Deflorio for Spin The 5 ½ hour flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flew […]
May 3, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Frequent flyers and those with just bad luck, have experienced the endless crying baby, determined to scream the entire flight. The good news is that JetBlue Airline has found a way to turn this experience into a successful marketing ploy. Passengers on a flight from JFK to Long Beach, California were told that each crying […]
April 28, 2016 / August 2, 2017 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Costa Rica might not be the first country that springs to mind for world-class cuisine, but it’s time to rethink! Over 250,000 visitors travel up to the wildlife reserves in the heights of the Tilaran Mountain Range to explore the wildlife reserves set up to conserve the many species that call this delicate micro-climate home. […]
April 28, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
The Costa Rican Tourist Board (ICT) continues its successful publicity campaign, "Save the Americans" with a photo essay in the New York Times. The campaign has caught the American public’s imagination with singing animals and cinema adverts with stunning scenery. "Hit the Beach" photo © Giancarlo Pucci/T Brand Studio This latest twist in the rather […]
April 27, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
British Airways long anticipated, direct flight from London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW) to San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO) begins today, May 27th. In less than 11 hours, tourists can leave Big Ben behind in the U.K. capital and land in the tropics to begin a vacation in the land of beaches, wildlife and volcanoes. "Now Landing […]
April 26, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Wise travelers know that they should book flights far in advance. They also know that packing a carry-on saves bucks. But master travelers take things a few steps further, and as a result, they save big-time on trips! Check out some of our all-time favorite money hacks for travel, and get ready for quite possibly […]
April 26, 2016 / June 30, 2023 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Catch these tech tips before you catch any rays and you’ll be on your way to a space-saver’s paradise while being in paradise. Vacation reading has never been easier! Enjoy a multitude of electronic books on your favorite device while resting in a hammock or sunning poolside. All without ever bringing a single bulky book […]
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April 23, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Driving in Costa Rica is never boring! "Crocodile Crossing" photo © CRHoy.com An 8-foot crocodile brought traffic to a standstill last night in the beach town of Tamarindo in Costa Rica. According to a witness, the reptile crossed the road at 6:20 p.m. near the Marino Las Baulas National Park. He added that this is […]
April 21, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
“Surfers Rescue Baby Whale” photo © Amelia Rueda It seems perfect that this story is emerging on Earth Day! We’d like to congratulate these surfing Ticos who abandoned the waves to give Mother Nautre a helping hand. A five foot, baby pilot whale was rescued yesterday by a group of surfers in Boca Barranca beach […]
April 20, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Plans to bridge the Pan-American Highway between the Santa Rosa and Guanacaste National Parks with a "green tunnel" to allow animals to cross between the two areas were announced on Tuesday, April 19th. "Pan-American Highway"photo © Amelia Rueda A total of 24,000 native, evergreen fruit trees, such as Mountain Almond, will be planted to form […]
April 19, 2016 / August 23, 2018 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
The Sloth Sanctuary skyrocketed to fame in Animal Planet’s "Meet the Sloths" series. Channel viewers were introduced to these cute, furry creatures. Located on the country’s Caribbean Coast, the center started caring for these unusual animals ever since locals started bringing injured, abandoned and orphaned sloths to the family home. It’s been over 20 years […]
April 19, 2016 / December 12, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
San Gerado de Dota is one of Costa Rica’s least known travel spots. High up on the slopes of the Talamanca mountain range, that stretches the length of the southern half of the country, this area is known for its coffee plantations and as a habitat for birdlife. Visitors can learn the process of their […]
April 18, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
Suad Keserovic cleans a stone ball in Podubravlje village near Zavidovici, Bosnia and Herzegovina April 11, 2016. Keserovic claimed that the stone sphere is 3.30 meter in diameter and the estimated weight of it is about 35 tons. "Mysterious Stone Spheres"photo © REUTERS/Dado Ruvic In a Bosnian forest, the discovery of a strange giant sphere […]
April 17, 2016 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
"Clothes That Speak Louder Than Words"photo © IconSpeak Call it the ultimate fashion statement — a shirt that can do the talking when no one understands a word you’re saying. One of the stumbling blocks to enjoying a vacation in Costa Rica can be an inability to communicate, if Spanish isn’t a language you speak […]
April 7, 2016 by Ricardo
The International Energy Agency (IEA) recently declared that over a quarter of the world will be powered by renewable energy by just 2020. Evidence of this can be clearly seen across the globe: Morocco is nearing completion of its advanced, concentrated solar power plant, which could soon power the entire region 24 hours a day; […]
April 6, 2016 / August 2, 2017 by Ricardo | Leave a Comment
In an effort to celebrate the coming of Spring, we found out that the Top 9 of the World’s Most Beautiful Forests includes Monteverde! Set some 4,662 feet above sea level, the verdant landscape of Monteverde Cloud Forest is often shrouded in misty clouds. Flickr / Luke Jones With more than 100 species of mammals, […]
