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EDMONTON – An irresistible challenge presented itself when I surfed the web just before my second hip operations in December. “Conquer the volcano and help the Canadian Diabetes Association,” it read. My heart raced when I discovered that a fundraising hike up the 1,916-metre (6,286-foot) Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica was planned. [...]
May 16th, 2012 | Filed under Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Popular hotel chain Riu Hotels & Resorts is planning to open four new hotels in Mexico, Caribbean and Costa Rica and overhaul four more in the two years. “Apple Vacations has had a long and successful partnership with Riu Hotels,” said Sandy Babin, Apple Vacations’ Vice President of Marketing. “Since 1998, Apple Vacationers have enjoyed [...]
May 9th, 2012 | Filed under Latin American,Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Costa Rica is an adventure playground with laid back beaches, rainforests, active volcanos to colonial cities and cultural sites. The country is about the size of the states of Vermont and New Hampshire combined — with the Caribbean Sea on the east coast and the North Pacific Ocean on the west. Most tours include an [...]
May 9th, 2012 | Filed under Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Most people’s ingrained perceptions of Puntarenas in the past were negative. I must admit when I was heading on the bus from San Jose to this Central Pacific port town I was prepared for the worst. I was told in the past by people that had travelled there it was a long bus trip and [...]
May 6th, 2012 | Filed under FEATURES,Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Denver, Co (PRWEB) April 28, 2012 – People looking to take advantage of Costa Rica travel dealscan find significant discounts during the green season. The term “green season” was originally developed because it was considered more appealing to potential clients than the term “off-season” which usually led to them to think about poor weather conditions. Costa [...]
May 2nd, 2012 | Filed under Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Many people come to Costa Rica for the nightlife. It’s fun to party and there is no shortage of places to go in San Jose a noche. “Yeah, I love the nature too”. Well, get out and see it. Do it! The best tour in Costa Rica is whitewater rafting Río Pacuare. I’ve lived here [...]
April 18th, 2012 | Filed under FEATURES,Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Are there any turtles? That is the question on everybody’s mind before visiting the Ostional Wildlife Refuge in Guanacaste Costa Rica. Olive Ridley Turtles nest both alone and in arribadas. A turtle nesting alone can be seen almost any night of the year, arribadas occur about once a month usually around the third quarter moon. [...]
April 15th, 2012 | Filed under FEATURES,Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Forecast Caribbean Coast: The first two weeks of the month will stay fun, with consistent surf from waist- to chest-high. Toward the middle will be one more major swell, and then the season fades fast with April ending with knee- to waist-high waves. Overall, the beauty of the area offers a wealth of healthy activities, [...]
April 8th, 2012 | Filed under Travel & Leisure | Read More »

Located at the edge of the mountain with an amazing view of the Santa Ana Valley, White Angel Spa is already becoming the favourite neighbourhood beauty salon. The services that are being offered Massages, Body Treatments, Facials, Hair Removal and other regular services like Manicure and Pedicure. The owner Deb Myers says that the location [...]
April 4th, 2012 | Filed under FEATURES,Travel & Leisure | Read More »

(CNN) – Ziplining through tropical rain forests, rappelling down steep waterfall cliffs and whitewater rafting satisfy the rugged outdoor cravings of Costa Rica’s tourists. But after a day of wear and tear on the body, a long soak in a natural hot spring can provide much-needed relief and relaxation for adventure travelers. Visitors to Costa Rica [...]
April 4th, 2012 | Filed under Travel & Leisure | Read More »