Hi, Marina!

Happy and Healthy New Year to you too !

Costa Rica was good to us , beautiful nature, swimming in Water fall , hiking , strong bridges , exciting zip-lines ( for whom they can be exciting , not for me) , great weather in Samara . We had a very good time. Thank you for your help in our vacation . If somebody wants to go to Costa Rica I will give your name.

Thanks, Sarah and Al, USA

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Korrigan Lodge is a jungle lodge in the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. It offers family friendly private bungalows with a simple yet beautiful decoration and nested in the middle of nature.

Family Friendly Jungle Lodge

Private Bungalow al Korrigan Lodge

Gardens Around the Rooms

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Hopkins Village is one of the few off-the-beaten-path towns in Belize on the coast of the Caribbean sea. Here the Garifuna population is still strong, but is also a super adorable beach town!

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After years of traveling in Central America with my family I learned a lot if things that can make your trips to this part of the world easier and cheaper.

Advice about Traveling to Central America

1. Seasonal Travel – You can get a much better room for the same amount of money if you travel during the rainy season to Costa Rica or Guatemala. Believe me, rain won’t be an issue because in these countries the rainy season isn’t more than a one or two hours of rain during the day. To get even better prices here are some Coupons for Bookit.

2. Transportation – Flying from on country to the other is the best way to go, but can get a bit pricey, especially if you are visiting several countries, so for those interested here is a Coupon Code for Expedia.

3. Get off the Beaten Path – Belize is known for the Caribbean no stress mode. Especially  Ambergris Caye. This is an amazing island with tons of hotels and fun adventures. If you like the idea of a vacation on the Caribbean here is a Promo Code for Cheap Caribbean Promo that might help you save some bucks.

4. Eating out and souvenirs – can also be a problem for your wallet. To avoid that I recommend you look for local, small restaurants. In them you will get a huge meal for $5 to $10. You can also go to street vendors instead of shops. You will get stuff up to 50% cheaper. For saving in equipment or other things you might need for your Central American trip here are some free Coupon Codes.

I hope this was helpful for all travelers out there.

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Ernest Hemingway spent over 20 years on this fabled island and was known to write some of his greatest masterpieces here. So visiting his home outside of Havana, Cuba was great to see how he lived and where he drank copious amounts of rum while doing what he did best – writing!

Hemingway’s Entrance

Living Room, Hemingway’s Museum

Workers at Hemingway’s Museum

Hemingway’s Farm, Cuba

Famous Hemingway’s Pool where Ava Gardner Swam Naked

Pilar – Hemingway’s Fishing Boat

Mirador Tower at Hemingway’s House 

Hemingway’s Writing Room

Hemingway’s Original Typewriter

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Arenal and La Fortuna area of Costa Rica has got to be one of the most beautiful areas in the country. The rain forest, gorgeous hotels, tranquility, exciting nature tours are great. But they will blow your mind when Arenal Volcano is showing it’s full glory. Which was exactly what happened when I visited this area!

Yes, that was the view we pulled up to my hotel – Mountain Paradise. Which, by the way, was a total surprise as well. I knew the hotel was luxurious and had great views. But I didn’t realize just how special it was. I was greeted at the entrance with a wet nap and told to take a seat while all the arrangements for my check in were done for me.

The property is quite large, and you can have the golf cart shuttle take you around, or walk it.

There is a fun pool with a waterfall and bar to laze away the day watching the volcano which is difficult to tear yourself away from.

And after a fun day of tours, you can chill out in your own private jacuzzi in your own little garden without interruption.

And how about a waterfall shower – or two?

But the sleep in a king sized bed with the sounds of crickets outside my door was simply divine!

Mountain Paradise hotel is a luxury hotel for exceptional rates. You can stay here anywhere between $125 – $250 per night – how can you beat that price!

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Me and adrenaline tours simply don’t mix. My husband and sons are the adventure junkies in our family. But when in Arenal if you don’t do the canyoneering tour with Desafio, you haven’t fully lived!

My Canyoneering adventure tour day in Arenal, La Fortuna – step-by-step:

First we got picked up at our hotel in a comfy bus and then transfered over to a 4×4 jeep.

Next, we got geared up and ready to go and were explained the rules of the game – which are quite simple, you just gotta do it!

Next the hikes to the four waterfalls. After doing the rappelling, if you can believe it, I found the hiking to be the most challenging. But again, I’m by far Mrs. Adventure! But I will admit, it was super fun.

There are four waterfalls in total. They vary from 25 meters all the way to 250 meters. The guides take excellent care of you and really secure you.

Ready! Set!

Go!

And keep on going – the 250 meter waterfall simply didn’t feel like it will end!

I made it!

Definitely get this on your to-do list while visiting Arenal area. The tour is recommend for 13 and up. But there were a couple of very fit, adventurous 11 year olds. So it’s up to you and your children.

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Ahhhh… the simple life of Ambergris Caye in Belize. Coconuts, palm trees and white sanded beaches.

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Granada is Nicaragua’s Gem. As cliche as it may sound, it’s true. It’s their only real colonial town with a booming culture, great restaurants and a sweet place to visit with your family.

Sunset over Granada

Street Performers in Granada’s Central Park

Horse Ride of the City

Traditional Festive Dolls of Nicaragua

Street Vendors in Central Park

Outdoor Cafes and Restaurants

Traditional Mode Of Transportation – Horse and Cart

Central Park – Daily Life Shoe-shining

Architecture of Granada

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Years and years ago, before Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna town were the hot spot that they are today, this area was more for farming and geologist’s place for studying and researching the mighty volcano.

One family combined the two and developed their farm into a station for these geologists.   Slowly, it grew and grew into a hotel – Arenal Observatory Lodge. Today it is one of the most perfectly placed hotels in all of Arenal Region.

What Makes Arenal Observatory Lodge (AOL) so absolutely different and unique:

The views. If the volcano isn’t covered, you simply can’t get a more amazing view anywhere else. You feel that you can practically reach out and touch it.

Arenal Lake. The volcano isn’t the only breathtaking view of the area. You can see Costa Rica’s largest lake crystal clear from here.

The Property. There are more hiking trails in the hotel than in all of Arenal area. You can walk down trails that were old lava flows. You can find waterfalls and flora of all sort.

Birdwatching. I’m not a bird lover, but you kind of get caught up in the moment. Especially when it’s crystal clear that most of the guests here are either on assignment for some major magazine with their huge lenses and 100 pound tripods, or they are die hard birders coming here from all corners of the world to see a glimpse of a rare specimen.

The location . You are truly isolated here. It’s a good 30-45 minute drive on a mostly-dirt road through the rain forest. The drive is so worth it when you arrive here.

The hotel itself is relatively simple,  you don’t come here to be in a 5 star resort. And the price is just right – $70-$150 per night.

However, if you don’t want to be this isolated, no problem. You can come here for the day and experience the trails and the property and the views!

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