Secret beach: Playa Cocolito, Costa Rica
One of the things we love most about Costa Rica is the ability to drive only a few hours for an entirely different…
Hotel spotlight: Barcelo Tambor, Costa Rica
Barcelo Tambor is an all-inclusive beach resort in Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula. The region is a little out of the way. It’s a…
Bioluminescence tour with Bahia Rica – Costa Rica adventures
Did you know you can see bioluminescent beaches in Costa Rica??? YEAR ROUND. I had no idea, until I stumbled upon a random…
Kids activity pack – Costa Rica edition
Let me tell you, keeping the kids busy in Costa Rica was the easiest thing we’ve ever done (not literally, but you get…
10 things to do in Monteverde with kids
Monteverde is a popular travel destination in Costa Rica, renowned for its cloud forests and rare plants and animals. As a destination, Monteverde…
Hotel spotlight: Hotel Flor de Bromelia, Monteverde
Mystical cloud forests, stunning views all the way to the ocean, a tranquil retreat high in the mountains, there is no better place…
Arenal vs Monteverde: where to do what activities
Arenal and Monteverde are both popular travel destinations in Costa Rica. The crux of this post is not to debate one location verses…
Hiking El Tigre, Costa Rica with kids
In hindsight, I can’t believe we almost didn’t add El Tigre to our Costa Rica itinerary. To save other travellers this grotesque oversight,…
Zip-lining with kids at Sky Adventures, Costa Rica
Perhaps it’s being a parent. Perhaps it’s getting old. Or perhaps I’ve lost my sense of adventure (not really, but I’m definitely way…
10 tips for Great Wolf Lodge on a budget
If you’re lucky enough to live near one of the 20 Great Wolf Lodge (GWL) locations in North America, or happen to be…