When people ask me where is the best place we have visited, the answer for is easy. Hands down it is Costa Rica due to the most amazing wildlife we saw. Each region we visited gave us something different. We started in Arenal. Home of this magnificent volcano, reaching up into the clouds. And also […]
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Crowne Plaza San Jose Costa Rica
The Crowne Plaza San Jose Costa Rica was where we started and ended our Costa Rican Adventure. It was fine, however, with the gift of hindsight I would certainly do things differently. Our biggest mistake was booking two rooms. Those of you with families of 5 or more will know how hard it is booking a […]
Eating In A Cargo Plane. Quirky Restaurants In Costa Rica.
Ever fancied eating in a restaurant designed around a cargo plane? Ordering a drink from the bar in the plane and then popping into the cockpit? When it comes to quirky restaurants I am a complete sucker. I love them. Costa Rica did not disappoint me. In Monteverde we ate in a tree house and in […]
Hotel Poco A Poco: Monteverde, Costa Rica
This summer we stayed at Hotel Poco A Poco in Monteverde, Costa Rica. Monteverde is more of a backpackers stop than a luxury resort and the accommodation and town reflected this. However, it’s quirky nature had a certain charm. We had booked two rooms at Hotel Poco a Poco and on arrival they apologised that […]
Packing List For Costa Rica: Rainforest Clothing
What clothing do you need for a rainforest? What on earth should I pack for our vacation in Costa Rica in August in rainy season? These were the main things concerning me before we took our family to Costa Rica this August. I wasn’t worried about not being able to be able to speak Spanish, […]
Tabacon Hot Springs
On our last day at Arenal, La Fortuna, we visited Tabacon Hot Springs. I had been a little concerned that it was going to be much the same as our hotel which had hot springs to swim in. However, Tabacon was on another level. Tabacon is situated at the bottom of Arenal volcano and should […]
Arenal Springs Resort And Spa
Arenal (in La Fortuna) was our first stop in Costa Rica after an overnight stay in San Jose. It was around a 3 hour drive which we took by private transfer. The hotel was amazing and the bungalow style rooms were all situated so that you could see the volcano from the door. It really […]
Planning 2 Weeks In Costa Rica With Young Children
Having returned from our 2 week holiday in Costa Rica, I thought it would be good to share our planning of the trip before I write a breakdown of our adventure. Travelling with young children means that you have to plan carefully and sometimes do things a little differently. Our boys are 4, 6 and […]