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  • Tamarindo Beach Costa Rica
    Central America | Costa Rica | Travel Blogs

    Things to do in Tamarindo Costa Rica

    Looking for the best things to do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica? We can help!

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  • Tamarindo beach in Costa Rica at sunset
    Central America | Costa Rica | Travel Blogs

    Things To Do In Guanacaste Costa Rica

    Looking for some fun things to do in Guanacaste, Costa Rica? We’ve got you covered.

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  • Looking out over the ocean at the infinity pool The Phoenix Belize Resort
    Caribbean | Central America | Travel Blogs

    We Review The Phoenix Resort Belize And Tasty Nachos

    We review The Phoenix Resort in the heart of San Pedro, Belize and tell you why you might want to check it out for yourself.

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  • Girl running down the dock at Victoria House Belize
    Caribbean | Central America | Travel Blogs

    23 Moments You’ll Experience At Victoria House on Ambergris Caye

    If you ever have a chance to check out a luxury hotel on Ambergris Caye in Belize, don’t hesitate for a second. Grab your passport, your wallet, a swimsuit, and your sense of adventure.

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  • Better Than Home, A Review of Athens Gate Resort in Belize
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    Better Than Home, A Review of Athens Gate Resort in Belize

    We review Athens Gate Resort on Ambergris Caye, Belize and tell you why you should check this place out for yourself.

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  • Bridge of the Americas by Nelson de Witt on Flickr
    Central America | Travel Blogs

    Dreaming Of The Panamanian Sun

    As the snow threatens to fall, I’ve found myself dreaming of escaping to somewhere warm. Even for a short amount of time.

    Preferably somewhere with unlimited fruity drinks, a great buffet and fun dancing. But where could we go? Even more importantly, how would we get there?

    In the past we’ve traveled on every manner of plane, train and ship however we’ve never been on a cruise.

    So a great cruise for us would be something just a little different…

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  • Bakery Cafe - Montezuma, Costa Rica
    Central America | Costa Rica | Travel Blogs

    Montezuma – Artisan Paradise or Failed Hippie Rejuvenation Project?

    Of all the places on the southern tip of the Nicoyan Peninsula, we had heard the most about Montezuma. Of all the people we had talked to, there was never a negative word said about it. We really hadn’t done a lot of homework on the place but we knew it had a few hotels and restaurants and had pre-decided that if we spent the night, it would probably be in Montezuma. Neither one of us knew what to expect as we drove down the steep road leading into town and to be honest, we still have mixed feelings about the place. It is at once greater and lesser than we expected.

    It is greater in that it is quite a cute little offbeat town tucked on the sides of a mountain with gorgeous beaches running along both sides of it. There are a dozen little restaurants and shops hidden along its curving streets and lanes. There is a nice park and play center right smack in the middle of it all. The people in town seem friendly enough and the prices, though not amazing, seem on par for that area of the world. There is a definite “earthy” feel to the town with yoga classes, all natural foods and organic fare available at a bunch of places. We even had decent healthy food at The Bakery Cafe while watching a pair of monkeys descend from the treetops to entertain us while we ate a late lunch.

    That all being said, there seems to be an hidden undercurrent to the town. Both ends of the beach have…

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  • Beach Near Tambor Costa Rica
    Central America | Costa Rica | Travel Blogs

    The Quiet Life in Playa Tambor and Santa Lucia

    In my last post about our travels in Costa Rica we were bouncing our way South down the Nicoya Peninsula. I say bouncing simply because the only road from Naranjo to Paquera is about as rough a road as you’ll ever drive. After such a tough stretch driving down, we were greatly relieved to finally make it to our planned destination.

    We were hopeful that Santa Lucia, Tambor and Montezuma would ease our frazzled nerves and give credence to their well deserved reviews. Well, that isn’t totally true. After that rough road we were anxious to just sit back and rest. We weren’t sure Santa Lucia and Tambor would offer much respite, but we looked forward to seeing them regardless.

    We had met another couple that had stayed in Santa Lucia while we were day tripping out of San Jose a few weeks before. Long story short, they loved the area, but said there really wasn’t a whole lot to do in Santa Lucia proper. Oh sure, they went ziplining, did a little snorkeling, walked the beaches and went kayaking but there wasn’t a lot to do in the town itself. Following their advice, we simply cruised through town and did a quick stop at the local beach to check out the views. After a bit of walking around, we jumped back into the jeep and headed to Tambor.

    The area around Santa Lucia was gorgeous (as expected) however they were right on the money in terms of things to do. If you’re hoping for a string of restaurants and a wild nightlife just keep on trucking. Santa Lucia is perfect for…

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