Category Archives: Costa Rica

New finds in Costa Rican forest

Scientists recently discovered eleven unknown animal and plant species in the cloud forest of La Amistad National Park in Costa Rica. Described as one of the most ecologically valuable ecosystems in the world,  La Amistad is a Unesco World Heritage … Continue reading

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What’s hot and happening for 2008

Travel mags are out with their annual lists of bests for 2008. No surprise is St. Lucia making Conde Nast’s IT List of the 10 destinations that you will be hearing about this year. With new resorts such as Discovery … Continue reading

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Our executive program, your local personal assistant

Email us to learn more about our Executive Program for those of you buying real estate or doing business in Costa Rica and Panama. Taking care of your accommodations, private transportation and tours, and even arrangements and appointments for you … Continue reading

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A different language and take on teambuilding

What better way is there to learn Spanish than to have a local Spanish teacher accompanying you as you spend a week touring Costa Rica? With tours in the morning and lessons in the late afternoon, you will get several … Continue reading

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Another Exclusive Luxury Resort for the Eastern Caribbean

In August I wrote about Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s expansion throughout the Caribbean and Central America with two new properties slated for Costa Rica and Turks & Caicos. Two weeks ago the hotel company announced that it will manage a … Continue reading

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The Phenomena of Costa Rica

Rich coast aptly describes this country of only 19,730 square miles that sits on the isthmus that links North and South America. Yet, Costa Rica proves to be more than just a coast with its diversity of ecosystems and microclimates. … Continue reading

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Costa Rica and Turks and Caicos Welcome Mandarin Oriental in 2009

With anticipated openings in 2009, the luxury brand, Mandarin Oriental will make its presence known in Costa Rica and the Caribbean. In Costa Rica, the 130-room resort will be a feature among beach and golf villas and exclusive private homes. … Continue reading

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Distinguishing themselves from the pack

Open any industry magazine or visit any trade show and you will see almost every destination using superlatives to describe why they are the best destination for your incentive group. In several cases however, if you close your eyes or … Continue reading

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