By Wendy Anders During the upcoming two weekends, visitors can take part in whale and dolphin watching tours, as well as recreational and cultural activities, during the southern Pacific Bahía Ballena Marine Park's annual whale and dolphin festival. From Sept 2-4 and again from Sept 9-11 visitors can participate in activities such as foot races, cycling, family walks, a sand sculpture contes...

The Broader View network for volunteering overseas recently announced updates to is Costa Rica sea turtle conservation program, which takes place in the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. Following are details from the press release: Are you interested in volunteering with wild life? If so, why not become a Costa Rica Sea Turtle Volunteer? This opportunity gives you a chance to experience sea tur...

Source: Spirit The low tourism season in Costa Rica tends to create some extremely affordable deals on air travel, and this year is no exception. According to a recent query on Fly.com, an airfare search engine that makes looking for airfares both quick and easy, round-trip flights to Costa Rica are as low as $133 per traveler on Spirit Airlines. The search parameters are as follows: D...

By Wendy Anders Yesterday, on National Parks Day, President Luis Guillermo Solís met with park guards on a visit to Tenorio Volcano National Park in the northern Guanacaste mountain range. Tenorio National Park is where Costa Rica's enchanting Río Celeste, or Blue River, is located. Park rangers had been threatening to close one or more national parks if their repeated requests for increa...

Source: SWAmedia.com FareCompare.com has released a second set of findings based on a comprehensive analysis of the Southwest Effect in new international routes. The study reveals that while consumers traveling to the U.S. did experience the Southwest Effect initially, those average lowest fares have since increased, returning to the levels they were prior to Southwest's foray into those marke...

When it comes to tourism, birdwatchers are often regarded as the nicest visitors Costa Rica can hope to attract. Birdwatchers like the abundant avian biodiversity of Costa Rica, and our country enjoys the fact that these tourists tend to be well-educated, generous spenders who are respectful of nature and enjoy longer stays. Central America is teeming with colorful birds, and thus other nations...

By Wendy Anders Canada’s low-fare leader WestJet announced last week it will add dozens of new flights to its growing domestic and international networks as part of its 2016-2017 winter schedule. New flights will run from Toronto to a number of Canadian and international destinations including Vancouver, Ottawa, Moncton, Myrtle Beach, Aruba, Kingston (Jamaica), San José and Liberia (Costa Ri...

Wikimedia CommonsIf the Panama Canal is on your bucket list there is no better time to sail than on Saga Sapphire in 2017. The 700-passenger ship will sail through the canal on January 30 and again on February 17 for the return leg of her 66-night Central American Discovery cruise. The grand voyage to Latin America departs on January 11, 2017 and will offer guests the chance to view Mayan r...

Volmundo.com Oslo, Norway – volmundo.com is a new booking platform to help individuals search and apply for international volunteering and community roles. We are an ethical and transparent recruiting resource for social impact organizations to connect with passionate people who want to contribute to making a positive change. As a social startup we charge individuals just 1 USD per day as a bo...

Lifeguard Seco Herrera. Source: Facebook By Wendy Anders Waves in the Caribbean are predicted to reach up to 8 1/2 feet tomorrow, Friday, and over 9 1/2 feet on Saturday, dropping on Sunday, and then rising again next Tuesday, said the University of Costa Rica’s Ocean Sciences Investigation Center (CIMAR) in an alert today. Likewise, small crafts under 24 ft. are warned that rough Pacific ...

By Wendy Anders Zurich, Switzerland is the latest European destination to offer a direct flight to San José, Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO). Starting May 2017, Edelweiss Air will offer twice-weekly non-stop service on Tuesday and Friday, the airline stated in a press release last week.  Edelweiss is a member of the Lufthansa Group and an affiliate of Swiss Internati...

Source: Ge PC Facebook LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Jun 6, 2016) - Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., parent Company of the Central American-Caribbean Online Travel Agency (OTA) Oveedia, announced today, that in continuing support of Central American tourism, Oveedia, upon multiple requests, has begun developing and sponsoring travel websites and resource pages for Central American tours, hote...

Source: Southwest Airlines DALLAS, June 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is launching a three-day domestic and international sale offering extra low fares for fall travel, so grab your ticket and go!  Customers may take advantage of low domestic fares starting at $49, $79, $99, and $129 one-way to select destinations today through Thursday, June 9, 2016, 11:59 p.m...

Bull shark. Wikimedia Commons DALLAS, June 2, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is partnering once again with Discovery Channel's Shark Week, taking television's longest-running and most anticipated summer event to new heights.  Today, the companies unveiled the first-ever Shark Week-themed 737-700 aircraft proudly displaying the majestic sea life that is widely cel...

Blue Zone Retreat Costa Rica Tambor, Costa Rica -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/31/2016 --Encouraging harmony, well-being, and a centered experience for their guests, Blue Zones Rejuvenation Retreat makes summer plans. Situated in the heart of Costa Rica, the wellness center promises seclusion in paradise. How so? Blue Zones treats the whole body via healing diets and detox programs, massage therapy in...

Wikimedia Commons3 El Castillo, Nicaragua, May 22 (EFE).- A 341-year-old fortress in southern Nicaragua that was formerly a bastion against English pirates is nowadays a growing tourist attraction. The town of El Castillo, in southern Rio San Juan province, owes its name to the local fortress - "El Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepcion," built by the Spanish in 1673-1675 and nowadays one of ...

Los Altos del Monte ATENAS, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) MAY 18, 2016 - Located in the lushly verdant Costa Rican mountains, on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Atenas, The Retreat at Altos del Monte (theretreatcostarica.com) has completely refreshed their spa menu. The renewed list of options is a return to the property’s tropical nature, using fresh, organic and local ingredients, which creates ...

Jairo Zelaya - Pixabay Commons CURRIDABAT, COSTA RICA, May 12, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Costa Rican Trip has partnered with the Instituto Para Estudiantes Extranjeros (www.IPEE.com) as one to provide premium immersion Spanish language education, adding another facet to your vacation in Costa Rica. This education process is typically continued and enhanced online after your stay. For over ...

This September, fans of luxury travel will be able to fly to Costa Rica and other hot tourism destinations around the world aboard their own private jet. The Four Seasons Extraordinary Adventures package now includes Costa Rica in the itinerary, and this is how the luxury travel brand describes this special vacation package: Experience some of the world’s most remarkable destinations on our custo...

SANTA TERESA, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2016 - Vajra Sol’s life-balance focused yoga retreats, which include a surfing or stand up paddling component, have a strong appeal to women and men who have demanding work schedules and pressured personal responsibilities as a pleasurable way to diminish stress that accumulates over time. The retreats are hosted at an upscale, beachfront resort in the b...

Gypsy Jaunt, a socially conscious travel platform for women of the African Diaspora, recently announced its first official trip, which will feature a five-day vacation in Costa Rica. The trip is focused on the idyllic coastal community of Santa Teresa, located in the Nicoya Peninsula of the Puntarenas province. Details on this girlfriend vacation to Costa Rica, which costs $500, are as follows:...

Source: Wikimedia Commons Toronto - 14 Apr 2016 - Sunwing Vacations Price Crasher Sale offers up to 50% off popular vacation packages. Just launched, Sunwing Vacations latest sale is sure to get travellers in the mood for shopping when they get a hold of these heavily discounted deals. Available from April 16 to April 22, 2016, during the Price Crasher Sale travellers can save up to 50% off p...

Wikimedia Commons Liberia, Costa Rica -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2016 -- When it comes to backpacking a foreign country, nearly every backpacker will agree that knowledge is power. Inside information about a destination can save time and energy, keep costs under control and greatly enhance the chances of staying safe. For backpackers planning a Costa Rica trip, good news is in the air. Costa Rica Ba...

Source: Starbucks At the Starbucks 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders this week, president and chief operating officer Kevin Johnson played a video of the company's agricultural research center in Costa Rica to highlight the company’s emphasis on creating a sustainable supply of coffee for future generations. Johnson announced that Starbucks in on track to donate 20 million rust-resistant ...

Liisa Vexler. Source: AirTransat AirTransat Media Release - Montreal — There is more to the South than just sunny weather and nice beaches, which is why increasing numbers of Canadians now want to experience the culture, history and attractions of their destination when travelling. To help vacationers learn more about the tour operator’s popular Sun destinations, Transat is back with the secon...

Rainforest in Costa Rica Travel PR News Hub Media Release - London, March 2016 - We all have a wish list of places we’d love to visit one day. Luxury tour operator Exsus has picked half a dozen destinations that should be fast-tracked to the top though and made a priority right now, whether it’s a once hard-to-reach location that’s recently opened up to travellers, such as Myanmar or Cuba, a c...

Source: Wikimedia Commons BOSTON, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Cali, president of Overseas Adventure Travel, the leader in small groups on the road less traveled, today announced the Top 5 destinations for American boomer and senior solo travelers in 2016 based on bookings year-to-date.  Of OAT's 50 trip choices, the five most popular destinations for solo travelers in 2016 are Iceland, M...

Vajra Yoga SANTA TERESA, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) MARCH 03, 2016 - The year 2016 marks 10 years since Vajra Sol began as a yoga retreats company in Costa Rica offering a new style of travel to an upcoming and coming niche in the growing industry. They attribute the business’s success in a competitive market of yoga and wellness vacations to a few key and finely formulated components that have earned t...

Source: Backroads Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2016 - Backroads, the world’s leading active travel company, today announced a slew of spring break trips for the entire family ranging from Florida’s Key West and the Everglades to Hawaii’s Big Island, Costa Rica, Palm Springs and beyond. The all-inclusive family adventures offer the perfect blend of activity choices for all ages including b...

Manuel Antonio Beach in Costa Rica Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) February 12, 2016 - Valentine’s Day may be the most romantic day of the year, but it’s undeniable that some locations have a certain "je ne sais quoi", which adds that something special to the occasion. International Living ranks the top five most romantic locations on their beat—great places to visit with a loved one or to strike out an...

Wikimedia Commons Alison Kosik, a business correspondent for CNN based in New York, enjoyed a vacation in Costa Rica in late January. Just one day after her return to the United States, she noticed that she had endured various mosquito bites at the beach, and she also started feeling headaches, sweats and chills. In an interesting report published on CNN.com, Ms. Kosik recounts her odyssey ...

Screenshot of MissTravel.com A young woman from the United States spent most of 2015 traveling to several exotic destinations around the world, and she did not spend any of her own money doing so. Monica Lynn is a 25-year old financial professional from Alabama whose story about going on lavish dates abroad has sparked considerable social media discourse since her story was published by Britis...

Source: News.co.,cr archives Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) January 26, 2016 - Does the couple who travel together, stay together? Backroads, the leading active travel company, sure thinks so. And a recent survey by the U.S. Travel Association backs up that theory: the study revealed that couples who travel together have better sex lives and more romance in their relationships than couples who stay home...

Wikimedia Commons The leading provider of foreign currency in the United Kingdom recently named Australia, Costa Rica, Iceland, Vietnam and Peru as being among the top vacation hotspots for 2016 in terms of exchange leverage. The strength of the British pound sterling looks set to play a pivotal role in holiday destination choice according to the Holiday Money Report 2016 from Post Office T...

Guests can experience the best and the most of the game of golf on a week-long, multi-destination golf tour package through an exclusive partnership between Magellan Jets, Four Seasons Hotel Miami, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo and Four Seasons Resort Nevis. The exclusive Private Jet Tropical Tee and Golf Tour lines up play on three world-renowned championship courses in ...

Newtown Square, PA (PRWEB) January 13, 2016 - The undisputed market leader for charter services to Mexico and the Caribbean, Apple Vacations is expanding its Exclusive Vacation Flight charter program in 2016 with increased service from the West Coast, including several new departure gateways. Beginning May 1, 2016, Apple Vacations will launch its first ever Exclusive Vacation Flight charters fr...

Wikimedia Commons (TRAVPR.COM) UK - 12th January, 2016 - Sumak Travel, the UK based social enterprise that specializes in Latin American ecotourism, has partnered with the Cafédirect Producers’ Foundation (CPF) to launch a range of Fair Trade Adventures in Colombia, Costa Rica and Peru. Four new small group tours will give travelers a rare opportunity to meet farmers and artisans behind popula...

Source: Three Jewels Three Jewels Retreats in Costa Rica offer an inspiring fusion of yoga, surfing, delicious eating and massage that wakes our bodies, clears our minds, touches our souls and connects us to the beauty of life. Indulge in twice daily yoga classes, surf lessons and access to excellent surfing, SUP (stand up paddle boarding), transformative massage, walks on the secluded beac...

Wikimedia Commons If you're looking for something unique and exciting to do next New Year's Eve, celebrate aboard a Holland America Line cruise. With options in Australia, Asia, South America, Mexico, the Caribbean and Panama Canal over the holiday, you can be sure you'll welcome 2017 in grand style. When guests break into 'Auld Lang Syne' at midnight and you clink glasses with friends old ...

AcroYoga AcroYoga is a dynamic partner practice that blends the wisdom of yoga, the dynamic power of acrobatics, and the loving kindness of healing arts. These three lineages form the foundation of a partner practice that cultivates trust, playfulness, and community. Jenny Sauer-Klein and Jason Nemer co-founded the practice in 2003, which has since touched the lives of hundreds of thousands...