My friends and I decided to stay at Villas Macondo after a quick glance at the Fodor’s top picks for places to stay in Tamarindo and a phone call to check availability. I didn’t even get to the end of the short paragraph, but at $45 for a room that sleeps three, I figured I [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on January 21st, 2008 | No Comments »

If you happen to be traveling in San Jose and desire a break from the busy downtown area, I have a recommendation for you!  Rohrmoser, to the West of San Jose, is a suburban tree-lined area where the U.S. Embassy is located.  Many B&B’s, restaurants, shopping plazas and parks fill the spaces between homes and offices.  My favorite section [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on December 20th, 2007 | No Comments »

This past Sunday I went to the White House Hotel perched atop the mountainside of San Antonio de Escazú. Formerly known as Hotel Tara, the main building was constructed to resemble a Georgia plantation home reminiscent of that in the famous movie “Gone with the Wind.” While the view alone is breathtaking, The White House [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on December 20th, 2007 | No Comments »

The Latitude 10 Resort in Santa Teresa did not only make me keenly aware of the global positioning of the nation of Costa Rica, it also gave me a bit of insight into the life of the rich and famous.

Costa Rica Hotel Review – Latitude 10

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on December 10th, 2007 | No Comments »

Costa Rica Hotel Review — Capitan Suizo
Hotel Capitan Suizo is a fantastic small hotel located directly on Playa Tamarindo. This weekend I had the opportunity to tour this exquisite property and found this to be the perfect place for those looking for a quiet, serene escape from the craziness of Tamarindo. The lush grounds are [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 28th, 2007 | No Comments »

Costa Rica Hotel Review – Cala Luna
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to visit Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas and was very impressed! As we were greeted by the very friendly Manager, Jonathon, we were shown around the delightful grounds where I was more than impressed. The hotel is located on Playa Langosta where [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 27th, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Costa Rica Hotel Review – Tamarindo Diria
On Saturday, November 24th, I had the pleasure of touring El Diria, a Costa Rica hotel in Tamarindo. The prime advantage of El Diria is its convenient location. The attractive hotel has over 180 rooms and is located in the middle of the town of Tamarindo. This is especially handy [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 26th, 2007 | 2 Comments »

Costa Rica Hotel Review – Arenas del Mar
Last weekend Richard, Joan, and I went to visit the brand new Arenas del Mar Hotel in Manuel Antonio. It was pretty hard to find, even though we knew it was off the same road as El Parador and Issimo Suites. When you finally arrive you [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 22nd, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Looking for a bit of “Old Colonial” allure and luxury in a convenient location? If you are traveling to San Jose for business or pleasure, consider the Alta Hotel. Last month, I drove up to check out the place. The property is nestled on a mountain overlooking the central valley from Escazú. Alta is about [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 21st, 2007 | 1 Comment »

Nicuesa lodge, in Golfo Dulce, is one of the most interesting places I have been to here in Costa Rica. I really enjoyed the tranquility, and how secluded it is. Although the there is still some construction and gardening being done, the place is very beautiful. Walking the paths of the complex is a wonderful experience. [...]

Filed under: Hotel & Restaurant Reviews on November 19th, 2007 | No Comments »