Costa Rica and the 2008 Geotourism Challenge

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica, October 14, 2008 – National Geographic, in partnership with Ashoka’s Changemakers, recently recognized Costa Rican eco-adventure company, Rios Tropicales, as one of the three winners of its 2008 Geotourism Challenge. Rios Tropicales was selected for its commitment to protecting the rainforest in collaboration with local communities, tourists, and conservation organizations in Costa Rica. The... [Read more]

Gutsy Woman Culinary Tour

This release from Gutsy Women Travelers is one for my Aunt that keeps threatening to travel more. This would be perfect the foodie of the fairer persuasion.
-Editor ITKT-

Fort Washington, PA - July 1, 2008 — Gutsy Women Travel, a leading operator of experiential tours for women, believes that one of the best ways to learn about a culture is through its cuisine and wines and therefore culinary explorations... [Read more]

Two New Hotels in Costa Rica

Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas and Doubletree Cariari by Hilton San Jose
Now Open

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., USA / SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA (Jan. 2, 2008) – Doubletree Hotels & Resorts ring in 2008 with the opening of two hotels in Costa Rica - the first full-service Hilton family... [Read more]

Pleasant Holidays adds Costa Rica

PLEASANT HOLIDAYS ANNOUNCES COSTA RICA AS ITS NEWEST DESTINATION

Pleasant Holidays and its luxury brand, Distinguished Resorts, today announced the launch of new travel programs to Costa Rica. Continuing to deliver on their commitment to provide world-wide leisure travel products to travel agents and their clients, the companies will begin... [Read more]

Green Hotels Renovation Update

Green Hotels of Costa Rica sends you our warmest wishes for the holidays from our management and staff.

While preserving our Si Como No style of ¨Sustainable Hospitality¨, and again working with materials that minimize our impact on the environment, we are happy to announce the completion of room renovations on nearly a third of our hotel inventory! After 15 years... [Read more]

FIFA U-20 World Cup and Hotel

The Hotel Grand Pacific in Victoria, British Columbia, is offering fans
of “the beautiful game” two nights of luxurious accommodation and a full
day of FIFA U-20 World Cup 2007 excitement.

The Hotel Grand Pacific is offering you an opportunity to see tomorrow’s
soccer stars in action. The FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament has seen
some of the game’s top players - Diego... [Read more]

Latin American Tours with Intrepid

Experience the real Latin America with Intrepid and help the world breathe easy

Book any Intrepid Travel Latin American adventure during February and March 2007 and 10% of the trip cost will be donated to the Intrepid Foundation’s Amazon Fund to help save the natural wonder.

Away from the rumba filled streets, the wildlife rich oceans and the Incan filled highlands lay the lungs of the Earth - the Amazon... [Read more]

Cruise from Arctic to Antarctica

New York, NY, December 2006 — In announcing what is believed to be a true first for the cruise industry, Norwegian Coastal Voyage has unveiled a new 66-day Expedition, “World Cruise – From Arctic to Antarctica,” filling passenger’s passports with visits to 44 ports in 17 countries on four continents, taking a longitudinal route from pole-to-pole. Upon stepping aboard the new 160-stateroom MS Fram,... [Read more]

Costa Rica: Nature’s Richness Revealed

Costa Rica: Nature’s Richness Revealed
December 21-28, 2006
Now only $2095! SAVE $400 per person
(limit first four reservations)

Costa Rica is nature at its inspiring best—from the wild jungles of the Caribbean coast, to Monteverde Cloud Forest, to impressive Arenal Volcano, it is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. Monkeys, sloths, coatimundis, and an array of colorful... [Read more]

The Best Place to Kiteboard

According to championship-level wake boarder and competitive kiteboarder Paul Menta, it’s the Turks and Caicos.

Of course, you can’t go wrong with Costa Rica, Key West, Puerto Rico or the Bahamas. But Menta’s been there and done that – he’s got kiteboarding schools in all four locations. Menta is a busy man these days. Aside from teaching people how to skip and soar across turquoise waters, he’s setting... [Read more]

Christmas in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Nature’s Richness Revealed; December 21-28, now only $2495 per person

Costa Rica is nature at its best: from the wild jungles of the Caribbean coast, to Monteverde Cloud Forest, to impressive Arenal Volcano, it is one of the most biologically diverse places on earth. Monkeys, sloths, coatimundis, an array of colorful birds, and dazzling sea creatures accompany us on our journey.... [Read more]

Boundless Journeys in Costa Rica

Boundless Journeys’ Costa Rica: Nature’s Richness Revealed special holiday itinerary is better than ever. Explore from the rainforests of the Caribbean to active volcanoes in the highlands. From bold greens and reds of poison dart frogs to incredibly vibrant plumage of scarlet macaws, Costa Rica is a world of color from the ground up. Spend the holidays walking through cloud forests and getting to know the incredible... [Read more]

Scuba Diving at Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast

Snorkeling and dolphin watching have been around the Quepos & Manuel Antonio area for quite some time, but scuba diving is still relatively in its infancy. Diving in this area can truly be said to be on the cutting edge of adventure for divers looking for something different. How many places in the world can one dive that truly has been unexplored? You can here. We are constantly finding new places to dive, many times... [Read more]