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Live It Up or Live Like a Local – Costa Rica Has Both!
Playa Garza, Guanacaste Costa Rica may be small on a map, but it’s immense in personality. Here, lush rainforests meet pristine beaches, and every sunrise feels like an invitation to slow down and savor life. Some travelers come for five-star indulgence – infinity pools, spa rituals, and ocean views framed by palm trees. Others are drawn to its authentic heartbeat – the laughter in a local café, the call of a howler monkey echoing through the trees, the feeling of belonging,
Stephanie Echavarri
Oct 295 min read
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Stop Dreaming, Start Going: Turning Your Dream Vacation into Reality
Dreaming about that once-in-a-lifetime trip? Discover how experienced travelers turn dreams into seamless, soul-stirring adventures through expert guidance and personalized itineraries. It’s time to stop imagining and start going!
Stephanie Echavarri
Oct 135 min read
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Alaska Unveiled: Wild Beauty, Quiet Luxury and the Soul of the Last Frontier
Where Wild Beauty Meets Effortless Adventure Alaska is not a destination you simply visit. It’s one you feel . The air tastes sharper,...
Stephanie Echavarri
Oct 104 min read
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An African Safari Can Change Your Life
An African safari offers more than wildlife viewing—it's a profound encounter with nature's grandest theater. From dawn game drives across golden savannas to intimate sundowners beside migrating herds, the experience reshapes perspectives on time, scale, and humanity's place in the natural world. For travelers seeking meaningful adventures paired with exceptional comfort, few journeys compare.
Stephanie Echavarri
Oct 56 min read
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Xcaret's luxury experience - La Casa de la Playa
Get a peak at what you get with a stay at La Casa de la Playa, Xcaret's boutique luxury option
Stephanie Echavarri
Jun 21, 20243 min read
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Viva Mexico!
A delightful escape with authentic charm It’s been an active 2024 as I spread my destination knowledge wings throughout the Caribbean....
Stephanie Echavarri
Jun 13, 20243 min read
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Is This Charming Maryland Inn the Perfect Seaside Getaway?
When I set an ambitious travel schedule for 2024, I knew it would be a different kind of year. And when I added a 10-day trip to Maryland...
Stephanie Echavarri
May 14, 20242 min read
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Smooth Sailing: Navigating Your First Caribbean Cruise
Ahoy, fellow travelers! If you’re preparing for your first-ever Caribbean cruise, get ready to set sail on an incredible journey. A...
Stephanie Echavarri
Mar 28, 20242 min read
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Sunshine and Rainbows in Grenada-A Caribbean Hidden Gem
Happy Independence to the lovely people of Grenada who celebrated 50 years of sovereignty and progress since gaining independence from British rule in February 1974. Flowers greet you at Spice Island Beach Resort My husband and I recently visited Grenada for the first time and the island was awash in  the colors of their flag - green for the country’s lush vegetation and agriculture, yellow for its sunshine, warmth and wisdom, and red representing the harmony, courage and vi
Stephanie Echavarri
Mar 9, 20242 min read
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