WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Deep in the Jungle When whitewater rafting through jungle rapids is the only route to your hotel, you know your trip is going to be entirely out of the ordinary. Here’s a flash-forward of what’s in store… Arrive at San Jose Airport where our driver will take you to Hotel Grano De Oro. You’ll be charmed by this Victorian mansion turned world-renowned hotel. Grano de Oro is translated as “Grain of Gold,” the local term for a coffee bean. Created as a g

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: Coast to Coast Photo via @TUIUK on Twitter Have you ever imagined what it is like to rise with the sun on the Caribbean and set with the sun on the Pacific? To feel the rhythm of the ocean waves, the heartbeat of the rainforest, the breath of a volcano? To capture the vastness of nature’s diverse topography and wildlife? What if we told you that in a two week period, you could experience a full awareness of being alive in ways you haven’t experienced b

WALK ON THE WILD SIDE: King of the Jungle Jaguar, image by Denis Van Linden, from Flickr Creative Commons Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 animal species, representing nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide. While the biodiversity runs deep in this wildlife hotspot, there is only one King of the Jungle here. That’s why we’re kicking off our Walk on the Wild Side series with none other than... the Jaguar. THE POWER OF THE PROWL The jaguar is the largest feli

You know what’s awesome? Every year in Costa Rica, a week before new moon in late July, a special force of nature creates a truly remarkable display that can only be seen in a few places around the world — the ‘Arribada’ (in Spanish, ‘arrival’). At first a few hundred turtles will come out, then thousands follow in a steady stream over the next few nights. They appear after sunset, coming out of the water to the black, volcanic sand to dig holes for laying their eggs. Located

Take a second, sit back & grab the closest coconut while you day dream your next trip to paradise. WILD COSTA RICA Filmed & edited by Antoine Janssens Music by A Thousand Years - David A. Molina Original Video can be found here. #CostaRica #GoodVibes #PuraVida #Happy

Chances are — whether you’ve had the opportunity to visit Costa Rica or not—you’ve heard the Costa Rican phrase “Pura Vida” (pronounced poo-rah vee-dah)! Every time it’s spoken, it’s sure to be sent off with positive vibes and good intention... a feel good phrase. In English, it translates directly to “Pure Life”. The Costa Rican philosophy behind this phrase encourages one to truly appreciate the simple treasures that life has to offer, while embodying a laid back, “take it