Lonely PlanetJul 14, 202616 things to know before visiting Costa RicaPlan your visit to Costa Rica with these essential travel tips.3 sights in this storyArenal VolcanoSightPicture-perfect cone, surrounding national park.Lake ArenalSightOffers kayaking and windsurfing.ElsewherePlaya HermosaSightNicoya Peninsula, Costa RicaCentral America's first World Surfing Reserve.Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →
Condé Nast TravelerJan 1312 Spring Break Villas to Book for Sea, Sun, and SolitudeWhether you’re chasing ocean views, volcano sunsets, or quiet mornings with coffee in hand, there’s a vacation rental that makes relaxation effortless.7 things in this storyArenal VolcanoSightLush Costa Rican villa offers volcano peaks visible from the garden.ElsewhereCasa VekiHotelAlgarve, PortugalVilla on the Algarve coast with ocean views and a private chef.Sun Gardens DubrovnikHotelDubrovnik, CroatiaResort with infinity pool, sun deck, and direct sea access.Puntacana Resort and ClubHotelPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicGated community with a picture-perfect pool and full staff.El Yunque rainforestSightPuerto RicoVilla near rainforest, mountains, beaches, and bioluminescent bay.Chalk SoundSightTurks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos IslandsVilla along turquoise lagoon with oceanfront terraces and game room.Turtle Bay ResortHotelKahuku, United StatesVilla on Oahu's North Shore with ocean views and resort access.Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →