- by crv.staff
- 10.03.11
- 9:08 AM UTC
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Last week I attended the Association of Residents of Costa Rica’s monthly seminar. The seminar is an integral part of my monthly relocation and retirement tours. During the coffee break I was chatting to one of the lectures who has a moving business in Tampa, Florida. He is based in Costa Rica and his daughter runs his Florida operation.
Periodically my friend Charlie has to travel to Florida to oversee his business. He told me that recently his daughter got sick and had to see a doctor in Florida. Unfortunately his daughter cannot get medical insurance there, so she had to pay for the a doctor’s visit and a blood test out of her own pocket.
The doctor charged $300 dollars and the blood test cost about $800 dollars. In Costa Rica a specialist at private hospital like the Clínica Bíblica, for example, charges between $50 and $80 per visit.
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- by crv.staff
- 09.03.11
- 7:49 AM UTC
ShareSource : PR Log
The individual, family-runned Hotel Paraiso del Cocodrilo is located on the Nicoya Peninsula, 7km north of Samara and 300m away
from the natural turtle beach Buena Vista.
It existes since 20 years and is under German management. You will find the Hotel surrounded by tropical gardens and away from the mass tourism.
The hotel is perfect for all people who want to experience unique holidays in harmonious nature.
The tasteful design and personal style make this hotel very nice and special.
Facilities
The hotel offers different rooms, which are housed in several small cottages in the garden. As Accommodation, there are double rooms and as well apartments with kitchen. All rooms have large, innovative designed bathrooms and air conditioning. Also throughout Wireless Internet access is available in the hotel.
For dining, the hotel offers tasteful, Costa Rican and international cuisine in its à la carte restaurant. You can have Gallo Pinto, the traditional Costa Rican food but also Italian Pasta. You will eat your food at the covered terrace in a cozy ambience, where you can admire the surrounding nature. Also recommended are the tropical fruit juices and cocktails.
Furthermore, there is a swimming pool, which is located in the hotel garden and surrounded by palm trees and flowers.
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- by crv.staff
- 09.03.11
- 1:45 AM UTC
ShareSource : Tico Times
Some of the best national and international golfers will hit the greens March 12 for a good cause – a benefit for the Ronald McDonald Home and the children they support. The 10th annual Ronald McDonald Youth Foundation Golf tournament will be held at Golf La Iguana at Hotel Marriott’s Los Sueños, in Herradura, Puntarenas.
The tournament kicks off at 8 a.m. and players will be grouped in teams of four and play a scramble.
Golfers Victor Echevarría, Iván Pérez and brothers Miguel Santin and Jorge Santin, winners of the Puerto Rico Tournament, will be playing the event. In exchange, last year’s Costa Rica tournament winners –Robert Twine, Robert Twine, Jr. and Royce Mitchell – get an all-expense paid trip to Puerto Rico to play the foundation’s tournament there, also in March.
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- by crv.staff
- 06.03.11
- 8:16 AM UTC
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Source: La Times
Costa Rica is a fantastic place to stargaze. During TravelQuest’s annual Costa Rica Southern Sky Party tour, amateur astronomers can take in the vast southern sky during the new moon from a dark lookout with deep-sky experts. Other activities will include birding, cultural experiences and boating to Isla Chira. The deal: $1,740 (double occupancy, single supplement $330), including seven nights in hotels, round-trip airport transfers, private motor coach transportation in Costa Rica, most meals, two boat excursions, a sunset tractor ride, evening sky shows with the guidance of astronomy author Gary Seronik, and nature walks led by Costa Rican guides.
The itinerary goes from San Jose to Costa Rica Star Lodge, Sarchi and back to San Jose. The price does not include international airfare, the Costa Rica departure tax ($32) or gratuities. Inquire about a $100-per-person discount when booking. Jan. 16 to 23. TravelQuest, Prescott, Ariz.; 800-830-1998, travelquesttours.com
