This guest post is written by Matt Kepnes: If you’ve traveled recently, you’ve probably noticed that prices have skyrocketed. Since the pandemic, the demand for travel has surged, and with that, costs have followed suit. These days, it seems like everyone is looking for a getaway, making it harder than ever to find budget-friendly options. […]
How I Maximize Hyatt Points for Hotel Stays
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who redeem credit card points for magazine subscriptions (oh, honey, no), and those who search for deals like it’s a sport. Guess which camp I’m in? So let’s talk about why Hyatt points are basically as close as you can get to cold, hard cash—and […]
Is El Silencio Lodge & Spa Worth it? An Honest Review
Every trip has that one place you wish you’d booked more time at, and for us, that was El Silencio Lodge & Spa in Bajos del Toro. Tucked away in the cloud forest, surrounded by waterfalls and lush greenery, this place felt like stepping into another world—a world where the air is crisp, the food […]
Review: Hacienda AltaGracia – The Ultimate Luxury Escape in Costa Rica
If I could teleport myself anywhere in Costa Rica right now, it would be Hacienda AltaGracia. Tucked away in the lush mountains of Pérez Zeledón, this ultra-luxury, all-inclusive wellness resort is the kind of place where you wake up to mist rolling over the hills, sip freshly brewed local coffee on your private terrace, and […]
Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa – Worth Staying or Just for a Day Pass?
If you’ve ever dreamed of soaking in natural hot springs, surrounded by lush jungle, with a volcano in the background—all while your kid is happily splashing in water that’s the perfect bath temperature—then Tabacón Thermal Resort & Spa in Costa Rica’s Arenal region needs to be on your radar. We stayed here during our trip […]