La Fortuna.

Travel Itinerary: Costa Rica in 7, 14 or 21 days

Costa Rica has long been on our family travel bucket list. The promise of sloths, jungle adventures, volcanoes, and surfing beaches sounded like a dream – especially for our nature-loving boys. But what really drew me in was Costa Rica’s concept of pura vida (pure life), an ethos that encapsulates a philosophy of optimism, appreciation, … Read more

Relaxing at Blue Surf Sanctuary Santa Teresa

Special Stay: Blue Surf Sanctuary, Santa Teresa

Remember how much we loved our family surf retreat in France? Well, we found the perfect equivalent in Costa Rica. Our stay at Blue Surf Sanctuary has gone down in family history as one of the best and most relaxing trips we’ve ever been on. It’s thanks to its perfect blend of laid-back community vibes, an … Read more

Si Como No, Manuel Antonio.

Special Stay: Si Como No Hotel, Manuel Antonio

Si Como No is one of those hotels that ticks plenty of boxes for kids and adults alike. Our sons declared it the best hotel they’ve ever been to – largely because of the water slide and all the animal sightings – and we found plenty of reasons to fall for it too.  It’s a … Read more