Pranamar Villas offers an idyllic seaside backdrop for spa treatments at Santa Teresa beach. Santa Teresa is synonymous with wellness, beautiful beaches, foodies heaven, surfers paradise, yoga retreats, spa treatments, endless summers and sunsets that rival the best in the world. This quaint little laid-back beach town is nestled in the far corner of Costa Rica’s Nicoya...Read More
Do you usually need a vacation from your vacation when you get home? Maybe it’s time for a holiday where you really relax. Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica is just the place. Article by Shannon Farley There’s a tendency sometimes when we go on vacation to pack in so much activity that when...Read More
Indulge your love of surfing in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica with a vacation at Pranamar Oceanfront Villas and Yoga Retreat. Article by Shannon Farley Even though there wasn’t much gold to be found, Columbus was on to something when he named Costa Rica the “rich coast.” With more than 700 miles of beautiful beaches on...Read More
In southern Costa Rica, one of the best places to see wild dolphins and migrating humpback whales is the gulf of Golfo Dulce, on a Golfo Dulce Dolphin Tour with Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley The gulf of Golfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica is one of the best places to see...Read More
Only appearing at low tide, the huge tidepool in Santa Teresa is a favorite spot for swimming and snorkeling. Besides surfing and yoga, it is one of the favorite things to do in Santa Teresa. Article by Shannon Farley One of my favorite things to do in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, when I visit Pranamar...Read More
Electric bikes are a great way to explore international destinations. This is especially true when you aren’t comfortable with driving a car around high traffic areas in a place that you are unfamiliar with or if there is a lot of terrain that you want to cover in a short amount of time. When visiting...Read More
In honor of World Water Day on March 22, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge shares how it sustainably cares for its water resources and encourages everyone to do the same. Article by Shannon Farley Playa Nicesa Rainforest Lodge in Costa Rica is passionate about conservation and being in harmony with the natural environment. In honor of...Read More
Planning to visit Rincon de la Vieja Volcano in Costa Rica? Find out what it’s like at the best place to stay at Rincon de la Vieja Volcano – Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin. Article by Shannon Farley When making hotel reservations, most people want to know what the hotel is like before they make their final...Read More
Learn how balancing the water element in your yoga practice teaches your body to flow and can greatly enhance your emotions, creativity, intuition, passion and pleasure. Article by Shannon Farley Without water, there wouldn’t be any you, me, my cute cat sitting next to me, or the tall green trees out my window. Water is...Read More
Beautifully and uniquely designed, cabins and guest rooms at Nicuesa Lodge will impress you beyond words. Discover the magic of staying in the jungle at Nicuesa Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley When booking a hotel, most people want to know what the rooms are like before they make their reservation. At Nicuesa Lodge, comfortable and...Read More
Planning a vacation with friends to Costa Rica? Find out where to go and what to do for the best time on your getaway. Article by Shannon Farley Traveling with friends gives you the occasion to share amazing adventures, lasting memories, and great stories. Costa Rica is a popular place for vacations with friends, especially...Read More
Considering a tropical wedding destination? We’ve found the perfect spot – Pranamar Oceanfront Villas in sunny Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Picture it. Lush green jungle with bright splashes of tropical flowers. A crimson sun dips in the fiery orange and pink sky into the violet-blue sea. Coconut palms flutter in...Read More
For Valentine’s Day, your honeymoon or a romantic holiday, Costa Rica offers the ultimate in romance. Combine beach and rainforest for your romantic holiday at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge. Article by Shannon Farley When you want a little “just you and me” time with your love, treat yourself to a romantic holiday in beautiful Costa...Read More
Article by Shannon Farley It’s hot out there! Costa Rica summer is in full swing and under the sizzling sun in Guanacaste, a great way to cool off is on a water adventure at Hacienda Guachipelin. From river tubing to waterfall rappelling and swimming in refreshing waterfall pools, Hacienda Guachipelin has plenty of fun water...Read More
Article by Shannon Farley From improving your well-being, boosting your energy, getting an extra workout for your muscles, and enjoying blissful peace, doing yoga on the beach is really good for you. Studies show that being by the ocean has multiple positive effects on your health and well-being. It’s not a coincidence that doctors for...Read More
This is where you need to go when you need a New Year holiday to restart life relaxed and refreshed – Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge on a remote tropical beach in southern Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Wouldn’t it be nice if life could have a restart button? Like when you get overwhelmed by...Read More
Don’t waste precious vacation days doing the same old kinds of things in boring places. Make your time off in 2019 really memorable with a Costa Rica adventure vacation. Article by Shannon Farley Precious vacation days shouldn’t be wasted on ho-hum places and doing the same old kinds of things. Instead, make 2019 the year...Read More
It’s Costa Rican summer again! Pranamar Villas in Santa Teresa celebrates the season with beachfront dining and a new restaurant concept. Article by Shannon Farley Costa Rican summer has come again to the popular beach town of Santa Teresa and the best place for summer sunsets is at the beachfront Tiki Bar at Pranamar Oceanfront...Read More
End 2018 on a high note with thrilling adventure tours on an adventure vacation at Hacienda Guachipelin in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley Live life to its fullest and check off some of the big items on your adventure wish list before the end of 2018 with an adventure vacation at Hacienda Guachipelin in...Read More
You’ve done your best to be good all year. Celebrating your success in 2018, and kick off the New Year with a multisport vacation in Costa Rica. Article by Shannon Farley You’ve done your best to be good all year. Diligently counted your steps. Watched your calories. Kept up your fitness plan. Even tried to...Read More
Article by Shannon Farley Santa Teresa may be known for its beaches and surfing, but there are plenty of other things to do that will fill your vacation with fun. On your next visit to this renowned Costa Rica beach destination, check out these tours and activities in Santa Teresa. Horseback riding See the other...Read More
Beautiful and remote, yet cosmopolitan and refined, the tropical beach town of Santa Teresa, Costa Rica is unforgettable. Article by Shannon Farley Santa Teresa is one of those places you never forget. Maybe it’s the stunning natural beauty. Or, perhaps, it’s the feeling of being at the end of the road and off the map....Read More
Celebrate sloths in the rainforest on October 20, International Sloth Day! See sloths in Costa Rica at Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge on the gulf of Golfo Dulce. Article by Shannon Farley Tropical rainforest sloths in Costa Rica have become famous, thanks to publicity by Animal Planet and the Costa Rica Tourism Board. They are one...Read More
Costa Rica zip line tours are the all-time favorite adventure vacation in Costa Rica. Try it out at Hotel Hacienda Guachipelin by the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Article by Shannon Farley Standing on the wooden platform on the edge of the wide canyon, I can’t even see where the thick, steel cable ends. It...Read More