Kelsey Hendrix here. PURA VIDA (roughly translated – life doesn’t get better than this). You’ll hear this expression all throughout Costa Rica – used as a greeting or even in place of “thank you”. The Costa Rican people truly live as though life cannot be better – and what could be more fun than to be […]
Celebrating in Costa Rica
Epperly clients, Jonathan and Chelsea, celebrated their anniversary recently by jetting over to Costa Rica. These two enjoyed their first stop at Secrets Papayago, and came back with glowing reviews. The biggest highlight of the trip came from their stay at Nayara. Read on below for additional insights from the couple and tips for planning your own […]
Panama City: Where to Stay, Eat & Shop
This post provided by Jennifer Anderson – check out her bio here! Now that you’ve read all about the sites, culture & experiences you can expect in Panama City, I’ve rounded up my favorite places to stay, eat, and shop! Where to stay? There are only two answers, in my opinion. You can stay in […]
Panama City, Panama: A Luxury Travel Perspective of the Sites, Culture & Experiences
This post provided by Jennifer Anderson – check out her bio here! PANAMA CITY, DAY 1 – THE PANAMA CANAL & CASCO VIEJO There’s no doubt about it, Panama City is cool. It’s on the cusp, yet to be discovered like a talented understudy. One day it’ll be the next broadway star, but for now it’s patiently […]
Matachica Client Testimonial: Shruthi & Hitin’s Honeymoon in Belize
When Shruthi & Hitin first came to me to plan their honeymoon, they imagined themselves in a tropical paradise over New Year’s Eve. Just like in my last client testimonial, festive season can be one of the most complicated options to plan for – most resorts require extensive minimum night stays and up their prices […]
Hotel Punta Islita: Authentic Luxury in Costa Rica
Since I’ve been focusing the blog posts on our fantastic Virtuoso partner properties in Costa Rica, I couldn’t possibly skip over the Hotel Punta Islita. This property is the sister resort to El Silencio, my favorite property east of Arenal. Unlike El Silencio, which is nestled into the fairytale-esque cloud forest, Hotel Punta Islita is […]
