Costa Rica

I’m fairly new to staying at luxury resorts and I’m trying to understand proper tipping etiquette before an upcoming trip. In everyday situations in the U.S., I’m comfortable tipping generously (around 25–30% at restaurants, small tips for coffee/ice cream, etc.). However, when...

Had a flight home from Liberia, Costa Rica canceled because a crew member got sick. Stuff happens, I get it. But what came after was rough. They told everyone to go sort hotels and rebooking at the ticket counter… but didn’t explain how to even exit properly through customs....

I’ve always admired Costa Rica’s commitment to sustainability, and it’s exciting to see that ethos influencing neighboring countries. The Cayuga Collection’s expansion into Panama, Nicaragua, and Guatemala shows that eco-luxury isn’t just a Costa Rican specialty anymore. I...

Costa Rica diving into urban art to attract tourists? I did not have that on my 2025 bingo card, but here we are. Their debut at Montreal’s Mural Festival, complete with a full wall of toucans and tropical color, actually sounds brilliant. Art like that sticks with people. It’s...