Caribbean Vacation

[Scrumhalf]

Trip is booked! Leaving on July 3, 10 days in Costa Rica! Will give details on the resorts later.. just finalizing those at the moment.

[jack tors]

Unfortunately it was a cruise and I only got to spend about 7 hours on the island. In any case, it had such an effect on me I later named my boxer Cayman.

My other 2 favorites are Tortola and Bermuda (not really Caribbean but my favorite all around island.)

I heard berumda is better than the Caribbean. Shorter flight from NY? Not many resorts or all inclusive options, is that true?

[Bouncer]

Trip is booked! Leaving on July 3, 10 days in Costa Rica! Will give details on the resorts later.. just finalizing those at the moment.

I'm sure it will be awesome bro, I know you'll take pics.

[Bouncer]

I heard berumda is better than the Caribbean. Shorter flight from NY? Not many resorts or all inclusive options, is that true?

Bermuda is my favorite Island in that it's much safer then the Caribbean. It's the type of island where you can leave your wallet on your beach chair and go in the ocean without worry of it being stolen. It's a rich and educated island.

That said, it's generally more expensive then the Caribbean and you can't go year round because it gets too cold and windy in the winter months.

[FitnessBrat]

I can't wait to hear about your vacation! Maybe it will be a push for where I finally pick for mine :P

[Scrumhalf]

Staying 4 days here in the Arenal Volcano NP area here... Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens:

Costa Rica Arenal hotel | Nayara Hotels Arenal Volcano National Park



The casita we will be staying at:







We are then flying down to the Osa peninsula (think Jurassic Park) to spend 5 more days - haven't quite finalized the resort there.

[Turbo3000]

Nice Scrum. Looks like a great vacation.

A mountain in your backyard a home, a volcano on vacation. Coincidence?

[Scrumhalf]

Haha.. I like mountains, I guess! :thumup:

Truth be told, the Arenal NP was my wife's idea. She wants to hike up the volcano - you can get a local naturalist guide to come with you and show you everything. Looking forward to it...

[Scrumhalf]

OK.. finalized the Osa Peninsula resort as well. 5 nights in the El Remanso Resort... thought long and hard, comparing this one with Iguana Lodge that funniirishman stayed at, but this one seemed to have a better package for us.

Osa Peninsula Lodging, Costa Rica - Rainforest Wildlife Lodge | El Remanso Lodge

[Bouncer]

Beautiful bro. Your gonna love it.

[Scrumhalf]

Yep, really looking forward to it. Both are all inclusive, all food covered, transportation to and from the airport and to all the activities like hiking, birdwatching, dolphin watching,etc. Hope it doesn't rain lol...

[Mr I]

Looks great

[Bouncer]

Yep, really looking forward to it. Both are all inclusive, all food covered, transportation to and from the airport and to all the activities like hiking, birdwatching, dolphin watching,etc. Hope it doesn't rain lol...

If I remember right you've never been to central/south america/ Caribbean right?

It will rain without a doubt but realize that it's different rain compared to what you are used to. The tropics have very brief downpours that can be as short as 5 minutes. so even if the sky's turn black it will be crystal clear skies within the hour most times.

[Mr I]

Those brief rain encounter s are glorious though

[jack tors]

Isn't punta cana is the best bang for the buck? anyone go there?