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Travel2021: 5 Reasons For a Tropical Vacation in the New Year

You donโt need an excuse to want to go on a tropical vacation or stay at an oceanfront villa, but 2021 has plenty of them. If youโre considering how best to treat yourself once travel restrictions lift, weโve compiled a list of our top five reasons you deserve a tropical vacation this year at Casa
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TravelCosta Rica Souvenirs: Bring Home These Meaningful Treasures

With the plethora of souvenir shops across Costa Rica overwhelming you with choices, it might be hard to sort out whatโs truly authentic and find a gift you wonโt find anywhere else. Weโve compiled our favorite Costa Rica culture, rainforest, and beach souvenirs so you donโt have to stress about gifts while youโre enjoying the
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TravelA Beach Holiday: Christmas in Costa Rica

As a primarily Catholic nation, Costa Rica Christmas traditions are a huge part of winter culture, and Christmas in Costa Rica is a magnificent affair. You wonโt find these festivals, foods, and traditions in one place anywhere else in the world. Celebrate the holiday season at Casa Teresa and discover how wonderful the holiday season is in
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Travel6 Books You Should Be Reading If You Want to Visit Costa Rica

Whether you want to be inspired, informed, or simply entertained, you can find a Costa Rica book out there for you. Read these books while youโre dreaming of visiting, while youโre on the plane over, or while youโre lounging in your private poolside chair at Casa Teresa Luxury Villa 1. Lonely Planet Costa Rican Spanish Phrasebook
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Travel5 Travel Changes To Costa Rica Entry Requirements (And How To Adapt)

The COVID-19 pandemic isnโt over, and traveling isnโt quite back to normal yet. Even when borders open and cases dwindle, travel isnโt likely to be exactly the same. There are likely to be more rules in place to stop a future spread from happening again, and travel changes that impede Americans from visiting anytime soon.
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Travel10 Stunning Costa Rica Photos To Inspire You To Visit

If you’ve ever dreamed about visiting Costa Rica, there is more than enough incredible photography out there to inspire you to get out and live the Pura Vida. We’ve assembled our ten favorite Costa Rica photos (and a few fun facts) that will make you want to hop on a plane and come stay with
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TravelWhat is ‘Pura Vida’? How to Embrace the Costa Rican Lifestyle

Photo by @georginajeremiah (Instagram) Itโs 6pm and youโre sitting out on the veranda sipping on a glass of red wine after a relaxed day of sunbathing and shopping at the local organic market. โAhhโฆ pura vida,โ you sigh, with a feeling of contentment that you havenโt felt in a very long time. Spanish for โpure
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Travel2020โs Ultimate Vacation Destination: Santa Teresa Costa Rica Beach Vacation

You work hard for your money, and you deserve to relax with all the luxury and convenience you could possibly wish for. Nothing spoils the potential of a fantastic trip like poor service in a subpar location. Itโs no small thing to say that Santa Teresa is high on the list of the best vacation
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TravelA History of Santa Teresa: One of the Best Beach Towns in Costa Rica

Casa Teresa has quickly risen the ranks of tropical estates to become one of the most sought-after destinations in the Pacific, beloved by everyone from celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and the Kardashians to the local surfers who call these Costa Rican beaches home. But how did its home ground of Santa Teresa go from being
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TravelGoing Solo: 6 Great Reasons To Travel Alone

For some people, being alone is one of lifeโs least desirable circumstances. Sure, everyone needs personal space, but the idea of being alone for an extended period of time โ even days โ can seem like a hurdle. But while social interaction is necessary for good health, quality time by yourself can be highly valuable,
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