This time my family and I decided to visit the biggest peninsula of Costa Rica, the Nicoya Peninsula for the first time ever since we moved there. This is an area famous for its huge waves that attract a huge amount of surfers and tourists. As our accommodations we chose Florblanca. It is a beautiful beachfront hotel located in the colorful town of Santa Teresa.

I fell in love with this hotel. What’s great about it is that it’s very private, there are only 10 villas and a villa exclusive for honeymoons spread over 7 acres of land. This assures that if you take your family there they won’t bother anyone and if you are on your honeymoon you won’t be bothered.

When we visited this fabulous place we stayed there for a couple of nights but I wish I had more time. This place was wonderful and I didn’t want to leave. Since I love the beach and listening to the sound of the sea we asked for the closes room to the beach and luckily for me it was available. The room over all was beautiful with air conditioner and a wonderful tropical decoration. But the bathroom was something else. It was an open-air bathroom.

Before I decided to visit this hotel some Friends had told me some wonderful things about the food here so I couldn’t wait to try it. The food at FB was pricey, but top-notch. Lots of fresh seafood and the best sushi we’ve ever had. The bartenders are friendly and make some delicious drinks.

This place also offers a beautiful swimming pool, a spa and yoga classes.

But the hotel wasn’t the only great thing about our trip to the Nicoya Peninsula. We also went on a couple of fantastic tours. The first day we went on a super exciting canopy tour where we got the opportunity to see so much wildlife, it was great. The next day we went on a super relaxing and fun horseback ride. The horses were beautiful and the scenery was even better.

I had a great time here and would highly recommend the Nicoya Peninsula to any traveler that wants to visit Costa Rica.

Marina K. Villatoro, the Travel Experta, lives in Central America – Costa Rica and Guatemala for the past decade. She’s traveled these parts extensively and now loves to organize vacations to these amazing parts of the world. Having first hand experience of all the places with her family, she can recommend the best options for you. Contact her for advice and to plan your perfect trip!

Creating the perfect wedding doesn’t have to be like navigating the Titanic through icy waters. A country inn wedding not only includes the perfect romantic setting, you also have the advantage of using your innkeeper to help plan out all the details.

At the Chateau on the Mountain in Fletcher, NC, weddings take place on picture-perfect grounds that offer views of Mount Pisgah and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains and Hooper’s Creek Valley. The intimate, 10-acre setting of this North Carolina inn affords privacy, but is just minutes from Hendersonville and Asheville.

The innkeepers at the Chateau host weddings throughout the year, from intimate elopement ceremonies to grander affairs with more than 300 guests. They can help arrange flowers, reception catering, hair stylists and even plan the rehearsal dinner.

In addition, the innkeepers offer some special wedding packages. For those who wish to elope, the inn’s Elopement Package is an all-inclusive treat. The package includes the ceremony, dinner for the couple and up to 8 other guests, and one night’s stay in the inn’s romantic honeymoon suite.

If you book a wedding with more than 100 guests, the bride and groom can enjoy a complimentary First Anniversary Package. This romantic package includes three days and two nights at the Chateau, breakfast in bed, your own wedding cake for two, a bottle of champagne and even a private dinner in your suite. Two tickets to the famed Biltmore Estate also are included in this package.

So forget about the stress and strain of planning a wedding and let the innkeepers at the Chateau on the Mountain help create a memorable North Carolina wedding. Whether you prefer small or grand or something in between, they are sure to plan the perfect ceremony.

Jane Leisteiner loves writing and inns. For more info about NC mountain weddings or additional details about bed and breakfast inns, go to the Chateau on the Mountain or iLoveInns websites now.

It’s time to hit the road again. It doesn’t matter if you’re going to a business conference of Disneyland, you want a quality place to sleep and play or work. You’d like to pay as little as possible, too, I’m sure. Don’t rush through the details and end up staying somewhere you can’t wait to get away from. Take a break from your hectic day and compare hotels.

When you compare hotels, there are lots of things that you need to consider. First of all, let’s erase the misconception that brand name is everything. What’s in a name? Sometimes a price tag that is way too high for the actual digs you get for the money. So, throw that out the window and be prepared to take an in depth look at hotels.

Ahead of all others, information regarding the location of the hotel should take precedence. After you’ve been driving or flying for hours and are ready to get some rest, the last thing you want to do is stay somewhere that is another long car ride away from the location you’re going to be visiting. Online comparison websites typically give you accurate distance information. Use it toward your advantage.

You also want to consider the actual location of the hotel, not in comparison to your destination but related to safety. Is the hotel in a good part of town or is on the shadier side where you may not feel so safe? Is there decent lighting in the parking lot? Does the hotel have a security guard on duty at all hours?

Decide what you want and need out of your hotel experience. Will you just be crashing there in between trips to theme parks or will you be doing some work in your room, also? Find out what amenities are offered and don’t be afraid to call and ask if you don’t see what you’re looking for on the list. Find out about swimming pools, exercise rooms and in room amenities, as well.

You’ll want to look for hotels online that offer customer reviews. If the hotel, it self doesn’t directly offer reviews, check travel blogs to see what others think about the hotels you’re considering. Hotels like to brag on their “star rating, ” but what you see isn’t always directly related to quality or satisfaction. It’s best to look for a third party review.

While price isn’t everything, you don’t want to end up over paying or under staying. Big named chains offer discounts sometimes but they’re really not doing you any favors. Rack rates should only be charged when the hotel is at capacity. If a price seems way too low, investigate further. It may be that the service or conditions are so poor; no one is staying at the hotel. You’ll pay more for bigger names, just keep that in mind.

When you get right down to it, you can compare hotels in a handful of ways, decide what’s most important to you for your trip. Don’t forget to ask about rewards programs, they will help you save money and get free upgrades later on down the road.

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