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Nostalgia Tourism Is Gaining Ground Among Tourists In Costa Rica

MENAFN · August 18, 2025

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) According to a study by the Global Wellness Institute, a connection with the past is one of the main motivations for wellness travel. It has been observed that travelers seek destinations that allow them to relive happy...

Regaining Control Of Security: The Tourism Industry's Recommendation After Trump Mentioned Costa Rica

MENAFN · August 18, 2025

(MENAFN- Costa Rica News) The National Chamber of Tourism (Canatur) reacts after US President Donald Trump mentioned Costa Rica in a speech discussing insecurit . US President Donald Trump was comparing the violence rates in Washington with other...

TMR Unplugged: Real Talk…. With Delta Vacation’s Shannon

Travel Market Report - New York ·

Welcome to this edition of TMR Unplugged, featuring Delta Vacations’ Shannon Holman, Director of Reservations and Group Sales & Service! This series is your chance to unplug and hear directly from some of the travel industry’s frontline leaders....

Officials Warn That Beachgoers Could Risk 'Arrest' If They Break Curfew Following Tragic Incident By Colson Thayer

People - New York ·

NEED TO KNOW Seaside Heights, New Jersey, is enforcing a beach curfew following the death of a man who got caught in a rip current The incident occurred after hours, so no lifeguards were on duty Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz said the town is...

The Best Panama Canal Cruises Have Full Transits, Holiday Sailings, and Adults-Only Voyages

Caribbean Journal · August 18, 2025

Booking a Panama Canal cruise is about more than just the dates. The Canal season runs strongest in the fall and winter, when weather is drier and sailings line up with ship re-positionings between oceans. The key things to consider are whether...

From Visitor To Visionary: How Photographer Kirth Bobb Found Home In Treasure Beach, Jamaica

Travel Noire · August 18, 2025

D.C.-based photographer Kirth Bobb vividly remembers the diverse representation he experienced during his childhood in Guyana, from birth to age 13. Reflecting on his move to the U.S., specifically in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, Bobb says...

Find out why Reese Witherspoon jumped off a 35ft rocky cliff during her seaside vacation

Daily Mail · August 18, 2025

By ALESIA STANFORD, WRITER Published: 15:07 EDT, 18 August 2025 | Updated: 15:07 EDT, 18 August 2025 Reese Witherspoon may have conquered Hollywood as an Oscar winner, versatile actress and a producer, but she still has a few fears she is trying...

Latin America Gala Ceremony 2025 of the World Travel Awards Descends on Cancún, Mexico in September

Breaking Travel News · August 18, 2025

The annual World Travel Awards (WTA) celebrate great achievement in travel and tourism. They honor the very best across many different parts of the industry. People are excited for the 2025 Latin America Gala Ceremony on the 27th September. This...

Air Canada Strike Extends Flight Cancellations to Costa Rica

Tico Times · August 18, 2025

Air Canada has backtracked on plans to restart flights after its flight attendants chose to continue striking, leaving travelers — including those heading to Costa Rica — facing more cancellations and uncertainty. The airline had announced Sunday...

“I dreamt of working on a cruise ship all my life – at 43, I finally did it and now I travel the world”

Woman & Home · August 18, 2025

“Gazing out to the sparkling blue ocean, I took a sip of my delicious cocktail. ‘Wow, this could have been my life,’ I thought," says Janine Santos from Cardiff, Wales. “My husband Damon, and I were sailing around the Caribbean to celebrate my...

How to Turn Every Moment of Travel in a Foreign Country into an Amazing and Unforgettable Experience?

News Blaze · August 18, 2025

Travel abroad is an exceptional opportunity to create amazing memories and experience moments that will stay with you for life. Every day of travel offers endless possibilities for discovery, meeting new people, connecting with fascinating...

Antonio López Escarré: The Story Of A Costa Rican Diplomat In The Middle East

Costa Rica News · August 16, 2025

Born in the heart of San José, near the iconic Paseo Colón, Don Antonio López Escarré is a reflection of the diversity that defines Costa Rica. In an intimate interview, the ambassador shares his personal and professional journey, where his...

Where to Go in Costa Rica: A Guide to the 5 Best Tours

Travel Daily Media · August 17, 2025

Exploring Costa Rica through guided tours is a great way to experience the country’s natural beauty and rich culture. A guided tour lets you explore the best things the country has to offer, including its beaches, volcanoes, and rainforests, with...

Air Canada Resumes Flights to Costa Rica After Strike Ends

Tico Times · August 17, 2025

Air Canada is back in the air today after a quick intervention by the Canadian government halted a strike by its flight attendants. While the airline plans to restart operations this evening, travelers headed to Costa Rica could still face delays...

Dan Buettner: What travel has taught me about living longer

The Times ·

Dan Buettner, 65, is a National Geographic explorer, bestselling author and Emmy-winning host of Netflix’s Live to 100. A record-breaking endurance cyclist turned Blue Zones founder, he has spent decades studying the world’s longest-living...

Costa Rica Court Blocks Visitor Hike at Corcovado Park

Tico Times · August 16, 2025

Costa Rica’s Constitutional Chamber has struck down a resolution that increased visitor quotas at Corcovado National Park, ruling that the measure lacked scientific justification and violated environmental safeguards. In its August 8 ruling, the...

Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches ‘Wellbeing Collection’ and The Restless Traveller Report

Travel Daily Media · August 18, 2025

Marking International Relaxation Day, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is delighted to reveal its new Wellbeing Collection. A thoughtfully chosen selection of just 15 luxury hotels across the globe that go beyond the spa to provide soulful...

Costa Rica Faces Criticism Over Press and Labor Rights

Tico Times · August 16, 2025

The U.S. Department of State published the 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, highlighting there “were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Costa Rica during the year,” and no credible reports of significant human...

'Tropical paradise' in UK that feels like you've 'stepped into Costa Rica'

Devon Live · August 17, 2025

A "beautiful" woodland in the UK has been hailed as a "tropical paradise." The location, hidden away in Devon, boasts "exotic" river and walking routes, and cascading waterfalls. Lydford Gorge has been branded a "hidden gem" by visitors who have...

Panama Team Travels to San Salvador to Participate in Fuerzas Comando 2025

Newsroom Panama · August 17, 2025

The special forces delegation, comprised of eight National Police units and two from the National Border Service, travels today to San Salvador, El Salvador, to represent Panama in “Fuerzas Comando 2025,” where they will compete against elite...