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Costa Rica’s Rare Birds at Risk as Human Activity Threatens Extinction
Tico Times
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June 25, 2025
Costa Rica’s bare-necked umbrellabird, a striking black bird with a red throat pouch and crest, is in trouble. A new study in Nature Ecology & Evolution warns it’s among 500 bird species worldwide that could vanish within a century, driven by...
Amor Arenal hotel review: sleep in the shadows of a Costa Rican volcano
The Times
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Just 5 per cent of Amor’s 250-acre undulating land was used to create this adult-friendly boutique hotel, which edges a rainforested canyon in full view of Arenal volcano. Each of the immaculate shiny-wood casitas (cottages) stands alone,...
Now Open: Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, a Sustainable Costa Rican Retreat
Hospitality Net
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June 27, 2025
Lamanagta Luxury Surf Resort (Lamangata), is now open and accepting bookings following its grand debut earlier this year. Nestled 1,200 feet above sea level where the rainforest canopy meets the clouds, this intimate, all-inclusive retreat...
Lamangata Opens as Costa Rica’s Newest High-End Surf and Wellness Retreat
Travel Market Report - New York
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Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula has a new draw for high-end travelers: Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, an all-inclusive property that combines expert surf instruction, tailored wellness programming, and chef-driven cuisine in a secluded rainforest...
Porter Airlines Announces New Routes To The Caribbean, Mexico & Costa Rica
Simple Flying
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June 26, 2025
Porter Airlines has announced its first flights to winter sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica, starting in November this year. Travelers will be able to choose from five new destinations and 13 routes originating from three...
Sustainable Tourism In Costa Rica Inspires A New Wave Of Travel To Central America
Forbes
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Kura is a Cayuga Collection property in Costa Rica, an a design-forward adults-only resort with just 8 suites Cayuga Collection Travelers have long been drawn to the raw, untouched richness of Costa Rica, with a record 1.6 million U.S. travelers...
Tiny Time Travelers Wanted: Free Mid-Year Holiday Workshops at the INS Jade & Pre-Columbian Culture Museum
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – Get ready, padres y madres: this July, the National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum transforms into a playground of ancient wonders—completely free for kiddos! From July 5th through July...
Elafonisi Beach | In the top 10 in the world and in complaints. Read why...
Tornos News
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June 30, 2025
Elafonisi Beach, in Crete, is among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, which, however, gathers the most complaints about the excessive number of visitors, to a degree that makes the stay uncomfortable. This finding results from a study by...
Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...
6 Best Hiking Shoes, Tested in the Field by Outdoor Gear Editors
Men’s Health
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June 30, 2025
CHOOSING THE RIGHT footwear might be the single most important decision a hiker can make when prepping for the trail. A solid backpack, good socks, and proper layering garments (especially UPF clothing in the summer), but a good hiking boot or...
Let Your Zodiac Sign Pick Your Next Travel Destination
Cosmopolitan
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June 30, 2025
There are plenty of factors to consider as you identify your next vacation destination. Which city’s flight price can your budget forgive? Which scenic landscapes are the most aligned with the vision you have in mind for your Instagram photos?...
PHOTO RELEASE: Secretary Noem Visits Costa Rica
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem traveled to Costa Rica to reinforce the importance of international cooperation in preventing violent criminal illegal aliens from entering the United States. During her...
Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island Sees Kilos of Trash Removed in Cleanup
Tico Times
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June 23, 2025
Twenty-five volunteers hauled 381 kilos of trash—mostly plastic bottles and tires—off Cocos Beach on Costa Rica’s San Lucas Island. The cleanup, set in the Gulf of Nicoya, shines a light on our country’s growing plastic pollution problem, with...
Porter Airlines Welcomes the Sun With Service to Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica
Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 25, 2025-- Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto...
The Retreat Costa Rica Completes $4 Million Expansion
Hospitality Net
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June 25, 2025
Facilities include New Luxury Lofts, Open-Air Restaurants and Clubhouse. Elevating the standard for destination wellness, The Retreat Costa Rica, an immersive wellness resort and spa in the heart of Costa Rica's stunning rainforest, has unveiled...
Porter launches first flights to Mexico, Caribbean & Costa Rica
Travel Press
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June 25, 2025
Porter Airlines is announcing its first flights to sun destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Costa Rica this winter. Travellers can choose from five destinations and 13 routes originating from Toronto Pearson International Airport, Ottawa...
Fantastic Lab Costa Rica Launches at the Costa Rica Media Market (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
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June 25, 2025
Pablo Guisa, founder and CEO of Grupo Morbido and executive director of Cannes’ Fantastic Pavilion, has teamed up with the Costa Rica Media Market (CRMM) to launch Fantastic Lab Costa Rica. “This is a practical and training laboratory where six...
The Best Time to Visit Costa Rica for Every Type of Traveler
Matador Network
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We hope you love the spaces and stays we recommend! Just so you know, Matador may collect a small commission from the links on this page if you decide to book a stay. Listed prices are accurate as of the time of publication. Best time to visit...
Traveling from Canada to Cancun? There’s a New Way to Get There.
Caribbean Journal
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June 27, 2025
There’s a new way to get from Canada to Cancun in the Mexican Caribbean. Porter Airlines is expanding its network into sun destinations for the first time, with new flights to Cancun from Toronto, Ottawa, and Hamilton set to launch this winter....