Boston-area authors escape city life for taste of pura vida lifestyle in new book.

A travelogue with a guidebook twist, Two Weeks in Costa Rica entices and educates readers.

Cambridge, Massachusetts – Well known as a slice of paradise, Costa Rica has more to offer than just sun and adventure. Matthew Houde and Jennifer Turnbull should know; they have been drawn back to this tropical destination year after year. Their new book, Two Weeks in Costa Rica, shares their adventures and experiences.

You have probably heard friends, family, or even strangers talking about Costa Rica. With well over 1.7 million visitors per year, it has quickly become a top travel destination. Known for ecotourism, many visit this Central American country for its extensive national park system, pristine beaches, and exotic wildlife. With both a Pacific and Caribbean coastline and a varied topography ranging from tropical rainforest to misty cloud forest, Costa Rica is a haven for the adventure traveler.

Matthew Houde and Jennifer Turnbull fit into that category well enough, but their many trips to Costa Rica have shown them even more—a unique culture far different from what they are used to in Boston. Pura vida is what the locals call it. Translating to “pure life,” it is a way of saying soak up life and enjoy every minute. These two authors have been more than happy to oblige, trading in their stressful jobs each winter for a two-week escape to paradise. The book brings readers along on their journey, paints a picture of this beautiful retreat, and gives us insight into important cultural differences.

Two Weeks in Costa Rica is available on Amazon.com in e-book format for the retail price of US $2.99.

Additional information and the authors’ blog are available on the website www.twoweeksincostarica.com.

About the Authors

For more information, please contact Matthew Houde by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (617) 947-8105.

Matthew Houde and Jennifer Turnbull live in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Matthew is a landscape-construction manager. He holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental science from Western New England College, now a university. Jennifer is an energy attorney. She holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Stonehill College and a juris doctor from Vermont Law School. Matthew and Jennifer visit Costa Rica every year and have been studying its culture, ecology, and current events for the past six years.