Star Breeze Seattle, WA (PRWEB) May 06, 2015 – Today at a christening ceremony in Nice, France, Windstar Cruises debuted Star Breeze, the second of the fleet’s three new all suite power yachts. The christening ceremony and pier-side champagne celebration mark the luxury yacht’s introduction to the Windstar fleet, and the start of its inaugural voyage through France, Monaco, and Italy. Wendy...

Santa Teresa, Costa Rica (PRWEB) May 05, 2015 -- Vajra Sol Yoga Adventures has been offering yoga and surfing retreats on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica for nine years. The company reports a 45% increase of solo women travelers this past high season, from November through April. It is a frequent misconception that yoga retreats are mainly for couples and young, experienced yogis. Vajra Sol’s g...

Source: Nayara TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - May 5, 2015) - With the box-office hit "Fifty Shades of Grey" DVD and Blu-ray release date set for this Friday, May 8th, screens across the country will soon be steaming up. To help those suddenly longing for a different kind of adventure, the travel experts at Cheapflights.ca, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, have to come up ...

A luxury villa in Costa Rica Wilmington, Mass. (PRWEB) April 30, 2015 – Villas of Distinction®, a full-service premier luxury villa provider with an extensive portfolio of thousands and as part of World Travel Holdings, reports that holiday and New Year villa rentals in Costa Rica and other destinations are already filling up quickly and now is the optimal time to book a villa vacation. “Ma...

Alaska Airlines SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines will chart new territory this fall when it adds new service between Los Angeles and Costa Rica's two major international airports, further strengthening its southern California focus city. The eight weekly flights from Los Angeles to San Jose (SJO) and Liberia/Guanacaste (LIR), Costa Rica, are scheduled to begin Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 respectively, and are...

Source: Tri-Hard (TRAVPR.COM) USA - April 28th, 2015 - Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts continues its rapid expansion with the recent news that it will open eight new properties in Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean over the next three years. Upon completion, these latest additions will bring the total of UVC hotels to 45 with a combined 17,087 rooms in 23 destinations across Me...

Source: SWAmedia.com The two major international airports in Costa Rica are seeing a greater influx of passengers who arrive and depart aboard low-cost airlines. According to a report filed by Oscar Rodriguez of national newspaper La Nacion, 13 percent of the 4.4 million passengers at the Juan Santamaria and Daniel Oduber Quiros international airports flew aboard budget air carriers. Data c...

The rescued French tourists. Source: MSP An offshore fishing charter expedition in Costa Rica turned deadly for a French tourist who was on vacation with friends and relatives. According to a press communication by the Ministry of Public Security (Spanish initials: MSP), officers from the National Coast Guard Service identified the victim as Huberts Nicolle. The tragic accident took place a...

Source: Chica Surf Adventures Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2015 - Chica Surf Adventures has taken advantage of one of the top marketing tools available to businesses today. Social media like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook have become the new poster boards for users to comment, review and even post videos to show others all about a location and a vacation experience they love. Th...

In light of the recent eruptions and increased activity at the Turrialba volcano in the province of Cartago, the British Embassy in Costa Rica has updated its advice to travelers. The Costa Rica Star has been closely following the announcements by our country's geologists and emergency officials with regard to this active colossus, which has been compared to a “pressure cooker.” The following u...

LOS ANGELES, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise leader Crystal Cruises continues its commitment to enriching the lives of its guests and the destinations to which its award-winning ships sail with an expanded number of the popular "You Care, We Care" shore excursions in 2015. For the line's 25th Anniversary, 16 Crystal Adventures ashore – offered complimentarily to guests and crew, alike...

Source: FEDESURF Toronto, ON -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/14/2015 -- Surf the Greats is an adventure travel company created by three friends – Antonio Lennert, Marcello Gortana, and Symon Oliver. This lifestyle brand was built on their shared passion for adventure, exploration, and love for nature. It is currently the first company in Toronto to offer organized surf adventures locally in the Great L...

CANATUR logo. Source: Pure Hospitality Solutions LAS VEGAS, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that Pure Hospitality Solutions has joined the National Tourism Center of Costa Rica – giving the Company an immediate opportunity to rapidly deploy, market and expand the reach of Oveedia throughout the country, to ultimately 6,000 properties...

CheapCaribbean.com DALLAS, April 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Are you a #TrueBeachLover looking for a vacation that's less money, less worry and more beach? Look no further than CheapCaribbean.com, which today debuted a new look, enhancing the leading beach vacation website as a gathering place for likeminded travelers along with expanded product offerings for sun-and-sand getaways. With the best t...

Source: Chica Surf Adventures (PRWEB) April 07, 2015 / Chica Surf Adventures strives to share the love of the ocean, travel, and friendships among women of all ages. Women are sure to have an incredible experience of a lifetime in their surf camps where they surf together, laugh together, and formulate new lifelong friendships. Chica Surf Adventures announces camp dates for the month of April,...

Source: Southwest Airlines ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwired - April 07, 2015) - Southwest Vacations is offering travelers a savings of up to $150 off vacation packages to select beach destinations including St. Petersburg/Clearwater, Jamaica, and Aruba. Travelers who book a flight plus hotel vacation package to select beach destinations can save on their reservation when using the promotion code B...

Source: RSN (UCR) Following two eruptions that expelled ash columns on Easter Sunday, officers from Fuerza Publica (the national police force of Costa Rica) were deployed to various sectors of the Turrialba Volcano National Park for the purpose of evacuating the area. According to a news report filed by Lady Rojas of online news daily Costa Rica Hoy, Fuerza Publica Commissar Juan Jose Andra...

Source: Manatus Hotel PRLog - March 10, 2015 - TORTUGUERO, Costa Rica -- The Manatus Hotel, surrounded by the majestic flora and fauna of Tortuguero in the Costa Rican Caribbean, has prepared two special hotel offers for those visiting it during the months of May and June, 2015: 1. Special hotel offer for domestic tourists: The Costa Rican tourists who make their booking at Manatus Hotel...

Washington, Apr 2 (EFE).- Airbnb, the online lodgings marketplace, announced Thursday it is extending its operation to Cuba, becoming one of the first companies offering home-rentals to U.S. citizens authorized to travel to the island. Following last December's announcement of a thaw in U.S.-Cuba relations, President Barack Obama signed an executive order lifting some of the restrictions on tra...

Source: Tulemar Resort Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (PRWEB) March 31, 2015 - Tulemar Resort, in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica was once again awarded the Costa Rican Blue Flag Award in 2014 for its beautiful beach. The prestigious Blue Flag Award is awarded every year by the Blue Flag Program to the cleanest beaches throughout the Central American country. Communities have to show a true commitment ...

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) March 31, 2015 - The destination wedding team at AskMeInc has revealed their top five destination wedding packages for 2015. The team rated the packages by the number of bookings and the rave reviews received from couples. Whether eloping or planning a grand celebration, AskMeInc offers irresistible destination wedding packages, starting as low as $1500, from resorts in the ...

Source: Hyatt CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Place, the perfect place for today’s traveler combining style, innovation and 24/7 convenience, today announces the results of its online survey, which uncovered that six in 10 adults that travel admit to having particular travel quirks. The survey, which polled more than 1,000 adult travelers, was conducted with ORC International. “Whatever our...

The magnificent Turrialba in April 2012. Source: RSN A nighttime period of gaseous exhalation followed two minor ash eruptions from the Turrialba volcano, which is currently the most active colossus of Costa Rica. The first of the two eruptions, which took place over the weekend, was registered at 2:45 pm on a Saturday afternoon. That volcanic event mostly consisted of fine ash being expelled,...

Wikimedia Commons Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (PRWEB) March 27, 2015 - Tulemar Resort, located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is excited to welcome the semi-final round of the National Beach Volleyball Championships to nearby Manuel Antonio beach from March 28th to the 29th. Clubs from all around the Central American country will be traveling to represent their towns and compete for a spot in t...

According to our independent study, travelers -- including students, families, and couples -- seeking an international vacation experience this spring break are most likely to travel to Mexico. We reviewed reviewed more than one million trips from late February to early April and determined that based on airport arrivals, travel to Mexico accounted for 30% of international trips, greatly surpas...

Source: Vamos Rent a Car (Newswire.net) Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas -- This week Vamos Rent-A-Car partnered with the Costa Verde Hotel in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica to offer complimentary services for tourists to the area.  Manuel Antonio National Park is a popular destination due to its protected beaches and hiking trails.  With its 150,000+ annual visitors, another rental car choice is welcom...

Source: Facebook Celebrated actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones are often considered to be Hollywood royalty, and they recently visited Costa Rica to enjoy the Gold Coast beaches of the Guanacaste province. The fabulous couple and their two children were in Costa Rica to relax during Spring Break. According to a news report filed by Allan Andino of national newspaper La Nacion, ...

A luxury villa in Costa Rica Tourism industry leaders in Costa Rica have come to accept the following reality: The high costs of operating a business in our country leave no choice but to attract visitors who can afford expensive vacations. In other words, Costa Rica will now be known as a destination for travelers who enjoy generous levels of disposable income. Such is the gist of a report re...

A galllopinto breakfast during Lent. Wikimedia Commons In Costa Rica, the Lent season coincides with beautiful weather and traditions that are emblematic of the religious heritage of this country. By virtue of her Constitution, Costa Rica is a Roman Catholic country, and thus the Lent season is always special. The following recommendations for visiting our country during this time are kindly p...

Source: MSP A 20-year old hiker from the United States, who got lost while hiking in La Fortuna of San Carlos, was rescued along with a companion by members of the local Tourism Police and Fuerza Publica detachment. According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Public Security, the tourists were identified as David Yinglun and Alicia Borga Alvarez, the latter a young lady from Spain. ...

Source: Sibu Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (PRWEB) March 13, 2015 - Tulemar Resort, located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is proud to expand on its longstanding partnership with Sibu Chocolates by adding the Costa Rican gourmet chocolate company's assorted chocolate bars to their supply for sale. Tulemar, a unique resort with privately owned vacation bungalows and villas for rent, first started ...

Source: RSN Two nighttime ash exhalations that occurred while neighbors were sleeping on Wednesday make the Turrialba volcano of the province of Cartago one of the most active in Costa Rica. According to a report filed by Alejandro Fonseca of daily tabloid Diario Extra, the first slight eruption occurred at 1:00 am and the second happened nearly 15 minutes later. According to the Observator...

The Gold Coast of Costa Rica begins in the province of Guanacaste and continues down to the Central Pacific Coast in the province of Puntarenas. Jaco Beach is one of the best-known tourism hotspots of Costa Rica for many reasons, and the most important is that this coastal town has undergone considerable development for quite a few decades.   First-time visitors to Costa Rica do not usu...

Wikimedia Commons The second Hard Rock Cafe in Costa Rica will be located in Guanacaste, specifically in Playas del Coco, and it is expected to open later this year. Such was the news reported by Cristina Fallas Villalobos of business weekly El Financiero.   The report from El Financiero quotes Mr. Gustavo Araya, president of the iconic Hard Rock franchise in Costa Rica. Mr. Araya e...

Female tourists in Costa Rica Harriet Lewis, veteran traveler and vice chair of Overseas Adventure Travel, the leader in small groups on the road less traveled, is offering a free copy of "101 Tips for Women Travelers", which is now available in print. The slim, 86-page, 6 x 9 booklet is geared toward female boomers and seniors interested in learning how to make international travel as easy, a...

Source: Pixabay Commons The stereotype of sexual tourists in Costa Rica being older, gray-haired, North American and European men long past their primes is being shattered in the 21st century by a new generation of libidinous travelers who happen to be younger, and -in some cases- female. In a recent article by Tim Rogers of online media network Fusion.net, the author visited two well-known...

Mr. DeNiro with his wife, Ms. Grace Hightower. Source: Wikimedia Commons San Juan, Mar 9 (EFE).- A $250 million plan by actor Robert De Niro and investor James Packer to turn Barbud a's K-Club hotel into a luxury resort has created controversy on the island. De Niro and Packer want to renovate the K-Club, which was once visited by the late Princess Diana, Antigua and Barbuda's consulate in ...

Special offer ends March 21st 2015 In Costa Rica, there is only one place where visitors can enjoy a Las Vegas-style vacation with all the amenities and comfort that this type of entertainment implicates. That place is Croc's Casino Resort, which is located in the Central Pacific coast, specifically in the world-famous resort town of Jaco Beach. Croc's Casino Resort is unique in many ways. ...

Costa Rica Unlimited Facebook San Jose, Costa Rica, March 06, 2015 --(PR.com)-- Costa Rica Unlimited, the premiere off-road dirt bike motorcycle tour company, is proud to announce the addition of two (2) new unique tour experiences; the Dual-Sport County Crossing and the X-Treme Adventure Package, both set to launch April 3, 2015.   Ride Costa Rica with "Unlimited" Options Dirt Bike ...

Wikimedia Commons ST. LOUIS, March 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Holdings announced today that it is expanding into Latin America with the appointment of Grupo ANC as an Enterprise Rent-A-Car franchise partner in Costa Rica, Guatemala and Nicaragua.   Enterprise Holdings, through its regional subsidiaries, operates the largest fleet of vehicles in the world through a global net...