Author Archive for Forrest Geiger

A luxury vacation in the rainforest

A luxury vacation in the rainforest

By on Feb 25, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you imagine a vacation in the tropical rainforest? Maybe you picture an exercise in ‘roughing it’ – trudging through the steamy jungle, fending off voracious mosquitoes, drinking boiled water out of metal canteens, sleeping uncomfortably in hot, humid conditions, and all the while keeping an ear
Luxury – a gourmet taste of nature

Luxury – a gourmet taste of nature

By on Jan 31, 2013 in Accommodation, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Resorts
Luxury.  What is it really?  To most traveling on a vacation and staying in a finely appointed villa or Presidential Suite in a resort, it calls to mind high count Egyptian cotton sheets on a sumptuous bed within an expansive room, replete with amenities that leave nothing to be desired.  Or, maybe being able to
Top luxury villas in Costa Rica versus luxury resorts

Top luxury villas in Costa Rica versus luxury resorts

By on Mar 28, 2011 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Central America, Costa Rica, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Videos
There used to be a time in Costa Rica when vacation rentals were just a way to save money by families or friends traveling together, and packing in as many people as possible into a house. But not any more! In the last 8 years, there has been an explosion of high end, luxury villas