by Mary Charleson | Oct 3, 2025 | South America / Central America
Looking for a reasonably priced, warm weather alternative to Hawaii? Costa Rica may be your answer. There are many things to do in Costa Rica, and the Guanacaste region in particular, with its beautiful beaches, stunning waterfalls, lush jungle and volcanic region may...
by Mary Charleson | Sep 30, 2025 | South America / Central America
Arranging a Costa Rica car rental need not be daunting. But you will want to be smart about saving money and avoiding unnecessary expenses. Having a rental car is a great way to tour the country and explore all the hidden gems and remote finds. Here are our tips to...
by Mary Charleson | Aug 30, 2025 | South America / Central America
Of course we all THINK we can drive. But driving in Costa Rica is not for the faint of heart. As northern residents begin to turn their interests to sunnier climates come winter, Costa Rica has become a favored destination. But before you go off booking your trip, and...
by Mary Charleson | Jun 1, 2023 | South America / Central America
Belize is small in size but vast in cultural and biological diversity, offering everything from hammocks on sandy beaches with tropical breezes, to the second largest barrier reef in the world, the only jaguar reserve in the world, thousand-year-old Maya sites, and a...
by Mary Charleson | May 1, 2022 | South America / Central America
Quick answer — facts about the Great Blue Hole: It’s a nearly circular marine sinkhole inside Belize’s Lighthouse Reef Atoll, roughly 318 m (1,043 ft) across and 124 m (407 ft) deep, formed when Ice-Age cave systems flooded as sea level rose. It’s part of the Belize...
by Mary Charleson | Apr 27, 2022 | South America / Central America
Having a list – any list, especially things to do on Caye Caulker, might be viewed as running counter to the vibe of “island time.” But this laid-back Caribbean island, just 30 minutes by water taxi from downtown Belize, or a quick 10-minute flight from the...
