When planning a family vacation finding the right activities that keep your kids out of mischief and that even the adults can enjoy are key to a successful vacation. Mountain biking and kayaking are two great day activities that everyone can do and no one will be bored!  You can explore the rustic countryside and […]

Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day in America with packed airports and roads, not to mention the super long lines in stores often with screaming kids in tow.  Maybe the best option for Thanksgiving and avoiding the inevitable mess in the kitchen is hopping a plane with your family, and maybe even bring your in-laws, […]

Winter vacation is approaching, and it is time to think about traveling in style and sustainably. Climate change is headline news bringing with it a renewed commitment to environmental responsibility. As the east coast of the USA recovers from Hurricane Sandy, climate change is back on the agenda.  The world’s poorest are calling upon Obama […]

A Crocodile Bay guest shares photos of his tour of a botanical garden and the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.  Botanical Garden

As the east coast gets pummeled by Hurricane Sandy, all is quiet in the the small frontier town of Puerto Jimenez. While the Osa Peninsula is no stranger to storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, right now Costa Rica is enjoying warm sunny weather and calm oceans while many people on the east coast bunker […]

Photos taken from Crocodile Bay‘s property in the Osa Peninsula…sometimes you just need to spend the day doing nothing but relaxing.   Beach, sun, and palm trees what more do you need for a relaxing vacation?

I first came in contact with Aloe Vera when I was a little girl vacationing in Arizona. The strong vibrant green plant grew wild in the southwest desert. When I got a sunburn, my Mom would go outside and pick some Aloe Vera, squeeze the gel from the plant and apply it to my skin. […]

While a 6.6 earthquake struck Costa Rica early today, life goes on here in the Osa Peninsula—a paradise for ecotourists, adrenaline junkies and world class anglers. The earthquake rattled that the Pacific Coast this morning probably shook a few people out of bed, startled for a moment, before they quickly fell back asleep dreaming of […]

  Costa Rica is a world renown fishing destination spot but what makes the happiest country in the world numbers one for fishing?  With plenty of surf, sun and fun, Costa Rica scores higher than just about any top fishing destination when it comes to the abundance and diversity of fish. Plus, it is not […]

Photos of Crocodile Bay guests fishing for Dorado and other lovely sea creatures such as roosterfish off the beautiful Sweet Gulf. Dorado are booming this month in Costa Rica. Another beautiful sunny day on Costa Rica’s Sweet Gulf.