The hidden gem in Central America

I’m never one to pass up an opportunity to travel somewhere tropical and exotic. I had never been to Costa Rica and wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew it was a surfer’s paradise but was curious as to what else this small, eco-friendly country had to offer. I would soon realize that Pura Vida, pure life, is certainly true. When we landed at San José Airport, there was an unusual amount of police activity. Little did I know that President Obama would be arriving in less then 24 hours and the airport would be on lockdown. I, however, would be two hours away in Playa Esterillos Este on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast at the exotic Alma Del Pacifico Resort. 

Jacada Travel’s 2012 Round-Up of the Most Intimate Experiences in South America and Africa.

W ith summer break swiftly approaching, Kensington Tours is offering parents relief from the stresses of vacation planning with their collection of thrilling, educational and inspiring Kidtastic Family Adventures.

As a tour operator specializing in customizable private guided journeys to over 90 countries worldwide, Kensington crafts trips for families looking to go beyond the beach and embark on once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences that celebrate their unique interests, appetites and styles.     

From wild safaris for animal enthusiasts and active adventures for families with kids who love to move, to mouth-watering culinary lessons for aspiring chefs and educational encounters disguised as plain old-fashioned fun, these enriching travel experiences can transform a family's annual trip into a family legend.