On the far north-west tip of Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula, you’ll find a small fishing town called Coco, and it’s two black-sand beaches – Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal. Coco is one of the oldest beach communities in the Guanacaste Province, and is a popular tourist destination for both local Ticos and foreigners. To…
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Sun Destination Matchmaker
So, you’re ready to escape the relentless cold and snow. You want to defrost on a toasty beach and float mindlessly in warm azure waters. You are ready to fall in love with paradise. It must be time to book a sunny getaway. Now you just need to choose that perfect spot to warm you,…
Thai Island Escapes – Part II: Ko Tao
Scuba newbies from all over travel to Ko Tao to learn how to dive. The island is surrounded by crystal clear water and incredible coral reefs that are shallow enough for beginners to explore. It is also one of the world’s cheapest and most popular places to get your open-water dive certification. (However for experienced…
Thai Island Escapes – Part I: Krabi
Ko Lanta Islands Ko Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Ko Lanta Yai (Big) and Ko Lanta Noi (Small). Ko Lanta Yai is where you’ll find many tourists, though they are tourists looking to get away from the party scene. Most of the beaches – such as Kho Kwang, Khlong Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong,…
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