For our honeymoon, we plan to head to the Carribean coast and stay near the beach in Makanda by the Sea Hotel. It will be nice to relax near the beach away from the resorts for a change!

Max and I love to snowboard. We would love to transition from resort-boarding to back country over the years to come. Every year we do a hut trip to one of the 10th Mountain Division huts. Getting a split board changed this experience dramatically for Max. I can't wait to get one myself so that I don't have to snowshoe in with my heavy board on my back! #goals

Costa Rica is about the size of West Virginia, but ground transportation can take many hours on its rough, windy, and mountainous roads. Depending on your travel route, domestic flights may be the most convenient and sensible option. Traveling between some destinations can take up to 8 hours by ground, while a domestic flight can cut that travel time to 35 minutes - a major time saver, especially if you have only a short time in Costa Rica

Send us to experience the white water magic as we discover the excitement of thrilling rapids coursing through rugged canyons and verdant tropical rainforests on one of the most exotic and scenic rivers in the world!

"Just as the birds that abound at Pacuare Lodge make their nests high in the trees, we’ve built our own nest: a platform 20 meters (60 feet) high in a treetop, where guests can enjoy a meal in a uniquely splendid setting. The culinary adventure begins as you glide down a 130-meter cable to the platform high in the branches of a Ceiba: a tree that was sacred to the ancient Mayans. There, you’ll find everything you need for an unforgettable dinner – an atmosphere of candles shimmering like fireflies amidst the branches, the delicate sound of a breeze blowing through the surrounding foliage, the soft rumble of the Pacuare River below, and the aroma of jungle blossoms, all at 60 feet (20 meters) above the ground! The details are yours for the choosing – the menu, the wine – but the setting is incomparable and the experience is guaranteed to remain etched in your memory forever."

"Immerse yourself in a harmonious sensory experience with your loved one. Aromatherapy, a revitalizing organic-chocolate massage and an invigorating scalp massage with essential oils will transport you both to a state of profound relaxation."

"Enjoy a day in the sun on board Calypso's 71 food state of the Catamaran Mantaraya. Sit in one of the fresh water deck pools or lie on one of the giant nets overlooking the ocean while cruising the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya on your way to the beautiful white sand palm studded beach of Tortuga Island"