http://www.crluxury.com/blog Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:01:57 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just like in one of those perfect stories written by Hemingway, you’re suddenly surrounded by silence, sitting in a rocking boat, a little far from the beach, and you can see the line of your rod going deep into the blue water, merging with the ocean. You think of the ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/the-unequaled-experience-of-fishing-in-costa-rica Marlin is a rare and odd prize for any angler, yet not that hard to find in Costa Rica: these coasts have the privilege of counting five different types of marlin. Here, marlin can be caught any month of the year. If you want to find marlin in Costa Rica, ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/marlin-and-roosterfish-two-of-the-most-beautiful-and-big-fishes-in-costa-rica Even though Costa Rica is one of the most economical places for a tropical vacation, you can make your vacation dollars go even further if you make arrangements to take in some of the many activities you can do for free.  Here are our top 5 suggestions for free and ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/fun-and-free-in-costa-rica-top-5-free-must-dos Costa Rica is by far one of the most economical places to travel, especially for families.  Most of the tour companies have altered their tours and adventures to suit families, even those with younger children.  Some of the adventures such as white water rafting have a minimum age requirement, but ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/costa-rica-family-style-4-great-family-tours There are many attractions for tourists in Costa Rica, and the museums are among the best options to learn about Costa Rica's richness and identity while you spend a few days in the capital city, San José. Here is a list of the 9 museums every tourist must visit while in ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/9-must-see-museums-in-costa-rica About an hour southeast from the capital city, San José, lies a perfect escape, in the peaceful rural appeal and magnificent beauty of the Orosi Valley. Dominated by the spectacular views of two volcanoes, the green mountains with breathtaking views, the freshness of the air, and the abundance that the valley ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/a-change-of-air-the-wonders-of-the-orosi-valley Are you packed and ready to start your Los Sueños luxury getaway? The slow pace of Costa Rica is part of the charm and intrigue but getting to this exciting destination in half the time is a huge bonus! If you are flying in to SJO or just escaping your cubical or ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/get-to-the-costa-rica-beach-in-half-the-time Let's talk a little about Costa Rica's culture, specifically about race, class, customs, identity, and religion.  As in any other culture, Costa Rican people are complex individuals and their society and culture are packed with surprises. Costa Rica's population has grown to almost 5 million people nowadays.  This is a small ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/a-glance-into-costa-rican-culture The typical food of Costa Rica, called "comida típica", is simple, however, heavy on oil and spices.  Most people eat rice and beans regularly, as side dishes to many main ones, and the predominant style of cooking is homemade.  The diet is mainly based on some kind of meat, be ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/interesting-facts-about-costa-rican-gastronomy Costa Rica is HOT HOT HOT this January for anglers fishing out of the Los Sueños Resort and Marina on the Central Pacific Coast. Cerveza was the big winner this time around with a total of 33 Sailfish and 1 Marlin with a check for the top prize of $46,500. Saturday, January ... http://www.crluxury.com/blog/uncategorized/anglers-gone-wildat-the-1st-leg-of-the-los-suenos-billfish-series-2010