Costa Rica, San Juan Del Sur Nicauragua - 2020

We returned for another visit to my sister and her husband’s beautiful home nestled in the mountains above Playa Matapalo, Costa Rica. Surrounded by lush jungle and ocean views, the setting was as stunning and peaceful as ever. Our neighbor Debbie joined us on this trip, and we all enjoyed great food, including fresh ceviche and perfectly prepared tuna, while taking in the incredible wildlife right outside the...

In San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, we discovered Villa Noche, a stunning hilltop mansion that felt like our own private resort. The villa came with every luxury—an infinity pool with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, a personal chef, driver, and maid service. It was the kind of place where you instantly exhale and let go. From the villa, we took a short climb up to one of the area’s most iconic landmarks—the...

We took a memorable day trip to Ometepe Island, arranged by our driver from Villa Noche in San Juan del Sur. Everything was seamlessly planned, starting with a warm greeting from our personal guide at the ferry port. After arriving on the island, we enjoyed a simple but delicious breakfast in Moyogalpa—inexpensive and satisfying, a great start to the day. Our first stop was the scenic Punta Jesús María, where a...