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August 2021
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Santa Teresa Sitting on the western edge of Costa Rica, Santa Teresa is a tiny beach village that draws in a lot of surfers and beach bodies. Santa Teresa has a special place with me among all my travels. Not only was it an amazing trip with 15 of my closest family members but, it was also the spark that made me realize coordinating complicated travel was something I was fully capable of and also enjoyed! For starters my family is spread out across the US so booking flights and working with everyones varying schedules was a task on its own. And, once we landed there was the task of actually getting to Santa Teresa. This meant taking a shuttle bus through windy, dirt roads for an hour and half to then get on a ferry to get over to the peninsula. Another hurdle was finding lodging for a group as big as ours in this tiny beach town that typically attracts the nomadic surfer looking for empty surf breaks. I found a lovely house that accommodated all of us very nicely, not to mention I coordinated with some locals to get catered food all of us while we were there. This place is literally a paradise, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get away to a secluded beach for some rest and relaxation. Just about anywhere on the peninsula [...]
About Swell Time TRAVEL
About Swell Time Travel is a midwest based boutique travel agency specializing in destination weddings, honeymoons, and family getaways We work with each client to design the vacation of a lifetime, and create custom all-inclusive packages within your budget. With over a decade in the travel industry our experience and network is extensive and we put it to full use to make your dream vacation become a reality. I was raised in Boynton Beach Florida and currently reside in the historic village of Bishop Hill, IL. Previous to creating Swell Time Travel, I worked for top media publications that had travel in the peripherals at all times. Cruises, Resorts, All Inclusive stays were apart of that world and I became very aware of the ins and outs building my network along the way. I decided to take a break from professional life which allowed me time to adventure more. This included frequently visiting my home in South Florida, as the beach is always calling my name. In between trips home I make time at least once a year to explore a new destination. A few of my favorite trips have been to Santa Teresa Costa Rica (click here to read more about that), Nassau Bahamas and Seaside Florida on the 30a stretch. But, without a doubt the most cherished beach vacation was to Ocho Rios, Jamaica in 2007. This is [...]