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Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

jeanla4c Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:35 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:35 PM

Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Ok having a major depressive day for many reasons but trying to think about our trips to cheer up. We are in the process of planning a spring break trip to San Diego and our first anniversary trip to Costa Rica....advice to share? We meet with our travel agent next week!! Thanks.

natinwpb Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:44 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 02:44 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Check out the Peace Lodge in Costa Rica. We're staying there the first night or two of our HM before we move on to Arenal. We have several friends that stayed there and loved it. The rooms are awesome.

lauren721 Posted: Jan 03, 2006 03:57 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 03:57 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Costa Rica is awesome! Definitely rent a car because there is so much to see and you will need that freedom to go where you want. I went to Jaco (Central Pacific Coast) and it was cool, but not really that nice- It was good for what we wanted- a fun surf trip and to explore the culture. For our honeymoon, though, we are going to the Guanacaste region, which is def. nicer- there are really nice resorts there like Four Seasons, and where we are staying- the Paradisus Playa Conchal-- for ten days, airfare, all food and drinks, and a car, we are paying 4100.00 for the two of us. If you want more info, you can fm me.

summer06bride Posted: Jan 03, 2006 04:18 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 04:18 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Me and FH went to San Diego over the summer. The weather is unbelievable. I was actually wearing a sweater at night cause it got so chilly. We stayed at the Omni which is located in the Gaslamp District. I definitely recommend renting a car cause I think you totally need one. Also check out La Jolla so beautiful. Any questions feel free to fm me. We had a great time.

KandE917 Posted: Jan 03, 2006 05:45 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 05:45 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Best hotel in San Diego is Hotel Del Coronado...it is my favorite. Never stayed b/c I have family in SD that I stay with when I visit which is often! But I always go here for breakfast or lunch...so beautiful!

soontobemrsRG Posted: Jan 03, 2006 07:38 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 07:38 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Stay in the Loews Coronado Bay in San Diego (coronado bay) ITS GORGEOUS and my finance and I styaed there 2x already!
www.loews.com

jeanla4c Posted: Jan 03, 2006 08:36 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 08:36 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Thanks all..these places all look amazing!!!

xcalystax Posted: Jan 03, 2006 09:09 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 09:09 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

You MUST visit Tabacon in Costa Rica!! It is surreal!

http://www.tabacon.com/home_i.html

BRod-Cheng Posted: Jan 03, 2006 09:50 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 09:50 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Posted by xcalystax

You MUST visit Tabacon in Costa Rica!! It is surreal!

http://www.tabacon.com/home_i.html

I second that - I went to Costa Rica and the Hot springs in Fortuna/Arenal were the absolute best. Baldi hot springs in Fortuna are also great, and they are open until 10:00, so you can go for a late night soak!!! Don't forget to also do a canopy tour of the rain forest.

xcalystax Posted: Jan 03, 2006 09:56 PM+

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Posted: Jan 03, 2006 09:56 PM

Re: Planning 2 trips: San Diego & Costa Rica...advice?

Posted by BRod-Cheng

Posted by xcalystax

You MUST visit Tabacon in Costa Rica!! It is surreal!

http://www.tabacon.com/home_i.html

I second that - I went to Costa Rica and the Hot springs in Fortuna/Arenal were the absolute best. Baldi hot springs in Fortuna are also great, and they are open until 10:00, so you can go for a late night soak!!! Don't forget to also do a canopy tour of the rain forest.

I forgot about the canopy tours. They are SOOO much fun!!1