By Maren Engh ITWPA member Two hours along winding mountain roads from the capital city of San Jose lies a jungle oasis at the base of a protruding volcano. The clouds linger around the top, casting bright rays down across the valley. After a red-eye flight and a long drive, my body was itching with the anticipation of experiencing naturally warm, crystal clear hot … [Read more...] about The Best Volcanic Hot Spring Resort in Costa Rica
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A Manageable Mega-Resort: The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
By Jim Reno If Las Vegas by the Sea is your idea of a good time, then add the Hard Rock, Punta Cana to your list of must-see Caribbean mega-resorts. This was not the quiet, couples-only Caribbean island experience. This was more like a nice cruise ship that decided to permanently dock itself on a beautiful beach where everyone was beautifully tan, spoke English and Spanish, … [Read more...] about A Manageable Mega-Resort: The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic