I’ve been lucky enough to live a few blocks from the beach for over 20 years now, but somehow, I’ve never made it down to watch the sunrise… until this morning. Thanks to the time change & an inability to sleep lately, this was my view this morning…
So amazing! You can bet I’ll be making an effort to get down here on a regular basis in the months to come… and I recommend that everyone makes this happen at least once or twice!
One month from today, I will be waking up here… at the Flamingo Beach Resort in the Guanacaste area of Costa Rica. 🙂
This year’s “Girls Getaway” was booked faster than any other. We found an AWESOME deal on the airfare… an unheard of $275 for round-trip, non-stop flights from Newark on United. This made the destination a no-brainer. Then we quickly selected this resort based on it’s beautiful beach, the all-inclusive option, a full range of amenities (including a spa) and the stellar reviews we read online.
This will be my 2nd trip to Costa Rica, the first being a cruise stop on the Caribbean side where we explored the city of Limon, zip-lined through the rain forest, and came up close & personal with a 3-toed sloth who had ventured down from the trees to do his weekly “business” (my highlight of the trip). But now I’m heading to the Pacific Coast, to this fairly new tourist destination where people are scooping up properties, surfing the many beaches and living the “Pura Vida” lifestyle.
Flamingo Beach is considered one of the nicest in the area, featuring white sand, gentle waves and that gorgeous Pacific sunset. The resort itself, however, is a little different than where we usually stay. It’s much smaller, the pool is fairly basic (although it does have a swim-up bar), the rooms look very nice but not overly luxurious and there’s only 1 actual restaurant, compared to the 5 or more we’ve been spoiled by at our previous resorts. But we’re looking forward to trying something new and everything here sounds amazing. The area looks gorgeous, the service sounds top-notch and the food should be a real treat as the resort utilizes its own organic garden & meals here feature fresh, local specialties.
I can’t wait to hear the monkeys in the trees, be surrounded by tropical vegetation, paddle board in the Pacific & catch those spectacular sunsets every night. I think this is going to be a good one!!!
If you’ve been here… please share your must-see or must-do list in the comments below!!! Thank you!
Visit the resort’s web site here: www.resortflamingobeach.com
And check out their great video: https://youtu.be/e9E0Tz3zyCE
This just about wraps up my Holiday sentiments! Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas… thanks for following along with me this year 🙂
Next stop… Costa Rica in January!
I know… they’re dirty, disgusting scavengers. They look their best from far away, as a silhouette in the sky. But you know what? I think they may just be on to something…
So the next time one of these squawking birds walks over to your towel and tries to steal a piece of your sandwich, give him a little credit… he’s managed to take “beach life” to a whole new level!
This post isn’t necessarily a “trip” but it does give a little “taste” of what I’m lucky enough to see every time I head out my front door for a run. 🙂
I started running about a year and a half ago… I’m not fast, I don’t run very far, and I don’t really enjoy the process. However, it’s where I run, that makes it all worth while. From my home in Ocean Grove, I can head north to Asbury Park or run the same distance heading south, through Bradley Beach & Avon by the Sea. All 4 of these towns offer something a little different, but what they have in common is a gorgeous, uninterrupted stretch of boardwalk along the Atlantic Ocean.
This time of year is the best… perfect temperatures, empty beaches and photo opps galore. I try not to stop WHILE I’m running, but sometimes, something just catches my eye and I have to pause & grab it. At the end of my run, I usually wander down to the water’s edge as a little “reward” for completing the dreaded task. There’s nothing better than the sound of the waves, the cool breeze & a feeling of accomplishment to start the day. Here’s a little glimpse from the past couple of weeks… Enjoy!
Trips and Tastes 