Thanks to the internet and Ann’s web page, we connected.  Ann planned our 8 day vacation “getaway” to Costa Rica.  We wanted a tropical experience to spend some time together, relax, and do some soft adventure activities in nature.  Our stay at Arenal at Observatory Lodge -4 nights-was perfect for what we wanted.  Zip line-horseback riding, hot springs, and Cano Negro Wildlife Reserve.  We saw monkeys, sloths, toucans, crocodiles, lizards, and so many colorful birds on the riverboat ride in Cano Negro.  Xinia’s Costa Rica Vacation Homestay B&B  -for three nights was just what we were looking for.  Staying with a family was great to get to see first hand the Costa Rican culture.  We highly recommend Xinia’s HomeStay.  She  drove us to Poas Volcano National Park, La Paz Waterfall GArdens, Doka Coffee Tour, and to Alajuela to Sr Y Sra Ese where we bought beautiful jewelry made of native wood.

Ann understands very well how to design an itinerary to fit one’s needs- activities-time and budget so that you do not waste time. We will use her expertise the next time we visit Costa Rica.      Hanna, Liz, and Yogi

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