A Day in Paradise: A Sample Itinerary for Your Uvita Villa Retreat

A Day in Paradise: A Sample Itinerary for Your Uvita Villa Retreat

Published by Hermosa Retreat Villas  |  July 2026  |  Uvita, Costa Rica Estimated read time: 6 minutes  |  Category: Travel Inspiration Most travelers arrive in Uvita with a rough plan: see the Whale’s Tail, maybe hike a waterfall, spend some time on the beach. But the real magic of a luxury villa retreat isn’t found […]

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Whale Watching in Uvita, Costa Rica: The Complete Guide to the Whale’s Tail and Beyond

Published by Hermosa Retreat Villas  |  June 2026  |  Uvita, Marino Ballena National Park, Costa Rica Estimated read time: 7 minutes  |  Category: Destination Guide, Wildlife, Nature Costa Rica is celebrated for its wildlife, but few experiences anywhere in the country compare to watching a humpback whale breach in the open Pacific from a small […]

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Playa Hermosa (Uvita) vs. Manuel Antonio: Which Costa Rica Destination Is Right for Your Trip?

Published by Hermosa Retreat Villas  |  June 2026  |  Uvita, Playa Hermosa, Southern Pacific Costa Rica Estimated read time: 6 minutes  |  Category: Destination Comparison, Travel Planning Manuel Antonio is the name most travelers recognize first when they start researching Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. It has a famous national park, a well-established tourism infrastructure, and […]

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Why Uvita Is Costa Rica’s Best-Kept Secret for Luxury Villa Rentals

Published by Hermosa Retreat Villas  |  June 2026  |  Uvita, Playa Hermosa, Southern Pacific Costa Rica Estimated read time: 6 minutes  |  Category: Destination Guide, Luxury Travel There is a stretch of Costa Rica’s Southern Pacific coast where the jungle drops straight into the ocean, where howler monkeys wake you at dawn and bioluminescent waves […]

Meet the Steve Jobs of the Travel Industry

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How to Explain Travel to a Five-Year-Old

I’ve been a traveler my whole life — and was lucky enough to have a family that prioritized experiencing new destinations throughout my childhood. Now, it’s my nephew’s turn. At two years old, with seven countries down, he’s on his way to becoming a citizen of the world.

All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

All Aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

In this interview, correspondent Polly Nash talks to fire fighter Cami Schafer about one of the many frightening effects of climate change; the ever-growing threat of wildfires around the world. Last year California was hit by the Dixie Fire, the largest single forest fire in the state’s history.

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City Spotlight: Philadelphia To change the overall look

This article is part of Earth Refuge’s Spotlight Series on Philadelphia. During the summer of 2021, cities across the United States (‘US’) have seen record breaking temperatures to an extent that scientists say would have been “virtually impossible” to reach without anthropogenic climate change.

A Seaside Reset in Laguna Beach

A Seaside Reset in Laguna Beach

From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your effortlessly delivered Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan hills of The City . Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at your hotel.