We spent 7 days in Costa Rica hiking to waterfalls, spotting wild sloths in the jungle, soaking in volcano-fed hot springs, and exploring our way through this amazing country. On this trip we flew in and out of San Jose and bookended our trip there. We spent two nights in Arenal and two nights in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.

Episode Highlights:

• Costa Rica Travel Tips
• Hiking to the best views of the Arenal Volcano
• Things to do in La Fortuna including: The Springs Resort, Sky Adventures Arenal Park & La Fortuna Waterfall
• Things to do in Monteverde including: Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, Sloth Observatory, El Tigre Waterfall hike, Santa Elena Reserva Bosque Nuboso

Take this exact same trip by following our⁠Costa Rica Itinerary⁠ - download the PDF guide now! Be sure to check out our⁠ Costa Rica Viator Experiences⁠ for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

Hotels we stayed at on this trip:

• DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari⁠ - San Jose Costa Rica
• Arenal Hotel⁠ - Arenal Paraíso Resort & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs
• Monteverde Hotel⁠ - El Establo Mountain Hotel

If you're looking for a flight deal to Costa Rica, we recommend signing up for ⁠Thrifty Traveler Premium⁠ to get daily flight deals (points & cash) emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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In this week's Travel Flashback mini episode, we each share our #1 favorite country destination that we have been to. It's hard to pick just one, but tune in to hear which 3 countries made our list, what we loved about it, and what we would want to do differently and experience next time we go back.

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In this episode we explore the growing multi-billion dollar lifestyle travel industry, starting with a full review of one of the world’s most famous clothing-optional resorts, Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica.

We share what it’s like from a first-timer's perspective, what the resort and amenities have to offer, what to expect from the all-inclusive food, drinks, parties and theme nights, what the people at Hedo are like, and paint an open and honest picture of what it's like to spend a week-long vacation at a lifestyle resort.

• Highlights of the Hedonism II:
• All-inclusive food and drinks
• Private beach
• Daily day and night entertainment and parties
• Daily pool parties
• Half the resort is clothing optional

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  Find fun experiences in Negril and airport transfers to/from Negril on our Viator Shop for all activities we recommend and even some that we wanted to do but couldn't get to.

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This week's Just the Tip shares 10 airlines that offer free stopover products with flight and/or hotel perks that allow you to see one or more destinations for free!

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On this Travel Flashback we’re sharing everything you need to know about the epic Havasupai Falls backpacking adventure! This 4 days, 3 night trip was our first backpacking experience, and we learned A LOT, so learn from us! We take you through the whole trail, to all 5 waterfalls, and along every step of this epic road trip and hiking girls adventure.

Make sure to come prepared with the ⁠⁠Havasupai Backpacking Essentials⁠⁠ we mention in this trip, all of which can be found in our Amazon storefront.

The night before you start your hike, stay at Hualapai Lodge or Grand Canyon Caverns Inn, it's essential that you get a good nights rest before your grueling 10 mile trek into the canyon.

Before you go on this trip, also listen to our episode on Backpacking Tips for Beginners, it will save you!

Flight Deals: Find a great flight deal to Las Vegas or Phoenix for this trip by signing up for Thrifty Traveler Premium and watching the daily flight deals (points & cash) that are emailed directly to you! Use our promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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We went to Door County, Wisconsin and are sharing the best experiences, places to eat, hikes, and boat rides to do on a long weekend in this midwest vacation destination.

Highlights of the Door County:

• Sturgeon Bay

• Lighthouses
• State Parks

• Hikes and overlooks

• Fish boil

• Sunset boat cruise

If you want to take this exact trip, you can download our Door County Itinerary. This guide to Door County gives you your daily schedule, hikes and boat cruise experiences, time allotments, costs, travel time between things to do, places to eat, where to stay and so much more.

We stayed at The Liberty Lodge at Sister Bay and loved this historic B&B! If it is booked, The Inn at Little Sister Hill is a good choice, so are Scandinavian Lodge, Sister Bay Inn, or Birchwood Lodge.

Find a great flight deal with Thrifty Traveler Premium, sign up with promo code TS10 to get $10 off your first year subscription.

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On this week's Just the Tip, we're taking you along to experience Spa Castle in Dallas, Texas! The 3-story, 140,000 sq ft. urban spa resort blends diverse Asian saunas with luxurious European spa experiences, indoor and outdoor hydrotherapy pools, tranquil resting areas, and spa treatments to provide a full-day, holistic retreat for relaxation and rejuvenation.

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