The World is Your Oyster, Volume 5, Our Talk with Aaron Daker, Managing Director of Costa Rica Experts

Travel to Costa Rica with ActiveTravelsCosta Welcome to our fifth episode of The World is Your Oyster, our ActiveTravels web series where we look forward to introducing you to some of the wonderful people we are fortunate enough to work with in the travel industry. Today, we’re delighted to talk to Aaron Dakar, Managing Director and trip designer extraordinaire for Costa Rica Experts. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Aaron for almost a decade now as he personally has designed more than 100 trips for our clients headed to Costa Rica. And each trip seems to be better than the last!

Based on your interests, he custom designs itineraries and never ceases to surprise us with new resorts and exhilarating activities. In this episode, Aaron discusses how Costa Rica has fared during the pandemic and why the country continues to be a popular destination. You’ll want to watch to the very end, when Aaron discloses his favorite new lodging picks and little-known places to visit in this gorgeous and topographically diverse country. Thank you, Aaron, for participating in The World is Your Oyster!

Bucket List Travel to India

Bucket List Travel to India All week, we’ve been discussing the solid relationship ActiveTravels has with local suppliers around the globe to ensure your bucket list travels not only become a reality but an exceptional life experience. I can think of no better way to end the week than a destination that will provide you with lasting memories, India. Nothing is ever easy about traveling to India and this is certainly true with finding an outfitter that consistently offers excellent service. We must have went through at least 6 different suppliers before we felt comfortable with IndoAsia Tours. The owner is a former hiking guide for National Geographic Expeditions in Afghanistan, who we’ve met over coffee on several occasions at the local Starbuck’s. He not only knows India exceptionally well, but has helped us in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.

This is only the tip of the iceberg! Those of you who have traveled to Costa Rica with us know we love Aaron at Costa Rica Experts. Our Colombia go-to contact is always Nils at Latin Excursions. For private or guided trips to Israel, we always turn to Kenes Tours. Trails of Indochina have been fantastic for trips to Thailand, Cambodia, Bali and other Southeast Asia destinations. For China, we always turn to Wild China and they never disappoint. Let ActiveTravels know your Bucket List Destination and we’ll happily work with our local contacts to ensure that it lives up to your expectation!

Costa Rica to Give Away 15 Trips to Essential Loved Ones This Holiday Season

Costa Rica Giveaway15 lucky couples from America and Canada will be heading to Costa Rica on a 7-day package for free in 2021. Let Visit Costa Rica know of someone who’s been essential to your life during the pandemic and their reward could very well be a chance to hang with the howler monkeys and scarlet macaws for a week. The giveaway, which started last week, calls on travelers to nominate a person who has made a meaningful difference in your lives through the Who Is Essential to You campaign. Participants are encouraged to share their unique stories. Submissions will close on Jan. 31, 2021, when the 15 winners will be announced. Give it your best shot!