Sitting at the base of a tree in Costa Rica, Dave L. cradled the trunk and wept. After decades in the Army, Dave had learned to bury his emotions and push through pain — a habit reinforced by the rigid ideas about masculinity he grew up with. Now, at the end of his fourth ayahuasca … Read more
Back in 2007, Airbnb rebranded vacation rentals to the point where it’s now a generic term. The self-catering landscape is a slightly mixed bag, though. Travelers have shared their worst experiences online, from the annoying (huge binders of house rules), to the fraudulent (a sea view that was actually a painted mural on a brick … Read more
Unexpected. That’s the first thought that springs to mind upon hearing that Estée Lauder has opened its first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas in Pérez Zeledón, a wildly lush, remote patch of Costa Rica teeming with coffee farms. But then one learns that the Institute, centered around the brand’s age-defying Re-Nutriv skin-care collection, is … Read more
Can beans, corn and a sunset add years to your life? In this Costa Rican hotspot, the answer might be yes. Locals in the Nicoya Peninsula — one of the planet’s five original Blue Zones — regularly outlive the average American by a decade, fueled by generations-old dishes made from whole, natural ingredients. Now, as … Read more
A doctor who was one of the bystanders who pulled Malcolm-Jamal Warner out of the water at Playa Cocles in Costa Rica recalled that the “sea was rough” as he broke his silence over the “The Cosby Show” star’s tragic death. After Warner’s accidental drowning, Playa Grande lifeguards confirmed they were “not present” on the … Read more
Malcolm-Jamal Warner never forgot to smile. Two months before he drowned in Costa Rica at age 54, the “Cosby Show” actor shared an Instagram clip where he eerily reminded his fans to keep smiling regardless of life’s tribulations. “Its a beautiful day here in Atlanta. I just want to shoutout and spread some love and … Read more
A second man was pulled out of the water at the Playa Grande resort in Costa Rica — just moments after the “Cosby Show” alum Malcolm-Jamal Warner drowned while swimming at age 54. Costa Rican first responders treated a second person at the scene where the actor was declared dead Sunday, People reports. Paramedics received … Read more
When Ricardo Caceres first set foot on Conchal Beach as a child, it was little more than a quiet stretch of white sand where locals camped and played in the crystal-clear waters. “That’s been my favorite beach for a very long time,” he told The Post, recalling his family’s move to Costa Rica in the … Read more
Pearched on a cliff overlooking the glistening Gulf of Papagayo on Costa Rica’s north Pacific coast sits the new Nekajui (pronounced NEK-ah-wee), a Ritz-Carlton Reserve property. When it debuted two months ago, this “rare estate set apart from the world” became the eighth Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the globe, as well as the hotel group’s first … Read more
Better check your ticket — twice. Lynne Mazouz and Kira Smith booked a besties trip to San Jose, Costa Rica — or so they thought. But the two friends accidentally flew to the wrong country after making an embarrassing reservation gaffe. Lynne Mazouz and Kira Smith booked a besties trip to San Jose, Costa Rica … Read more
Santa baby. Gisele Bündchen bared her baby bump during a beach trip with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente on Christmas Eve. The Brazilian supermodel, 44, wore a skimpy bikini as she waded in the surf with the jujitsu instructor and her family on the shores of Costa Rica. Glowing in a bikini that showcased her pregnant … Read more
The blues may hold clues. A researcher in England has identified a bureaucratic fatal flaw in the world’s “Blue Zones” — regions believed to be home to the planet’s populations with the most longevity. The five areas with a sizeable bit of its population living to be 100 or older — Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; … Read more
Grief often brings us faceto- face with the complexities of our emotions and, for me, it was no different. When I was navigating the pain of the loss of my mentor, I found solace in the works of Mary Oliver. A phrase from the poem “The Uses of Sorrow” resonated deeply with me: “Someone I … Read more
Take a deep breath before trekking here. Deep in the volcanic mountains of Costa Rica hides a deadly, yet small opening of the Earth that engulfs and kills just about all that enters. Locals in the Alajuela Province call this six-foot-deep and ten-foot-long hell hole — accompanied by warning signs of skulls and crossbones — … Read more
Summoning the energy to conquer a steep mountain hike before my morning coffee wasn’t exactly how I pictured kicking off my vacation, but the panoramic views from the enchanting shala at the summit quickly erase any memory of the climb. Practicing yoga in the al fresco structure (which takes its name from the Sanskrit word … Read more
Life’s a beach for Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, and their two kids ahead of the holidays. The royal foursome reportedly spent almost a week in Costa Rica, traveling to Zapotal, Nandayure, and Guanacaste, from Dec. 14 to 20. Photos obtained by local outlet CRHoy.com show the couple’s 2-year-old daughter, Lilibet, riding on Harry’s lap as … Read more
An American couple revealed they were charged nearly $30,000 for an Uber ride in Costa Rica that should have been $55. TikTok user @dominique.xo.xo, identified only as Dominique, noticed the charge from a trip with her husband, Douglas Ordonez. Ordonez took to Twitter and posted a screenshot of the transaction on June 29. He tweeted, “Uber charged … Read more
It was a match made in paradise. A Colorado woman says her high school teacher set her up with her own brother-in-law ahead of her vacation to Costa Rica. Shortly before Ellie Gervais, 25, was due to travel to the Central American country in September 2021, she was surprised to run into her former humanities … Read more
New number, who dis? Sagittarius pigskin king Aaron Rodgers is making moves and changing jerseys. It was announced this week, just ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, that after nearly two decades as a Green Bay packer, Rodgers will join the roster of the New York Jets as quarterback and hope incarnate. New team, same … Read more
Binge drinking? Strippers? Just pass the green juice. As the average age of a newlywed reaches 30 for men and 28 for women, according to US census records, couples are giving up on the bawdy big nights that made for ribald fodder for Hollywood blockbusters — and are opting instead for more mature celebration rituals. … Read more