Looking out my window at the unbelievable amount of snow that fell over the past 24 hours makes me long for the sunshine in Costa Rica. My sister, brother, nephew, and I left on Thanksgiving Monday (in Canada it's celebrated in October) for a week of relaxation and sun. We arrived in the morning there with the time change and were sipping on a Purple Haze before noon at the Planet Hollywood hotel/resort located on the Papagayo Peninsula in the Guanacaste.
Our rooms weren't quite ready, so we walked around and grabbed lunch. Soon we were unpacked and at the pool and swim-up bar, playing movie trivia with other guests. The resort was gorgeous, situated in the mountains. There were golf carts taking you wherever you needed to go, as it was quite a steep hike from the lobby to the pool.
Monkeys were a common sight every day, choosing the trees right next to our pool to literally hang out. Pictured here is the white-faced capuchin, and we also spotted howler monkeys. They were a bit brazen and jumped onto people's lounge chairs, grabbing a garnish from a drink or two. These wild creatures were fun to see and luckily didn't cause us any issues.
The beach just beyond was covered in black, volcanic sand and very hot. We ventured out to rent jet skis a couple of times, and they allowed Zach, who is only 13 years old, to go out on his own. He did not mind missing out on the gr. 8 class Muskuoka trip at all. He enjoyed an endless supply of "mocktails" and ate his weight in Guy Fieri burgers.
We spent the week enjoying great weather, delicious food, and the beautiful water. The Planet Hollywood was a solid, all-inclusive, family-friendly resort, offering every amenity you could think of. The resort was about 30 minutes from the airport and situated on a steep cliff/hillside. We had no complaints about the property or what they offered...highly recommend!
~MT
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