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Our Wedding in Costa Rica! (Feb 2008)

A trip from February 13, 2008 to February 28, 2008, travelling to San Jose, ASERRí, Puntarenas, Montezuma - Y …
San Jose, Montezuma, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde
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San Jose, Montezuma, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde
From the 13 - 21 we will be traveling along with our wonderful family and friends - ages 6 years to 80 years old.

From the 21st on will be our Honey Moon
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Our First Day in Costa Rica (Ram Luna!)

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We picked Adventure Inn for our first (and only) night in San Jose because of the wonderful reviews online and its close proximity to the airport. When the owner learned that we were getting married in Costa Rica he upgraded our room to a jacuzzi suite! We had a group of 20 travelers (varying in age from 6 to 80) and the hotel was perfect for everyone! They set up our Ram Luna Dinner and Shuttles and even managed to secure a nice discount! The staff was so friendly, the hotel was very clean and comfortable and the bar was awesome! They even stored our luggage for a week while we ventured to Montezuma on those small planes with luggage weight limits! The hotel is very close to the airport which was super convenient. This was a perfect spot for our whole group to meet up and we will certainly stay here again on our next trip. We had room #35 and I will be asking for the same room - loved the terrace!

Since we were Imagetraveling with a group of 20 people we decided to meet up in San Jose and stay the night before moving on to our next destination. Ram Luna seemed like the perfect place to celebrate our arrival to Costa Rica and we were right! The restaurant is very cool and set up to accommodate large groups of people. The food on the buffet was not the best we had in Costa Rica but it was good. The local wine was not to my liking but they also offered beer. The MC did his best to make our group (and others) feel welcome as he shouted out the places we were all from. There was a little bit of confusion as to whom we were to pay since we came with a package from our hotel that included the shuttles to restaurant. In the midst of the confusion it was hard not to feel like they thought we were trying to rip them off. The dancing and fireworks were a nice touch. The restaurant has spectaculars views of San Jose at night! Make sure you bring a sweater no matter how hot you were that day - we were FREEZING outside! The drive from our hotel was sketchy at best (crazy traffic/long winding roads/accidents).... but an adventure for sure!


 
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I am getting our itinerary together for our wedding in Costa Rica.

For the first part of our trip (13th to 21) the ages will be from 6 years old to 80 years. After the wedding everyone wants to go to Arenal. After Arenal will be our Honey Moon.

Are there any recommendations/feedback to the places I have already chosen .... keeping in mind budget and the age of the travelers?

Would you rent a car leaving San Jose Airport to Arenal.... or hire a driver? Will we need a car with the activities I have chosen? Will we want to drive around Arenal? I am assuming 4X4 is the way to go?

Also.... if you had a solid week after Montezuma and Arenal for your Honeymoon.... Where would you go? Romance in mind - and we dont need fancy to be happy....
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Sounds absolutely fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!! How so romantic! I've never been anywhere remotely close to where you're going! Here on the west coast, Hawaii and Mexico are the popular honeymoon places!!!
You're gonna have sooo much fun!!!!
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You two will have the wedding of a lifetime! Honeymoons are wonderful no matter where they are, as long as you are with your love!

This trip looks amazing! I am so thrilled that you are allowing us to be a part of your special time!
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WOW!! What an amazing trip!!!
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Hi Cheryl!
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Hey guys.... so far - all of that above - is 1053.93 (that includes round trip tickets out of Charlotte NC - so if you are not in NC, you will have to swap around the airfare)
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Wow, Cheryl - this looks like an amazing trip! SO glad you have shared it - I feel so priveledged. ;) I will look into things on my end and chat with V and see what we can come up with. What a wonderful wedding and honeymoon you will have - great memories for all of you!!
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OMG you finally have the date nailed down. I'm so happy for you and KC and little Ty. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate, but with my daughter's wedding coming up in May, my pocket book is drained and then some. Know that my thoughts and prayers will be with you all. I only wish you the best life can bring you my friend.
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AW, Nimz! I wish you could come too! Your daughters wedding will be wonderful! I can relate to the draining wallet! We will all be thinking of you! You are a wonderful friend!
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It sounds wonderful! Please take lots of pictures. I wish we could go but we won't be able to.
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Planned Activities
Unscheduled - San Jose
Unscheduled - ASERRí
Unscheduled - Puntarenas
Unscheduled - Montezuma - Ylang Ylang
Thing to Do
Thing to Do
Unscheduled - Montezuma
Unscheduled - Tortuga Island
Unscheduled - Ylang Ylang
Unscheduled - Fortuna
Unscheduled - La Fortuna De San Carlos
Unscheduled - Desamparados
Thing to Do
Unscheduled - Goodbyes! Our Honeymoon Starts!
Unscheduled - La Fortuna
 
 
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