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Guesty teams up with vacation rental management company
Travolution
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July 1, 2025
Short-term rental industry platform Guesty has been certified as the new property management system of choice for Casago, a premier vacation rental property management company and its network or providers. This news comes on the heels of Casago’s...
Costa Rica to Launch Electric Air Taxis for Sustainable Travel in Guanacaste
Tico Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica is poised to revolutionize its transportation landscape with the introduction of electric air taxis, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional ground travel for both tourists and residents. This innovative leap forward comes as...
Costa Rica’s Eyelash Viper Snake Is One of the Most Beautiful
Tico Times
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June 30, 2025
There are at least 141 different species of snakes in Costa Rica. With that large number of species packed into such a tiny nation, one would think that you’d be tripping on serpents every time you stepped out of your front door. Unfortunately for...
EVE Air Mobility signs major eVTOL deal in Costa Rica
AeroTime News
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June 30, 2025
EVE Air Mobility, Embraer’s eVTOL arm, has announced a tri-partite agreement with advanced air mobility operator Aerosolutions and Bluenest, a subsidiary of Spanish infrastructure management firm Globalvia, to develop eVTOL operations in Costa...
Costa Rica Rattles the Globe: 24th Most Quake-Prone Country in 2024
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – Costa Rica may be known for its “Pura Vida” lifestyle, but in 2024 it also earned a spot among the world’s top 30 most earthquake-active nations. According to a May report from Ranking Royals—drawing on data from...
Electric Air Taxis From Brazil Set to Transform Costa Rica’s Tourism Travel
The Rio Times
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June 30, 2025
Eve Air Mobility, a company started by Embraer, has agreed to work with Aerosolutions and Bluenest by Globalvia to bring up to 50 electric air taxis to Costa Rica. This deal, announced on June 30, 2025, focuses on making travel easier for tourists...
Eve targets potential air taxi operations in Costa Rica
FlightGlobal
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US air taxi developer Eve Air Mobility has secured a letter of intent that calls for the potential delivery of up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles to a start-up operator in Costa Rica. Eve disclosed on 30 June the...
No More Waiting: Costa Rica Rockets Into U.S. Global Entry Club
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – On Wednesday, Costa Rica vaulted into the fast lane of U.S. immigration when Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and President Rodrigo Chaves inked the long-awaited Global Entry agreement at Casa Presidencial. This...
Costa Rica Jade Museum to Hold Holiday Workshops
Costa Rica News
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June 28, 2025
The National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum invites the little ones to free workshops held during the mid-year holiday. Important Information: Registration begins today, June 25th, at 9:30 am by calling...
Elafonisi Beach | In the top 10 in the world and in complaints. Read why...
Tornos News
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June 30, 2025
Elafonisi Beach, in Crete, is among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world, which, however, gathers the most complaints about the excessive number of visitors, to a degree that makes the stay uncomfortable. This finding results from a study by...
Ohio hotel named to Men’s Health Travel Award 2025 best hotels
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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June 30, 2025
COLUMBUS – If you’re looking for a great place to stay in Ohio, look to Columbus for one of the best hotels in the U.S., according to Men’s Health. The Hilton Columbus Downtown in Columbus, Ohio, is one of 40 hotels named to the 2025 Men’s Health...
Canada’s Winter Just Got Warmer: Costa Rica Plants “Pura Vida” Flag at Montreal’s MURAL Festival
The Costa Rican Times
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June 29, 2025
Montreal, June 2025 — The cold streets of Montreal just got a tropical makeover as Costa Rica rolled out its vibrant debut at the 13th annual MURAL Festival. In a bold bid to capture the hearts—and passports—of Canadian travelers, the Tourism...
6 Best Hiking Shoes, Tested in the Field by Outdoor Gear Editors
Men’s Health
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June 30, 2025
CHOOSING THE RIGHT footwear might be the single most important decision a hiker can make when prepping for the trail. A solid backpack, good socks, and proper layering garments (especially UPF clothing in the summer), but a good hiking boot or...
Let Your Zodiac Sign Pick Your Next Travel Destination
Cosmopolitan
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June 30, 2025
There are plenty of factors to consider as you identify your next vacation destination. Which city’s flight price can your budget forgive? Which scenic landscapes are the most aligned with the vision you have in mind for your Instagram photos?...
Fishing, Wildlife, and History in Costa Rica’s Barra del Colorado
Tico Times
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June 29, 2025
Costa Rica’s Barra del Colorado is a magical and charming town. It’s one of the country’s hidden gems, best known for its world-class sport fishing, rich biodiversity, and deep cultural roots. Once a thriving village built on the backs of the...
Tiny Time Travelers Wanted: Free Mid-Year Holiday Workshops at the INS Jade & Pre-Columbian Culture Museum
The Costa Rican Times
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June 30, 2025
Costa Rica, June 2025 – Get ready, padres y madres: this July, the National Insurance Institute’s (INS) Jade and Pre-Columbian Culture Museum transforms into a playground of ancient wonders—completely free for kiddos! From July 5th through July...
Four countries Americans can fly to without needing a passport – and popular vacation choice where no visa is needed
The U.S. Sun
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June 30, 2025
FORGET waiting around for your passport to arrive, you can still travel off the mainland US without one. Several destinations welcome US citizens with just a government-issued photo ID and a certified birth certificate. 4 American Samoa allows...
Costa Rica Green Hotels Lead Global Sustainable Tourism
Tico Times
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June 28, 2025
Costa Rica’s reputation as a leader in sustainable tourism grows stronger every year, with our green hotels setting a high bar for eco-conscious hospitality worldwide. With over a quarter of our country protected and alot of our energy coming from...
Travel Guide: 7 safest countries for solo women travelers in 2025
Asianet Newsable
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June 29, 2025
Solo travel can be empowering, but safety is key—especially for women exploring the world alone. This guide highlights 7 of the safest countries in 2025 where solo female travelers can roam freely with confidence and peace of mind. Solo...
Costa Rica Maintains Economic Stability Amid Global Tensions
Tico Times
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June 28, 2025
Costa Rica is holding steady economically despite global tensions sparked by conflicts involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, according to Federico Quesada Chaves, director of the School of Management Sciences at Universidad Estatal a...