April 6, 2013

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Hotel Alta, Costa Rica Acquired by Nature Group

Nature Group proudly announces the acquisition, remodeling and redecorating of the luxurious and boutique Hotel Alta and La Luz Restaurant.  Purchased in August of last year and closed in September for complete renovation, it reopened in December to become a center where, “the country’s high life reaches a new summit.” 
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January 29, 2013

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“Nicaragua: 3rd top travel destination for 2013” – NYTimes

Nicaragua was listed as number three in the New York Time’s list of the top 46 places to visit in 2013. Despite referencing the country’s past reputation for political turmoil, the publication praises the nation as a growing foodie and ecotourism destination.

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August 17, 2012

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10-year project in Osa hopes to document climate change

When forced to define his occupation on an international customs form, Philip Davison usually takes the easy way out and reports “biologist”. The limited space forces Davison to omit his hard-earned titles of geologist, zoologist, naturalist guide in the Osa Peninsula, and scientific researcher investigating how weather patterns and climate change affect butterfly and amphibian [...]

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August 9, 2012

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Costa Rica’s Green Niche

Fresh organic meals from vegetables and fruits harvested directly on the property, water heated by solar panels and fans run by hydroelectric generators… these outstanding measures to lower non-renewable electricity consumption are becoming the norm amid the Costa Rican hotel industry.

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July 10, 2012

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International turtle marathon competitor to depart from Tortuguero

This July 14th at 8 a.m., hundreds of people will gather along Tortuguero’s dark, sandy beach to send off Costa Rica’s green turtle competitor in the 5th annual Tour de Turtles Migration Marathon. On July 14-15, Sea Turtle Conservancy staff will attach a satellite-transmitter on a green sea turtle as a part of mock sea [...]

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July 3, 2012

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Costa Rica family vacation discounts on summer travel

Kids fly, stay & eat for free in Costa Rica this summer Costa Rica is the ideal vacation destination for multi-generational families looking to explore natural wonders without leaving a huge dent in your wallet. This Green Season (May to December) kids 12 years and under fly for free on any of Nature Air’s 74 [...]

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June 11, 2012

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New Costa Rica vacation mixes bird research and jungle exploration

Birdwatching is no longer a passive sport, thanks to a new Costa Rican educational vacation package from the teams at the National Biodiversity Institute of Costa Rica (INBio) and Nature Air (the world’s first carbon-neutral airline). Enthusiasts of all experience levels will get down and dirty as local bird researchers take travellers through the scientific [...]

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May 11, 2012

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Costa Rica’s neighbors stealing the spotlight?

  With Panama coming in at #1 on the New York Times’ list of 45 Places to Go in 2012 and a jump in press coverage featuring Nicaragua (including the recent FoxNews travel special Nicaragua: The Next Costa Rica?) it seems Costa Rica’s neighbors are vying for the tourism spotlight. However, they aren’t necessarily stealing [...]

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April 24, 2012

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A Whale’s Tale

March 11, 2011 was just another ordinary day at Bahía Ballena, located just south of Playa Uvita on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. This gorgeous and fairly isolated beach is best known for its beautiful sandbar, which during low tide looks like a giant whale’s tail.

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April 20, 2012

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Celebrate Earth Day early with this Costa Rica travel promotion

With savings of up to 50% off travel to Costa Rica, you will have plenty to celebrate this Earth Day! Nature Air has partnered with Wildland Adventures and Cayuga Hotels to create three incredible Costa Rica travel itineraries available for a limited time only. Choose between a family-friendly adventure or a romantic escape to some [...]

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April 9, 2012

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Increase your chance to spot a quetzal with Nature Air and INBio

Nature Air and the Costa Rican National Biodiversity Institute (INBio) have joined forces to offer travelers one-of-a-kind vacation itineraries that promote hands-on learning and rich natural experiences. By combining INBio’s vast knowledge of biodiversity and expert field guides with Nature Air’s reputation for sustainability and excellent customer service, the small-group packages will center on biological [...]

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April 3, 2012

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A personal perspective on mingling and walking in San Jose

By Alex e. Khajavi, CEO & Founder, Nature Air Start inside the Teatro Nacional in the center of San Jose, and stand witness to the grandeur of the era of the coffee barons. Wander outside to the plaza and hear the hawkers and the pigeons, families, kids with balloons; smell the simple greatness of walk-away [...]

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March 29, 2012

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Nature Air uses safety briefing as educational tool

Nature Air, Costa Rica’s domestic airline offering flights in Costa Rica and the region, recently started promoting in-flight safety with the help of 30 students from the airline’s educational foundation NatureKids. The kids, aged 5 to 14 practiced their lines for about a month before a film crew flew down to their home town of [...]

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March 22, 2012

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Promoting a Central America “sin fronteras”

  My favorite number is seven. I have been fascinated by it ever since I was a child. The number holds a great historical and symbolic significance as the base of various ancient numerical systems, and as the most frequent combination when rolling two dice, one of the oldest games ever played by man.

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March 14, 2012

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Educating for the future: NatureKids sees record enrollment

NatureKids, a Costa Rican NGO dedicated to working and bettering the futures of low-income families, has reached a milestone this month with a record number of students now enrolled at the Drake Bay school in the Osa Peninsula.

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March 12, 2012

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Turtle conservation group launches satellite tracking program

In October 2011, a research boat owned by the Wider Caribbean Sea Turtle Conservation Network (WIDECAST) set sail from their newest location in Playa Blanca on the Osa Peninsula – a site that also includes a newly constructed sea turtle hospital. The team of researchers was off to capture the perfect Pacific Green Sea Turtle [...]

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March 9, 2012

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Protecting the Osa Peninsula for generations to come

I have always had a soft spot for the Osa Peninsula. My romantic connection with this region began when I was a young man on my first journey to the wild south – which was then still peppered with gold miners, guerillas with criss-crossed bandoleers and a thrilling sense of getting closer to the edge [...]

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March 8, 2012

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Motion in the ocean: whale watching in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula and Golfo Dulce

The Pacific and gulf waters around the Osa Peninsula as far north as Uvita and Dominical represent the only marine zone in the world where humpback whales from both Northern and Southern Hemispheres co-exist, creating a mecca for whale watching enthusiasts. The Northern humpback whales arrive to Costa Rican waters in late October and stay [...]

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March 7, 2012

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Sport fishing responsibly in the Osa Peninsula in March

In a country known for sustainable tourism, the sport fishing industry has also established norms to contribute to the well-being and sustainability of the marine habitat and local communities. According to a 2009 study conducted by the University of Costa Rica, 22 percent of high season tourists come to Costa Rica for sport fishing. The [...]

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March 6, 2012

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Uncovering the original spirit of adventure travel in Costa Rica

A Nov. 2011 survey from American Express reveals an increased consumer willingness to spend money on vacations and activities that offer “memorable experiences.” In times of crises we become more nomadic. It is what has spurred so many migrations – the precursor to adventure travel. When the pastures are drying we seek greener options.

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