Still in the Fortuna area of Costa Rica Midwest Travel Solutions has chosen Nayara Hotel Spa and Gardens as the number 2 most romantic hotel in Costa Rica - Conde' Nast Readers went farther dubbing it the most romantic hotel in Central and South America. From the standard Casita, to Suites or … [Read more...] about Our No. 2 is the 2013 Conde’ Nast Traveler’s No. 1
Back to Arenal
For our 3rd most romantic hotel in Costa Rica we are back to the Arenal area, plunging into Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort. This is unique not only in Costa Rica but worldwide. Tabacon Resort's thermal natural springs are 97% rain-based and 3% magma-based giving you rich minerals with low sulfur - … [Read more...] about Back to Arenal
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
The Heights of Love Day two of our special Valentine's Day series of most romantic hotels in Costa Rica brings us to the province of Guanacaste, and the town of Tamarindo located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. What is there to do in Tamarindo? Surfing: you will find many local surf shops … [Read more...] about Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Hotel Indigo
In my quest to experience new properties, concepts in travel and just step outside of my normal selection of vanilla, but safe hotels, I recently stayed at Hotel Indigo just outside of Indianapolis, in Fishers, Indiana. Hotel Indigo is a member of Intercontinental Hotel Group. In my sometimes … [Read more...] about Hotel Indigo
Top Five Money Saving Travel Tips
1. When comparing the cost of different types of vacations or diverse itineraries break it down to the cost per person per day. This is the only way to make an apples to apples comparison. If you are considering a cruise and an all-inclusive land vacation or all-inclusive vs. paying for your … [Read more...] about Top Five Money Saving Travel Tips
The Best of Ocho Rios, Jamaica
If you have decided Ocho Rios is where you want to vacation, be sure to include the following activities as part of your itinerary. 1.) Dunn River Falls Dunn's River Falls is a famous for its beauty, its uniqueness, attracting thousands of visitors each year. That perhaps is the down side, you … [Read more...] about The Best of Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Costa Rica: Top 5 Romantic Hotels
Costa Rica offers beaches, hiking, cloud forests, bubbling hot springs, lush tropical gardens, and some of the most romantic hotels in the world. In honor of Valentine's week Midwest Travel Solutions is bringing you a special five part installment highlighting Costa Rica, all it offers and our … [Read more...] about Costa Rica: Top 5 Romantic Hotels
Finding the Best Price
How to Find the Best Price on Any Hotel Room in 5 Minutes or Less What is the best booking engine? Do you have any deals? What is the lowest price? Where can I get the best price? As a travel professional this is by far the number one question I am asked, even if the verbiage varies. Airfare is … [Read more...] about Finding the Best Price
Travel Reviews
A Word on Travel Reviews: Subjective vs. Objective Anonymous reviews are a point to get information, a good tool, but a bad place to start a search. The resort that is the best possible match to where you are in your life right this minute, your idea of the perfect vacation, along with your budget … [Read more...] about Travel Reviews
Grand Cayman, Top 3 Excursions
#1 STINGRAY CITY BY BOAT WITH LUNCH, BY THE BEST, THE ORIGINAL! Tour includes: • Round trip transportation from the cruise ship pier • A boat ride to snorkel destinations • Visit to Stingray City • Snorkel at Barrier Reef • Snorkel at Coral Gardens (or another location depending on weather) • … [Read more...] about Grand Cayman, Top 3 Excursions