We thought this would be a great way for everyone to stay in tune and in touch through the planning process this year. Please feel free to add comments or questions and send us anything you would like posted. The more informed everyone is about this lovely country, the better everyone's experience will be! Looking forward to seeing you in November!


Playa Langosta

Ola! Playa Langosta is located in the Guanacaste province of the Northern Pacific region in Costa Rica. We chose this area because it has a few options for our guests who are travelling far and away to be with us on our special day :o) Playa Langosta is a hop, skip and a jump away from Tamarindo. So if you want the hustle and bustle of a beach town, it's just a 20 minute walk along the coast. If you would like a more, calm and relaxing trip, the Langosta area is for you. Tamarindo is about a 60 minute drive from the Liberia Airport.

Below, you will find more information on accomodation and transportation. We will also have information on the wedding ceremony, contacts, practical info and photos so please stay tuned!

~Mitch & Sarah

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Villas & Condos


There are so many villas and condos to rent in Langosta it is almost overwhelming. That is why we thought you all might want to know a few more details as to exactly where we will be located and surrounding accommodations.

We are staying at the Villa Jazmin in the Cerca Del Mar Complex. There are a few units left at this complex and they are all 2 - 3 bedroom units with kitchens. Some have private pools, bbq's and several perks to choose from. You can book these units through RPM Vacations by following this link or emailing them directly at rpmservices@tulin.com

There are many rental clusters located just a few minutes walk from Cerca Del Mar. The following places are just minutes away from the beach and where we will be staying:
These places are also available to rent through RPM Services. Just click on the links and follow the instructions at the bottom of the page or email RPM directly for any questions. We have been dealing with Eduardo and he seems very nice (rpmservices@tulin.com). Don't forget to mention that you are with our wedding party for 10% off your booking price.
Eduardo has told us about some great houses within a quick walk from our villa. If you have a large party and are planning on rooming with a big group, I recommend getting a "casa" for the trip. Houses in the area include the
These are really only a deal though if you have a nice big party or family you are travelling with.

Check out the left hand side of this screen for some shots of a few of the villas mentioned.

~Mitch & Sarah

Friday, March 5, 2010

Forms and other details...


Hi Folks:

Unfortunately, I cannot attach any documents to this blog so if you are going to book one of these options, you need to email me to obtain a form and then send it in to our travel agent at mformo@mytravelgallery.com. Please send an email to sarahlaurataylor@yahoo.ca and I will send you the form for either the all-inclusive or just the air. I also want to remind everyone that these prices are subject to change very shortly so the sooner you get a deposit into our travel agent, the better. However, don't be too pressured to make a decision, I'm almost sure the pricing will be reasonable after the deadlines. It is too bad that Air Canada Vacations cannot give us a better window for decision making but c'est la vie..
Also, If you have any questions for our travel agent, don't hesitate to contact her:
Melissa Formo, Travel Consultant
My Travel Gallery
(306) 790-3335

Thanks for your understanding!


~Sarah

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Air & Other Details



As some of you may know, we are staying at a Villa in Langosta Beach instead of a hotel. The Langosta area is filled with tons of beach-houses, bed & breakfasts and condos to rent, all within walking distance of each other. This is a great way to experience more of the country, eating at the local restaurants, bbq-ing the local catch of the day and exploring the area. Many of these places have swimming pools and a daily maid service and are quite reasonably priced. Check out some of these great places here or here or here, but remember, we are staying in Langosta beach, just South of the town of Tamarindo (about a 20 minute walk from the town).

Because of the great options for accommodations, we have arranged quotes for "just air" through Air Canada Vacations. While you may find something cheaper looking for seat sales throughout the year, these prices will ensure you have a spot leaving and returning with the rest of the group (November 27 - December 4, 2010). The other issue with this group quote is that it will require an over night stay in Toronto for people coming from the West as the charter to Liberia leaves very early in the morning. There's a good chance you will be able to find a flight leaving from Calgary or Kelowna for a comparable price, without the overnight. That being said, there might be a sizable layover in Minneapolis or Atlanta etc. So we will leave it up to you...
These prices will require a $300 +GST deposit to our Travel Agent, Melissa. Once decided, you will need to get the form from me (Sarah at sarahlaurataylor@yahoo.ca), fill it out and email it to mformo@mytravelgallery.com . Prices are per person as follows:

Return from Ottawa or Toronto: $695 (+ taxes $204)
Return from Calgary: $910 (+ taxes $217)
Return from Regina: $885 (+ taxes $210)
Return from Kelowna: $1040 (taxes +204)

Again, the non-stop flight to Liberia is departing out of Toronto very early in the morning. Because of this, guests may want to stay in a hotel in Toronto the night before however we will not know the exact departure times until later in the game.
The Liberia airport is about an hour drive from Tamarindo and some of us will be renting vehicles from the airport. Many of these villa's and beach houses will assist in arranging transportation to and from the airport as well. You may want to take this info into consideration when booking a flight as it is great to get into town at a good time and the charter from Toronto will arrive in Liberia in the afternoon. Unless, of course you go for the all-inclusive option listed below.

If you have any questions at all, please comment below and we will find an answer for you :o)

Much love...
Sarah & Mitch

All Inclusive Option


We have arranged for an all-inclusive option for our guests just a 5 minute walk from where we are staying in Langosta Beach. Barcelo Beach Resort is a 4* (some sites say 3 1/2*) all-inclusive on Langosta Beach, south of Tamarindo. Unfortunately, these prices may increase after March 17. We apologize for the short time frame it gives our guests to decide however chances are unlikely that prices will significantly increase after this date. All prices are subject to additional taxes which are about $250. Price quotes are as follows:
1 week package from Ottawa or Toronto:
Double: $1405
Single: $1755
Child 2-12: $1115
1 week package from Regina:
Double: $1585
Single: $1930
Child: $1060
1 week package from Calgary:
Double: $1595
Single: $1935
Child: $850
1 week package from Kelowna:
Double: $1600
Single: $1955
Child: $1080
There are two week packages for all of these departure points available through our travel agent. If you would like to book one of these packages, please email sarahlaurataylor@yahoo.ca for the form, fill it out and email it to mformo@mytravelgallery.com . Guests will need to send a deposit of $300 + gst. The remainder of the amount owing will be due approximately 2-3 months before the departure date. In order to get this group rate, we will need a minimum of 10 people staying at this hotel. As we get a better idea of who is staying where, we will try and keep everyone as informed as possible. Thanks!