Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Tamarindo was the next stop on the boys tour of Costa Rica. Unlike Arenal, Tamarindo has ample places to go out at night, and is generally a younger crowd. Their favorite place to go out to at night was a reggae bar where there was dancing, pool, foosball, and locals skate boarding on an indoor half pipe. There was not only ample things to do at night, but there was also a ton to do during the day. This is where they decided to spend most of their time on the beach. They rented surfboards (about $5 for two hours) each day they were there. Tamarindo is generally a good place to go for surfers. There are plenty of places to surf in Tamarindo itself as well as other surf spots within driving distance including Witch’s Rock and Playa Avellanas.

When they weren’t surfing, they were either relaxing on the beach or on the hotel lawn. In Tamarindo they stayed at the Tamarindo Diria, a favorite of those at TheBigDay who know where to go. The hotel is very relaxing; it touched the beach, had places to lay out, and even had people walking around the grounds giving massages (for a small fee of course). The room the boys had at the Tamarindo Diria was relatively small, but it had top class furnishings and an awesome balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Costa Rica Travel - Arenal Volcano

Since I work for TheBigDay honeymoon registry and travel agency, I sent my son on a vacation trip to Costa Rica for his college graduation. He and 3 of his friends spent 8 days traveling around the country. He was thrilled with every apsect of the trip, but really liked the Arenal Volcano area.
Arenal is a quick four to five hour drive northwest of San Jose. When they first arrived the guys were stunned to see a giant volcano without any snow! The volcano overlooks the town of La Fortuna (a small town with a few restaurants and shops) as well as Lake Arenal. Arenal is the perfect place for the traveler who wants to take in the natural beauty of Costa Rica, and wants to relax while doing so. You can go on jungle hiking tours, horseback riding, relax in the hot springs, go on a canopy tour…etc. They spent most of our time hiking through the jungle looking at the howler monkeys and all sorts of interesting animals you don’t get to see in the US.

The highlight of their time in Arenal was the canopy tour that they went on. If you’re looking for a scenic ride through the trees, this one isn’t for you. The guides start you off on two cables that are 20 meters long. These are only 5 feet or so off of the ground and are meant to teach you how to stop and handle yourself flying through the air. After the first two cables, the guides ask if you wish to continue because once you go on the next cable, there is no other way to get back to the starting point other than finishing all of the cables. The most daunting cable was 400 meters long and 200 meters off the jungle floor where you travel at almost 45 miles per hour!!!

Take a trip to Costa Rica and check it out.

Fiji Dream Vacation

I am seriously thinking about taking the family, all five of us, to Fiji in February. It will be the first vacation we have had all together since 2001. That being said, it needs to be awesome. One of the coolest places I have looked at is Malolo Island Resort. Not only does it have a family bure, it has tons of things to do both for the young guys and “the parents”. We could all snorkel, then while the boys are wakeboarding or knee-boarding, Dad and Mom can just plain old water ski. Can you imagine telling friends “I went water skiing in Fiji”? Dad and the boys could go fishing and I could do the Dolphin Safari. My friend Aruna, who is a Fijian native, says the food is excellent. I am putting Malolo at the top of my list.

TheBigDay.com rolls out a new look

The new look to TheBigDay honeymoon registry is complete and ready to use. Couples can now navigate the registry, check out the romantic travel or get advice from our experts at the click of a button. We are really excited about our new look and want to share with all who are interested in honeymoon registries or romantic travel.

Travel to Tahiti - Know Before You Go

Photo Courtesy of Tahiti-Tourisme

When traveling to any country it is helpful to do your research and know what you are in for. Tahiti, as a country, is a group of islands rich in culture as well as aesthetic beauty. Before you travel to Tahiti you may want to check out the weather trends, laws or customs. TheBigDay has many travel specialists who travel to Tahiti regularly and have helped compile the latest and greatest information in their Tahiti Travel Guide. Not only is the guide abundant in all types of helpful hints, it has a surplus of beautiful pictures.

Anniversary Registry Arrives on the Web

Now all of us who are settled and whiling the years with our better half can celebrate our special event like the new comers. TheBigDay.com has announced their new anniversary registry to help our family and friends remember our date with us. What could be better than renewing the romance with an anniversary celebration?

Overwater Bungalows

Whenever I think of traveling to somewhere romantic, I think of a tropical Island, clear blue water and sunny skies. I would love to travel to any of these magical places and stay in an overwater bungalow. There I would be able to have the full feeling of being part of the sea life without ever getting wet. Snorkeling is one way to see the treasures blow the water, but think of how cool it would be to view them all while sitting on the sofa and looking through your glass floor.

Registro de lua de mel

Registro de lua de mel in Portuguese means honeymoon registry.
Did you know that TheBigDay honeymoon registry is world-wide? Couples from anywhere on the planet can go online and sign up for their personalized wedding registry. TheBigDay has customers from over 120 countries throughout the world. Couples can also receive gifts from friends and relatives in any country.
Teste o registro e tenha divertimento.

Budgeting for the perfect honeymoon…

So, you are planning on getting married to that special someone and have set the date. You are getting pricing for invitations, wardrobe, flowers, cakes, reception etc. Where do you get the information to start budgeting for the perfect honeymoon to go with your perfect day?? TheBigDay travel specialists can give you the pricing on travel to any destination from Mexico to Fiji, but what about the rest? Well, the sensible way to go about it is to define what it is you will need and then price those needs out just as you have priced out the other wedding essentials.
What do I need you ask? Well here are a few suggestions (keep in mind these items can go onto your bridal registry):
Travel itself – transportation to your destination – airfare, train fare, etc.; hotels; meals – breakfast, lunch and dinner (including tips) hint: some destinations are “all inclusive” meaning that they may include all meals, beverages, taxes and gratuities (tips); transfers to and from airports or trains; cost of tours and activities (including equipment rentals; admissions to museums, shows etc.). It is a great idea to contact a travel specialist at theBigDay to help you plan the ideal trip.
Clothing – do you need beach wear, ski wear, hiking boots, sun glasses?
Travel basics – luggage, passport fees (photo, processing fees etc), inoculations and medical items.
Auto expenses – rental; gas; cab fare, etc.
“Back at the Ranch” expenses – house sitting; child care; pet sitting.
Miscellaneous – camera; sun screen; airport/flight entertainment – magazines, books, snacks.
When you add everything up, your “guestimates” should give you an idea of what amount you will need to set aside for your honeymoon.
Don’t know where to go? TheBigDay travel specialists can help you with this also. They have knowledge of the best places to either rest and relax after the wedding hubbub or do all the exciting things you’ve both wanted to try.
Planning is the key to a successful, low stress honeymoon.

Global Volunteer Network Foundation Partners with TheBigDay

TheBigDay has recently joined in a partnership with the Global Volunteer Network Foundation. GVN is an organization that provides volunteer positions throughout the world. The GVN home office is located in Wellington, New Zealand and has a staff of eighteen whose role is to facilitate the placement of volunteers and to support the work of GVN partners.
GVN volunteers now have the opportunity to sign up with TheBigDay.com to create a registry to help fund their travel to the destination where they have chosen to volunteer. The registry is an easy way for family and friends to give financial help for transportation costs.