The trend this year for summer travel is that we are planning it later than usual. But you don't want to wait any longer if you are booking confirmed air. Confirmed air is priced like layers on a cake. The best prices are sold first at the bottom and the "top" of the cake with the highest prices are sold closest to the date of travel. Yes, weekday travel is usually less expensive than weekend travel but holidays and summer schedules can throw this theory for a loop. Be flexible if you can, if you can't, then book early. 

In fact, you should be planning any year end holiday travel right now. And as soon as those school calendars come out in August, you should get busy making Spring Break plans. I know it seems crazy but your budget goes a lot further if you buy it right. 


Okay, now back on topic. Follow this link to Budget Travelers Top Ten Destinations for 2015.
http://www.budgettravel.com/feature/10-best-budget-destinations-for-2015,51558/

Much as I like Aunt Charlotte's grilled chicken, having a family reunion where no one cooked, cleaned up or worried about anything was something we could all agree on. (That doesn't happen very often).

The all-inclusive plan worked for everybody. With European trained chefs, even picky eaters will be happy. There's a selection of room categories so your accommodations will suit you.

There was plenty for everyone to do, kids, adults, seniors, babies, plus 1's and everyone went home happy and refreshed, wondering why we hadn't done something like this before. 
All you have to do is pick the Club Med and the dates. A travel agent can do the rest. 

Just a note to mention that Club Med Turks and Caicos an adults only club has been our most popular group destination. With one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the best live music on the beach and the famous Sharkie's, this resort is fun. 

There are so many reasons to travel to Costa Rica. I'll start with the 7 that just scream to be listed here.  

San Jose, the most cosmopolitan city in Central America. Come to see the museums and visit the colonial neighborhoods, this is the heart of Costa Rica.

•Arenal National Park (view the Arenal Volcano) This active volcano throws sparks of glowing molten rock almost daily that you can see best at night and the drive there through jungles and mountains is amazing.

•Hiking through Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Off the beaten path, part mysterious with a breathtaking view as you climb the mountain to Monteverde. Settled by the Quakers.

• Zip-lining in Selvatura Park  WOW,  just WOW

•Manuel Antonio National Park  Absolutely stunning with a clearly marked trail system through rain forest backed tropical beaches, and spectacular views across the bay to the outer islands. Iguanas, howlers, capuchins, sloths and squirrel monkeys are easy to spot. This is one of Costa Rica's top destinations. Bring your binoculars. 

•Tortuguero National Park  Travel through banana plantations, cloud forests and jungles to get to this remote National Park on the Eastern Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Remote, accessible by long boat only and the place to watch sea turtles nest.

• Surfing from anywhere in Guanacaste.

Prices are right this time of year.  With more and more airlines flying into both San Jose and Liberia, this is an easy and affordable destination.  Pick up a rental car in San Jose and drive to your destinations and we recommend more than one. Take a look at our Costa Rica guide at www.airwayvacations.com/central-america.com to see what interests you.