Take a peek into the transformations and travel moments experienced by guests of our Costa Rica and Drake Bay adventures. These stories inspired what’s now becoming the Take Me to Summer movement.”
Maria arranged the BEST vacation of my life. A perfect balance of time to relax, explore, experience and play! Drake Bay is paradise just as she promised Whether a beach bum. nature lover or foodie – the experiences she has put together has something for everyone. Costa Rica holds my heart now and I will be back for sure!
🌿 From my Costa Rica & Canada guests
From start to finish, our girls’ get-away vacation was perfect. Drake Bay Costa Rica is truly paradise. Honestly, I have never seen such a beautiful place – gorgeous beaches, tropical rainforest, abundant wildlife, warm ocean water, and breathtaking sunsets. It’s impossible to do justice to the feeling of being there – especially in the morning and evening when it’s the perfect temperature. The warm breeze is fragranced by flowers, parrots fly overhead, geckos skittle along brightly coloured buildings, and the sound of the waves brings peace to your soul. It’s a small village with friendly faces passing on motorcycles – everyone knows everyone, and the locals are fond of tourists. Because it’s fairly remote, it is never overcrowded – yours will often be the only footprints in the sand. Maria Sangria treated us to an unforgettable experience. There was amazing adventure (hikes through the jungle, kyaking, snorkeling), culture (meeting residents, eating traditional foods), relaxation (lounging in hammocks drinking fresh fruit cocktails), creativity (making windchimes from shells we found), and just plain fun. Maria’s warmth, hospitality, fabulous planning, and great big smile made the trip so comfortable and carefree. We were busy, but not too busy – plenty of time to enjoy girl talk with my old friend. We swung in our hammocks (we each had one side by side outside our rooms), enjoyed refreshments (tequila and Costa Rican beer…lol), and tried to get photos of the hummingbirds drinking nectar from flowers only a few feet from our heads. I could go on and on about the animals we spotted (wild dolphins, a tapir, toucans, monkeys, kawatis, iguanas, a sea turtle, stunning fish) and all the other wonderous things in Drake Bay, but it would take all day! Bottom line – I will cherish the memories of this trip forever. Thank you Maria!
We met Maria directly on Drake Bay – She has been so helpful and made out experience here the best we could have wished for!! She knows really well the place and have good contacts to help with organization of the trip. She gave us different possibilities for activities and found us the best guide ever. Maria answered so many questions and provided general info to help us manage our days and transport. Her vibe and everything she can offer is what you’re looking for!
I want to recommend to everyone that is wanting to come to Drake Bay to spend a a sunset float or Sunset Experience at this place! I had a very good and chill time and Maria is super welcoming and helpful! Pura vida! Thanks so much for everything.
Maria was a great help for me and my girlfriend. She gave us may helpful tips and recommendations. We had a great vacation because of her.
Everything felt effortless. I just showed up — the experiences, meals, and flow of the week were perfectly curated.”
These experiences in Costa Rica sparked what’s next — a growing community of travelers and snowbirds who want more than just another trip. Soon, you’ll find stories here from members of The Summer Society and students of the Snowbird Blueprint.”
“Every journey starts somewhere — and yours could start right here.”
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