Evelyn Gallardo

Luxury Vacation Rental Homes - Seasons and Best Times to Rent a Luxury Vacation Villa in Costa Rica

resources and guide books may describe them in different ways. Some terms refer to the weather itself, while others refer to tourism. There are really only two seasons in Costa Rica, dry and rainy. It doesn't have seasons with snow or drastic changes in t... Read >

Luxury Vacation Rental Homes: Be Road Savvy Driving to Your Costa Rica Vacation Rental Home - Part 1

If you've booked a luxury vacation rental home in Costa Rica and you've rented a car to get there, you'll want to familiarize yourself with some of the twists and turns of the road. Driving in a foreign country can be intimidating, especially if all the r... Read >

An Inside Guide to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio, the emerald of Costa Rica where the color green was conceived. I first came here 20 years ago as a freelance wildlife photographer. Primates are my specialty and Costa Rica has 4 species. I’d photographed gorillas in Rwanda, chimps in Ugan... Read >

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Travelers Make When Planning A Luxury Vacation Home Rental

Planning on renting a luxury vacation home? No more tiny hotel rooms, sharing a pool or bumping into strangers in the hall. The money you save, the privacy you’ll enjoy and the great experience you’ll have will likely change the way you travel forever. Yo... Read >

Vacation Rental Homes - 3 Catastrophic Consequences When Costa Rica Tourists Feed Monkeys - Part 2

One of the many attractions to Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica is the abundant wildlife particularly its primates - capuchin, howler and the endangered Red-backed squirrel monkey. Having Manuel Antonio National Park in such close proximity to many vacation ren... Read >

Vacation Rental Homes in Costa Rica - When You Eat Out Tips, - The Check and Restaurant Etiquette

One of the beauties of staying at a vacation rental home is you have the option of eating in. However, you're most likely to venture out for a few meals during your trip. Eating at a restaurant in a foreign country is intimidating, especially when you don... Read >

Vacation Rental Homes - 3 Catastrophic Consequences When Costa Rica Tourists Feed Monkeys - Part 1

If you're heading for a vacation rental home near Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, you're in for an incredible nature adventure. In addition to iguanas, toucans, coatimundis and more, there are 3 species of monkeys indigenous to the park. Ma... Read >

Vacation Rental Home Nature Phenomenon - Rentals Near National Park in Costa Rica Get Monkey Visits!

If you're an animal-lover looking for an over-the-top nature experience, spend some time in a vacation rental home near Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica just a 10-minute drive from the town of Quepos on the Pacific coast. Iguanas, birds, sloths ... Read >

Vacation Rental Homes - 3 Sizzling Hot Volcanoes to Visit From Your Costa Rica Vacation Villa

If you're looking for a vacation hot spot Costa Rica is the place for you, literally! Out of Costa Rica's five volcanoes three of them are active to different degrees and all are national parks. It will be worth the trip just to watch your neighbor's jaw-... Read >

Vacation Rental Homes in Costa Rica - 5 Hidden Truths That Will Overcome Your Vacation Rental Fears

Are you losing sleep over your family's next foreign destination vacation? Are you worried they'll get sick, they won't be safe or just be plain miserable with your choice once they get there? Stop and take a deep breath then let out an enormous sigh of r... Read >

Luxury Vacation Rental Homes - Foreign Destinations and 3 Crucial Keys to Your Family's Security

In a recent survey travelers to foreign vacation destinations revealed their major concern is the security of their families. Whether or not this concern is warranted, your family's safety is priceless. Luxury vacation rental homeowners provide perks and ... Read >

Vacation Photography - 3 Top Secrets From National Geographic Photographers For Remarkable Photos

We all take photos on vacation but do we all take good photos? If you're one of those people who's more disappointed than pleased with your vacation photos, the good news is that's all about to change. Many years ago I was fortunate enough to take clas... Read >

Luxury Vacation Home Rental - 7 Insightful Tips to Tipping the Staff at Luxury Vacation Rentals

Whether this is your first or third time renting a luxury vacation home you may still be confused about how much to tip the staff. Luxury vacation villas generally provide more staff and a higher level of personalized service, therefore warranting more ge... Read >

Luxury Vacation Rentals - Key Tips Upon Arrival at Your Foreign Destination Luxury Vacation Rental

You've waited all year for this moment. You've arrived at your luxury vacation rental home in an exhilarating foreign location. Things are bound to be a bit different from home. Either a rental agent, concierge or homeowner will be there to Meet & Greet y... Read >

Foreign Luxury Vacation Rentals 3 Critical Errors Travelers Make Before Leaving For the Airport

You've booked your luxury vacation rental home in a foreign country. Exciting right? But when was the last you checked your passport? Was it a year ago or more? Did you read the fine print on your rental agreement? Did you double check your flight schedul... Read >