This inclusive jungle escape in the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica features luxurious accommodations with a pool overlooking the sea, local cosine, spa services brought to you, beach excursions, small writing workshops, curated activities, and one-on-one creative writing coaching sessions. This trip is designed for any creative writer, beginner to intermediate, looking to reengage with their craft through self-care, connection to nature, and relaxation.
I'm a Creative Writing Coach and expert travel planner who has merged my passions into crafting creative experiences for others. I've taken great care in researching and creating this trip to be a memorable experience that gets you writing. You won't need to worry about planning a place to stay, how to get there, what to do, or what to eat, and you will have plenty of free time to relax or do what you want. On our first day, you will be picked up from SJO airport (or a hotel close to the airport if arranged in advance). The car will pick up each trip mate and drive you to our somewhat remote villa on the edge of the jungle located near Playa Naranjo. You'll find your private queen room and a welcome self-care kit. We will unwind with welcome snacks and drinks before our dinner of local cuisine prepared by a private chef in our villa. The first night is all about relaxing and resetting to get in a creative headspace. On the second day, we will start with breakfast at the local on-site restaurant followed by massages and one-on-one creative writing coaching sessions in our private villa. On our third day, we will start the day with a buffet-style continental breakfast at the house (which will continue for all weekdays) followed by a writing workshop and freewriting. Then we will take a trip to Playa Montezuma for a full afternoon of enjoying the beach and exploring the town. On the fourth day, we will go on an excursion to Tortuga Island by boat with the option to do some snorkeling. We'll spend most of the day on the island. On the fifth day, we will have another writing workshop and a film viewing in the evening. On the sixth day, we will take a beach trip a couple hours drive away to Playa Carillo and spend most of the day. On the seventh day, we will have a visual writing workshop, a guided writing session, free time, and a film viewing followed by a discussion. On the eighth day, we will start the morning with a later brunch for those who wish to sleep in (for those who are early risers there will be coffee and light snacks). After this we will have a free day to relax, write, or do an independent adventure. On the ninth day, we will again start the morning with a later brunch followed by one-on-one creative writing coaching sessions and free time. In the evening, we will take a bioluminescent kayak tour. On the tenth day, we will have a writing workshop, guided writing time, and an afternoon of free time. On the eleventh day, we will start the day with some writing before heading to Playa Blanca for a relaxing afternoon. On the twelfth day, we will start with another creative writing workshop, freewriting time, and an afternoon of free time to do as you wish. On the thirteenth day, we will leave after breakfast for Curú National Wildlife Refuge for hiking, spotting wildlife, and relaxing on a protected beach. On the fourteenth day, we will have our final creative writing workshop for the second week followed by freewriting time. The afternoon will be free to do as you please and we will follow up our dinner at the on-site restaurant with a film viewing and discussion. On the fifteenth day, we will start the morning a bit later with our final brunch at the restaurant followed up with the final one-on-one creative writing coaching sessions and free time. On the sixteenth day, we will have coffee and our buffet-style breakfast before the shuttle to the airport is scheduled to arrive. Check-out and departure will be in the late morning. The shuttle will arrive with plenty of time to get you to the airport for an afternoon or evening flight. If your flight doesn't leave the same day, you have an option to be dropped at another location nearby the airport, but this must be arranged in advance. Alternatively, if you're staying on in Costa Rica, I can assist you in arranging transportation to your next destination. This should give you an idea of what will happen during your getaway. I’ll provide a more detailed itinerary and a suggested packing list shortly after booking. Please read the posting carefully before booking to ensure that this trip suits your needs & let me know any questions you have. This trip does have the activities/events fully planned with scheduled free time. I also plan trips with more loose itineraries if that's something you're looking for. **Another important note: We will be having all dinners (aside from the Welcome Dinner) and brunches at the local restaurant located on-site where the villa is located. They serve local fish, Costa Rican dishes, Italian dishes, pizzas, other seafood, along with things like hamburgers and Mexican-style fajitas. Other breakfasts and lunches will be provided in our fully equipped kitchen (there is an option to each lunch at local restaurants on our excursion days). I will provide you a link to the restaurant's menu when you book. They do provide vegetarian options, but it may not be ideal for those following a vegan diet. Common allergies can be accommodated. Please let me know when you book so that I can do my best to ensure the food is safe for you.**
We will be sharing an amazing, air-conditioned, luxury villa in a secluded, beautiful area of the Nicoya Peninsula near Playa Naranjo. The booking has already been confirmed by the property owner. The house has 4 bedrooms that feature queen beds and 2 1/2 bathrooms. The incredible pool takes advantage of the breathtaking jungle and ocean views with its high positioning. There is plenty of space both inside and outside (6000 sq total) to relax and mingle. Each person will have their own room with a plush, comfortable queen bed (also called king in one of their listings, so it may be bigger). The first person to book and pay in full will receive the primary bedroom along with the private ensuite bathroom. The other tripmates will share the additional bathroom. I will send a link to the property website which has plenty of photos and information once booking is confirmed to avoid sharing the owner's images publicly. *Video credit belongs to the creator.*
What's included?
Private room with a queen bed
SJO airport pick-up/drop off
Welcome Dinner by a private chef
All meals, snacks, and drinks
Three 1:1 creative coaching sessions
Six creative writing workshops
Bioluminescent kayak tour
Tortuga Island boating & snorkeling
Self-care welcome kit
Transportation to/from activities
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Trip Itinerary
1
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Day 1
Arrive at the San Jose airport in Costa Rica and get picked up by our private group shuttle at 1pm. The drive out to our villa will be just over 3 hours and direct. If you arrive the day or night before, please let me know and I can arrange to have the car pick you up at a hotel nearby the airport.
2
Roma Del Mar
Day 1-3
Arrive at the private villa we will share for the duration of the trip and settle into your private bedroom. You'll be greeted with a self-care welcome kit in your room and you'll have some time to decompress. We will have snacks and drinks while our private chef starts preparing our Welcome Dinner in the villa. This will be followed by the dinner featuring local flavors. The next day, we will start with breakfast at the restaurant followed by in-villa Welcome Massages and our first one-on-one creative coaching sessions.
3
Montezuma Beach
Day 3
We will start our third day with a Writing Workshop and some guided freewriting before taking a trip to Montezuma Beach for the rest of the day. We will take lunch with us to eat on the beach, or eat at a local restaurant in the area.
4
Roma Del Mar
Day 3-4
We will head back to our accomodations to have some free time before heading to the restaurant for dinner. Each dinner will be eaten at the restaurant with any meal on the menu and a drink of your choice included.
5
Tortuga Island Tour
Day 4
Our fourth day will be dedicated to a boat tour of Tortuga island. We will spend most of the day on the island. There will be an option to snorkel and spend time on the beach. We will have lunch will on the tour.
6
Roma del mar
Day 4-6
Once back at our villa from the tour we will head to dinner. On day 5, we will start with a writing workshop, freewriting, and free time in the afternoon. After we enjoy our dinner, we will watch a film and have a discussion about it.
7
Playa Carrillo
Day 6
On our 6th day we will leave in the morning for a day trip to Playa Carrillo, which is a couple hours drive from the villa. Here we will enjoy an uncrowded beach popular with local families for swimming. We will enjoy a picnic lunch in one of the lovely picnic areas near the beach.
8
Roma Del Mar
Day 6-9
On the 7th day we will have the final writing workshop of the week followed by guided writing, and free time. In the evening, we will view a film after dinner and have a fun discussion. Our first full Saturday we will start the day with a late morning brunch and it will be a free day to relax, write, or do an independent activity. Sunday morning will start with another brunch followed by one-on-one creative coaching sessions and free time.
9
Paquera
Day 9
In the evening we will have a lovely snack spread before leaving the villa. We will take a bioluminescent kayak tour at sunset to take advantage of the glowing waters. Once we are back, we will have a late dinner.
10
Roma Del Mar
Day 9-11
On our second Monday, we will start with a writing workshop followed by some guided freewriting, and an afternoon of free time. The next morning, we will start the day with a freewriting session before heading out to our beach excursion.
11
Playa Blanca
Day 11
After we have breakfast and finish writing, we will spend the whole afternoon enjoying clear, calm waters, mellow atmosphere, and white sand beach at Playa Blanca. We will bring our picnic lunch with us to the beach.
12
Roma Del Mar
Day 11-13
Once back from the beach we will enjoy free time before dinner. The next day, we will follow breakfast up with a writing workshop and guided writing. Once done we will have ample free time before we have dinner at the restaurant.
13
Curú Wildlife Refuge
Day 13
Our final Thursday will be dedicated to a hike in the Curú Wildlife Refuge followed by some time at a beautiful protected beach. This is a great chance to spot monkeys and birds in the wild. We will have a picnic lunch while out and follow up the day trip with some free time back at the villa.
14
Roma Del Mar
Day 13-16
Our final Friday will start with a writing workshop after breakfast. We will then have a freewriting session and follow it up with an afternoon of free time before dinner. After we eat we will have our final film viewing and discussion. On our final Saturday and final full day we will start with our last late morning brunch. After eating we will have our final one-on-one coaching sessions tracking the progress you've made and outlining your writing plans for the immediate future.
15
Juan Santamaría International Airport
Day 16
On our final day we will have breakfast at the villa before everyone prepares to check-out. You will have a ride along with the other tripmates to SJO airport in San Jose, Costa Rica, or to a location closeby (if arranged ahead of time).
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Other
16 days trip
Juan Santamaría International Airport, Roma Del Mar & 13 more
Transportation
Car, Boat
What's excluded?
Flights/transport to or from Costa Rica
Travel insurance or health insurance
Visa/visa assistance to enter Costa Rica
Personal expenses such as souvenirs
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