Here's a list of emails of just a few of the nice folks like you who stayed here in a random 2 week period. Drop them a note and ask about their experience at Vida Tropical and about their Costa Rica trip in general. I'm sure they'll be happy to tell you their recommendations of what's not-to-be missed during your trip:
FROM THE UNITED STATES:
Brad and Jennifer McRae sportsroof@yahoo.com Attorney in Lake City, Florida
Dawn de Witt dawndw@hotmail.com Customer service agent in Venice California
Adam Cort lucycort@yahoo.com Writer from Chicago
Carly Painter aimezlemonde@yahoo.com Student at Appalachian State University, from Davidson, NC
Amelia Slagle amslagle@uncc.edu Student at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, from Raleigh, NC
Mary and Gary Bozin and their 3 children reptar@pacbell.net Employed by Hewlett-Packard, from Pacifica, CA
John Howells jhowells@pacbell.net Writer of the well-known book ¨"CHOOSE COSTA RICA FOR RETIREMENT" from Carmel, CA and Nosara Beach, Costa Rica
Jill and Jim McDaniel jjmcdaniel@cableone.net Teachers from Elk City, OK
June and Ed Hope jhope51435@aol.com Retired, living in Orlando, FL
Catherine Cheshire and Joe Hamilton cat@catcheshire.com Musicians from St. Petersburg, FL
Elizabeth Ochoa eao@cornell.edu Student from San Antonio, TX
Constance Gardner cagardner2003@yahoo.com Teacher from Greenwood Village, CO
David and Leanne Williams davidandleanne@hotmail.com Teachers presently in Monterrey, Mexico
Valerie Vaughn and son Oliver vkvaughn@ucdavis.edu Graduate student at UCDavis, CA
Susan and Mario Plaza splaza@colostate.edu Veterinarian from Ft. Collins, CO
Bunny Helene Marks bunnyhelene@yahoo.com Event Promoter from Sedona, AZ
Bart and Sandy Mann emann60151@earthlink.net Educators from Las Vegas, NV
Rich Zeidmann richz@comcast.net Developer from Portland, OR
Laurie and Jeff Bickford lbick@aol.com Environmental Engineer from Portland, OR
Robert (Buzz) Conn buzz_conn@co.net Manager from Phoenix, AZ
FROM EUROPE:
Eric Slokkers slokky@hotmail.com Student from Rotterdam, Holland
Fabricio Pessaula vibifi@hotmail.com Student from Paris, France
Jurgen Commerfeldt bscontact@bluewinn.ch Businessman from Gelterkinder, Switzerland
Kathrin Luecke kluecke@gmx.net Technical writer from Sandhausen, Germany
Anke Burkhadt anke@28a.de Teacher from Magdeburg, Germany
Maria Gneissl maria.gneissl@gmx.ot Student from Ottivaring, Austria
Annette Klassen and Frantz Grethen klasseninterpreter@hotmail.com Interpreter and ski/mountain bike guide/instructor from Landry, Sarole, France.
This is just a partial list of the interesting and varied guests at Vida Tropical just during a 2 week period. They shared many of their life and vacation experiences over a cool drink in the evening or a hot breakfast before setting out.
WE GET NICE LETTERS
Hi Isabel and Norman,
Just want to Thank-you for a very enjoyable stay in your bed and breakfast.
We all had a great time even if the last time was when we had to depart your beautiful country. We look forward to visiting you again. Thanks! We wish you both the best always,
Andrea, Jeff, Otto and Sunny Shane, Jason and Emeri
Hola Norman and Isabel,
I have wanted to send this letter to the both of you for some time but have been quite busy with various things since my return.
At any rate, I wanted to thank you both very much for your many kindnesses and hospitality while I was with you at the Vida Tropical. Thank Sylvia as well, please. I had a nice time and this was mainly because of you. I am slow in starting my immigration processing but will actually start tomorrow with certain documents. I have started on selling my house but this is slow as I must make certain repairs on it before I can even put it on the real estate market. Everything takes time. But, all will eventually be done and I will become a pensionado living somewhere in Costa Rica.
Thanks again for your kindnesses and I will look you up before I return.
Best regards, also to Jose and his nice wife Joanna,
Bob Siegel
Greetings Isabel and Norman,
Thank you so much for our delightful stay at vida tropical. I will certainly recommend it to others making their way to Costa Rica! You have created quite a family feel and I think that is wonderful. Thanks again for your hospitality!
Caprice Potter
Greetings from Virginia, Jose!
My husband and I spent a few wonderful days at Vida Tropical several years ago. We have fond memories of your gracious hospitality, of meals with your other interesting guests, and, of the casita in your courtyard. Loved the bunny on the doorstep! I'm coming back to CR sometime in the next six months.
Also, we hired Alex to drive us to Arenal and Cahuita. Does he still work with you? We had so much fun traveling with him. Can you tell me how to contact him?
I know you're a busy guy, so, thanks so much for any information you can supply.
Warm wishes,
Gretchen VanTassel
Hola Norman and Isabel, buenos dias!
Just a quick message to thank you for all your wonderful hospitality, food, advice and company, help with organising everything from cars to places to stay - it was so fantastic to stay with you in your lovely home and to meet you. The kids talk about you all the time and send lots of love (and hugs!). You truly made our stay in Costa Rica: we cannot thank you enough.
Hope everything is going well and look forward to hearing about Nicholas ...
Thank you again
Rachel, Joe, Rowan, Rhys and Jenna Pritchard
I have stayed at Vida Tropical in Alajuela, Costa Rica on several occasions. I have always had a wonderful time. The hotel is close to the airport, about a 10 minute taxi ride. A typical Costa Rican breakfast is included every morning and is always delicious. The hotel is clean and on a quiet street a short distance from downtown Alajuela. If you have a car, they have off street parking available.
The staff is excellent and will go out of their way to make you feel welcome and answer any questions you may have. They will arrange any car rentals, sightseeing tours or other activities you may be interested in doing.
If you are looking for a very friendly, low cost place to stay while in Costa Rica I highly recommend Vida Tropical in Alajuela. You will not be disappointed.
Dennis Wiederholt
ahobbitman@gmail.com
Megan_Parker, McCall, Idaho
My boyfriend and I recently traveled around Costa Rica for a month. Upon arrival and the day before our departure we chose to spend the night at Vida Tropical. Isabel, the owner, does a fabulous job of making her guests feel comfortable. She was extremely helpful when it came to making further arrangements such as; cab or shuttle rides. The rooms and over all hotel are cozy and clean. The breakfasts provided are amazing thanks to the housekeeper, Sylvia. There is a great restaurant down the street called Jalapenos if you´re looking for a quick bite to eat after a long travel day. The staff at Vida will make you feel right at home, in fact it was probably two of the best nights we spent in Costa Rica.
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