Reefs to Rockies 2014 – The Year in 12 Photos

December 21, 2014

Every year, we visit new places and revisit destinations in search of unforgettable experiences to offer Reefs to Rockies’ travelers. In addition to scouting trips, R2R co-founder Sheridan Samano has the opportunity to lead a variety of guided group trips in the US and abroad. Over the last 12 months, we’ve had some amazing travel […]

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2014: The Year in Photos – R2R Travelers’ Perspectives

December 21, 2014

One of our greatest job perks is hearing the excitement in our clients’ voices when they return from a trip, knowing they’ve fallen in love with the sights and sounds of travel. We also love seeing their favorite travel photos since everyone loves to capture images from different perspectives. Below is a collection of 2014 […]

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Belize Trip Report – Birding at Caves Branch and Chaa Creek

December 17, 2014

Located at the southeastern tip of the Yucatan Peninsula, Belize is the only English-speaking country in Central America. Unlike countries nearby (Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras), Belize lacks a history of Spanish conquest and high population densities. About a third of Belize lies in national parks and nature reserves and there are less than […]

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New Suspension Bridge Enhances Guest Experience at El Remanso Lodge

December 1, 2014

El Remanso in the heart of the Osa Peninsula remains one of our favorite lodges in Costa Rica (as well as elsewhere). The lodge is situated in a rainforest reserve and wildlife viewing opportunities in the Osa are top-notch. El Remanso recently complete construction of a 2-section bridge that spans 100m over a canyon and connects to […]

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Update on Costa Rica Exit Tax

November 20, 2014

Starting Dec 3, 2014, Costa Rica’s airport exit tax will be added to airline ticket prices. The exit tax, currently $29 USD per person, has been in place since 2003. Travelers had to stand in an additional line to pay the tax prior to going to airline check-in lines. This additional step added time, and […]

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Gaucho Mosco – A Traveler’s Poem

November 1, 2014

Earlier this year, we helped coordinate a scouting trip to Argentina for a professor at a local college in Denver. The goal of her trip was to develop a new study abroad experience for her students studying tourism. These study abroad trips always have themes that highlight a destination’s local culture. Upon her return, Ms. […]

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Tips on Tipping While Traveling

October 23, 2014

Who should I tip? How much should I tip? Does it matter what country I’m visiting? We’re asked questions about tipping more than any other topic during the travel planning stages for clients. It shouldn’t be so hard, but tipping tends to be one of the most difficult aspects of travel to navigate. The information […]

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The Best Swimming Holes in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

October 13, 2014

Throughout Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, you can find a wide variety of cenotes, natural swimming holes created by the collapse of limestone rock. Cenotes range from open-air pools surrounded by lush vegetation to cave pools hidden underground. On a recent trip to Mexico, we had the opportunity to visit Seven Cenotes, a ranch in the process […]

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Costa Rica – Newest International Destination for Southwest Airlines

September 16, 2014

In March 2015, Southwest Airlines will begin service to Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in Costa Rica. This marks the airlines’ expansion beyond Mexico and the Caribbean. Daily round-trip flights between SJO and Baltimore/ Washington International (BWI) begin on March 7 and tickets will be available for purchase as soon as the necessary Department of […]

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