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I was speechless when I saw this villa in Costa Ri I was speechless when I saw this villa in Costa Rica. ๐Ÿ˜Ž As a mom of three little kids, Iโ€™m always looking for luxury hotels that โœ…Work for multiple kids, across different ages โœ…Have room options that offer space for everyone โœ…Can accommodate multigenerational family dynamics The luxury villas in Costa Rica @fscostarica hit all of the above criteria and more! โ€จโœจ Private pool overlooking Prieta Bay - we started every morning with a Pajama swim! โœจ Bunk beds - my kids squealed when they saw this and immediately started building forts โœจ Dedicated butler service - momโ€™s favorite part. IYKYK. Karim felt like family by the end of our trip and was always around to lend a helping hand. โœจ Baby amenities already stocked - diapers, wipes โ€” all the bulky stuff I didnโ€™t want to travel with โœจ Outdoor showers with ocean views โœจ Full kitchen, living area + media room for family downtimeโ€จโœจ Access to all Four Seasons hotel amenities โ€” two stunning beaches, family pools, kids club, 5 restaurants and moreโ€” all down the road. โ€จ This is the kind of setup that turns a family trip into an actual vacation. ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€œ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐šโ€ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ˆโ€™๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐จ๐ง ๐š ๐ช๐ฎ๐จ๐ญ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ My clients receive exclusive perks like daily breakfast, resort credits, and priority upgrades. VILLA IN COSTA RICA | LUXURY FAMILY TRAVEL | BEST FAMILY RESORTS | FOUR SEASONS PENINSULA PAPAGAYO
Parents say this all the time to me โ€” โ€œWeโ€™ll Parents say this all the time to me โ€” โ€œWeโ€™ll wait until the kids are older to โ€˜doโ€™ Costa Rica.โ€ Ahhh! Hereโ€™s why I think that mindset misses what makes this destination so special. Costa Rica is rare bc you could visit 10 times and have 10 completely different trips. And in particular, @fscostarica is one of the best family resorts Costa Rica has to offer. This isnโ€™t just another hotel with a nice beach and pool โ€” though theirs are some of the best Iโ€™ve seen.. What makes this place stand out is how it grows with your family. Hereโ€™s what that looks like by age group: โ˜€๏ธ AGES 0โ€“2โ€จAdmittedly the baby is just along for the ride โ€” but parents get a true vacation thanks to Four Seasonsโ€™ service. aOne afternoon my 4-month-old was fussy on the beach. A staff member started entertaining the baby so I could help the โ€œbig kidsโ€ That kind of intuitive care makes all the difference when traveling with infants. โ˜€๏ธ AGES 2โ€“4โ€จThe age of mini adventures! Shallow beaches, sand castles, kayaking, monkey-spotting tours, and even renting a boat to explore caves. โ˜€๏ธ AGES 4โ€“10โ€จTime for bigger thrills: ziplining, ropes courses, surf lessons, rainforest excursions, river baths, horseback riding, sloth spotting, and authentic Costa Rican lunches. For downtime, the kids club is perfect. โ˜€๏ธ AGES 10+โ€จOlder kids dive into mountain biking, advanced surf breaks, e-foil, jet skis, scuba, and volcano hikes off-property. PARENTS!โ€จWhile kids are at the club or on an excursion, you can enjoy โ€œday datesโ€ โ€” the spa, yoga with ocean views, coffee classes, or the adults-only pool. Itโ€™s rare to find a destination that truly works for every age and stage. But @fscostarica is one of the best family resorts in Costa Rica because it gives every generation something to love. My kids are already begging to go back! PLANNING A FAMILY TRIP TO COSTA RICA? When you book through me, youโ€™ll get VIP perks like complimentary breakfast, resort credits, upgrades, and a team that takes amazing care of my clients. ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€œ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒโ€ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐š๐ซ๐ญ๐ž๐! BEST FAMILY RESORTS COSTA RICA | LUXURY FAMILY RESORTS | FAMILY TRAVEL
Iโ€™m always asked for easy family trip ideas โ€“ Iโ€™m always asked for easy family trip ideas โ€“ especially ones that are little kid friendly. ย  One of my top recommendations is always Costa Rica, and in particular the Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo hotel.ย  Traveling to this country and this resort is much easier than most families realize.ย ย  ๐’๐ก๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐จ๐ง๐ž ๐ฅ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ฉ ๐ข๐๐ž๐š Hereโ€™s what our travel day to @fscostarica from NYC looked like with 3 little ones in tow.ย  Spoiler alert - we were on the beach by lunchtime 6:00am-depart for airport and check in (We did carry on for this trip and have @clear so it was an easy security line morning).ย  7:30- Wheels up 10:30- Good morning Costa Rica (Itโ€™s a 4.5 hour flight from NYC, but adjusted for time difference, you land mid morning!)ย  10:45am- Clear customs and get luggage (Liberia airport is very small and easy to navigate. Plus, there is a Four Seasons representative there to help with bags and bring you to the hotel car service).ย ย  11:15- Hop in shuttle. Quick 45 min ride ย  12pm-ย  Arrive @fscostarica - enjoy a welcome drink at check in.ย  Tour your room.ย  We stayed in a gorgeous 3 bedroom Prieta Villa. 12:30pm/1pm - Head to the pool or beach, order lunch and relax.ย  Costa Rica is the definition of an easy family trip idea โ€” direct flights, a small airport thatโ€™s quick to navigate, and you can be poolside with a welcome drink by early afternoon. If youโ€™re looking for an easy family trip idea that still feels adventurous and luxurious, this is it. Pro tip: If you need a hand, I can make your reservation for you and VIP it with perks like free breakfast, hotel spend credits and upgrades.ย  Just send me a DM! ๐…๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐๐ž๐š๐ฌ EASY TRAVEL DESTINATIONS WITH KIDS | EASY TRAVEL | TRAVEL DAY WITH KIDS| FAMILY TRAVEL| FSCOSTARICA
We just returned from our second visit to @fscosta We just returned from our second visit to @fscostarica and it delivered (again) in every way. If youโ€™ve been following me for awhile, you know I recommend this property often. Itโ€™s one of those rare hotels where you immediately know you made the right choice. For me, itโ€™s a perfect 10. Hereโ€™s why Four Seasons Peninsula Papagayo ranks among the best family resorts in the world: ๐’๐š๐ฏ๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ž ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐ŸŒŸ IMPECCABLE SERVICEโ€จIt may not sound glamorous, but when youโ€™re traveling with babies, toddlers, grandparents, and all the gearโ€”service is everything. The team @fscostarica knows how to anticipate a momโ€™s needs: our villa butler grabbed the diaper bag before I even realized Iโ€™d forgotten it (thank you Karim), beach attendants kept the baby happy when he got fussy, and pool staff somehow timed lunch to appear at just the right moment. ๐ŸŒŸ2 BEACHES THAT SIMPLY DONโ€™T COMPAREโ€จVirador + Blanca Beach are in my top 5 worldwide. Calm waves for kids, beautiful blue water, and dramatic jungle cliffs that feel like another worldโ€”yet itโ€™s only a 4.5-hour flight from NYC. ๐ŸŒŸ ROOMS PART OF THE DESTINATION โ€จEvery room here is a winโ€”whether itโ€™s a jungle-tucked entry suite, a canopy villa with plunge pool, or a multi-bedroom villa for a group getaway. ๐ŸŒŸ ENDLESS EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES โ€จYou could visit ten times and still have a new trip each time. With a baby? Relax at the beach and pool. With toddlers? Enjoy calm surf, wildlife, and the kids club. With older kids? Head out ziplining, surfing, or rafting. Multigen groups can golf or hike; couples can sneak away to the spa or a coffee class. The list doesnโ€™t end. Every person in your group can experience their dream trip, their way. ๐ŸŒŸ EASY TO REACHโ€จLeave NYC in the morning and youโ€™ll be on the beach by lunch. ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ โ€œ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽโ€ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐›๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ + ๐•๐ˆ๐ ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ. โ€จBest Family Resorts | Luxury Family Resorts | Costa Rica Family Resorts
HAVE YOU EVER FELT DECISION FATIGUE PLANNING A FAM HAVE YOU EVER FELT DECISION FATIGUE PLANNING A FAMILY TRIP? ๐Ÿคช Where should we go? Which hotel is truly family-friendly? Will the kids actually sleep? Which resort is worth the splurge? By the time youโ€™ve opened your 37th browser tab, it feels easier to justโ€ฆ not book anything. Hereโ€™s my best advice as a travel advisor: start with ONE priority.โ€จ Do you want beach time? Adventure? Culture? I talk to parents all the time who are eager to book a trip but feel overwhelmed by trying to do everything at once. And while I love creating trips where you can have it all, sometimes the best starting point is asking: what does our family need most right now? โœจ Rest + recharge at one resort?โ€จโœจ Thrilling adventures to keep everyone active?โ€จโœจ A luxury hotel with kid-friendly amenities that makes family life easier? Thereโ€™s no wrong answer. The goal is to pick the destination + hotel that will set your family up for success in this season of life. SO WHATโ€™S NEXT? HOW DO YOU PICK A DESTINATION AND HOTEL THAT FITS? Thatโ€™s where a travel advisor comes in. I meet with hotels from all over the world, learn their ins and outs, and constantly research, so you donโ€™t have to. Iโ€™m Jillian, and I specialize in luxury family travel. If thatโ€™s your vibe, I can help you narrow the choices and find the best fit for your family. ๐Ÿ‘‰ What questions do you have about working with a travel advisor? Drop them below.โ€จ ๐€๐ง๐ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ @๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐š๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐ฆ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ž ๐Ÿ๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ฏ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ข๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง + ๐ก๐จ๐ญ๐ž๐ฅ ๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ. #familytrip #familytripplanningtips #familytravel #traveladvice
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