Overall Experience:
Destination/Hotel:
Costa Rica was magical! We liked the rain forest more than the beach but both areas were so different and unique. The locals were welcoming and genuine and we never felt like we were being taken advantage of as visitors.
At Nayara, we were upgraded from the bungalow to the private villa suite which was the nicest room we’ve ever stayed in. It was incredible! We’re so glad we stayed 4 nights there. All the staff was so friendly and hospitable and treated us like royalty. The food at all the resort’s restaurants was incredible. It was also nice being there during the low season because it felt like we had the whole resort to ourselves.
The transportation service was prompt and on time and also very friendly. I only got slightly car sick once on the drive from Nayara to Secrets Papagayo.
Secrets Papagayo was also very nice and the all-inclusive perks were fun. The food wasn’t as good as at Nayara but it was good. We enjoyed paddle boarding, massages, and lots of eating at the resort.
How did the honeymoon turn out in general?
Overall the honeymoon was indeed unforgettable! Thank you for putting together such a killer itinerary and coordinating our trip. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!
What was the highlight of your honeymoon?
Getting upgraded at Nayara to the private villa suite part of Nayara Springs and having our own private plunge pool and outdoor shower.
Did you go exploring, how was the scenery? The people?
For our excursions in the La Fortuna area, we visited the hanging bridges, Tabacon Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall and saw a ton of wildlife in their natural habitat. We signed up for a group tour for the hanging bridges but due to low season, we had the guide to ourselves making it feel like a private tour. She was extremely knowledgeable and personable and enhanced our time exploring the hanging bridges.
On the coast, we went on a sunset catamaran cruise and saw the most beautiful sunset on the water along with whales, turtles, and dolphins. Also included in the cruise was lunch, an open bar, and snorkeling at a remote beach.
What did you like best about the resort(s) you stayed at?
At Nayara we loved the nature surrounding the resort. We loved our room in the private villa suite and we loved the people. We also loved the complimentary yoga in the beautiful treetop yoga pavilion.
At Secrets Papagayo, we liked that paddleboarding was available at no additional cost. We were also there during their ceviche and aguachile festival which we really enjoyed trying all the different seafood dishes.
Did it meet your expectations?
Absolutely!
What did you enjoy least and why?
The transportation from La Fortuna to Papagayo was out least favorite. The driver was great and the other quests on the bus were great but the roads were very windy and we all felt car sick. However, the transportation service was prompt and on time and very friendly.
Is there anything that you wish you knew in advance/do you have recommendations for future honeymooners?
Don’t fill up your trip with too many activities. Have days for lounging and relaxing and enjoying the resorts because the resorts have a lot to offer that is included.
Was our service what you expected?
Yes, it was great. It was nice not having to plan the trip myself and let someone else take care of it so I could focus on the wedding.
Was our agent friendly, informative and helpful?
Jenna was great!! Super helpful with sharing information to help guide us in planning our itinerary and very responsive and communicative leading up to the trip. We knew exactly what to expect when it came to the transportation service and the resorts.
Even though we booked the flights ourselves, Jenna helped us coordinate flight times and when our flights changed unexpectedly a few weeks before the trip, she made sure everything was updated and in sync.
Could we have done more to make your trip smoother?
One thing I wished we would have had at the time of booking was an itemized list breaking down the cost of each resort and transportation service. In hindsight, it would have been nice to have that, but at the same time it was nice not having to stress about individual costs and getting the best prices. I do feel like the overall cost of the trip was well worth what we got out of it! We also made a large chunk of our wedding registry a honeymoon fund and received enough money to cover the cost of the honeymoon plus some.
Would you book with Unforgettable Honeymoons again? (Anniversary trips)
Yes we would if we were going somewhere we had little knowledge about and didn’t want to worry about the details and planning it.
Jodi & Kodi