Pura Vida, Our Way.
October 2–6, 2026 · Guanacaste, Costa Rica
5 Days · 4 Nights · All-Inclusive
Five days on the Pacific Gold Coast, where the jungle meets the ocean, and the only thing on the agenda is showing up fully. Good people, intentional experiences, and a setting that reminds you what you’ve been missing.
Rest. Connect. Celebrate. Repeat.
We’re headed to Costa Rica’s Pacific Gold Coast, where the rainforest runs straight to the ocean’s edge, the air smells like everything good, and life moves at a pace that makes you wonder why you ever let it get so fast in the first place.
Four nights. An oceanfront all-inclusive resort with Hollywood-inspired luxury, panoramic ocean suites, seven restaurants, five bars, two pools, a full spa, rooftop fire pits, and a beach that honestly doesn’t need our help selling itself. The kind of place where every sense gets fed — and the only thing likely to get your heart rate up is whatever adventure you decide to say yes to that day.
We didn’t pick Costa Rica by accident. And it only felt right that our very first journey together would have something extra woven into it — a beautiful milestone celebration bringing part of our group together in one of the most breathtaking places on earth. If that’s not the energy we want surrounding our very first journey together, we don’t know what is.
What’s Included:
- 4-night all-inclusive accommodations for two adults
- All meals, drinks, and on-property activities
- Non-motorized watersports — kayaks, paddleboards, and more
- Group catamaran boat excursion (first 35 RSVPs)
- Professional group photography
- Round-trip airport transfers between Liberia International Airport (LIR) and the resort
- 24/7 dedicated travel concierge support
Flights are not included. Travel insurance is strongly encouraged.
Day 1 — Friday · Welcome to Paradise
Your journey starts the moment you land. Ground transportation picks you up from Liberia International Airport and brings you straight to the resort, where the group gathers for a welcome dinner and curated gift experience. This is your soft landing — meet your people, set your intentions, and ease all the way in.
Day 2 — Saturday · Show Up and Set Sail
Start the morning elevated, literally. We kick off at the resort’s stunning rooftop sky for a group photo experience with panoramic ocean views as your backdrop. Come dressed in your element — flowing fits, statement looks, soft glam, main character energy, all of it welcome. Then we set sail on our group catamaran excursion — sun, music, and open ocean included.
(Spots are limited to the first 35 RSVPs.)
Day 3 — Sunday · Your Day, Your Way.
This one belongs to you. Sleep in, order room service, hit the spa, find your spot by the pool, or wade into the ocean and stay there. Seven restaurants, five bars, a rooftop with fire pits, and a beach that doesn’t disappoint — everything you need is already right there. Today has no agenda. Just you, deciding exactly how you want to feel.
Day 4 — Monday · Poolside or Jungle Side — You Decide. Then One Last Night Together.
Today is a choose your own adventure before we gather one final time. Want to spend the day at the pool soaking up every last drop of Guanacaste sun? We’ve got you. Ready to take it off-resort with an ATV run through the jungle or a zipline over the canopy? We handle the booking so you’re not negotiating with anyone or wondering if you got a fair price — just tell us what you’re feeling and we’ll take care of the rest. However you spend the day, we come back together in the evening for a farewell dinner to close out the week the right way — good food, good people, and the kind of conversation that makes nobody want to leave.
Day 5 — Tuesday · Until Next Time
Ground transportation returns you to Liberia International Airport. You leave with a full passport, a fuller heart, and a group chat that’s not going anywhere.
All plans subject to change.
Guanacaste is Costa Rica’s Gold Coast for a reason.
Stretching along the country’s northwestern Pacific shoreline, this is where Central America shows off — active volcanoes, protected national parks, pristine beaches, and dry tropical forests that shift with the seasons. It’s also one of the most accessible entry points into the country, with Liberia International Airport (LIR) sitting just 30 minutes from where we’ll be staying. You land, you exhale, and you’re already there.
The region moves unhurried. Sunsets from the rooftop, mornings on the beach, howler monkeys doing their thing in the trees above you. Guanacaste has a way of filling your cup before you even realize it was empty. And the only thing that’s going to match that energy is the people you’ll be sharing it with.
Everything You Need Before You Pack
Payment Plan (Non-refundable without travel insurance)
- $500 due now through April 30
- $500 due May 31
- $500 due June 30
- Balance due July 15
Travel Insurance We strongly encourage every traveler to protect their investment. Coverage is available for an additional $102 per room and must be added within 14 days of booking.
Coverage includes:
- 100% of non-refundable trip costs for cancellation or interruption
- Up to $5,000 for trip delays
- $25,000 for accident and medical costs
- $50,000 for medical evacuation
- $1,000 for baggage and personal effects
- $100 for baggage delay
Check-In & Check-Out Check-in: 4:00 PM · Check-out: 11:00 AM
Flights Fly into Liberia International Airport (LIR). Flights are not included in your package rate. Round-trip airport transfers between LIR and the resort are included.
On-Property Amenities Complimentary access includes kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, Hobie Cat sailing, free intro scuba diving, the spa, rooftop sky with fire pits, beach access, pools, fitness center, theater, splash kids club, and volleyball courts.
Costa Rica · Oct 2–6, 2026
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