I need your help friends. Please help me choose between a trip to Costa Rica or Jamaica. We are in a bit of a pickle
So my mom volunteered to watch the kids for us for a week in July so that we can celebrate our anniversary. We decided to go all out and do something a little adventurous.
That's when we decided on Costa Rica. Then we started shopping around for tickets, hotels and all and realized how expensive it was so we decided to forego that plan and go for something more inclusive and a bit more affordable.
That's when Jamaica came into play. We figured it would be a fun relaxing all inclusive vacation under the sun and actually got really excited about the idea. We found the perfect hotel with great reviews and everything.
Well, today I found a great groupon deal for a guided tour to Costa Rica including airfare, hotel, and bus transfer for the same price as the trip to Jamaica. Normally we would have jumped on it but we've never done guided tours so we don't know what to expect and the departure date is on Tman's birthday.
So you see, we are unsure if we should just go for it. Have you done guided tours? worth it? I would be bummed to leave on Tman's birthday but I am thinking that since we planned to celebrate the day before anyway it shouldn't be a big deal plus it's not like he knows the exact date of his birthday.
So there is our pickle, Costa Rica or Jamaica??? What do you think.
I've never been to Costa Rica so I'm not sure if my opinion will count for much. But I went to Montego Bay for our honeymoon and it was amazing! Jamaica for sure!!
ReplyDeleteOh and Tman won't know but you will.
Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica, haha =)
So, at first I was thinking because Costa Rica was first on your list you should just do it! I've never done a guided tour so I have absolutely no opinion on that but I would be bummed to leave on my son's birthday. Since he will be 3 I say celebrate his birthday before you leave that way he still "knows" something went on and take tons of pics (like you would have that problem, lol!) so he will be able to look back on it later.
ReplyDeleteBut then I was thinking "but it's his birthday!!" I'm all sentimental like that though and I would go with Jamaica.
I'm sorry- I was no help at all. BTW... I got the gc!!!
How exciting! I've never been to either, so they both sound great to me!
ReplyDeleteJamaica! When I first started travelling, I did a lot of guided tours. They are just ok. I didn't like the time restrictions as far as being at certain places at a set time. Made it hard to just get up and go when you want to.
ReplyDeleteJust my 2 cents. They are both good locations though and you can't go wrong with either.
I've never been to either place, but my heart says Jamaica. I can imagine my feet in the sandy beach.
ReplyDeleteGuided tours can put a cramp on your adventures. You seem to be the kind to want to do ur own thing with hubby so I'd say go to jamaica now and costa rica another time!
ReplyDeleteJamaica. FYI, Its my homeland so I am completely and utterly biased.
ReplyDeleteSoooo fun! I am not the type to do guided tours, so I would say Jamaica! But, anywhere you go will be an adventure!
ReplyDeleteJamaica sounds great!!! I've never been but I'm planning to go this year :) You should definitely visit the falls if you do go!
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I feel like the lone-voice but COSTA RICA!!!! My sister went and loved it.. there is so much to do whether its ziplining, hiking, or just hanging by the beach. I loved Jamaica went I went but you can go anytime.. they always have decent prices.
ReplyDeleteCosta Rica!
Costa Rica!
Costa Rica!
My post counts for four votes :)
I vote for Jamaica. I feel you and your hubby are very adventurous, so a guided tour may not afford you that opportunity to be spontaneous and explore. Either way, I am sure you'll have fun!
ReplyDeleteMy input would be of no use since i've never been to either. But I will say, what ever you decide, I can't wait to read all about it! I've said this before, your mom is super AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteI'm partial to Jamaica...lol But honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either... hm... check and see if hurricane season will affect either. :)
ReplyDeleteIf you want adventure I say Costa Rica when I was researching for the wedding they had a lot of fun things like hiking, zip lining! Laid back vacay do Jamaica!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all of your input and suggestions. We greatly appreciate it. We think we've made a decision :)
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