Pauline Frommer's Costa Rica( Series - Pauline Frommer's Costa Rica )

"Packed with information onhow to eat and sleep withoutdepleting your bank account."
--"Louisville Courier"

Spend Less and See More in Costa Rica

Are you ready to travel smart?

If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way--the way locals do.

Instead of spending $300 a night for a chain hotel, why not rent a brand-new, three-bedroom house near the beach in Jaco for just $130 a night, or bed down in a rustic but cozy B&B in Tortuguero for just $30 a night?

I'll take you on self-guided treks up dormant volcanoes and through rain forests so that you can save enough to splurge on the best ziplines in Costa Rica (we rate 'em all), conquer the rapids on a whitewater rafting tour, or learn how to surf from a master.

Let me show you the "other" Costa Rica--the one only insiders know about. Tour a local artist's studio in San Jose or volunteer with the ANAI in Puerto Viejo to monitor the hatching process of sea turtles. These are only a few of the great ways to get closer to the culture of Costa Rica. Read on for more!

Happy Travels,

Pauline Frommer
Winner of Best Guidebook, North American Travel Journalists Association

Spend less, see more. This is the philosophy behind Pauline Frommer's guides. Written by travel expert Pauline Frommer (who is also the daughter of Arthur Frommer), and her team of hand-picked writers, these guides show how to truly experience a culture, meet locals, and save money along the way.

- Industry secrets on how to find the best hotel rooms

- Details on alternative accommodations, great neighborhood restaurants, and cool, offbeat finds

- Packed with personality and opinions

"Full of good tips and suggestions."
--"Chicago Tribune"

"Packed with information on how to eat and sleep without depleting your bank account"
--"Louisville Courier"

Are You Ready to Travel Smart?

If you'd like to get the most out of your dollar and your trip, this is the guide for you. I put a fresh spin on budget travel, showing you how to see the best for less and how to see it in a more authentic way-the way the locals do.

The guide promises travelers a first-class trip on a third-class budget, with experiences that bring travelers closer to Costa Rican culture--language and cooking classes, volunteering to protect sea turtles during nesting season, and more.

Destinations will include the Monteverde Cloud Forest, the Guanacaste beaches, Tortuguero, Manuel Antonio National Park, and the thriving capital city of San Jose.

An illustrated guide to Costa Rica's wildlife as well as coverage of the country's history, culture, food, and drink.

Happy Travels, Pauline Frommer
www.frommers.com/pauline
Winner of Best Guidebook for 2006 from the North American Travel Journalists Association ("Pauline Frommer's New York City")