Copa Holdings to launch Colombia-based LCC Wingo

Copa Holdings, the Panama City based airline, is getting ready to launch Wingo, a low-cost subsidiary of Copa Airlines Colombia on December 1, 2016. The new airline will operate in a point-to-point business model with low operating costs and a simple organizational structure to ensure low prices, convenient payment methods, and the option for travelers to personalize their travel experiences based on the amenities and services that they value during their travel experience.

Copa Holdings is the parent company to both Copa Airlines, based...

Where Are Canadians Traveling This Holiday Season? Depends on What City They’re From

As we make our way through fall and gear up for the winter months, many Canadians are looking to get away from the cold and spend some vacation time in warmer climates. So just which destinations are the most popular for Canadian tourists? Well, it depends on which part of Canadian they’re coming from.

This winter, between December 1st and January 9th, Canadians will take an average of 10 vacation days, three more than travelers from the United States or the United Kingdom. And, due to the weak Canadian dollar, more and more Canadians...

20 Places to Travel in Your 20’s

Your twenties are the time for you to get out and see the world, explore what’s out there and really live before life gets too complicated and responsibilities consume you. Too bad your wallet and your bank account don’t necessarily agree. That’s why this list of 20 places to travel to in your 20’s is a great way to see the world without putting yourself in debt for the next decade.

Beer Drinkers Unite In Costa Rica For Oktoberfest

While Imperial may be the national beer of Costa Rica, microbrews and artisanal beers are on the rise in this tiny Central American country. Over the weekend of October 15th and 16th, Costa Rica held it’s forth annual Oktober Beer Fest. Home to over 40 microbreweries Costa Rica is being the hottest country in Latin America to grab a refreshing unique beer.

Since 2011, microbreweries have been taking over the beer scene with San Jose at the center of this beer movement. The 4th edition of the Oktoberfest featured local and international...

Costa Rica Adventure Vacations

There’s a new wave hitting the travel scene and it’s that of the adventure seekers. Sure, for some people sitting by a pool all day sipping cocktails with tiny umbrellas will do it, but for others vacations are turning into a chance to explore the world and get moving. So many people spend the majority of their time sitting behind a desk in an office or a cubicle so when you get to take a vacation the last thing you want to do is sit around. Here are some of the ways that active adventurers are getting out and seeing what the world has to...

Costa Rica with Kids

Costa Rica is known as a backpackers’ paradise but it’s also a great place for a family vacation. Taking your kids to Costa Rica is like taking them to giant playground where the parents can play, too! A family vacation to Costa Rica can be as relaxing or as adventure-packed as you like, but the best vacations combine both elements. Spending time in Costa Rica is a great way to bond as a family and the different trips that you can put together can be enjoyed by everyone.

The best way to enjoy Costa Rica is to travel to several locations....

Costa Rica on a Budget

It’s tricky to find the time and money to take a vacation and even trickier when you’ve got a family. Buying one plane ticket can be costly enough, but if you have to buy 4 or 5, suddenly it can seem like a family vacation is never going to happen. And it’s hard to get away from work and from life, which is why according to Allianz Travel Insurance’s Seventh Annual Vacation Confidence Index showed that more than 170 million Americans haven’t taken a vacation in the past 12 months and that 37% of people haven’t taken one in the past...

Costa Rica Holidays

The holidays are a great time to get away from the stresses of everyday life. The kids have a break from school, and parents can take time off as most offices are closed for part of the holidays anyways. Taking the whole family on a trip can be a great bonding experience and it’s a chance to introduce to children to new cultures, languages, and experiences.

Many families opt for vacations to warm, sunny destinations to escape the cold of the winter months. Costa Rica is a great option for families looking to get away for the holidays...

Gay Costa Rica

While Costa Rica may not lead the hemisphere in gay rights, the scene in San Jose over Pride weekend, July 2nd and 3rd, showed a different attitude towards the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered Community (LGBT). The streets of San Jose were filled with LGBT community members and supporters, showing that while the country still has a way to go before being considered at the front of equality, steps are being made to make the country more accepting and welcoming to LGBT persons.

San Jose, the country’s capital is home to many universities,...

Costa Rica Honeymoon

You only get married once, (hopefully) which means you only get one honeymoon so the big question is where do you spend your first vacation as man and wife? The answer is simple, Costa Rica.

Costa Rica is the perfect honeymoon destination and this list of why is a long one. For starters, Costa Rica is affordable, and if you’ve just spent a small fortune on your wedding, you’re probably wondering how you can possibly enjoy a romantic getaway without committing yourself to a lifetime of debt. While, getting to and from Costa Rica is...