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“Diego and Alvero were GREAT!”

Odyssey Day Tours

5 of 5 stars
VermontMom2009
Burlington, Vermont
Dec 9, 2009

I just wanted to ditto everything that was said here about Diego and Alvaro. We used them over Thanksgiving and were VERY happy with the our experience with them. They picked us up at the airport and...more

“Looking for adventure, relaxation, and fun? It's all here at Barcelo Playa Tambor!”

Barcelo Tambor Beach

5 of 5 stars
JCJC1
US
Dec 4, 2009

Fantasy Island is here! The adventure starts the moment you arrive at San Jose Airport. How do you get from San Jose to Tambor? You have the option of taking a bus tour (over a 5 hour journey), ferry...more

“Best value on the beach”

Michael's Surfside Hotel

4 of 5 stars
kultamine
USA
Dec 4, 2009

I took a front room for the overnight traveling salesman/backpackers rate being the former. Wireless access worked great from the pool area, and not from the room as Michael kindly pointed out before...more

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