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![FOUNTAINS (the House of CONNECTIONS) & THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT Workshop/Retreat Space/Charity Donation Drop-Off Point for Gracias Costa Rica (collecting donations for MANY charities throughout CR) - Escazu, Costa Rica (an EASY 7 minutes West of San : .
Welcome to the FOUNTAINS in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica!!
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL RATES (this even covers Peak Season!!!)
(for ease - see JUST the bedrooms at http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9456506_H593K)
Suite 1 - $75/n (reg. $90 - this rate does NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use it for an additional $5 a FILL for the hot water]) ($70/n if 8+ nights)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50/n if 8+ nights)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 5 - $50/n (use the shower in Suite 2 & pay only $45/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25/n if 8+ nights - 1 person)
(Discount is ONLY when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon reserving. 3 night minimum (add $5 to the rate otherwise). Valid even if not traveling till March '10. Your room is only cleaned when you arrive [these super discounted rates are normally only with YOU cleaning up afterwards but we're waving that for THIS PROMO ONLY!! BUT, you can save an additional $5 if YOU clean up your room/bathroom!!). We still include morning tea/coffee (the coffee that we offer for free these days is a gourmet organic coffee with cacao, honey, vanilla & cayane pepper. If you desire regular coffee, you're welcome to purchase it/bring it in yourself) & ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, free WiFi throughout the house (usually), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, make/receive free calls from the U.S.)
This special expires BY Oct. 31, '09 and FULL payment MUST be in immediately upon booking - NO EXCEPTIONS for these rates [subject to change until full payment is in]. No additional discounts.
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
After Oct. 31, add $5/n to each rate for our SUPER SPECIAL.
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Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
LAST MINUTE RATES: We often can be workable with last minuters in certain rooms! Inquire!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time? We have special Locals Rates - inquire!!
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at: 1-941-312-7569 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Friends get to borrow resources from http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
.](http://saronggoddess.smugmug.com/Travel/FOUNTAINS-GUESTHOUSE-and-THE/1MAINFountainsEntrance/426426329_ELtwW-Ti.jpg "FOUNTAINS (the House of CONNECTIONS) & THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT Workshop/Retreat Space/Charity Donation Drop-Off Point for Gracias Costa Rica (collecting donations for MANY charities throughout CR) - Escazu, Costa Rica (an EASY 7 minutes West of San : .
Welcome to the FOUNTAINS in Escazu, San Jose, Costa Rica!!
SUPER DUPER SPECIAL RATES (this even covers Peak Season!!!)
(for ease - see JUST the bedrooms at http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9456506_H593K)
Suite 1 - $75/n (reg. $90 - this rate does NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use it for an additional $5 a FILL for the hot water]) ($70/n if 8+ nights)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50/n if 8+ nights)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 5 - $50/n (use the shower in Suite 2 & pay only $45/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($40/n if 8+ nights)
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25/n if 8+ nights - 1 person)
(Discount is ONLY when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon reserving. 3 night minimum (add $5 to the rate otherwise). Valid even if not traveling till March '10. Your room is only cleaned when you arrive [these super discounted rates are normally only with YOU cleaning up afterwards but we're waving that for THIS PROMO ONLY!! BUT, you can save an additional $5 if YOU clean up your room/bathroom!!). We still include morning tea/coffee (the coffee that we offer for free these days is a gourmet organic coffee with cacao, honey, vanilla & cayane pepper. If you desire regular coffee, you're welcome to purchase it/bring it in yourself) & ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, free WiFi throughout the house (usually), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, make/receive free calls from the U.S.)
This special expires BY Oct. 31, '09 and FULL payment MUST be in immediately upon booking - NO EXCEPTIONS for these rates [subject to change until full payment is in]. No additional discounts.
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 5% fee they charge us!)
After Oct. 31, add $5/n to each rate for our SUPER SPECIAL.
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Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Friends usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains AND usually can save 5-10%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
LAST MINUTE RATES: We often can be workable with last minuters in certain rooms! Inquire!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL time? We have special Locals Rates - inquire!!
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at: 1-941-312-7569 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Friends get to borrow resources from http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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![VENICE, OSPREY, SARASOTA - FLORIDA : http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/VENICE-OSPREY-SARASOTA-FLORIDA/9954000_3CbcE
I left the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota - Florida area July 2005 but I as getting "signs" from the Universe that I was to move to Costa Rica for some "Bigger Purpose" (boy has the growth here been BIG with LOTS MORE to do!!) but I was & am VERY MUCH STILL IN LOVE with the area & Goddess forbid IF I HAD to go back to the States, I'd go back to the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota area in a heartbeat.
Unfortunately, when I lived there, that was in my pre-digital camera days - heck - any camera days so I don't have lots of pictures (other than many of those below that were taken with a regular camera & later taken with a digital camera) but here are some photos & my friends Danae & Michael (that used to live in Costa Rica till they said "NO MORE!!") are now sharing pictures to help make me more homesick (interesting one might think considering I am FROM Southern California - grew up 10 minutes from Disneyland & the beach, lived in the San Fernando Valley, San Francisco for 17 years & San Diego [near the Zoo] for 4 1/2 years that my heart at this point would still be in this area I only lived in for 3 1/2 years but it was TOTALLY a "Spirit Driven" move that brought me here & I LOVE this area!!
I hear times are VERY CHALLENGING (EVERYWHERE) & LOTS of things are closing down but maybe you might find this photo album interesting if you're going to visit or move there.
CLOSED: Albertson’s, Kmart (ALL), Day’s Inn, Holiday Inn
I've been BIG TIME missin' Pat at Angel Ministries, my FAV "new agey" type store Serenity Gardens (booo - they're no longer there!! Pam made her transition & Patti is taking time off), my fav herb store Cathy's Sweet Sage (booo - no longer there), Crow's Nest, M&D in Osprey (YUMMMM Greek dishes & strawberry waffles & their rice pudding), Frankies, Mi Pueblo, Thailand, Marco Polo Chinese Buffet, Ichiban Sushi & ESPECIALLY Casey Key Fish Restaurant!!! Also, Wed. & Sun. Sunset Drumming Circle on Casey Key (& Sat. night on Siesta Key in Sarasota [more party atmosphere though] - http://Sarasotafl.org/cms/d/and_the_beat_goes_on.php )! H2Only Bait for my 18+ pairs of Crocs, Dr. Dan the Chiropractor, Volunteering for Meals on Wheels, The Flying Gaono Brothers (I was friends with Richie back in Calif in high school & re-aquainted with him [Richie] when I moved to Venice]), Jessica's Stand (organic market on Fri. & Sat. in Sarasota), Warm Mineral Springs, that FABULOUS place for homemade Ice Cream (ESPECIALLY peppermint stick!!) I think in Northport, Oscar Scherrer State Park & Native American Pow Wow’s, Rev. Duffy & Kathy at the Science of Mind Center of Spiritual Awareness & LOTS MORE!!
FLORIDA COUPON NETWORK: http://ForidaCouponNetwork.com
UPCOMING EVENTS / CALENDAR:
http://woman-spirit.com - has many Spiritual-type events.
Nov. 14 (Sat.) - 8am-4pm - SARASOTA NATURALLY (351-3740) - People in Celebration of Natural Living. LOCATION: Main Street & 5 Points Park - it coincides with the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Dec. 5 – 2009 BOAT PARADE
SOME OF VICKI’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA (no promises that they’re still open) – Note – Florida has a NO-SMOKING LAW!!
CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE (http://CaseyKeyFishHouse.com / 966-1901) - Vicki's FAVORITE RESTAURANT in the area!! They RE-OPENED their FABULOUS WATERFRONT TIKI BAR which is quite the place on the weekends (nightly IN Season!!). Give a BIG HUG to bartender Skeeter [a SWEET & Spiritual Dolly Parton-ish look-a-like] & owner Jimmy [who LOVES Costa Rica]). HOURS: Daily 11:30am-9pm (Note: The restaurant usually closes right after Labor Day, through the end of September, for end of summer vacation). LOCATION: CASEY KEY - Off Tamiami Trail - turn West onto Blackburn Point Road & they're just over the North Swing/Hanging Bridge onto Casey Key [off Tamiami Trail]
M&D COUNTRY KITCHEN (966-2068 / http://MAndDCountryKitchen.com / info@MAndDCountryKitchen.com) - A REAL Down Home COUNTRY KITCHEN!!! I LOVE this place!! & I LOVE to site ALFRESCO on their outdoor patio!! So NON-pretentious where the emphasis is on GOOD HOME COOKIN’ & GOOD Service!! MY FAV dishes here - their BELGIUM STRAWBERRY WAFFLES (when in season), GYROS ($6.75) & ALL of their GREEK dishes (ESPECIALLY the MOUSAKA as well as their SOUVLAKA & SPANAKOPITA) & LAMB SHANK (with Spaghetti ($11.95)!!! They also have tasty MEATLOAF, Fresh Roast Turkey & Pork, Grilled Pork Chops, LIVER & ONIONS, numerous fish dishes++++++. SANDWICHES: Patty Melt on RYE, REUBEN, Hot Open-Faced Roast Beef or Turkey (with mashed potatoes & gravy ($7.50), SOUVLAKA Sandwich & all the standards & LOTS MORE!! They also have burgers++++!! They have quite a few SALADS from Greek to a Chicken or Salmon Caesar!! They even have numerous SOUP & SANDWICH COMBO SPECIALS ($6.75)!! DESSERTS: MY FAV – RICE PUDDING & their BAKLAVA & PIE!! DAILY SPECIALS ($1 cheaper for lunch though dinner has more [soup, salad, potato & dessert!!]) – examples of things not normally on the menu - Thurs. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE-$7.50/$8.50. BREAKFAST (a large selection including EGGS BENEDICT [you can even get a 1/2 order of Ebs!!], BISCUITS ‘n GRAVY, GRITS & GOOD HOME FRIES!!) is served ALL DAY!! Service was always REALLY GOOD in this "Diner" style restaurant (though I preferred to) where I felt like I was part of the "family" - always greeted with a BIG Hello & hug to Jimmy & Pam from Vicki (the gal that used to live in Osprey but moved to Costa Rica & always went crazy over the gyros with EXTRA EXTRA Tzatzki sauce, & I ALWAYS asked for EXTRA EXTRA strawberry’s & whipped cream on the waffles!! HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 7am-7pm, Sat.-Mon. 7am-3pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 115 S. Tamiami Trail - on the corner where the Super WalMart is.
KINGFISH CAFE - (484-1840) - ALL food I've EVER had here was REALLY GOOD though I'm VERY partial to their PopPop Dessert!! Send a BIG HUG to owner/chef Alan & his mom Sue Laskowski! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 625 S. Tamiami Trail - near the Southern Bridge ON Venice Island
FRANKIE’S ITALIAN (coming soon - http://FrankiesPizzaSarasota.com / http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies / 966-4453) - I ESPECIALLY LOVED their VEAL PICCATA & Garlic Bread Their New York PIZZA is also REALLY GOOD! They have a nice size SEAFOOD menu & a large Hot SANDWICH menu. A real casual Italian feeling place with GOOD service (have Shalane take care of you [not sure if she’d remember Vicki that moved to Costa Rica but almost always ordered the Veal Piccata with EXTRA lemons & capers!!]). HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm LOCATION: OSPREY – 1072 S Tamiami Trail
MARCO POLO BUFFET & GRILL (412-3988) – My FAV CHINESE BUFFET!! LOCATION: VENICE – 549 US US 41 – Bypass North (in same mall as Big Lots)
ICHIBAN SUSHI (924-1611 / http://IchibanSarasota.com) - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI OFF the menu - made-to-order!! [not buffet] with 50 items for JUST $19 GOOD SUSHI & JAPANESE food!!! Give a BIG “Hola” to TONY & his Asian wife [might her name also be Vicki?] from Vicki in Costa Rica. HOURS: Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm, Sat. 4-9:30pm, Closed Sun. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 2724 Stickney Point Rd. - Gateway Center.
WEE BLEW INN (484-5616) - A total “diner” type place with a good Friday night All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY - $7.99. LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass – 590 US US 41 – Bypass S - just south of the Brickyard - home to Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM - Sweet Scoops (624-3051) – REALLY DELISH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! Sarong Goddess Vicki’s FAV FAV in the WHOLE WORLD is their Peppermint Stick!!! HOURS: LOCATION: PORT CHARLOTTE (though closer to North Port) - 171 Tamiami Trl - WELL worth the drive about 20 min. South.
WAFFLE HOUSE (412-0335) – I REALLY LOVE their Strawberry Waffle with Whipped Cream!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 370 Commercial Ct
THE SODA FOUNTAIN (488-7600 / 412-9860) - A REAL old fashioned Soda Fountain Feel with Cherry Cokes & MORE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 349 W Venice Ave (main street)
Lonjevity (http://Lonjevity.net) - SUPERFOOD FUSION (By using fresh and healthy ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, fish and meat we are able to eliminate unnecessary junk food without sacfricing great taste. Superfoods, high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, beneficial oils, vitamins and minerals provide the building blocks toward a healthy diet and lifestyle) – HEALTHY EATING!! SPECIALS: Vegan & Vegetarian Pizza Night – Tuesdays 7-9pm EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm. Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 4-9pm, Late Night Happy Hour (food) – Mon.-Sat. 9-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1737 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital
GOLD RUSH BBQ (483-3137 / http://GoldRushBbq.com) - Tasty BBQ food!! SPECIALS – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT – Tues.-Baby Back Ribs $17.99, Thurs.-Spare Ribs $15.99, Fri.-Catfish $12.99, Sun.-Chicken $9.99. Wed.-Fried Chicken Special. FREE DINNER on your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm. VENICE - 661 Tamiami Trail South
UPPER CRUST ORGANIC CAFE & BAKERY (244-0430 / http://UpperCrustOrganic.ning.com) - ORGANIC!!! SCONES (even with Devonshire Cream), STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, PIES – BANANA CREAM, Lemon Meringue, Mixed Berry, Peanut Butter, Pecan, Pumpkin; NY CHEESECAKE, FRESH BREADS, BAGELS (10), Muffins, Turnovers,CINNAMON ROLLS. Entrees $16.95-$20.95, Sandwiches $8.95-$10.95. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Fri. & Sat. 4-8pm – Appetizers $7.95, Entrees (MANY) $10.95. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 213 W Venice Ave.
iHOP (International House of Pancakes) (492-2318 / http://Ihop.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - 4369 Tamiami Trail South
MI PUEBLO MEXICAN (486-0005 / http://MiPuebloMexican.com / info@MiPuebloMexican.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass - in the Brick Yard - 530 US 41 ByPass South. Also SARASOTA at Palm Plaza - 4436 Bee Ridge Rd (379-2880) & also University Walk Plaza - 8405 Tuttle Ave. (359-9303) where they also have an ORGANIC MENU!!
LEFT COAST SEAFOOD (485-5064 / http://LeftCoastSeafood.com) - BIG Menu! LOTS of SEAFOOD!!! SPECIALS: EARLY BIRD - 3-5:30pm, 10-15 DAILY SPECIALS, Tues. (all day) -ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP. $12.99, Wed. - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH $7.99, Thurs. 30¢ oysters in bar (only), Thurs.-Itswich Clams - $18.99. HAPPY HOUR-11am-6pm. Join their VIP Club & get a $20 Gift Certificate for your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Daily 11am-8:30pm. LOCATION: VENICE - 750 US 41 Bypass North (just north of Big Lots)
STIR THE SOUL Coffee House () - (I THINK THEY’RE CLOSED) LOCATION: VENICE - 525 E Venice Ave. (just before the North bridge) – closed?? I hope not as this was a REALLY Nice Coffee House that had good drinks & LIVE MUSIC many nights!!
SNOOK HAVEN (484-2553 / http://SnookHavenFL.com) - This is a MUST EXPERIENCE thing I never did do but WILL next time I’m back!! Quite the lively place ON a creek, LIVE MUSIC (I think they even have them mid-week/mid-day), I think Sunday is/used to be Biker Day. They have canoes & kayaks you can rent (self-guided - $15/11/2 hr) & offer Terry’s River Tour (http://TerrysRiverTour.com) BOAT RAMP. HOURS: Sun. 11am-5pm, Wed. 11am-4pm, Thurs. 11am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-8:30pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). LOCATION: VENICE – 5000 Venice Ave. – Exit 191 off I-75 (take exit 191- River Rd. Turn Left at the 1st traffic light onto a dirt road. Follow until the road ends. From Venice: Travel East on River Rd. and turn Right when you see our sign at the corner of River Rd. and Venice Ave. from points North travel Venice Ave heading South as far as the road goes)
AQUA RESTAURANT & LITTLE WET BAR (918-8041 / http://Aqua576.com) - Entrees run $22.95-$29.95. SPECIALS: HAPPY HOUR (Wet Bar) – Daily 2-7pm - $1-draft, $2-wells, $3-calls. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Daily 5-6:30pm - $19.95 – a 3 course meal (with choices) & a glass of wine. Mon.-Sat. 3-6pm & all day Sun. - $1 Burger Sliders. LIVE MUSIC – Jazz- Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm (upstairs in their casual Little Web Bar). NOTE: They penalize you if you ask for separate checks –adding 18% tip to the bill. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm, Sun. 11am-2pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 576 Blackburn Point Rd. / Marker 33 if coming by boat (dock).
RENDEZVOUS CAFÉ (492-3663 / http://rdvs-cafe.com) - HOURS: 24/7 (& you can get the WHOLE menu 24/7!!)!! Breakfasts start at $3.99, Dinners $6.99. Some of their special items - The Frito Pie -- Frito® chips topped with chili, onions & cheese, in a crispy tortilla bowl * The Duganator -- A meal-sized quesadilla, "stuft" with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, Pepper jack, & cheddar cheeses with salsa and sour cream on the side * The Spicy Bleu Buffalo Salad -- Crispy buffalo-style breaded chicken strips, with bleu cheese crumbles, tomato, mushroom, & bacon, on a large bed of lettuce. BREAKFAST Specialties - EGGS BENEDICT, CORN BEEF HASH, GRITS, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast – Hand-dipped French Toast stuffed with bananas and peanut butter. REUBEN, PHILLY CHEESE STEAK, BLUE CHEESE BURGERS, VEGGIE BURGER, CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPPERS, POT ROAST, LIVER & ONIONS, SHEPHERDS PIE, BEEF STEW. SCONES (blueberry, apple or raspberry-white chocolate), a BUNCH of different flavored Cheesecakes & other DESSERTS. A BUNCH of COFFEE DRINKS. SPECIALS – Daily 2-4pm – CHEAP CHEAP CHEESEBURGERS - $1.99. FRI. 11am-10pm - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY (Grouper) - $9.99. WIFI (plus 2 computer you can use). LOCATION: VENICE – 2115 South Tamiami Trail (in Galleria Plaza, next to Frank’s Theater)
Amore's Restaurant (493-3595) - LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT? LOCATION: VENICE - 2357 Tamiami Trail South
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery (497-1154 / http://PerkinsRestaurant.com) - Kinda like a Marie Calendars with tasty PIES/bakery items. LOCATION: VENICE -1331 US 41 Bypass South
Sharky's On The Pier (488-1456 / http://SharkysOnThePier.com) - Sharky's is a MUST DO - PARTY place, the ONLY BEACHFRONT restaurant in Venice, live music often on the weekends in Peak Season but tourist prices & so-so food. See if Peter is still working there!! LIVE MUSIC – Thurs., Fri. (6pm), Sat. & Sun. (8pm), Tues. Trivia. SPECIALS: Thurs. Seafood Steampots – Chef-on-Deck – Spin the “Wheel of Lobster” for special prices!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 1600 Harbor Dr S - at the pier at the southern end of Venice Island.
Pop’s Sunset Grill (488-3177 / http://PopsSunsetGrillToGo.com / PopsSunsetGrill@yahoo.com) - This WATERFRONT (watch the dolphins swim by!!) restaurant has dining ALFRESCO & is at Marker ____ so drive your boat up & ENJOY!! They specialize in SEAFOOD!! A large Appetizer Menu with the standards plus even Fried Pickles!! Burgers, lots of sandwiches from Mahi Reuben, Bbq Pork, Cuban Panini Wrap, Cheese Steak, Big Fish Sandwich++. Fry Baskets range from $9.99 (Fish & Chips) to $12.99 – FRIED OYSTERS & CRAB CAKES. SPECIALS: Mon. – 50% Burgers, Wed. – 25% off Fry Baskets, Fri. – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY. HAPPY HOUR: Daily 3-7pm, SPORTS BAR. LIVE MUSIC (varies). LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 112 Circuit Rd. (off Albee Rd.)
Rosebud’s (918-8771 / http://RosebudsSarasota.com) - VEAL PICCATA - $17.99, PRIME RIB-$17.99-$23.99; T-BONE LAMB CHOPS-$22.99; BLACK ANGUS STEAKS; FRIED OYSTERS $15.99; Shrimp ala Vodka Pasta $16.99; DUCK Bigarade $16.99+++!!! Entrees come with tossed or a tasty CAESAR SALAD, baked potatoes, steak fries, linguine Marinara or veges. If memory serves me, I think they even have CRÈME BRULEE!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS: at least a dozen specials – 4-5:30pm. HAPPY HOUR: 4-7pm – 2x1 well & house wine. They are open most major HOLIDAYS. HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 4-10pm. LOCATION: OSPREY - 2215 S. Tamiami Trail
Anita’s ( 4 8 5 - 3 8 5 9 ) - We LOVE this place – especially for BREAKFAST (though usually packed – especially on the weekend)!! Down Home Cookin’ Comfort food!! MALTS!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 441 Tamiami Trail South
Crow's Nest (484-9551 / http://CrowsNest-venice.com) - WATERFRONT dining. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - north end - 1968 Tarpon Center Dr.
SaltWater Café (http://SaltwaterCafe.com / 488-3775) - They have the LARGEST MENU I’ve EVER seen!! Bake Brie "Petit Patre", Oyster Romanoff with Caviar, they even sell US-Belgua, Caspian Sea Osetra Golden or Sevruga CAVIAR, Chicken & Alligator Gumbo, Cold Gazpacho with Shrimp, Shrimp & Lobster Bisque, BIG SALAD menu, HUGE APPETIZER menu, LOTS of SEAFOOD (their speciaty – especially OYSTERS & CLAMS & LARGE SEA SCALLOPS - $13.99-$39.99 [12 oz. Broiled Florida Lobster Tail]), PRIME RIB-$14.99, Maple Leaf Farms Duck a la Orange-$19.99, 10 oz. Black Angus Sirloin "Cafe de Paris"-$14.99, Wiener Schnitzel-$17.99, Black Angus Steaks & Lamb-14 oz. Australian Rack of Lamb-$24.99, Pastas-$13.99-$19.99, BURGERS (including Blue Cheese) - $7.99-$9.99, Meat Loaf-$12.99, LOTS of PIZZAS+++!!! SUMMER SPECIAL – 3-Course meal - $39.99/2. COUPONS (on their website): FREE Mimosa or Champagne with Sunday Brunch – 11am-2:30pm; RAW BAR, LADIES NIGHT Wed. 8pm – FREE DRINK; 2x1 Drink – all day Mon. HAPPY HOUR – Daily noon-7pm & 9:30pm to close & all day Mon. - $4 martinis, 2x1 Well & Happy Hour Wines, House draft – Saltwater Brew 99¢, 4-5:30pm – Wings or Raw Oysters 29¢/ea. WIFI. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 1071 Tamiami Trail N (U.S. 41 & Laurel Road)
Le Petit Jardin (485-4449) - One of the nices, beautiful, trendy, high-end cafes. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 218 Tampa Ave. West
Phillipi Creek Village Oyster Bar & Restaurant (925-4444 / http://CreekSeafood.com) - A hot spot to go for SEAFOOD - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5353 S Tamiami Tr
Frosted Mug (497-1611) - A&W Rootbeer Floats & tasty hot dogs & Chili burgers at this little stand. LOCATION: VENICE -1856 Tamiami Trail South
Lattitudes - SUNDAY BUFFET BRUNCH – REALLY GOOD - $14 (+$1 for unlimited Rogets sparkling wine). ALFRESCO - WATERFRONT. LOCATION: NORTH SARASOTA -
Ophelia (349-2212 / http://OpheliasOnTheBay.net) - ALFRESCO. SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET – 11am-2pm. LOCATION: SIESTA KEY - 9105 Midnight Pass Road
Beckham's Osprey Grill (918-8900 / http://BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net / Annie@BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net) - ALFRESCO. BEEF STROGANOFF-$13.95, POT ROAST, many SEAFOOD dishes. Many DESSERTS. SPECIALS: DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS, Wed. 4pm+ - Chef Tatum’s Steak Out – 16oz. Steak $15.95, Thurs. 6pm+ – TAPAS $6.95/ea., Sun. Brunch comes with a FREE Mimosa or Bloody Mary AND, they DONATE 15% of your check total back to your church!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - 4-6pm - Blackened Catfish with Cajun Cream Sauce, Grilled Pork Chop, Pasta Selva, Chicken Caesar, our famous Fish n Chips, Tenderloin Steak Tips, Penne Pasta with a rich 3-meat sauce, all served with your choice of soup of the day or salad - $9.95. LOCATION: OSPREY - 1272 South Tamiami Trail in Southbay Shopping Center.
Thai Spice & Sushi (485-3981) - LOCATION: VENICE - 531 US 41 Bypass North
Checker’s Drive-In (497-5445 / http://Checkers.com) - FAST FOOD – I like their Chili Burger!! LOCATION: VENICE – 1721 Tamiami Trail South
ARBY’S (485-9381 / http://Arbys.com) - LOCATION: VENICE – 430 US 41, Bypass N
Taste of Asia - Peter feels it’s the BEST Lao/Thai restaurant in SARASOTA
Althea’s (484-5187) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 220 Miami Ave. W.
Applebee’s (497-7740 / http://Applebees.com) - Though it’s a mega chain, I actually REALLY LIKE their BURGERS & STEAKS!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 4329 Tamiami Trail South. SARASOTA – 5490 Clark Rd. (925-2595), 5550 Fruitville Rd. (379-2260), 1991 Main St. (955-7234)
Twenty Four Seven of Venice Coffee House - 24/7 (486-1191) - LOCATION: VENICE - 533 US 41 Bypass North
Curry Creek Café (485-6560 / http://CurryCreekCafe.com) - A real INTERNATIONAL menu includes INDONESIAN, MEXICAN, SOUTHWEST, ANGUS BURGERS++. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 920 Tamiami Trl S
Melting Pot (306-3149) - They specialize in FONDUE. QUITE pricy with special 3-course meals for $78-$94/COUPLE. Traditional Cheese Fondues $16/1-2 + $8/pp.Other fondues $18-$25/pot. Dessert Fondues $16-small, $32-reg. Come with Fresh strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Krispies Treats®, marshmallows, pound cake and brownie Dippers. A VERY extensive fru-fru/pricy Drink Menu. HOURS. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1949 Ringling Blvd.
Dino's Pizza (371-3333) - PIZZA BUFFET - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 4290 Bee Ridge Rd
If Tea Cups Could Talk Tea & Coffee House (488-4400) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 239 Miami Ave West
Java Jo's Coffee House (484-6000) - LOCATION: 918 US 41 Bypass South
44th Aero Squadron (486-1729) - LOCATION: 222 Airport Ave West
China Jade (488-8898) – LOCATION: VENICE - 521 Tamiami Trail South
PAD THAI (365-7799) - THAI - HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 501 N. Beneva Rd.
THAILAND (927-8424) - THAI - LOCATION: SARASOTA
Luna Ristorante - The BEST PIZZA Danae’s had in her LIFE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - St Augustine Ave - 1 block from the main drag
RESTAURANT WEBSITES:
http://SunState.com/venice/rest.htm
http://DineSarasota.com - They have a “20 Hottest Places to Dine in Sarasota” list - http://DineSarasota.com/The%20List%20Page.htm
http://SunnyFloridaVacationRentals.com/venice-vacation-rentals/venice-dining.htm
http://TropicalFloridaProperty.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_cpg_A_pg_E_SouthwestFloridaRestaurants
http://RestaurantsInSarasota.com
http://SeeARoom.com/ve/venice/restaurants-florida-cheap-fine-best-hotels.htm -
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ACTIVITIES
ON-GOING
50 Fun And Free Things To Do In Sarasota Florida - http://SimplySarasota.com/FunAndFree.html
SARASOTA HISTORY ALIVE - http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/events
NATURAL AWAKENINGS has a newsletter that has a CALENDAR - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Resources/tabid/55/Default.aspx
http://SarasotaFl.org/events
Wed. – 4-7pm – Energetic Healings (Reiki) – FREE - at Angel Ministries - Venice - http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/healingcenter.htm
Fri. & Sat. - Jessica's Stand - organic market – Sarasota
1st Friday of month – 6-9pm - Art Walks on Palm Avenue hosted by the Palm Avenue Arts Alliance – Sarasota (373-9660) – Galleries & restaurants in the area are open & they often have live performances, FREE!!
2nd Saturday of month - 10am-3pm - PSYCHIC FAIRE at Angel Ministries - Venice (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/psychicfair.htm) - Readings -$15/15 minutes
Sat. – gathering between 6-7pm-ish (it’s VERY spontaneous!!) –SUNSET DRUMMING CIRCLE on the beach - Casey Key / Nokomis (Wed. also in Peak Season – I think that’s about U.S.Thanksgiving to Easter). This Is one of the activities I MISS THE MOST living in Costa Rica!!! Bring a drum or some sort of musical instrument & just join in (I put kidney beans in a plastic bottle & called it an instrument) or get in the middle & just move!!! It’s a WILD looking group of people! JUST BE!! VERY MUCH individuals!! Hence you have lots of people that WISH they could be more free surrounding them watching – OCCASIONALLY joining in (that’s SOOOO COOL!!!!). Watch VERY CAREFULLY for the “Green Flash” that few people are blessed to see (not me yet) that happens JUST as the sun hits the horizon. People then cheer/bless the day off!! This is NOT the party place that I’ve observed the times I’ve been to the Sarasota circle so even kids are welcome (I think it’s GREAT to bring kids not used to being around “different” types of people as it opens their eyes/hearts to see people that are different are just that – different – NO threat & maybe they’ll feel inspired to be more free in their world!! See pics at http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.htm / http://NokomisBeachDrumCircle.com There’s a publication - Bay Area Drumming that you can get a free internet copy of at BayAreaDrumming@TampaBay.rr.com
Sat. - Downtown Farmer’s Market – HOURS: 7am-1pm (I’ve also seen noon). LOCATION: Sarasota - Main St & N Lemon Ave. http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html
Sat. 7pm - Spiritual Message & on the 4th Sat. of each month they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format. I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.)
Sun. – Siesta Key Public Beach – Sarasota http://SiestaDrumCrcle.com / http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFLDrumCircles/) WHEN: About an hour or 2 before Sunset. To me, this one is LOTS more of a party place (especially with onlookers drinking). It’s one of the largest ongoing drumming circles in the country.
Last Sunday of Month - SUNSET MEDITATION & DRUMMING FOR PEACE – Sarasota – North end of Turtle Beach
ANNUAL EVENTS
Oct. 16-18 - Sun Fiesta - Venice (223-4046) - Venice Island - Hosted by the Venice Women’s Sertoma
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CONSCIOUS / HOLISTIC / HEALING LIVING
SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT:
CENTER OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterOfSpiritualAwareness.com / 926-7828) - Rev. Duffy Rutledge (I REALLY REALLY LOVED HER!!!) & Rev. Kathi Bruscemi. SERVICE: Sun. 10:30am. After the service join in community for a tasty lunch prepared by Rev. Duffy (donation). LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3590 S. Tuttle Ave. – in the Sarasota Board of Realtors Building.
ANGEL MINISTRIES (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com / 486-8532-w / 492-4995-church). – Angel Ministries is more woo-woo/esoteric [psychic-y) & MAGICAL – LOTS less “traditional”!!! Rev. Pat (I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!) also does Cleansing of Negative Energies in your home/office, Hypnosis & Past Life Regressions++!! They have MANY members with some wonderful gifts/powers!! SERVICES: Thurs. 7pm, Sun. 10:30am & 7pm (healings given at 6:30pm). They also do a Psychic Fair on the 2nd Saturday of month from 10am-3pm (Readings -$15/15 minutes) & . FREE Weekly Energetic Healings (Reiki) on Wed. – 4-7pm. LOCATION: NEW LOCATION – VENICE - 2269 Tamiami Trail (just before the 776 turnoff)
SOM - Sarasota Celebration Center (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterforSpiritualAwakening.com / 927-6212 / 1-800-440-9665) - Karen Wolfson - LOCATION: SARASOTA - South Gate Community Center - 3145 South Gate Circle. SERVICE: Sun. 10am.
SOM - Center for Positive Learning (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://SarasotaCPL.org / 366-0275 / CPLFla@aol.com) - David Owen Ritz. SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am & Coffee & Community afterwards. LOCATION: SARASOTA - Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail). Office: U.S. Garage Building, 330 S. Pineapple Ave., #210 (Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9am-4:30pm)
SOM - New Thoughts For Living - David Owen Ritz (http://sarasotacpl.org) SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am. LOCATION: Beatrice
UNITY of Sarasota (955-3301 / http://UnityOfSarasota.com / 955-3301) - Rev. Elizabeth. HOURS: Sunday-10am, Wed. Candlelight Healing and Prayer Services-6pm. - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3023 Proctor Rd. FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000091523871
I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.) - SERVICE – Sat. 7pm & the 4th Sat. they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format.
New Center (914-6526 / http://YourEmpoweredSpirit.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 200 S. Washington Blvd at Adams; Suite 7-A)
RISING TIDE / Sarasota Sufi Center (923-7834 / htp://RisingTideInternational.org) - Following Sufi Guru - Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. SERVICE - Sundays 10:30-11:30am, Open Meditation Class Mon. & Weds.6-7pm. Class on Spiritual Liberty and training of the ego - Tues. 7:30pm.
* 1st Tuesday evening of the month 7:30 PM, Dances of Universal Peace.
* Thursday evenings 7:30 PM, Zikr - Sufi pracitce of Remembrance through Sacred sounds.
* Thursday evenings 6:30PM, Gatha class, Readings from the writings and teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan
* Rumi Studies the 1st, 3rd and when available the 5th Sunday of the month. 4:30-6pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5102 Swift Rd.
MCC - SunCoast Cathedral -Venice - VENICE - Rev. Sherry Kennedy
MCC - Church of the Trinity - Rev. Lisa Heilig
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
PUBLICATION:
NATURAL AWAKENINGS (351-3740 / http://NASRQ.com). They are THE publication for these types of articles/ads/connections. They have a CALENDAR & even their own NATURAL CHOICE AWARDS (in their June issue with an Awards Roast in May). Join their Facebook page - http://facebook.com/pages/Sarasota-FL/Natural-Awakenings-SarasotaManatee/172801349401?ref=ts
MISC.
ELYSIAN FIELDS (http://ElysianFieldsOnline.com / 361-3006) - This is THE New Age-y type store for the area. It’s a nice size filled with all sorts of tools plus they have intuitive readers to a variety of events, massage therapists, seminars, speakers, and book signings. They have a NEWSLETTER (paper & online) – if you have something to add to their Calendar go to - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Advertising/OnlineCalendarSubmission/tabid/60/Default.aspx HOURS: Mon.-Sat:. 10am-6pm, Sun: noon-5pm. LOCATION: Sarasota - 1273 Tamiami Trail South at Bahia Vista – Midtown Plaza
I AM HEALING ARTS (927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.
ASTROLOGER (Business) - TIM BOST (953-3545-w 941/544-5475-c / http://TimBost.com / Tim@TimBost.com) - He’s an AWESOME, world recognized Financial Astrologer & he’s in SARASOTA!!!
FUN!!! SEGWAY TOURS!!! Florida Ever-Glides (http://FloridaEver-Glides.com/miami/tours.html / 363-9556 / Info@FloridaEver-Glides.com) - Sarasota Bay, St. Armand's Circle,and Lido Beach 9-11:30am with snack & drink, max 4 people - $88. Meet 15 minutes early in front of the "Tall, Red, Metal Sculpture" at the North end of Marina Jack Marina parking lot. Look for our enclosed trailer.
(http://PleasureFlorida.com) - PURE FUN!! Venice –Mon.Thurs. & Sun. 9-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. Sarasota Bay – Tues., Fri. & Sat.9-11:30am. Siesta Key - Tues., Fri. & Sat.1-3:30pm
WELLNESS / HEALING
CHIROPRACTOR – DR. DAN BUSCH (412-3800) - HANDS DOWN TO ME – THE BEST IN THE AREA!! He’s not just a bone cracker!! He has LOTS of toys for physical therapy & he TALKS TO YOU & EXPLAINS THINGS!!! His front office staff insists you MUST have xrays but if you have serious issues around that, he’s workable (I’m sure that’s to cover his tusch but he is VERY THOROUGH!!). He’s also quite spiritual evolved I believe. Venice
MASSAGE - Ed Ruhl (426-9740 / 915-8928 / leo59aug1@verizon.net) - He is a Licensed Massage Therapist (Sarasota School of Massage) that has the ability to silently “tune-in” to the needs of your body. TECHNIQUES: CranioSacral Therapy (Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body, comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protect the brain and spinal cord) - $55; 1⁄2 hour massage includes, neck, shoulders and back - $30; 1 hour massage entire body / deep tissue (if necessary) - $55; Neuromuscular Therapy (Jim Cane Method - alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm) - $60; Reiki (a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows though us, which causes us to be alive) - $40. Reiki Master Teacher
Jo Amy Owen (378-2232) – Sarasota
MASSAGE TOOLS - Massage Market (365- 9118 / http://MassageMarket.com / Facebook - http://facebook.com/pages/diversityvillagecom/159193994084?v=wall#/pages/Sarasota-FL/Massage-Market/62552233179?v=info&ref=nf) - HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-6pm, Sat. 9:30am-3:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5891 Whitfield Ave.
ACUPUNCTURIST - Glenn Eichenauer (926-4711 / http://AcupaltMedCenter.com / dr_eichenauer@AcupaltMedCenter.com) - Glen does anEXCELLENT job!! He also does # Kinesiology - muscle testing - tap into the wisdom of your subconscious & Body, Cupping, Tui Na, Gua Sha. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 7061 S Tamiami Trail, #104
RAY BEHM DDS – Natural Dentristy (1-727-446-6747 / http://SaveYourTeeth.com) - He specializes in Holistic Dentistry including safe amalgam removal, metal-free crowns, bridges, partials & dentures, Holistic Extractions, Kinesiology, non-surgical gum treatment. Clearwater
CHAKRA ALIGNING CRYSTAL BED (from “John of God” at Casa de Dominacio in Brazil) for Chakra Clearing, Energy Balancing, Aura Repair for emotional, physical & Spiritual needs before your Chakra Alignment - Experience Intended Spiritual Guidance from REV. DUFFY (I LOVE HER!!!). $25/session (926-7828 / CSANews@hotmail.com)
REIKI / TUNING FORK THERAPY - Francine Milford (497-7795 / http://FrancineMilford.com / FrancineMilford@cs.com) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 101 W. Venice Ave #31-7.
WARM MINERAL SPRINGS (seems they’re just calling it "The Springs" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled "Original Fountain of Youth". The water is around 87ª. They have Water Aerobics for FREE. HOURS: Daily 9am-5pm (closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) (weather permitting but if it starts to lightening, they close down immediatelyl). ENTRANCE: $20 (AAA $18). 10 Day Pass $150.
SPIRIT OF EDEN (921-3108 / http://TheSpiritOfEden.com) - Everything from acupuncture to prolotherapy, mesotherapy, craniosacral, hot stone, pre-natal, reflexology, Hawaiian massage, detoxification. They even have a PH Miracle Program. FREE SEMINARS – THURS. noon-1pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5766 Bronx Ave. (at Clark Rd)
MARKETS
RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM (377-6266-corp) – not as big as Whole Foods but MY experience has been it’s more personal!
LOCATIONS - (http://RichardsWholeFoods.com/ret_store_locator.asp?storeID=1FQSSEQX5CS92J2000AKHMCCQ259DGG9:
SARASOTA: University Park - 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd. (358-8011) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
3226 Clark Road (925-9726) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
2856 Ringling Blvd (316-0546) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
VENICE: On the Island -105 East Milan Avenue ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
593 US 41 Bypass North ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
OSPREY: 1092 S. Tamiami Trail ) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
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AREAS / NEIGHBORHOODS:
CASEY KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/casey.php - I LOVE this island (it is what "drew" me to this area in the first place)
VENICE: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/venice.php / http://VeniceMainStreet.com / http://VeniceFlorida.com / http://VeniceGov.com / http://CoastalLiving.com/lifestyle/so-you-want-to-live-in/want-live-venice-florida-00400000000318
http:// google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=http://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps/fr2748.png&imgrefurl=http://www.city-data.com/city/South-Venice-Florida.html&h=359&w=422&sz=4&tbnid=daJteKxJlG4h_M:&tbnh=107&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvenice%2Bflorida&usg=__R9UJG98BZVN16O5knOg2r6NmGNU=&ei=kXniSvveNo6Y8AbukNXyAQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=8&ct=image&ved=0CCsQ9QewBw
SARASOTA: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/mainland.php / http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html / http://SarasotaGov.com / http://Sarasota.com
SIESTA KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/siesta.php
NORTHPORT: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/northport.php - home to Warm Mineral Springs (seems they’re just calling it "The Springs" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled "Original Fountain of Youth"
MESSAGE BOARDS & WEBSITES:
http://VeniceFlorida.com/messageboard
http://community.coastalliving.com
http://FindSarasota.com
http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/walking-tours/sarasota-county-history-center-stroll
HERE ARE SOME CONTACTS/INFO I GATHERED WHILE LIVING IN VENICE & OSPREY:
COUNTY - Call center for ALL of the county (MAIN # for County for ALL departments. They know what is happening around county) - 861-5000
ALCOHOL / DRUG DETOX - HOME DETOX (412-3869 / http://HomeDetoxInc.com / HomeDetoxInc@aol.com) - Norm does a GREAT JOB detoxing people!! LOCATION – VENICE -530 US 41 Bypass South (Brickyard Plaza)
AUCTIONS - Venice Auction Company (485-4964 / http://VeniceAuction.com) - Phyllis - Joe – AUCTION: Thurs. 5:45pm, VIEWING 1pm+. BREAK: 70% if you bring in. 60% if they pick up + $15 pu fee. BRING IN: Mon. & Tues. BY 4pm. LOCATION: Venice - 601 Spur St.
Suncoast Auction (918-1439 / http://SunCoastAuction.com / SunCoastAuction@aol.com) - LOCATION: Osprey - 846 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota Auctions (485-3141/ http://SarasotaAuctionOnline.com) - LOCATION: Nokomis - 625 Tamiami Trail North #E
PJ’s Hometown Auctions (244-2382 / http://PJsAuctions.com / pjs-inc@live.com) - I’ve seen 3 locations – Holiday House (formerly the Holiday Inn on the Bypass 41, next to the Burger King); King Solomon's Treasures - Venice - 1250 US Hwy 41 Bypass South & The Dome Flea Market now has LIVE AUCTIONS in the rear building. LOCATION: Venice - 5115 State Rd 776. WHEN: Tuesdays – PREVIEW – 4pm, BIDDING – 5pm
Private Collections Auctions (966-3255 / http://PrivateCollections.net) - They buy coins, broken jewelry+. LOCATION: Nokomis - 2301 Tamiami Trail North #H.
BIKES - Bob - 3-wheeler (497-6944) – Venice - 182 Argus
BOAT DONATIONS (727-638-4685 / 800-488-6745) - organization health & fitness - for special needs kids & adults – Dennis
BOOKS ON THE VENICE/SARASOTA AREA -
Books Produced by Historic Venice Press (Kim Cool – tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred you) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com
Ghost Stories of Venice Old & New - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2008/09/15/ghost-stories-of-venice-old-new / http:/HistoricVenicePress.com/2002/07/01/ghostvenice
Venice History Ilustrated (coffee table photo book) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2006/08/01/venice-history-illustrated
Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2004/04/01/circus
Cool Trip in Central Florida - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2005/07/01/swroadtrips
Ghost Stories of Sarasota - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2003/06/06/ghost-stories-of-sarasota
CAR: Repairs: Jacob Motors (923-7405 / 923-7397-shop) / (Benny & Christine 925-1145-h 284-7168-c.) / Mike Warfield w/ Car Doc of Venice
Upholstery - Unique Upholstery (484-4227) - Did the Hood for my convertible. LOCATION: 629 E. Venice Ave. - Brian
Dents - Jerry Linse - Venice Auto Body 493-8600 480-9490
CARPETS - TOP HAT (966-2597) $45 one room
CROC SHOES - H2 Only Bait - 488-8229 - 121 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis 34275 7a-7p - Dawn (tell Dawn that Vicki - now in Costa Rica [who bought WELL over 25 Crocs there] & with the biz in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [where her ex is from] said "Hola"!!)
DOG - DOG GROOMER: Personal Touch 486-1958 (near Puss & Pups (485-7110 - 773 US 41 By-Pass S, Venice - Michelle &
VET (Lynn Duffy - Island Animal Hospital - 484-9908 157 E. Miami Ave., Venice) - per Patty & Arlene
DOG SHOTS - HEALTHY PET 888-738-9355, Venice
DOG BEACHES /PARK (on a leash)
BEACH - Venice –
Sarasota - Bird Key Park on the John Ringling Causeway.
Sarasota - Ken Thompson Park - 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway. On City Island, by Mote Marine Lab.
Sarasota - Bay Front Park. U.S. 41 and Ringling. Next to Marina Jack Restaurant. (Some water)
PARK - Sarasota - Gillespie Park. 710 N. Osprey Avenue. Downtown at Gillespie and N. Osprey.
Sarasota - Arlington Park. 2650 Waldemere Street. Near Tamiami Trail.
Sarasota - Paw Parks (Animals can be let off leashes):
Sarasota - 17th Street Park. 4570 17th Street. East of Beneva Rd & West of Honore Ave.
Sarasota - Woodmere Park. On Jacaranda Blvd., two blocks north of U.S. 41.
DOLLAR STORES - There are MANY places that CALL themselves a “Dollar Store” but not everything in them is $1. VICKI’S FAV is the one ON VENICE ISLAND – where the Publix Market is (on the South end of the island)
DRY CLEANERS - The GREENER CLEANER (483-3976) - They’re the first cleaner in SouthWest Florida to use a revolutionary new process - Green Earth® cleaning. They do Alterations & Repairs, Leather & Suedes, Wedding Gown Preservation, Bulk Laundry+. FREE PICK-UP/DELIVERY. LOCATION: Venice:- 442 US Hwy 41 Bypass North – in the TJ Maxx Plaza
ELECTRICIAN - Terry 497-2234 terrysonet192@aol.com Judge Electrician - DON 924-9393
EMBROIDERY - Judy Davis 492-5237
EXTERMINATOR - MACY’S (412-9610) - They specialize in ORGANIC PEST CONTROL – using GREEN TECHNOLOGY & Pet-Friendly Products
FACIALS / ESTATICIANS - NANCY HOLMES (416-7409 / NancyHeals@aol.com) LOCATION: VENICE - 389 Commercial Ct. #B
FILM SOCIETY 955-3456 X3 (box office. 1-showtimes) - emails Robert 941-779-0762 x22
FIND A PLACE TO LIVE - Hubert Steinbacker - Gulf Realty (per Skeeter/Sharon) • Library • Pelican • Realtors • Security Companies (ADT Security, K9 Sentry Services, Safeguard) • Contractors • Casey Key Assoc.
FLEA MARKET - Venice – The Dome – LOCATION: South Venice. Bradenton – Red Barn or something like that??? BIG/GOOD!!!
GAS (house) - Ferrell 488-2458
GAY - http://GaySarasota.com 3/29-5/3/09 - http://EmbracingOurDifferences.org Sarasota Bayfront
HAIR - Rene 941/223-2148-c 941/918-0333-h 941/925-0533-w
HAPPY HAVEN (the mobile home park Vicki rented a house in ON the Intra Coastal Waterway in Osprey) - CONNIE (MANAGER) 955-8338 685-9276-c 485-1778-h
HAZARDOUS WASTE (donate paint, microwaves, etc.) 861-1531 VENICE - L-Venice Ave. Pass Jacaranda. 2nd R-Jackson Rd.. Tues., Thurs. & 2nd & 4th Sat. of month
HEATER - ??2/04 - Aqua Plumbing & Air = Roger 366-7677 (
HELP - “FIRST CALL FOR HELP” 485-1880 - people in crisis/need
MEALS ON WHEELS - Arden (trained me) 488-4223
SHARE - helps people in financial need with groceries (you pay a certain amount & volunteer) - Christ Methodist - 1475 Center - 497-1659, Epiphany - 310 Sarasota St. 484-3505,
HOUSE CLEANING - Randi (488-5895 / 650-1641-c) – she cleaned my place moving out of Patty’s place & she did a GOOD DETAILED JOB (per Rev. Pat) • GRO GREEN INC. (927-2999 / 373-5607 / http:GroGreenServices.com) – They ONLY use non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe cleaning products. Home, office, carpet, tile, air ducts, upholstery, windows, construction cleanup, protector deodorizers & even do Pet Sitting & Property Management.
JEWELER - Harry Roa 941/266-5146 800-416-4820 Ocean Lily • CARIBBEAN GOLD - 7650 S. Tamiami Tr. #11, Sarasota 927-1691 - Buddy Hill
LAWN - NANCY’S LAWN (Rich Carol) 485-0773
LIMO - Executive Limousines 360-6670 www.ExecutiveLimousines.com (did the NICE van for recycle tour)
MAC HELP - VENICE 460-0100 dwb@ewol.com - Derrick Brown
MEDICAL - INTERNIST - Dr. Sharmer 475-8291 - per Rev. Pat - english doctor - Englewood
NATURPATH? Dr. Robert Friedman 321-2011 641 E. Venice = Dr. Robert’s Herbal Pharmacy - drrobert.com
MOLD: Bill Fricke 922-5555 (test for). Damex Mold Remediation 624-3100
MOVER - KEITH & DIXIE 321-4498-C 506-0173-pg (tell them Vicki - now in Costa Rica [formerly in Osprey in the house on the water in the mobile home park)
MULCH - FREE mulch & compost/soil at the very end (east) of Bee Ridge !
NAILS - METRO -488-1015 – Venice
NETWORKING - Power Networking Lunch of Venice (http://PNLOfVenice.com / 484-8106 / PNLOfVenice@yahoo.com) - Every Monday at 11:30am-1:15pm (except on the Monday the Venice Chamber Commerce holds it's monthly luncheon) - $15.
Venice Chamber of Commerce (for Venice, South Venice, Laurel, Nokomis & Osprey) (http://VeniceChamber.com / 488-2236 / VChamber@VeniceChamber.com) - Network Luncheon - 4th Mon. of month – 11:30am-1pm. Consumer Expo -Fri..Oct. 23 – 10am-4pm & Sat. Oct. 24 9am-3pm – Venice Community Center. Wake Up Venice – 3rd Wed. 7:30-9am - Venice Regional Medical Center - 540 The Rialto. Free for members. Business After 5 – Last Thurs. 5:30-7pm ($5-members/$10-future members)
Siesta Key Chamber (349-3800)
NEW TO VENICE? 485-6971 http://AWarmWelcome.org
OFFICE DEPOT – Venice (408-0078)
OFFICE FURNITURE - Office Outfitters 485-7015 - Venice Bucko’s/Sarasota Braxtons/Bradenton
ORGANIC FOODS: Jessica’s Stand, 4180 47th St., Sarasota Fri. noon-7:30 & Sat. 8a-5p 351-4121
Directions: Tuttle - R-DeSoto (past Lockwood Ridge), R-Mink, L-47th
PAPERS - HERALD TRIB (Toni) 953-5555/4 Venice GONDALER (207-1200 / http://VeniceGondolier.com)
PLACE TO FIND CARS - Mobile Home Parks, RV World - Bruce Biegel (per Johnna)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD (953-4060 / http://PlannedParenthood.org/ppswcf) - Sarasota HOURS: Mon & Fri. 9am-4pm, Tues. & Thurs. 11am-7pm, Wed. 9am-2pm, Sat. 10am-2pm
PLUMBER - TRENT - Union Plumbing 966-7473 / Aqua 366-7676
PO BOX 497-1157 – UPS Store, 1532 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293
POLICE - SHERIFF - 861-5800 (non-emergency)
PRINTING NEEDS - First Edition Printing (492-6393 / FstEdprint@aol.com) – Linda Spence Printing & Graphics needs (tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred ya!!)
RELOCATION INFORMATION: http://FindSarasota.com/relocation.htm
SATELLITE TV - DISH TV - PO 105013, Atlanta 30348-5013 8255909106992321 1-800-333-3474 - I LOVE LOVE LOVE this service (though I'm not seeing my fav old channels like the one that had Democracy Now & the other that had all these Self Empowerment shows)
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER - Venice - Shirley Armstrong
SEPTIC - AM.PM Plumbing 358-3355 (Karen)
SEWING - Precision Tailoring 484-3356 (M-Th 9-5, Fri-Sat 9-4) - 225 W. Miami Ave #5, Venice - Yaroslav & Zina
SIERRA CLUB - 925-9000. Treas-Don Kirkley 493-3085.
TANNING - Tanning Den 925-9998 2300 Bee Ridge, Sarasota Airbrush $45
THRIFT SHOPS: ON Venice Island - there are a BUNCH together on the same street - a block behind the main one. St. Marks - 203 Miami (488-3219). St. Francis - 1925 Tamiami (492-6210). Good Shepard - 5371 Venice (484-1159). Elephant Walk - 595 Tamiami (483-3056)
TUPPERWARE - Jan Donovan 941-488-8956 jandonovan@comcast.net www.my.tupperware.com/jandonovan
Venice Community Center - 326 Nokomis Ave
VOTE: House District 70 and Senate Dist. 23.
WATER - I have mine delivered monthly by Crystal Springs - Ben Anderson 928-5692 Lamar 928-5936 #1230212 (old 0438542) Spring 800-444-7873 941-379-3440
Here's another resource that was CRUCIAL to me as I haven't drank tap water in 20+ years (I won't injest chlorine, strictnine or flouride - ALL of which are in TOOOO HIGH doses & DANGEROUS for our bodies!!)!! Their BEST water is their MOUNTAIN SPRING water from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia for $9.75 bottle (they have it cheaper than that for other things). If you ask, you can often get a special through your new driver. I got a Free case of mountain bottles (16 oz). Buy one 5 gal. bottle - get 3 free with 1 year contract
WATER - Dyko Water Systems 378-5533
WATSU - Minakshi - Marathon www.minakshiwatsu.com 305-743-2624
WEB SITES - www.veniceflorida.com/discboard http://boards.creative-pages.com/
WINDOW WASHERS - Gulf Coast Windows 966-6385 (per Pat Houston $80)
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 485-9724 - Beth - Venice
YMCA Sarasota - 922-9622 Venice - 493-6130 Jacuzzi - Mon.-Thu. 7am-8:30p, Fri. 7a-7p, Sat. 9a-4:30, Sun. noon-4:30
ACCOMMODATIONS:
GULF SANDS BEACH MOTEL & RESORT (488-7272) - 1-bd, $125-$160/n, 2-bd $175-$195/n. LOCATION: 4333 Casey Key Rd. - Beachfront ON Casey Key
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Feel free to contact me at SarongGoddess@gmail.com - 1-941-312-7569 (my new Skype number I got [perhaps in some preparation for a pending move in the near future though it might just be a 3 months in Florida/9 months in Costa Rica type move as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life in Costa Rica - for now. Ahhhhh the challenges of being a Gemini!!]).
Vicki Skinner
THE FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club), COSTA RICA
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Workshop, Holistic Wellness (including some GREAT Massage Therapists!!!), Retreat Property, Event Space & Activities Calendar
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
We're also home to the NEW House of Self Empowerment, Unity, Science of Mind & Gracias Costa Rica
"SELF EMPOWERMENT / Metaphysical / Health/Healing / Relationship / Spiritual / Learn Spanish / Cook Book, Parenting, Relationship, Costa Rica Resources / Games LENDING LIBRARY"
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
GRACIAS COSTA RICA
Our home is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
Gracias Costa Rica is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
VICKI'S BLOG OF LISTS/INFO: http://CostaRicaResourceGuide.com
.](http://saronggoddess.smugmug.com/Travel/VENICE-OSPREY-SARASOTA-FLORIDA/NokomisDrumming1/679810535_952nW-Ti.jpg "VENICE, OSPREY, SARASOTA - FLORIDA : http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/VENICE-OSPREY-SARASOTA-FLORIDA/9954000_3CbcE
I left the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota - Florida area July 2005 but I as getting \"signs\" from the Universe that I was to move to Costa Rica for some \"Bigger Purpose\" (boy has the growth here been BIG with LOTS MORE to do!!) but I was & am VERY MUCH STILL IN LOVE with the area & Goddess forbid IF I HAD to go back to the States, I'd go back to the Venice, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Sarasota area in a heartbeat.
Unfortunately, when I lived there, that was in my pre-digital camera days - heck - any camera days so I don't have lots of pictures (other than many of those below that were taken with a regular camera & later taken with a digital camera) but here are some photos & my friends Danae & Michael (that used to live in Costa Rica till they said \"NO MORE!!\") are now sharing pictures to help make me more homesick (interesting one might think considering I am FROM Southern California - grew up 10 minutes from Disneyland & the beach, lived in the San Fernando Valley, San Francisco for 17 years & San Diego [near the Zoo] for 4 1/2 years that my heart at this point would still be in this area I only lived in for 3 1/2 years but it was TOTALLY a \"Spirit Driven\" move that brought me here & I LOVE this area!!
I hear times are VERY CHALLENGING (EVERYWHERE) & LOTS of things are closing down but maybe you might find this photo album interesting if you're going to visit or move there.
CLOSED: Albertson’s, Kmart (ALL), Day’s Inn, Holiday Inn
I've been BIG TIME missin' Pat at Angel Ministries, my FAV \"new agey\" type store Serenity Gardens (booo - they're no longer there!! Pam made her transition & Patti is taking time off), my fav herb store Cathy's Sweet Sage (booo - no longer there), Crow's Nest, M&D in Osprey (YUMMMM Greek dishes & strawberry waffles & their rice pudding), Frankies, Mi Pueblo, Thailand, Marco Polo Chinese Buffet, Ichiban Sushi & ESPECIALLY Casey Key Fish Restaurant!!! Also, Wed. & Sun. Sunset Drumming Circle on Casey Key (& Sat. night on Siesta Key in Sarasota [more party atmosphere though] - http://Sarasotafl.org/cms/d/and_the_beat_goes_on.php )! H2Only Bait for my 18+ pairs of Crocs, Dr. Dan the Chiropractor, Volunteering for Meals on Wheels, The Flying Gaono Brothers (I was friends with Richie back in Calif in high school & re-aquainted with him [Richie] when I moved to Venice]), Jessica's Stand (organic market on Fri. & Sat. in Sarasota), Warm Mineral Springs, that FABULOUS place for homemade Ice Cream (ESPECIALLY peppermint stick!!) I think in Northport, Oscar Scherrer State Park & Native American Pow Wow’s, Rev. Duffy & Kathy at the Science of Mind Center of Spiritual Awareness & LOTS MORE!!
FLORIDA COUPON NETWORK: http://ForidaCouponNetwork.com
UPCOMING EVENTS / CALENDAR:
http://woman-spirit.com - has many Spiritual-type events.
Nov. 14 (Sat.) - 8am-4pm - SARASOTA NATURALLY (351-3740) - People in Celebration of Natural Living. LOCATION: Main Street & 5 Points Park - it coincides with the Downtown Farmer’s Market
Dec. 5 – 2009 BOAT PARADE
SOME OF VICKI’S FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE AREA (no promises that they’re still open) – Note – Florida has a NO-SMOKING LAW!!
CASEY KEY FISH HOUSE (http://CaseyKeyFishHouse.com / 966-1901) - Vicki's FAVORITE RESTAURANT in the area!! They RE-OPENED their FABULOUS WATERFRONT TIKI BAR which is quite the place on the weekends (nightly IN Season!!). Give a BIG HUG to bartender Skeeter [a SWEET & Spiritual Dolly Parton-ish look-a-like] & owner Jimmy [who LOVES Costa Rica]). HOURS: Daily 11:30am-9pm (Note: The restaurant usually closes right after Labor Day, through the end of September, for end of summer vacation). LOCATION: CASEY KEY - Off Tamiami Trail - turn West onto Blackburn Point Road & they're just over the North Swing/Hanging Bridge onto Casey Key [off Tamiami Trail]
M&D COUNTRY KITCHEN (966-2068 / http://MAndDCountryKitchen.com / info@MAndDCountryKitchen.com) - A REAL Down Home COUNTRY KITCHEN!!! I LOVE this place!! & I LOVE to site ALFRESCO on their outdoor patio!! So NON-pretentious where the emphasis is on GOOD HOME COOKIN’ & GOOD Service!! MY FAV dishes here - their BELGIUM STRAWBERRY WAFFLES (when in season), GYROS ($6.75) & ALL of their GREEK dishes (ESPECIALLY the MOUSAKA as well as their SOUVLAKA & SPANAKOPITA) & LAMB SHANK (with Spaghetti ($11.95)!!! They also have tasty MEATLOAF, Fresh Roast Turkey & Pork, Grilled Pork Chops, LIVER & ONIONS, numerous fish dishes++++++. SANDWICHES: Patty Melt on RYE, REUBEN, Hot Open-Faced Roast Beef or Turkey (with mashed potatoes & gravy ($7.50), SOUVLAKA Sandwich & all the standards & LOTS MORE!! They also have burgers++++!! They have quite a few SALADS from Greek to a Chicken or Salmon Caesar!! They even have numerous SOUP & SANDWICH COMBO SPECIALS ($6.75)!! DESSERTS: MY FAV – RICE PUDDING & their BAKLAVA & PIE!! DAILY SPECIALS ($1 cheaper for lunch though dinner has more [soup, salad, potato & dessert!!]) – examples of things not normally on the menu - Thurs. CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE-$7.50/$8.50. BREAKFAST (a large selection including EGGS BENEDICT [you can even get a 1/2 order of Ebs!!], BISCUITS ‘n GRAVY, GRITS & GOOD HOME FRIES!!) is served ALL DAY!! Service was always REALLY GOOD in this \"Diner\" style restaurant (though I preferred to) where I felt like I was part of the \"family\" - always greeted with a BIG Hello & hug to Jimmy & Pam from Vicki (the gal that used to live in Osprey but moved to Costa Rica & always went crazy over the gyros with EXTRA EXTRA Tzatzki sauce, & I ALWAYS asked for EXTRA EXTRA strawberry’s & whipped cream on the waffles!! HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 7am-7pm, Sat.-Mon. 7am-3pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 115 S. Tamiami Trail - on the corner where the Super WalMart is.
KINGFISH CAFE - (484-1840) - ALL food I've EVER had here was REALLY GOOD though I'm VERY partial to their PopPop Dessert!! Send a BIG HUG to owner/chef Alan & his mom Sue Laskowski! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 625 S. Tamiami Trail - near the Southern Bridge ON Venice Island
FRANKIE’S ITALIAN (coming soon - http://FrankiesPizzaSarasota.com / http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies http://pizza.restaurantsinsarasota.com/frankies / 966-4453) - I ESPECIALLY LOVED their VEAL PICCATA & Garlic Bread Their New York PIZZA is also REALLY GOOD! They have a nice size SEAFOOD menu & a large Hot SANDWICH menu. A real casual Italian feeling place with GOOD service (have Shalane take care of you [not sure if she’d remember Vicki that moved to Costa Rica but almost always ordered the Veal Piccata with EXTRA lemons & capers!!]). HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm LOCATION: OSPREY – 1072 S Tamiami Trail
MARCO POLO BUFFET & GRILL (412-3988) – My FAV CHINESE BUFFET!! LOCATION: VENICE – 549 US US 41 – Bypass North (in same mall as Big Lots)
ICHIBAN SUSHI (924-1611 / http://IchibanSarasota.com) - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SUSHI OFF the menu - made-to-order!! [not buffet] with 50 items for JUST $19 GOOD SUSHI & JAPANESE food!!! Give a BIG “Hola” to TONY & his Asian wife [might her name also be Vicki?] from Vicki in Costa Rica. HOURS: Mon-Fri: 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm, Sat. 4-9:30pm, Closed Sun. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 2724 Stickney Point Rd. - Gateway Center.
WEE BLEW INN (484-5616) - A total “diner” type place with a good Friday night All-You-Can-Eat FISH FRY - $7.99. LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass – 590 US US 41 – Bypass S - just south of the Brickyard - home to Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM - Sweet Scoops (624-3051) – REALLY DELISH HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! Sarong Goddess Vicki’s FAV FAV in the WHOLE WORLD is their Peppermint Stick!!! HOURS: LOCATION: PORT CHARLOTTE (though closer to North Port) - 171 Tamiami Trl - WELL worth the drive about 20 min. South.
WAFFLE HOUSE (412-0335) – I REALLY LOVE their Strawberry Waffle with Whipped Cream!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 370 Commercial Ct
THE SODA FOUNTAIN (488-7600 / 412-9860) - A REAL old fashioned Soda Fountain Feel with Cherry Cokes & MORE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 349 W Venice Ave (main street)
Lonjevity (http://Lonjevity.net) - SUPERFOOD FUSION (By using fresh and healthy ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, fish and meat we are able to eliminate unnecessary junk food without sacfricing great taste. Superfoods, high in antioxidants, fiber, protein, beneficial oils, vitamins and minerals provide the building blocks toward a healthy diet and lifestyle) – HEALTHY EATING!! SPECIALS: Vegan & Vegetarian Pizza Night – Tuesdays 7-9pm EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - Mon.-Fri. 4-6pm. HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm. Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm, Sun. 4-9pm, Late Night Happy Hour (food) – Mon.-Sat. 9-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1737 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital
GOLD RUSH BBQ (483-3137 / http://GoldRushBbq.com) - Tasty BBQ food!! SPECIALS – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT – Tues.-Baby Back Ribs $17.99, Thurs.-Spare Ribs $15.99, Fri.-Catfish $12.99, Sun.-Chicken $9.99. Wed.-Fried Chicken Special. FREE DINNER on your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm. VENICE - 661 Tamiami Trail South
UPPER CRUST ORGANIC CAFE & BAKERY (244-0430 / http://UpperCrustOrganic.ning.com) - ORGANIC!!! SCONES (even with Devonshire Cream), STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE, PIES – BANANA CREAM, Lemon Meringue, Mixed Berry, Peanut Butter, Pecan, Pumpkin; NY CHEESECAKE, FRESH BREADS, BAGELS (10), Muffins, Turnovers,CINNAMON ROLLS. Entrees $16.95-$20.95, Sandwiches $8.95-$10.95. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Fri. & Sat. 4-8pm – Appetizers $7.95, Entrees (MANY) $10.95. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 213 W Venice Ave.
iHOP (International House of Pancakes) (492-2318 / http://Ihop.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - 4369 Tamiami Trail South
MI PUEBLO MEXICAN (486-0005 / http://MiPuebloMexican.com / info@MiPuebloMexican.com) - LOCATION: VENICE - on the Bypass - in the Brick Yard - 530 US 41 ByPass South. Also SARASOTA at Palm Plaza - 4436 Bee Ridge Rd (379-2880) & also University Walk Plaza - 8405 Tuttle Ave. (359-9303) where they also have an ORGANIC MENU!!
LEFT COAST SEAFOOD (485-5064 / http://LeftCoastSeafood.com) - BIG Menu! LOTS of SEAFOOD!!! SPECIALS: EARLY BIRD - 3-5:30pm, 10-15 DAILY SPECIALS, Tues. (all day) -ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT SHRIMP. $12.99, Wed. - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH $7.99, Thurs. 30¢ oysters in bar (only), Thurs.-Itswich Clams - $18.99. HAPPY HOUR-11am-6pm. Join their VIP Club & get a $20 Gift Certificate for your BIRTHDAY!!! HOURS: Daily 11am-8:30pm. LOCATION: VENICE - 750 US 41 Bypass North (just north of Big Lots)
STIR THE SOUL Coffee House () - (I THINK THEY’RE CLOSED) LOCATION: VENICE - 525 E Venice Ave. (just before the North bridge) – closed?? I hope not as this was a REALLY Nice Coffee House that had good drinks & LIVE MUSIC many nights!!
SNOOK HAVEN (484-2553 / http://SnookHavenFL.com) - This is a MUST EXPERIENCE thing I never did do but WILL next time I’m back!! Quite the lively place ON a creek, LIVE MUSIC (I think they even have them mid-week/mid-day), I think Sunday is/used to be Biker Day. They have canoes & kayaks you can rent (self-guided - $15/11/2 hr) & offer Terry’s River Tour (http://TerrysRiverTour.com) BOAT RAMP. HOURS: Sun. 11am-5pm, Wed. 11am-4pm, Thurs. 11am-7pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-8:30pm (closed Mon. & Tues.). LOCATION: VENICE – 5000 Venice Ave. – Exit 191 off I-75 (take exit 191- River Rd. Turn Left at the 1st traffic light onto a dirt road. Follow until the road ends. From Venice: Travel East on River Rd. and turn Right when you see our sign at the corner of River Rd. and Venice Ave. from points North travel Venice Ave heading South as far as the road goes)
AQUA RESTAURANT & LITTLE WET BAR (918-8041 / http://Aqua576.com) - Entrees run $22.95-$29.95. SPECIALS: HAPPY HOUR (Wet Bar) – Daily 2-7pm - $1-draft, $2-wells, $3-calls. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Daily 5-6:30pm - $19.95 – a 3 course meal (with choices) & a glass of wine. Mon.-Sat. 3-6pm & all day Sun. - $1 Burger Sliders. LIVE MUSIC – Jazz- Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm (upstairs in their casual Little Web Bar). NOTE: They penalize you if you ask for separate checks –adding 18% tip to the bill. HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm, Sun. 11am-2pm. LOCATION: OSPREY – 576 Blackburn Point Rd. / Marker 33 if coming by boat (dock).
RENDEZVOUS CAFÉ (492-3663 / http://rdvs-cafe.com) - HOURS: 24/7 (& you can get the WHOLE menu 24/7!!)!! Breakfasts start at $3.99, Dinners $6.99. Some of their special items - The Frito Pie -- Frito® chips topped with chili, onions & cheese, in a crispy tortilla bowl * The Duganator -- A meal-sized quesadilla, \"stuft\" with chicken, bacon, mushrooms, Pepper jack, & cheddar cheeses with salsa and sour cream on the side * The Spicy Bleu Buffalo Salad -- Crispy buffalo-style breaded chicken strips, with bleu cheese crumbles, tomato, mushroom, & bacon, on a large bed of lettuce. BREAKFAST Specialties - EGGS BENEDICT, CORN BEEF HASH, GRITS, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Peanut Butter & Banana Stuffed French Toast – Hand-dipped French Toast stuffed with bananas and peanut butter. REUBEN, PHILLY CHEESE STEAK, BLUE CHEESE BURGERS, VEGGIE BURGER, CHEDDAR JALAPENO POPPERS, POT ROAST, LIVER & ONIONS, SHEPHERDS PIE, BEEF STEW. SCONES (blueberry, apple or raspberry-white chocolate), a BUNCH of different flavored Cheesecakes & other DESSERTS. A BUNCH of COFFEE DRINKS. SPECIALS – Daily 2-4pm – CHEAP CHEAP CHEESEBURGERS - $1.99. FRI. 11am-10pm - ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY (Grouper) - $9.99. WIFI (plus 2 computer you can use). LOCATION: VENICE – 2115 South Tamiami Trail (in Galleria Plaza, next to Frank’s Theater)
Amore's Restaurant (493-3595) - LIVE MUSIC / ENTERTAINMENT? LOCATION: VENICE - 2357 Tamiami Trail South
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery (497-1154 / http://PerkinsRestaurant.com) - Kinda like a Marie Calendars with tasty PIES/bakery items. LOCATION: VENICE -1331 US 41 Bypass South
Sharky's On The Pier (488-1456 / http://SharkysOnThePier.com) - Sharky's is a MUST DO - PARTY place, the ONLY BEACHFRONT restaurant in Venice, live music often on the weekends in Peak Season but tourist prices & so-so food. See if Peter is still working there!! LIVE MUSIC – Thurs., Fri. (6pm), Sat. & Sun. (8pm), Tues. Trivia. SPECIALS: Thurs. Seafood Steampots – Chef-on-Deck – Spin the “Wheel of Lobster” for special prices!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 1600 Harbor Dr S - at the pier at the southern end of Venice Island.
Pop’s Sunset Grill (488-3177 / http://PopsSunsetGrillToGo.com / PopsSunsetGrill@yahoo.com) - This WATERFRONT (watch the dolphins swim by!!) restaurant has dining ALFRESCO & is at Marker ____ so drive your boat up & ENJOY!! They specialize in SEAFOOD!! A large Appetizer Menu with the standards plus even Fried Pickles!! Burgers, lots of sandwiches from Mahi Reuben, Bbq Pork, Cuban Panini Wrap, Cheese Steak, Big Fish Sandwich++. Fry Baskets range from $9.99 (Fish & Chips) to $12.99 – FRIED OYSTERS & CRAB CAKES. SPECIALS: Mon. – 50% Burgers, Wed. – 25% off Fry Baskets, Fri. – ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT FISH FRY. HAPPY HOUR: Daily 3-7pm, SPORTS BAR. LIVE MUSIC (varies). LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 112 Circuit Rd. (off Albee Rd.)
Rosebud’s (918-8771 / http://RosebudsSarasota.com) - VEAL PICCATA - $17.99, PRIME RIB-$17.99-$23.99; T-BONE LAMB CHOPS-$22.99; BLACK ANGUS STEAKS; FRIED OYSTERS $15.99; Shrimp ala Vodka Pasta $16.99; DUCK Bigarade $16.99+++!!! Entrees come with tossed or a tasty CAESAR SALAD, baked potatoes, steak fries, linguine Marinara or veges. If memory serves me, I think they even have CRÈME BRULEE!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS: at least a dozen specials – 4-5:30pm. HAPPY HOUR: 4-7pm – 2x1 well & house wine. They are open most major HOLIDAYS. HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 4-10pm. LOCATION: OSPREY - 2215 S. Tamiami Trail
Anita’s ( 4 8 5 - 3 8 5 9 ) - We LOVE this place – especially for BREAKFAST (though usually packed – especially on the weekend)!! Down Home Cookin’ Comfort food!! MALTS!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 441 Tamiami Trail South
Crow's Nest (484-9551 / http://CrowsNest-venice.com) - WATERFRONT dining. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - north end - 1968 Tarpon Center Dr.
SaltWater Café (http://SaltwaterCafe.com / 488-3775) - They have the LARGEST MENU I’ve EVER seen!! Bake Brie \"Petit Patre\", Oyster Romanoff with Caviar, they even sell US-Belgua, Caspian Sea Osetra Golden or Sevruga CAVIAR, Chicken & Alligator Gumbo, Cold Gazpacho with Shrimp, Shrimp & Lobster Bisque, BIG SALAD menu, HUGE APPETIZER menu, LOTS of SEAFOOD (their speciaty – especially OYSTERS & CLAMS & LARGE SEA SCALLOPS - $13.99-$39.99 [12 oz. Broiled Florida Lobster Tail]), PRIME RIB-$14.99, Maple Leaf Farms Duck a la Orange-$19.99, 10 oz. Black Angus Sirloin \"Cafe de Paris\"-$14.99, Wiener Schnitzel-$17.99, Black Angus Steaks & Lamb-14 oz. Australian Rack of Lamb-$24.99, Pastas-$13.99-$19.99, BURGERS (including Blue Cheese) - $7.99-$9.99, Meat Loaf-$12.99, LOTS of PIZZAS+++!!! SUMMER SPECIAL – 3-Course meal - $39.99/2. COUPONS (on their website): FREE Mimosa or Champagne with Sunday Brunch – 11am-2:30pm; RAW BAR, LADIES NIGHT Wed. 8pm – FREE DRINK; 2x1 Drink – all day Mon. HAPPY HOUR – Daily noon-7pm & 9:30pm to close & all day Mon. - $4 martinis, 2x1 Well & Happy Hour Wines, House draft – Saltwater Brew 99¢, 4-5:30pm – Wings or Raw Oysters 29¢/ea. WIFI. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 1071 Tamiami Trail N (U.S. 41 & Laurel Road)
Le Petit Jardin (485-4449) - One of the nices, beautiful, trendy, high-end cafes. LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 218 Tampa Ave. West
Phillipi Creek Village Oyster Bar & Restaurant (925-4444 / http://CreekSeafood.com) - A hot spot to go for SEAFOOD - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5353 S Tamiami Tr
Frosted Mug (497-1611) - A&W Rootbeer Floats & tasty hot dogs & Chili burgers at this little stand. LOCATION: VENICE -1856 Tamiami Trail South
Lattitudes - SUNDAY BUFFET BRUNCH – REALLY GOOD - $14 (+$1 for unlimited Rogets sparkling wine). ALFRESCO - WATERFRONT. LOCATION: NORTH SARASOTA -
Ophelia (349-2212 / http://OpheliasOnTheBay.net) - ALFRESCO. SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET – 11am-2pm. LOCATION: SIESTA KEY - 9105 Midnight Pass Road
Beckham's Osprey Grill (918-8900 / http://BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net / Annie@BeckhamsOspreyGrill.net) - ALFRESCO. BEEF STROGANOFF-$13.95, POT ROAST, many SEAFOOD dishes. Many DESSERTS. SPECIALS: DAILY LUNCH SPECIALS, Wed. 4pm+ - Chef Tatum’s Steak Out – 16oz. Steak $15.95, Thurs. 6pm+ – TAPAS $6.95/ea., Sun. Brunch comes with a FREE Mimosa or Bloody Mary AND, they DONATE 15% of your check total back to your church!!!! EARLY BIRD SPECIALS - 4-6pm - Blackened Catfish with Cajun Cream Sauce, Grilled Pork Chop, Pasta Selva, Chicken Caesar, our famous Fish n Chips, Tenderloin Steak Tips, Penne Pasta with a rich 3-meat sauce, all served with your choice of soup of the day or salad - $9.95. LOCATION: OSPREY - 1272 South Tamiami Trail in Southbay Shopping Center.
Thai Spice & Sushi (485-3981) - LOCATION: VENICE - 531 US 41 Bypass North
Checker’s Drive-In (497-5445 / http://Checkers.com) - FAST FOOD – I like their Chili Burger!! LOCATION: VENICE – 1721 Tamiami Trail South
ARBY’S (485-9381 / http://Arbys.com) - LOCATION: VENICE – 430 US 41, Bypass N
Taste of Asia - Peter feels it’s the BEST Lao/Thai restaurant in SARASOTA
Althea’s (484-5187) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND – 220 Miami Ave. W.
Applebee’s (497-7740 / http://Applebees.com) - Though it’s a mega chain, I actually REALLY LIKE their BURGERS & STEAKS!!! LOCATION: VENICE - 4329 Tamiami Trail South. SARASOTA – 5490 Clark Rd. (925-2595), 5550 Fruitville Rd. (379-2260), 1991 Main St. (955-7234)
Twenty Four Seven of Venice Coffee House - 24/7 (486-1191) - LOCATION: VENICE - 533 US 41 Bypass North
Curry Creek Café (485-6560 / http://CurryCreekCafe.com) - A real INTERNATIONAL menu includes INDONESIAN, MEXICAN, SOUTHWEST, ANGUS BURGERS++. LOCATION: NOKOMIS - 920 Tamiami Trl S
Melting Pot (306-3149) - They specialize in FONDUE. QUITE pricy with special 3-course meals for $78-$94/COUPLE. Traditional Cheese Fondues $16/1-2 + $8/pp.Other fondues $18-$25/pot. Dessert Fondues $16-small, $32-reg. Come with Fresh strawberries, bananas, cheesecake, Rice Krispies Treats®, marshmallows, pound cake and brownie Dippers. A VERY extensive fru-fru/pricy Drink Menu. HOURS. Sun.-Thurs. 5-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5-11pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 1949 Ringling Blvd.
Dino's Pizza (371-3333) - PIZZA BUFFET - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 4290 Bee Ridge Rd
If Tea Cups Could Talk Tea & Coffee House (488-4400) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 239 Miami Ave West
Java Jo's Coffee House (484-6000) - LOCATION: 918 US 41 Bypass South
44th Aero Squadron (486-1729) - LOCATION: 222 Airport Ave West
China Jade (488-8898) – LOCATION: VENICE - 521 Tamiami Trail South
PAD THAI (365-7799) - THAI - HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 11am-2:30pm & 4:30-9:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 501 N. Beneva Rd.
THAILAND (927-8424) - THAI - LOCATION: SARASOTA
Luna Ristorante - The BEST PIZZA Danae’s had in her LIFE!!! LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - St Augustine Ave - 1 block from the main drag
RESTAURANT WEBSITES:
http://SunState.com/venice/rest.htm
http://DineSarasota.com - They have a “20 Hottest Places to Dine in Sarasota” list - http://DineSarasota.com/The%20List%20Page.htm
http://SunnyFloridaVacationRentals.com/venice-vacation-rentals/venice-dining.htm
http://TropicalFloridaProperty.com/default.asp_Q_f_E_cpg_A_pg_E_SouthwestFloridaRestaurants
http://RestaurantsInSarasota.com
http://SeeARoom.com/ve/venice/restaurants-florida-cheap-fine-best-hotels.htm -
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ACTIVITIES
ON-GOING
50 Fun And Free Things To Do In Sarasota Florida - http://SimplySarasota.com/FunAndFree.html
SARASOTA HISTORY ALIVE - http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/events
NATURAL AWAKENINGS has a newsletter that has a CALENDAR - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Resources/tabid/55/Default.aspx
http://SarasotaFl.org/events
Wed. – 4-7pm – Energetic Healings (Reiki) – FREE - at Angel Ministries - Venice - http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/healingcenter.htm
Fri. & Sat. - Jessica's Stand - organic market – Sarasota
1st Friday of month – 6-9pm - Art Walks on Palm Avenue hosted by the Palm Avenue Arts Alliance – Sarasota (373-9660) – Galleries & restaurants in the area are open & they often have live performances, FREE!!
2nd Saturday of month - 10am-3pm - PSYCHIC FAIRE at Angel Ministries - Venice (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com/psychicfair.htm) - Readings -$15/15 minutes
Sat. – gathering between 6-7pm-ish (it’s VERY spontaneous!!) –SUNSET DRUMMING CIRCLE on the beach - Casey Key / Nokomis (Wed. also in Peak Season – I think that’s about U.S.Thanksgiving to Easter). This Is one of the activities I MISS THE MOST living in Costa Rica!!! Bring a drum or some sort of musical instrument & just join in (I put kidney beans in a plastic bottle & called it an instrument) or get in the middle & just move!!! It’s a WILD looking group of people! JUST BE!! VERY MUCH individuals!! Hence you have lots of people that WISH they could be more free surrounding them watching – OCCASIONALLY joining in (that’s SOOOO COOL!!!!). Watch VERY CAREFULLY for the “Green Flash” that few people are blessed to see (not me yet) that happens JUST as the sun hits the horizon. People then cheer/bless the day off!! This is NOT the party place that I’ve observed the times I’ve been to the Sarasota circle so even kids are welcome (I think it’s GREAT to bring kids not used to being around “different” types of people as it opens their eyes/hearts to see people that are different are just that – different – NO threat & maybe they’ll feel inspired to be more free in their world!! See pics at http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.htm / http://NokomisBeachDrumCircle.com There’s a publication - Bay Area Drumming that you can get a free internet copy of at BayAreaDrumming@TampaBay.rr.com
Sat. - Downtown Farmer’s Market – HOURS: 7am-1pm (I’ve also seen noon). LOCATION: Sarasota - Main St & N Lemon Ave. http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html
Sat. 7pm - Spiritual Message & on the 4th Sat. of each month they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format. I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.)
Sun. – Siesta Key Public Beach – Sarasota http://SiestaDrumCrcle.com / http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SWFLDrumCircles/) WHEN: About an hour or 2 before Sunset. To me, this one is LOTS more of a party place (especially with onlookers drinking). It’s one of the largest ongoing drumming circles in the country.
Last Sunday of Month - SUNSET MEDITATION & DRUMMING FOR PEACE – Sarasota – North end of Turtle Beach
ANNUAL EVENTS
Oct. 16-18 - Sun Fiesta - Venice (223-4046) - Venice Island - Hosted by the Venice Women’s Sertoma
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CONSCIOUS / HOLISTIC / HEALING LIVING
SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT:
CENTER OF SPIRITUAL AWARENESS (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterOfSpiritualAwareness.com / 926-7828) - Rev. Duffy Rutledge (I REALLY REALLY LOVED HER!!!) & Rev. Kathi Bruscemi. SERVICE: Sun. 10:30am. After the service join in community for a tasty lunch prepared by Rev. Duffy (donation). LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3590 S. Tuttle Ave. – in the Sarasota Board of Realtors Building.
ANGEL MINISTRIES (http://AngelMinistriesOfFlorida.com / 486-8532-w / 492-4995-church). – Angel Ministries is more woo-woo/esoteric [psychic-y) & MAGICAL – LOTS less “traditional”!!! Rev. Pat (I LOVE LOVE LOVE her!!) also does Cleansing of Negative Energies in your home/office, Hypnosis & Past Life Regressions++!! They have MANY members with some wonderful gifts/powers!! SERVICES: Thurs. 7pm, Sun. 10:30am & 7pm (healings given at 6:30pm). They also do a Psychic Fair on the 2nd Saturday of month from 10am-3pm (Readings -$15/15 minutes) & . FREE Weekly Energetic Healings (Reiki) on Wed. – 4-7pm. LOCATION: NEW LOCATION – VENICE - 2269 Tamiami Trail (just before the 776 turnoff)
SOM - Sarasota Celebration Center (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://CenterforSpiritualAwakening.com / 927-6212 / 1-800-440-9665) - Karen Wolfson - LOCATION: SARASOTA - South Gate Community Center - 3145 South Gate Circle. SERVICE: Sun. 10am.
SOM - Center for Positive Learning (this is an Ernest Holmes / Science of Mind - SOM / Religious Science / United Centers for Spiritual Living center- UCSL) (http://SarasotaCPL.org / 366-0275 / CPLFla@aol.com) - David Owen Ritz. SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am & Coffee & Community afterwards. LOCATION: SARASOTA - Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 North Tamiami Trail). Office: U.S. Garage Building, 330 S. Pineapple Ave., #210 (Office Hours: Mon-Thurs. 9am-4:30pm)
SOM - New Thoughts For Living - David Owen Ritz (http://sarasotacpl.org) SERVICE: Sun. 10:15am. LOCATION: Beatrice
UNITY of Sarasota (955-3301 / http://UnityOfSarasota.com / 955-3301) - Rev. Elizabeth. HOURS: Sunday-10am, Wed. Candlelight Healing and Prayer Services-6pm. - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 3023 Proctor Rd. FACEBOOK: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000091523871
I AM HEALING ARTS CENTER -(927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.) - SERVICE – Sat. 7pm & the 4th Sat. they also have some sort of activity afterwards - inspiring movie, music, or group discussion replaces the usual meditation and message format.
New Center (914-6526 / http://YourEmpoweredSpirit.com) - LOCATION: SARASOTA - 200 S. Washington Blvd at Adams; Suite 7-A)
RISING TIDE / Sarasota Sufi Center (923-7834 / htp://RisingTideInternational.org) - Following Sufi Guru - Hazrat Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan. SERVICE - Sundays 10:30-11:30am, Open Meditation Class Mon. & Weds.6-7pm. Class on Spiritual Liberty and training of the ego - Tues. 7:30pm.
* 1st Tuesday evening of the month 7:30 PM, Dances of Universal Peace.
* Thursday evenings 7:30 PM, Zikr - Sufi pracitce of Remembrance through Sacred sounds.
* Thursday evenings 6:30PM, Gatha class, Readings from the writings and teachings of Hazrat Inayat Khan
* Rumi Studies the 1st, 3rd and when available the 5th Sunday of the month. 4:30-6pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5102 Swift Rd.
MCC - SunCoast Cathedral -Venice - VENICE - Rev. Sherry Kennedy
MCC - Church of the Trinity - Rev. Lisa Heilig
Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
PUBLICATION:
NATURAL AWAKENINGS (351-3740 / http://NASRQ.com). They are THE publication for these types of articles/ads/connections. They have a CALENDAR & even their own NATURAL CHOICE AWARDS (in their June issue with an Awards Roast in May). Join their Facebook page - http://facebook.com/pages/Sarasota-FL/Natural-Awakenings-SarasotaManatee/172801349401?ref=ts
MISC.
ELYSIAN FIELDS (http://ElysianFieldsOnline.com / 361-3006) - This is THE New Age-y type store for the area. It’s a nice size filled with all sorts of tools plus they have intuitive readers to a variety of events, massage therapists, seminars, speakers, and book signings. They have a NEWSLETTER (paper & online) – if you have something to add to their Calendar go to - http://nasrq.com/dotnetnuke/Advertising/OnlineCalendarSubmission/tabid/60/Default.aspx HOURS: Mon.-Sat:. 10am-6pm, Sun: noon-5pm. LOCATION: Sarasota - 1273 Tamiami Trail South at Bahia Vista – Midtown Plaza
I AM HEALING ARTS (927-6797 / http://IamHealingArts.com) - Spiritual Education Center LOCATION: SARASOTA – 1918 Robinhood St.
ASTROLOGER (Business) - TIM BOST (953-3545-w 941/544-5475-c / http://TimBost.com / Tim@TimBost.com) - He’s an AWESOME, world recognized Financial Astrologer & he’s in SARASOTA!!!
FUN!!! SEGWAY TOURS!!! Florida Ever-Glides (http://FloridaEver-Glides.com/miami/tours.html / 363-9556 / Info@FloridaEver-Glides.com) - Sarasota Bay, St. Armand's Circle,and Lido Beach 9-11:30am with snack & drink, max 4 people - $88. Meet 15 minutes early in front of the \"Tall, Red, Metal Sculpture\" at the North end of Marina Jack Marina parking lot. Look for our enclosed trailer.
(http://PleasureFlorida.com) - PURE FUN!! Venice –Mon.Thurs. & Sun. 9-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. Sarasota Bay – Tues., Fri. & Sat.9-11:30am. Siesta Key - Tues., Fri. & Sat.1-3:30pm
WELLNESS / HEALING
CHIROPRACTOR – DR. DAN BUSCH (412-3800) - HANDS DOWN TO ME – THE BEST IN THE AREA!! He’s not just a bone cracker!! He has LOTS of toys for physical therapy & he TALKS TO YOU & EXPLAINS THINGS!!! His front office staff insists you MUST have xrays but if you have serious issues around that, he’s workable (I’m sure that’s to cover his tusch but he is VERY THOROUGH!!). He’s also quite spiritual evolved I believe. Venice
MASSAGE - Ed Ruhl (426-9740 / 915-8928 / leo59aug1@verizon.net) - He is a Licensed Massage Therapist (Sarasota School of Massage) that has the ability to silently “tune-in” to the needs of your body. TECHNIQUES: CranioSacral Therapy (Cranial Sacral Therapy is a gentle hands-on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body, comprised of the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds and protect the brain and spinal cord) - $55; 1⁄2 hour massage includes, neck, shoulders and back - $30; 1 hour massage entire body / deep tissue (if necessary) - $55; Neuromuscular Therapy (Jim Cane Method - alternating levels of concentrated pressure on the areas of muscle spasm) - $60; Reiki (a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by “laying on hands” and is based on the idea that an unseen “life force energy” flows though us, which causes us to be alive) - $40. Reiki Master Teacher
Jo Amy Owen (378-2232) – Sarasota
MASSAGE TOOLS - Massage Market (365- 9118 / http://MassageMarket.com / Facebook - http://facebook.com/pages/diversityvillagecom/159193994084?v=wall#/pages/Sarasota-FL/Massage-Market/62552233179?v=info&ref=nf) - HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-6pm, Sat. 9:30am-3:30pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 5891 Whitfield Ave.
ACUPUNCTURIST - Glenn Eichenauer (926-4711 / http://AcupaltMedCenter.com / dr_eichenauer@AcupaltMedCenter.com) - Glen does anEXCELLENT job!! He also does # Kinesiology - muscle testing - tap into the wisdom of your subconscious & Body, Cupping, Tui Na, Gua Sha. LOCATION: SARASOTA - 7061 S Tamiami Trail, #104
RAY BEHM DDS – Natural Dentristy (1-727-446-6747 / http://SaveYourTeeth.com) - He specializes in Holistic Dentistry including safe amalgam removal, metal-free crowns, bridges, partials & dentures, Holistic Extractions, Kinesiology, non-surgical gum treatment. Clearwater
CHAKRA ALIGNING CRYSTAL BED (from “John of God” at Casa de Dominacio in Brazil) for Chakra Clearing, Energy Balancing, Aura Repair for emotional, physical & Spiritual needs before your Chakra Alignment - Experience Intended Spiritual Guidance from REV. DUFFY (I LOVE HER!!!). $25/session (926-7828 / CSANews@hotmail.com)
REIKI / TUNING FORK THERAPY - Francine Milford (497-7795 / http://FrancineMilford.com / FrancineMilford@cs.com) - LOCATION: VENICE ISLAND - 101 W. Venice Ave #31-7.
WARM MINERAL SPRINGS (seems they’re just calling it \"The Springs\" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled \"Original Fountain of Youth\". The water is around 87ª. They have Water Aerobics for FREE. HOURS: Daily 9am-5pm (closed on New Years Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) (weather permitting but if it starts to lightening, they close down immediatelyl). ENTRANCE: $20 (AAA $18). 10 Day Pass $150.
SPIRIT OF EDEN (921-3108 / http://TheSpiritOfEden.com) - Everything from acupuncture to prolotherapy, mesotherapy, craniosacral, hot stone, pre-natal, reflexology, Hawaiian massage, detoxification. They even have a PH Miracle Program. FREE SEMINARS – THURS. noon-1pm. LOCATION: SARASOTA – 5766 Bronx Ave. (at Clark Rd)
MARKETS
RICHARD’S FOODPORIUM (377-6266-corp) – not as big as Whole Foods but MY experience has been it’s more personal!
LOCATIONS - (http://RichardsWholeFoods.com/ret_store_locator.asp?storeID=1FQSSEQX5CS92J2000AKHMCCQ259DGG9:
SARASOTA: University Park - 8207 Cooper Creek Blvd. (358-8011) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
3226 Clark Road (925-9726) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
2856 Ringling Blvd (316-0546) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-7pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
VENICE: On the Island -105 East Milan Avenue ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
593 US 41 Bypass North ) – HOURS: Mon.-Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
OSPREY: 1092 S. Tamiami Trail ) – HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm
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AREAS / NEIGHBORHOODS:
CASEY KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/casey.php - I LOVE this island (it is what \"drew\" me to this area in the first place)
VENICE: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/venice.php / http://VeniceMainStreet.com / http://VeniceFlorida.com / http://VeniceGov.com / http://CoastalLiving.com/lifestyle/so-you-want-to-live-in/want-live-venice-florida-00400000000318
http:// google.co.cr/imgres?imgurl=http://pics2.city-data.com/city/maps/fr2748.png&imgrefurl=http://www.city-data.com/city/South-Venice-Florida.html&h=359&w=422&sz=4&tbnid=daJteKxJlG4h_M:&tbnh=107&tbnw=126&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dvenice%2Bflorida&usg=__R9UJG98BZVN16O5knOg2r6NmGNU=&ei=kXniSvveNo6Y8AbukNXyAQ&sa=X&oi=image_result&resnum=8&ct=image&ved=0CCsQ9QewBw
SARASOTA: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/mainland.php / http://SarasotaDowntown.com/farmers_market.html / http://SarasotaGov.com / http://Sarasota.com
SIESTA KEY: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/siesta.php
NORTHPORT: http://Sarasotafl.org/explore/tour/northport.php - home to Warm Mineral Springs (seems they’re just calling it \"The Springs\" now - http://WarmMineralSprings.com ) - Ponce de Leon's fabled \"Original Fountain of Youth\"
MESSAGE BOARDS & WEBSITES:
http://VeniceFlorida.com/messageboard
http://community.coastalliving.com
http://FindSarasota.com
http://SarasotaHistoryAlive.com/walking-tours/sarasota-county-history-center-stroll
HERE ARE SOME CONTACTS/INFO I GATHERED WHILE LIVING IN VENICE & OSPREY:
COUNTY - Call center for ALL of the county (MAIN # for County for ALL departments. They know what is happening around county) - 861-5000
ALCOHOL / DRUG DETOX - HOME DETOX (412-3869 / http://HomeDetoxInc.com / HomeDetoxInc@aol.com) - Norm does a GREAT JOB detoxing people!! LOCATION – VENICE -530 US 41 Bypass South (Brickyard Plaza)
AUCTIONS - Venice Auction Company (485-4964 / http://VeniceAuction.com) - Phyllis - Joe – AUCTION: Thurs. 5:45pm, VIEWING 1pm+. BREAK: 70% if you bring in. 60% if they pick up + $15 pu fee. BRING IN: Mon. & Tues. BY 4pm. LOCATION: Venice - 601 Spur St.
Suncoast Auction (918-1439 / http://SunCoastAuction.com / SunCoastAuction@aol.com) - LOCATION: Osprey - 846 South Tamiami Trail
Sarasota Auctions (485-3141/ http://SarasotaAuctionOnline.com) - LOCATION: Nokomis - 625 Tamiami Trail North #E
PJ’s Hometown Auctions (244-2382 / http://PJsAuctions.com / pjs-inc@live.com) - I’ve seen 3 locations – Holiday House (formerly the Holiday Inn on the Bypass 41, next to the Burger King); King Solomon's Treasures - Venice - 1250 US Hwy 41 Bypass South & The Dome Flea Market now has LIVE AUCTIONS in the rear building. LOCATION: Venice - 5115 State Rd 776. WHEN: Tuesdays – PREVIEW – 4pm, BIDDING – 5pm
Private Collections Auctions (966-3255 / http://PrivateCollections.net) - They buy coins, broken jewelry+. LOCATION: Nokomis - 2301 Tamiami Trail North #H.
BIKES - Bob - 3-wheeler (497-6944) – Venice - 182 Argus
BOAT DONATIONS (727-638-4685 / 800-488-6745) - organization health & fitness - for special needs kids & adults – Dennis
BOOKS ON THE VENICE/SARASOTA AREA -
Books Produced by Historic Venice Press (Kim Cool – tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred you) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com
Ghost Stories of Venice Old & New - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2008/09/15/ghost-stories-of-venice-old-new / http:/HistoricVenicePress.com/2002/07/01/ghostvenice
Venice History Ilustrated (coffee table photo book) - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2006/08/01/venice-history-illustrated
Circus Days in Sarasota & Venice - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2004/04/01/circus
Cool Trip in Central Florida - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2005/07/01/swroadtrips
Ghost Stories of Sarasota - http://HistoricVenicePress.com/2003/06/06/ghost-stories-of-sarasota
CAR: Repairs: Jacob Motors (923-7405 / 923-7397-shop) / (Benny & Christine 925-1145-h 284-7168-c.) / Mike Warfield w/ Car Doc of Venice
Upholstery - Unique Upholstery (484-4227) - Did the Hood for my convertible. LOCATION: 629 E. Venice Ave. - Brian
Dents - Jerry Linse - Venice Auto Body 493-8600 480-9490
CARPETS - TOP HAT (966-2597) $45 one room
CROC SHOES - H2 Only Bait - 488-8229 - 121 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis 34275 7a-7p - Dawn (tell Dawn that Vicki - now in Costa Rica [who bought WELL over 25 Crocs there] & with the biz in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico [where her ex is from] said \"Hola\"!!)
DOG - DOG GROOMER: Personal Touch 486-1958 (near Puss & Pups (485-7110 - 773 US 41 By-Pass S, Venice - Michelle &
VET (Lynn Duffy - Island Animal Hospital - 484-9908 157 E. Miami Ave., Venice) - per Patty & Arlene
DOG SHOTS - HEALTHY PET 888-738-9355, Venice
DOG BEACHES /PARK (on a leash)
BEACH - Venice –
Sarasota - Bird Key Park on the John Ringling Causeway.
Sarasota - Ken Thompson Park - 1700 Ken Thompson Parkway. On City Island, by Mote Marine Lab.
Sarasota - Bay Front Park. U.S. 41 and Ringling. Next to Marina Jack Restaurant. (Some water)
PARK - Sarasota - Gillespie Park. 710 N. Osprey Avenue. Downtown at Gillespie and N. Osprey.
Sarasota - Arlington Park. 2650 Waldemere Street. Near Tamiami Trail.
Sarasota - Paw Parks (Animals can be let off leashes):
Sarasota - 17th Street Park. 4570 17th Street. East of Beneva Rd & West of Honore Ave.
Sarasota - Woodmere Park. On Jacaranda Blvd., two blocks north of U.S. 41.
DOLLAR STORES - There are MANY places that CALL themselves a “Dollar Store” but not everything in them is $1. VICKI’S FAV is the one ON VENICE ISLAND – where the Publix Market is (on the South end of the island)
DRY CLEANERS - The GREENER CLEANER (483-3976) - They’re the first cleaner in SouthWest Florida to use a revolutionary new process - Green Earth® cleaning. They do Alterations & Repairs, Leather & Suedes, Wedding Gown Preservation, Bulk Laundry+. FREE PICK-UP/DELIVERY. LOCATION: Venice:- 442 US Hwy 41 Bypass North – in the TJ Maxx Plaza
ELECTRICIAN - Terry 497-2234 terrysonet192@aol.com Judge Electrician - DON 924-9393
EMBROIDERY - Judy Davis 492-5237
EXTERMINATOR - MACY’S (412-9610) - They specialize in ORGANIC PEST CONTROL – using GREEN TECHNOLOGY & Pet-Friendly Products
FACIALS / ESTATICIANS - NANCY HOLMES (416-7409 / NancyHeals@aol.com) LOCATION: VENICE - 389 Commercial Ct. #B
FILM SOCIETY 955-3456 X3 (box office. 1-showtimes) - emails Robert 941-779-0762 x22
FIND A PLACE TO LIVE - Hubert Steinbacker - Gulf Realty (per Skeeter/Sharon) • Library • Pelican • Realtors • Security Companies (ADT Security, K9 Sentry Services, Safeguard) • Contractors • Casey Key Assoc.
FLEA MARKET - Venice – The Dome – LOCATION: South Venice. Bradenton – Red Barn or something like that??? BIG/GOOD!!!
GAS (house) - Ferrell 488-2458
GAY - http://GaySarasota.com 3/29-5/3/09 - http://EmbracingOurDifferences.org Sarasota Bayfront
HAIR - Rene 941/223-2148-c 941/918-0333-h 941/925-0533-w
HAPPY HAVEN (the mobile home park Vicki rented a house in ON the Intra Coastal Waterway in Osprey) - CONNIE (MANAGER) 955-8338 685-9276-c 485-1778-h
HAZARDOUS WASTE (donate paint, microwaves, etc.) 861-1531 VENICE - L-Venice Ave. Pass Jacaranda. 2nd R-Jackson Rd.. Tues., Thurs. & 2nd & 4th Sat. of month
HEATER - ??2/04 - Aqua Plumbing & Air = Roger 366-7677 (
HELP - “FIRST CALL FOR HELP” 485-1880 - people in crisis/need
MEALS ON WHEELS - Arden (trained me) 488-4223
SHARE - helps people in financial need with groceries (you pay a certain amount & volunteer) - Christ Methodist - 1475 Center - 497-1659, Epiphany - 310 Sarasota St. 484-3505,
HOUSE CLEANING - Randi (488-5895 / 650-1641-c) – she cleaned my place moving out of Patty’s place & she did a GOOD DETAILED JOB (per Rev. Pat) • GRO GREEN INC. (927-2999 / 373-5607 / http:GroGreenServices.com) – They ONLY use non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally safe cleaning products. Home, office, carpet, tile, air ducts, upholstery, windows, construction cleanup, protector deodorizers & even do Pet Sitting & Property Management.
JEWELER - Harry Roa 941/266-5146 800-416-4820 Ocean Lily • CARIBBEAN GOLD - 7650 S. Tamiami Tr. #11, Sarasota 927-1691 - Buddy Hill
LAWN - NANCY’S LAWN (Rich Carol) 485-0773
LIMO - Executive Limousines 360-6670 www.ExecutiveLimousines.com (did the NICE van for recycle tour)
MAC HELP - VENICE 460-0100 dwb@ewol.com - Derrick Brown
MEDICAL - INTERNIST - Dr. Sharmer 475-8291 - per Rev. Pat - english doctor - Englewood
NATURPATH? Dr. Robert Friedman 321-2011 641 E. Venice = Dr. Robert’s Herbal Pharmacy - drrobert.com
MOLD: Bill Fricke 922-5555 (test for). Damex Mold Remediation 624-3100
MOVER - KEITH & DIXIE 321-4498-C 506-0173-pg (tell them Vicki - now in Costa Rica [formerly in Osprey in the house on the water in the mobile home park)
MULCH - FREE mulch & compost/soil at the very end (east) of Bee Ridge !
NAILS - METRO -488-1015 – Venice
NETWORKING - Power Networking Lunch of Venice (http://PNLOfVenice.com / 484-8106 / PNLOfVenice@yahoo.com) - Every Monday at 11:30am-1:15pm (except on the Monday the Venice Chamber Commerce holds it's monthly luncheon) - $15.
Venice Chamber of Commerce (for Venice, South Venice, Laurel, Nokomis & Osprey) (http://VeniceChamber.com / 488-2236 / VChamber@VeniceChamber.com) - Network Luncheon - 4th Mon. of month – 11:30am-1pm. Consumer Expo -Fri..Oct. 23 – 10am-4pm & Sat. Oct. 24 9am-3pm – Venice Community Center. Wake Up Venice – 3rd Wed. 7:30-9am - Venice Regional Medical Center - 540 The Rialto. Free for members. Business After 5 – Last Thurs. 5:30-7pm ($5-members/$10-future members)
Siesta Key Chamber (349-3800)
NEW TO VENICE? 485-6971 http://AWarmWelcome.org
OFFICE DEPOT – Venice (408-0078)
OFFICE FURNITURE - Office Outfitters 485-7015 - Venice Bucko’s/Sarasota Braxtons/Bradenton
ORGANIC FOODS: Jessica’s Stand, 4180 47th St., Sarasota Fri. noon-7:30 & Sat. 8a-5p 351-4121
Directions: Tuttle - R-DeSoto (past Lockwood Ridge), R-Mink, L-47th
PAPERS - HERALD TRIB (Toni) 953-5555/4 Venice GONDALER (207-1200 / http://VeniceGondolier.com)
PLACE TO FIND CARS - Mobile Home Parks, RV World - Bruce Biegel (per Johnna)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD (953-4060 / http://PlannedParenthood.org/ppswcf) - Sarasota HOURS: Mon & Fri. 9am-4pm, Tues. & Thurs. 11am-7pm, Wed. 9am-2pm, Sat. 10am-2pm
PLUMBER - TRENT - Union Plumbing 966-7473 / Aqua 366-7676
PO BOX 497-1157 – UPS Store, 1532 US 41 Bypass S, Venice, FL 34293
POLICE - SHERIFF - 861-5800 (non-emergency)
PRINTING NEEDS - First Edition Printing (492-6393 / FstEdprint@aol.com) – Linda Spence Printing & Graphics needs (tell her Vicki in Costa Rica referred ya!!)
RELOCATION INFORMATION: http://FindSarasota.com/relocation.htm
SATELLITE TV - DISH TV - PO 105013, Atlanta 30348-5013 8255909106992321 1-800-333-3474 - I LOVE LOVE LOVE this service (though I'm not seeing my fav old channels like the one that had Democracy Now & the other that had all these Self Empowerment shows)
SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER - Venice - Shirley Armstrong
SEPTIC - AM.PM Plumbing 358-3355 (Karen)
SEWING - Precision Tailoring 484-3356 (M-Th 9-5, Fri-Sat 9-4) - 225 W. Miami Ave #5, Venice - Yaroslav & Zina
SIERRA CLUB - 925-9000. Treas-Don Kirkley 493-3085.
TANNING - Tanning Den 925-9998 2300 Bee Ridge, Sarasota Airbrush $45
THRIFT SHOPS: ON Venice Island - there are a BUNCH together on the same street - a block behind the main one. St. Marks - 203 Miami (488-3219). St. Francis - 1925 Tamiami (492-6210). Good Shepard - 5371 Venice (484-1159). Elephant Walk - 595 Tamiami (483-3056)
TUPPERWARE - Jan Donovan 941-488-8956 jandonovan@comcast.net www.my.tupperware.com/jandonovan
Venice Community Center - 326 Nokomis Ave
VOTE: House District 70 and Senate Dist. 23.
WATER - I have mine delivered monthly by Crystal Springs - Ben Anderson 928-5692 Lamar 928-5936 #1230212 (old 0438542) Spring 800-444-7873 941-379-3440
Here's another resource that was CRUCIAL to me as I haven't drank tap water in 20+ years (I won't injest chlorine, strictnine or flouride - ALL of which are in TOOOO HIGH doses & DANGEROUS for our bodies!!)!! Their BEST water is their MOUNTAIN SPRING water from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Georgia for $9.75 bottle (they have it cheaper than that for other things). If you ask, you can often get a special through your new driver. I got a Free case of mountain bottles (16 oz). Buy one 5 gal. bottle - get 3 free with 1 year contract
WATER - Dyko Water Systems 378-5533
WATSU - Minakshi - Marathon www.minakshiwatsu.com 305-743-2624
WEB SITES - www.veniceflorida.com/discboard http://boards.creative-pages.com/
WINDOW WASHERS - Gulf Coast Windows 966-6385 (per Pat Houston $80)
WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER 485-9724 - Beth - Venice
YMCA Sarasota - 922-9622 Venice - 493-6130 Jacuzzi - Mon.-Thu. 7am-8:30p, Fri. 7a-7p, Sat. 9a-4:30, Sun. noon-4:30
ACCOMMODATIONS:
GULF SANDS BEACH MOTEL & RESORT (488-7272) - 1-bd, $125-$160/n, 2-bd $175-$195/n. LOCATION: 4333 Casey Key Rd. - Beachfront ON Casey Key
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Feel free to contact me at SarongGoddess@gmail.com - 1-941-312-7569 (my new Skype number I got [perhaps in some preparation for a pending move in the near future though it might just be a 3 months in Florida/9 months in Costa Rica type move as I LOVE LOVE LOVE my life in Costa Rica - for now. Ahhhhh the challenges of being a Gemini!!]).
Vicki Skinner
THE FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club), COSTA RICA
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
The HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Workshop, Holistic Wellness (including some GREAT Massage Therapists!!!), Retreat Property, Event Space & Activities Calendar
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
We're also home to the NEW House of Self Empowerment, Unity, Science of Mind & Gracias Costa Rica
\"SELF EMPOWERMENT / Metaphysical / Health/Healing / Relationship / Spiritual / Learn Spanish / Cook Book, Parenting, Relationship, Costa Rica Resources / Games LENDING LIBRARY\"
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
GRACIAS COSTA RICA
Our home is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
Gracias Costa Rica is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc.
http://GraciasCostaRica.com
VICKI'S BLOG OF LISTS/INFO: http://CostaRicaResourceGuide.com
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VENICE, OSPREY, SARASOTA - FLORIDA
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Updated: Nov 06, 2009 5:35pm PST
![FOUNTAINS - LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES - Bedrooms : LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES at the Fountains in Escazu, Costa Rica - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We are not a hotel or bed and breakfast. We are your home away from home - a private home that we open to our "friends"!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL TIME (a "LOCAL") but further away & need to come in to San Jose / the Central Valley for a Shopping Spree? Need a place to Park your Car? Need to visit the Doctor or a Cultural Fix?
We offer even cheaper LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES when booking just a couple days in advance.
(proof that you live her full time [like your passport showing entry stamps] is required for Locals Rates)
NOTE: ALL "Local's Rates" listed below are with YOU cleaning the room & bathroom spic & span when you leave (& keeping the bathroom clean at all times if you're sharing it).
Don't want to clean up? Add +$5/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ (+$10/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ for Rooms #1 & #2 or if you leave it really dirty).
# 1 - $70/n (reg. $90 - discounted rates do NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 a FILL we clean it - or just $5 a FILL if YOU clean it spic & span]. YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [if you don't desire to do it, add $5/1 night or $10/2+ nights])
# 3 - $50/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 4 - $40/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 5 - $45/n (use the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom & pay only $40/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 6 - SOMETIMES we can make available for our budget oriented friends #6 - $25/n (reg. $40) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
These rates are valid when booked LESS than 3 days in advance & when paying cash upon arrival. Rooms are based upon availability & are not assigned till you arrive (unless it backs up to another reservation).
We require a $20 Refundable Deposit for each room. If you don't clean up, we get to keep $10+ of it].
We still include tea & coffee (the ONLY coffee we provide is an organic coffee with organic cacoa, organic honey & organic cayenne pepper) & ONE Free Spin on our FABULOUS Massage Chair, FREE WiFi/Wireless Internet (usually - it's Costa Rica), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, FREE calls to the U.S./Canada, total use of the kitchen (with everything from a convection oven to a Vita Mix & Dehydrator!!) as long as YOU clean up WELL immediately.
Click on the picture to see the VERY Description of each room.
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For LOTS more details & pics on the Fountains, check out our website at: -
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
While staying with us, friends get to borrow resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9537246&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=y5avr&rand=7728 "FOUNTAINS - LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES - Bedrooms : LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES at the Fountains in Escazu, Costa Rica - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We are not a hotel or bed and breakfast. We are your home away from home - a private home that we open to our \"friends\"!
Do you live in Costa Rica FULL TIME (a \"LOCAL\") but further away & need to come in to San Jose / the Central Valley for a Shopping Spree? Need a place to Park your Car? Need to visit the Doctor or a Cultural Fix?
We offer even cheaper LAST MINUTE LOCALS RATES when booking just a couple days in advance.
(proof that you live her full time [like your passport showing entry stamps] is required for Locals Rates)
NOTE: ALL \"Local's Rates\" listed below are with YOU cleaning the room & bathroom spic & span when you leave (& keeping the bathroom clean at all times if you're sharing it).
Don't want to clean up? Add +$5/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ (+$10/night if 1-2 nights or +$10 if 3+ for Rooms #1 & #2 or if you leave it really dirty).
# 1 - $70/n (reg. $90 - discounted rates do NOT include use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 a FILL we clean it - or just $5 a FILL if YOU clean it spic & span]. YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [if you don't desire to do it, add $5/1 night or $10/2+ nights])
# 3 - $50/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 4 - $40/n (reg. $65) (YOU keep the shared bathroom neat at all times & YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 5 - $45/n (use the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom & pay only $40/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
# 6 - SOMETIMES we can make available for our budget oriented friends #6 - $25/n (reg. $40) (YOU clean the room/bathroom spic & span [+$5 if you don't desire to clean it])
These rates are valid when booked LESS than 3 days in advance & when paying cash upon arrival. Rooms are based upon availability & are not assigned till you arrive (unless it backs up to another reservation).
We require a $20 Refundable Deposit for each room. If you don't clean up, we get to keep $10+ of it].
We still include tea & coffee (the ONLY coffee we provide is an organic coffee with organic cacoa, organic honey & organic cayenne pepper) & ONE Free Spin on our FABULOUS Massage Chair, FREE WiFi/Wireless Internet (usually - it's Costa Rica), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, FREE calls to the U.S./Canada, total use of the kitchen (with everything from a convection oven to a Vita Mix & Dehydrator!!) as long as YOU clean up WELL immediately.
Click on the picture to see the VERY Description of each room.
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For LOTS more details & pics on the Fountains, check out our website at: -
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
While staying with us, friends get to borrow resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site membership lending library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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![SEGWAYS In Sabana Park, Costa Rica : Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Iris for a spin at the FUNNEST THING in Sabana Park - riding a SEGWAY!!!!
First off, in the 5 years I've been coming to Costa Rica & living here - I'd NEVER actually gone INSIDE of Sabana Park!!
I'd seen SEGWAYs in Sarasota, FL & San Diego & had REALLY wanted to do them but in the States, they're often around $100 - out of my budget so when Chappell & her daughter Tammy gave us the opportunity to take a sample spin on the Segway I JUMPED on it in a heartbeat!!
I was AWESOME FUN for EVERYONE (over 8) on these eco-friendly electric scooters!!! & EASY!!! I was concerned since, as many of you know, I'm not to stable just walking - but it was a BREEZE!!!!
Sebastian was our Guide EXTRAORDINAIRE!! He spoke good English & was FUN!!!
It's the BEST (& laziest) way to see Sabana Park - Costa Rica's version of Central or Golden Gate Park that's had LOTS of improvements like a new Roller Skating Rink & the new Power Aide Jogging Trails plus all the other FUN in the park like Kite Flying, horseback riding, the mini-Zip Line/Canopy Tour (GREAT for someone unsure if they can handle it!!), the lake, LOTS of sports being played & picnicing & various other things happening (LOTS of concerts/events). In Feb. the Museo de Arte Costarricense should be re-opening!!
This is a TOTAL MUST CHECK OUT this TOTALLY FUN activity!! Get a group of friends/family together to do a Day in the Park!! (they have a picnic table right in front).
SPECIAL PRICING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN CR (bring proof you live here like your Cedula or your passport showing you living here full time):
15 min. for 4,000-colones &
30 min. for 7,000-c
(ALL Discounted rates are CASH ONLY) (sorry for the last minute of this but we JUST threw this together!)
NON-LOCALS RATES (currently - subject to change): $69-April-Nov. for an hour
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WHERE CAN WE FIND SEGWAY:
In Sabana Park - near the NORTH / EAST corner - behind the Museo de Arte Costarricense (formerly the air terminal) - look for the BIG statue of Leon Cortez - across the street from Banco Nacional. They're located behind those. Look for their Cream colored TENT & the FABULOUS Chappell and/or her daughter!!!
MAP: http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours/graphics/map-tour.gif
WHEN DO SEGWAY TOURS RUN: Currently just Sundays 9am-5pm (or until the rain comes. Lunch time tends to be the quietest time) but if you can get a group of at least 4 people (at the FULL rate), they can accommodate you!!!
AGE MINIMUM: 8 (ish) and 40 pounds (ish)
RESERVATIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Call Chappell at 2-232-4822 /http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours / ecotours@SegwayCostaRica.com
Facebook: Segway Costa Rica
Twitter: Segway Costa Rica
(make sure to tell them that Vicki [aka the Sarong Goddess] referred ya!!)
(THANX Elena for turning us onto them!!)
Our FACEBOOK BLURB: http://facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036807&id=1364767178&l=b59e4242c3
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/SEGWAYS-In-Sabana-Park-CR/9738289_C2B9j](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9738289&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=C2B9j&rand=8723 "SEGWAYS In Sabana Park, Costa Rica : Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Iris for a spin at the FUNNEST THING in Sabana Park - riding a SEGWAY!!!!
First off, in the 5 years I've been coming to Costa Rica & living here - I'd NEVER actually gone INSIDE of Sabana Park!!
I'd seen SEGWAYs in Sarasota, FL & San Diego & had REALLY wanted to do them but in the States, they're often around $100 - out of my budget so when Chappell & her daughter Tammy gave us the opportunity to take a sample spin on the Segway I JUMPED on it in a heartbeat!!
I was AWESOME FUN for EVERYONE (over 8) on these eco-friendly electric scooters!!! & EASY!!! I was concerned since, as many of you know, I'm not to stable just walking - but it was a BREEZE!!!!
Sebastian was our Guide EXTRAORDINAIRE!! He spoke good English & was FUN!!!
It's the BEST (& laziest) way to see Sabana Park - Costa Rica's version of Central or Golden Gate Park that's had LOTS of improvements like a new Roller Skating Rink & the new Power Aide Jogging Trails plus all the other FUN in the park like Kite Flying, horseback riding, the mini-Zip Line/Canopy Tour (GREAT for someone unsure if they can handle it!!), the lake, LOTS of sports being played & picnicing & various other things happening (LOTS of concerts/events). In Feb. the Museo de Arte Costarricense should be re-opening!!
This is a TOTAL MUST CHECK OUT this TOTALLY FUN activity!! Get a group of friends/family together to do a Day in the Park!! (they have a picnic table right in front).
SPECIAL PRICING FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN CR (bring proof you live here like your Cedula or your passport showing you living here full time):
15 min. for 4,000-colones &
30 min. for 7,000-c
(ALL Discounted rates are CASH ONLY) (sorry for the last minute of this but we JUST threw this together!)
NON-LOCALS RATES (currently - subject to change): $69-April-Nov. for an hour
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WHERE CAN WE FIND SEGWAY:
In Sabana Park - near the NORTH / EAST corner - behind the Museo de Arte Costarricense (formerly the air terminal) - look for the BIG statue of Leon Cortez - across the street from Banco Nacional. They're located behind those. Look for their Cream colored TENT & the FABULOUS Chappell and/or her daughter!!!
MAP: http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours/graphics/map-tour.gif
WHEN DO SEGWAY TOURS RUN: Currently just Sundays 9am-5pm (or until the rain comes. Lunch time tends to be the quietest time) but if you can get a group of at least 4 people (at the FULL rate), they can accommodate you!!!
AGE MINIMUM: 8 (ish) and 40 pounds (ish)
RESERVATIONS/MORE INFORMATION: Call Chappell at 2-232-4822 /http://SegwayCostaRica.com/ecotours / ecotours@SegwayCostaRica.com
Facebook: Segway Costa Rica
Twitter: Segway Costa Rica
(make sure to tell them that Vicki [aka the Sarong Goddess] referred ya!!)
(THANX Elena for turning us onto them!!)
Our FACEBOOK BLURB: http://facebook.com/album.php?aid=2036807&id=1364767178&l=b59e4242c3
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/SEGWAYS-In-Sabana-Park-CR/9738289_C2B9j")
SEGWAYS In Sabana Park, Costa Rica
Sunday (Sept. 20) I met up with new buds Elena Ross, Diane Hunter & Ir ...
Updated: Sep 23, 2009 9:51pm PST
Enjoy our Photo Tour of the ESCAZU Centro, COSTA RICA area - located u ...
Updated: Sep 15, 2009 4:32pm PST
![ESCAZU (San Rafael), COSTA RICA - Enjoy our Photo Tour - located just 7 min. West of San Jose - in the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - in the middle of the Concrete Jungle with EVERYTHING you could need!!! . . . . : .
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Enjoy our Photo Tour of the ESCAZU, COSTA RICA area - located just 7 min. West of Sabana Park (Parque la Sabana) - San Jose.
Escazu is often referred to as "The Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" or "The Concrete Jungle". Yes, there is LOTS of $$ in this area, just about EVERY modern convenience you could need and MANY NICE homes, BUT, EVERY TIME I've gone into ANY of the restaurant or business here and 98+% of the time, it's Tico/Nationals and other Latins (all be many of them wealthier/more educated to be able to afford the restaurants which often are lots more expensive than in other areas).
On that note, part of why things are higher in Escazu is the rents are often higher. The Escazu area is often one of the first areas to get any new improvements/techniques!! I've also found you have MANY restaurants of higher quality and/or more unique ingredients in their dishes than you find in a Typico Tico Restaurant and we have LOTS more International Restaurants here!!
In this area we have over 50 Restaurants!!!! Everything from:
Italian - The fav or most of our guests is Sale e Pepe in the strip mall behind POPS! Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio.!
Mexican - Los Antojitos on Calle Vieja is our FAV (make sure to have Alexander serve you!!) and La Fonda Mexicana on the North side of the street across from the church is tasty also and BOTH DELIVER!!
Chinese -
Vegetarian -
Sushi -
International -
Fastfood like Subway -
Israeli
& MORE
For more details on Restaurants and Food Related info, check out our "Costa Rica Eats" Restaurant Guide at http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)
Markets - 7 blocks to the East of The Fountains Guesthouse is Mas x Menos Market
Shops,
Gyms,
Dentists,
Doctors,
All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway],
5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!
THINGS TO DO IN/AROUND THE ESCAZU AREA:
MOVIE THEATRES:
Multiplaza Escazu – Cinemark - near the Food Court – on the South Side of the mall (2-201-5050 / http://cinemarkca.com [for movies & times - go here & towards the top right corner under Cartelera/Horarios – go to Costa Rica & which theatre) - 8 theatres. Movies don’t start till around 2pm weekdays & noon-ish on weekends.
TYPICAL TICO DINNER (CHEAP!!) - Depending on when you arrive, usually the first and/or last night(s) we usually go to dinner at LA CASONA DE LALY - Located in a 200 year old pueblo home with a cool open, VERY tipico interior, big aquarium and a bunch of caged birds located in Centro Escazu - the heart of the REAL part of Escazu!! It is CONSISTANTLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST TICO RESTAURANT I’VE FOUND and BY FAR my FAV spot to go for Tipico Tico food as it’s GOOD and REALLY REALLY CHEAP with food like REALLY TASTY CASADAS like fish (I LOVE mine La Plancha/grilled with LOTS of Ajo/garlic for ONLY 1,500-c [UNDER $3!!]!!), chicken or beef or pork chops grilled, fried or with garlic – YUMMMMM – and here they’re only 1,300-1,800-c!! I LOVE their CEVICHE (1,600-c). They have a BIG menu ranging from Bocas/appitizers starting at 880-c to 4,000 (averaging 1100-1500-c). I’m not a fan of their guacamole (I don’t believe they use Haas which to me makes a good guac but I’ve known others that really like it). Recently I treated a friend for her birthday (big spender me!!!) & she had one beer, I had a club soda, we split an order of YUMMMM ceviche and one of patagonias, I had the casada with chicken (rice, rice, beans, salad, platano!!) and she had the chile relleno PLUS they gave her a nice size piece of b'day cake!! $14!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EVERYTHING I’ve had here was been REALLY TASTY!!!!!! Check out the fun painted wall in the women’s bathroom (I haven’t checked out the men’s so maybe they have something). HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm., Sun. 11am–6pm.
Local Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Sat. from 5am till around 1pm (though many leave around noon) – Here you can mingle with the locals, experience/see LOTS of new things (try MY FAV Agua de Pipa – young coconut water – GREAT for high blood pressure & dehydration & the pork on a stick at the booth next to him – my Sat. morning ritual!!), buy FRESH fruits & veges for REALLY CHEAP!! This is just a small Feria so if you’re wanting the REAL experience, the BEST is in Guadalupe (about a 30 min. taxi ride [about 15 on Sat. early morning).
Organic Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Wed. from 8-11am BUT they’re often sold out or limited things by 10am so best to get there early! They have the BEST organic things I’ve EVER seen!! More beautiful than most produce you find at the regular market.
Vege & Watch/Rent Videos/DVD’s - We’ve had some people donate some oldies (including LOTS of Barbra Streisand ones!), some modern, some Spiritual Cinema+! MANY video stores in CR pirate movies hence often carry things before they hit the stores. We have a few in the area or have it delivered!
DINE OUT (or have it Delivered!!) - Within 15 blocks any direction of us we have 50+++ Restaurants & MANY even deliver (including Goddess forbid – McDonald’s, Bagelman’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Pizza Hut & Papa John’s)!! CR is not really known as a culinary hot spot but our area has LOTS of variety to choose from with everything from Vegetarian (with an Asian spin), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Continental, Americana, Steaks, Sushi, Jewish, Subway, Typico/Tipical CR fare+++!
NIGHTLIFE -
BARS - Just 3 1/2 blocks from us is Henry’s Bar/Restaurant – basically TGIFridays for Ticos (hence TOTALLY generic food & drinks at high prices). In the same plaza (Plaza San Rafael) is the new R&C’s Coffee & Lounge – A cozy place with NICE (cute) owners. 5 blocks up the hill we have Time Out Tavern – a TASTY (though not cheap) Gringo Sports Bar with the most screens we’ve found so far. Across the street at Café Torino (only till 8pm) they have a nice little bar in their back area with tasty pastries & gellato! Café Te Con Te across the street also has a small selection of drinks (both in Plaza del Rio ain’t cheap because you’re paying for the ambiance/high rent district). In a strip mall by the Pista are a few dance clubs & bars.](http://saronggoddess.smugmug.com/Travel/Enjoy-our-Photo-Tour-of/RestAnjoHottie/650687199_WeC46-Ti.jpg "ESCAZU (San Rafael), COSTA RICA - Enjoy our Photo Tour - located just 7 min. West of San Jose - in the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - in the middle of the Concrete Jungle with EVERYTHING you could need!!! . . . . : .
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Enjoy our Photo Tour of the ESCAZU, COSTA RICA area - located just 7 min. West of Sabana Park (Parque la Sabana) - San Jose.
Escazu is often referred to as \"The Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" or \"The Concrete Jungle\". Yes, there is LOTS of $$ in this area, just about EVERY modern convenience you could need and MANY NICE homes, BUT, EVERY TIME I've gone into ANY of the restaurant or business here and 98+% of the time, it's Tico/Nationals and other Latins (all be many of them wealthier/more educated to be able to afford the restaurants which often are lots more expensive than in other areas).
On that note, part of why things are higher in Escazu is the rents are often higher. The Escazu area is often one of the first areas to get any new improvements/techniques!! I've also found you have MANY restaurants of higher quality and/or more unique ingredients in their dishes than you find in a Typico Tico Restaurant and we have LOTS more International Restaurants here!!
In this area we have over 50 Restaurants!!!! Everything from:
Italian - The fav or most of our guests is Sale e Pepe in the strip mall behind POPS! Cafe Torino in Plaza del Rio.!
Mexican - Los Antojitos on Calle Vieja is our FAV (make sure to have Alexander serve you!!) and La Fonda Mexicana on the North side of the street across from the church is tasty also and BOTH DELIVER!!
Chinese -
Vegetarian -
Sushi -
International -
Fastfood like Subway -
Israeli
& MORE
For more details on Restaurants and Food Related info, check out our \"Costa Rica Eats\" Restaurant Guide at http://CostaRicaEatsGuide.com)
Markets - 7 blocks to the East of The Fountains Guesthouse is Mas x Menos Market
Shops,
Gyms,
Dentists,
Doctors,
All forms of Transportation (just one Bus into San Jose's CocaCola Building or Santa Ana/Pieadades, LOTS of Taxis including many English-speaking & VERY service-oriented drivers & we are just minutes to the Pista/highway],
5 minutes to CIMA Hospital (the BEST & only U.S.-owned hospital in Costa Rica) & more!
THINGS TO DO IN/AROUND THE ESCAZU AREA:
MOVIE THEATRES:
Multiplaza Escazu – Cinemark - near the Food Court – on the South Side of the mall (2-201-5050 / http://cinemarkca.com [for movies & times - go here & towards the top right corner under Cartelera/Horarios – go to Costa Rica & which theatre) - 8 theatres. Movies don’t start till around 2pm weekdays & noon-ish on weekends.
TYPICAL TICO DINNER (CHEAP!!) - Depending on when you arrive, usually the first and/or last night(s) we usually go to dinner at LA CASONA DE LALY - Located in a 200 year old pueblo home with a cool open, VERY tipico interior, big aquarium and a bunch of caged birds located in Centro Escazu - the heart of the REAL part of Escazu!! It is CONSISTANTLY HANDS DOWN THE BEST TICO RESTAURANT I’VE FOUND and BY FAR my FAV spot to go for Tipico Tico food as it’s GOOD and REALLY REALLY CHEAP with food like REALLY TASTY CASADAS like fish (I LOVE mine La Plancha/grilled with LOTS of Ajo/garlic for ONLY 1,500-c [UNDER $3!!]!!), chicken or beef or pork chops grilled, fried or with garlic – YUMMMMM – and here they’re only 1,300-1,800-c!! I LOVE their CEVICHE (1,600-c). They have a BIG menu ranging from Bocas/appitizers starting at 880-c to 4,000 (averaging 1100-1500-c). I’m not a fan of their guacamole (I don’t believe they use Haas which to me makes a good guac but I’ve known others that really like it). Recently I treated a friend for her birthday (big spender me!!!) & she had one beer, I had a club soda, we split an order of YUMMMM ceviche and one of patagonias, I had the casada with chicken (rice, rice, beans, salad, platano!!) and she had the chile relleno PLUS they gave her a nice size piece of b'day cake!! $14!!!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! EVERYTHING I’ve had here was been REALLY TASTY!!!!!! Check out the fun painted wall in the women’s bathroom (I haven’t checked out the men’s so maybe they have something). HOURS: Tues.-Sat. 11am-11pm., Sun. 11am–6pm.
Local Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Sat. from 5am till around 1pm (though many leave around noon) – Here you can mingle with the locals, experience/see LOTS of new things (try MY FAV Agua de Pipa – young coconut water – GREAT for high blood pressure & dehydration & the pork on a stick at the booth next to him – my Sat. morning ritual!!), buy FRESH fruits & veges for REALLY CHEAP!! This is just a small Feria so if you’re wanting the REAL experience, the BEST is in Guadalupe (about a 30 min. taxi ride [about 15 on Sat. early morning).
Organic Feria / Farmers Market - WHEN: Wed. from 8-11am BUT they’re often sold out or limited things by 10am so best to get there early! They have the BEST organic things I’ve EVER seen!! More beautiful than most produce you find at the regular market.
Vege & Watch/Rent Videos/DVD’s - We’ve had some people donate some oldies (including LOTS of Barbra Streisand ones!), some modern, some Spiritual Cinema+! MANY video stores in CR pirate movies hence often carry things before they hit the stores. We have a few in the area or have it delivered!
DINE OUT (or have it Delivered!!) - Within 15 blocks any direction of us we have 50+++ Restaurants & MANY even deliver (including Goddess forbid – McDonald’s, Bagelman’s, Burger King, Domino’s, Pizza Hut & Papa John’s)!! CR is not really known as a culinary hot spot but our area has LOTS of variety to choose from with everything from Vegetarian (with an Asian spin), Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Continental, Americana, Steaks, Sushi, Jewish, Subway, Typico/Tipical CR fare+++!
NIGHTLIFE -
BARS - Just 3 1/2 blocks from us is Henry’s Bar/Restaurant – basically TGIFridays for Ticos (hence TOTALLY generic food & drinks at high prices). In the same plaza (Plaza San Rafael) is the new R&C’s Coffee & Lounge – A cozy place with NICE (cute) owners. 5 blocks up the hill we have Time Out Tavern – a TASTY (though not cheap) Gringo Sports Bar with the most screens we’ve found so far. Across the street at Café Torino (only till 8pm) they have a nice little bar in their back area with tasty pastries & gellato! Café Te Con Te across the street also has a small selection of drinks (both in Plaza del Rio ain’t cheap because you’re paying for the ambiance/high rent district). In a strip mall by the Pista are a few dance clubs & bars.")
. . . Enjoy our Photo Tour of the ESCAZU, COSTA RICA area - located ju ...
Updated: Sep 15, 2009 3:03pm PST
![FINCA LUNA NUEVO WELL-BEING RETREAT : FINCA LUNA NUEVO 2-Night WELL-BEING RETREAT
THANX for EVERYTHING Finca Luna Nueva gang!! We ALL had an AWESOME TIME!!
Here's what I have so far with more to come (I'm separating them to bring them back together more organized):
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/WELL-BEING-RETREAT-at-LUNA/9106583_qpfCq
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
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Feel free to use whatever pics you like!!!
Wake up to the tropical jungles sounds of lots of birds, walk through well groomed rainforest trails, eat DELICIOUS natural & organic gourmet meals prepared from their own fresh organic garden/farm, enjoy Natural Spring-fed pool & the solar semi-heated Jacuzzi, learn about this Sustainable • Organic • Ginger/Tumeric Farm • Biodynamic • Permaculture Property MAGICAL - VERY Conscious property located in San Isidro de Peñas Blancas in San Ramon - about 30 minutes south of Arenal! - http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com
FINCA LUNA NUEVO is owned by Steve Farrell, a visionary with decades of experience in organic farming & permaculture in Costa Rica! As well as a beautiful rusticy+ natural Retreat Property, FINCA LUNA NUEVO is a Sustainable, Biodynamic - http://NewChapter.com/page/organic--biodynamic), Working Farm & Education Center specializing in growing Ginger - http://NewChapter.com/research/view/ginger) & Turmeric http://NewChapter.com/research/view/turmeric) for NEW CHAPTER Vitamins & Supplements - http://New-Chapter.com / - http://New-Chapter.com/page/our-farm-a-world-model). The farm & gardens provide an example of how self-sufficient organic communities can work!
Note: This CAN be an overnighter BUT, having done this before (ours was the first group they did this package with), we HIGHLY feel to REALLY get the FULL effects & the opportunity to REALLY chill - 2 nights is HIGHLY suggested!!! It's an AMAZING TIME!!!!
DAY 1:
8am - Pick in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club [an EASY bus ride in from San Jose on the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus from inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal]) (FREE parking).
11am-ish - Arrive a Luna Nueava Lodge - Welcome by Steven & Robin
Volcano Observation Tower (about 120 steps)
noon-ish-1pm-ish - LUNCH
1-4pm - OPTIONAL TOURS (Farm 1 Tour is FREE for people on the Well-Being Package):
The following is little sample of of some of the tours you can choose from (for a more detailed description & prices go to: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj )
• FARM TOUR 1: This FREE Farm Tour (Hotel Guests only on THIS tour) gives you a taste of everything we have to offer at the farm, from our lush organic spice & vegetable gardens, to the rainforest in which the farm resides.
• Farm Tour 2: This tour takes you on a detailed tour of our dairy, cheese making facilities, & pond purification system. For those adventurous early risers, we invite you to help our farm hands Yeudy & Fernando milk the cows.
• Rainforest Mysteries Tour: This beautiful tour takes you through our handicap accessible rainforest trail, where our expert guides will reveal the secrets of our private rainforest reserve. Afterwards you will be lead through our organic biodynamic garden, where you will see the fresh food that you will soon be eating for lunch. http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com/costa-rica-day-tours.html)
• Sacred Seeds Garden: Take a tour through our dynamic collection of 275 traditional medicinal plants & enjoy the stunning botanical wealth while helping to preserve this important cultural knowledge.
• Secret Waterfall Hike: Our secret waterfall hike, is a beautiful climb up the back hills of the Costa Rican countryside. This rigorous hike gives you amazing views of the surrounding area. The final destination is a magnificent waterfall & swimming hole that has a natural beauty that defies description.
• Cavalanga Trail Hike: This wonderful hike takes you through beautiful rainforest on well groomed trails. Enjoy the pristine & untouched rainforest, on a hike that begins just steps from your room.
• Corridor Reforestation Project: Come plant a tree in our biological corridor, an area of former rainforest that we are currently reforesting. With your help we will connect our rainforest property to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, increasing the roaming grounds for the forest’s larger animals, & allowing them to return to healthy numbers.
• Tres Lunas Hike: This hike takes you up a shallow stream, through the densest rainforest on our property. Make sure to take in every last detail, from the giant trees that tower over your head to the trills of tropical birds.
• Esplendor River Waterfall Hike: Come visit our 50 foot waterfall & swimming hole, located in the thick of the jungle.
• Massage or other Spa Options:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
4-6pm - FREE TIME
Get a massage, relax by the pool, hop in our solar heated Jaccuzi, wander the gardens, or just relax & enjoy the beautiful views!
6pm – DINNER
DAY 2:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
Whatever YOU Desire to do!!
Selection from one of the MANY OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj (note: Some tours have a minimum to go out)
Choose one of the indulging SPA SERVICES: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
Hang out by the natural water pool or in the solar powered jacuzzi?
Wander/explore the grounds on your own?
Go into the Arenal area & do things like Zipline/Canopy Tour, their Hanging Bridge, White Water Rafting & LOTS MORE!!
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
6pm - Dinner
DAY 3:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
9:30am-noon - OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
2-6ish-pm - Departure / Drive Back to House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
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TOUR OPTIONS:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
SPA, RELAXATION & HEALING TREATMENTS:
. http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o):
Massage, Guided Meditation, Hypnotherapy sessions, Reiki, Soft Low Light Laser, EFT, Ionic Detox Foot Bath, Manicures & Pedicures.
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INVESTMENT IN YOUR WELL-BEING: SUPER SPECIAL (Price)!!
Pre-pay in full 2 weeks in advance - JUST $112 + tips/per person-double occupancy (includes the 13% tax) (solo, we can connect you with another solo traveler & you can share a room. though you can share a room if you're a solo as there are 2 beds [each room can sleep up to 3])
(thereafter the Regular Rate - $169.50 + tips])
INCLUDES:
FREE Parking in Escazu, 1 night Accommodations, the Farm Tour 1 & 4 Meals (90% of their food is created from fruits & veges from their garden & they have their own goats & cows producing their own yogurt & cheeses & they bake their own breads).
NOT INCLUDED: Tips & Transportation. Price of that will vary on how many people are going but the van is $260/round trip or people can volunteer to drive & we pay the driver for gas & wear & tear on their car.
(Optional Tours & Spa features NOT included)
RESERVATIONS: 8-378-6679 / EnjoyingCostaRicaTravelGroup@gmail.com
Sarong Goddess
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9106583&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=qpfCq&rand=6703 "FINCA LUNA NUEVO WELL-BEING RETREAT : FINCA LUNA NUEVO 2-Night WELL-BEING RETREAT
THANX for EVERYTHING Finca Luna Nueva gang!! We ALL had an AWESOME TIME!!
Here's what I have so far with more to come (I'm separating them to bring them back together more organized):
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/WELL-BEING-RETREAT-at-LUNA/9106583_qpfCq
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-INTERIOR/9542329_jEMfH
http://SarongGoddess.com/Other/FINCA-LUNA-NUEVA-AREA/9542338_xgsVt
Feel free to use whatever pics you like!!!
Wake up to the tropical jungles sounds of lots of birds, walk through well groomed rainforest trails, eat DELICIOUS natural & organic gourmet meals prepared from their own fresh organic garden/farm, enjoy Natural Spring-fed pool & the solar semi-heated Jacuzzi, learn about this Sustainable • Organic • Ginger/Tumeric Farm • Biodynamic • Permaculture Property MAGICAL - VERY Conscious property located in San Isidro de Peñas Blancas in San Ramon - about 30 minutes south of Arenal! - http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com
FINCA LUNA NUEVO is owned by Steve Farrell, a visionary with decades of experience in organic farming & permaculture in Costa Rica! As well as a beautiful rusticy+ natural Retreat Property, FINCA LUNA NUEVO is a Sustainable, Biodynamic - http://NewChapter.com/page/organic--biodynamic), Working Farm & Education Center specializing in growing Ginger - http://NewChapter.com/research/view/ginger) & Turmeric http://NewChapter.com/research/view/turmeric) for NEW CHAPTER Vitamins & Supplements - http://New-Chapter.com / - http://New-Chapter.com/page/our-farm-a-world-model). The farm & gardens provide an example of how self-sufficient organic communities can work!
Note: This CAN be an overnighter BUT, having done this before (ours was the first group they did this package with), we HIGHLY feel to REALLY get the FULL effects & the opportunity to REALLY chill - 2 nights is HIGHLY suggested!!! It's an AMAZING TIME!!!!
DAY 1:
8am - Pick in Escazu (ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club [an EASY bus ride in from San Jose on the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus from inside the Coca-Cola Bus Terminal]) (FREE parking).
11am-ish - Arrive a Luna Nueava Lodge - Welcome by Steven & Robin
Volcano Observation Tower (about 120 steps)
noon-ish-1pm-ish - LUNCH
1-4pm - OPTIONAL TOURS (Farm 1 Tour is FREE for people on the Well-Being Package):
The following is little sample of of some of the tours you can choose from (for a more detailed description & prices go to: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj )
• FARM TOUR 1: This FREE Farm Tour (Hotel Guests only on THIS tour) gives you a taste of everything we have to offer at the farm, from our lush organic spice & vegetable gardens, to the rainforest in which the farm resides.
• Farm Tour 2: This tour takes you on a detailed tour of our dairy, cheese making facilities, & pond purification system. For those adventurous early risers, we invite you to help our farm hands Yeudy & Fernando milk the cows.
• Rainforest Mysteries Tour: This beautiful tour takes you through our handicap accessible rainforest trail, where our expert guides will reveal the secrets of our private rainforest reserve. Afterwards you will be lead through our organic biodynamic garden, where you will see the fresh food that you will soon be eating for lunch. http://FincaLunaNuevaLodge.com/costa-rica-day-tours.html)
• Sacred Seeds Garden: Take a tour through our dynamic collection of 275 traditional medicinal plants & enjoy the stunning botanical wealth while helping to preserve this important cultural knowledge.
• Secret Waterfall Hike: Our secret waterfall hike, is a beautiful climb up the back hills of the Costa Rican countryside. This rigorous hike gives you amazing views of the surrounding area. The final destination is a magnificent waterfall & swimming hole that has a natural beauty that defies description.
• Cavalanga Trail Hike: This wonderful hike takes you through beautiful rainforest on well groomed trails. Enjoy the pristine & untouched rainforest, on a hike that begins just steps from your room.
• Corridor Reforestation Project: Come plant a tree in our biological corridor, an area of former rainforest that we are currently reforesting. With your help we will connect our rainforest property to the Children’s Eternal Rainforest, increasing the roaming grounds for the forest’s larger animals, & allowing them to return to healthy numbers.
• Tres Lunas Hike: This hike takes you up a shallow stream, through the densest rainforest on our property. Make sure to take in every last detail, from the giant trees that tower over your head to the trills of tropical birds.
• Esplendor River Waterfall Hike: Come visit our 50 foot waterfall & swimming hole, located in the thick of the jungle.
• Massage or other Spa Options:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
4-6pm - FREE TIME
Get a massage, relax by the pool, hop in our solar heated Jaccuzi, wander the gardens, or just relax & enjoy the beautiful views!
6pm – DINNER
DAY 2:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
Whatever YOU Desire to do!!
Selection from one of the MANY OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj (note: Some tours have a minimum to go out)
Choose one of the indulging SPA SERVICES: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o
Hang out by the natural water pool or in the solar powered jacuzzi?
Wander/explore the grounds on your own?
Go into the Arenal area & do things like Zipline/Canopy Tour, their Hanging Bridge, White Water Rafting & LOTS MORE!!
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
6pm - Dinner
DAY 3:
5:30-8am - Optional Bird Watching Tour
7:30-9am - BREAKFAST
9:30am-noon - OPTIONAL TOURS: - http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
12:30-1:30pm - LUNCH
2-6ish-pm - Departure / Drive Back to House of Self Empowerment - Escazu
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TOUR OPTIONS:
- http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-TOURS/9533587_gEqTj
SPA, RELAXATION & HEALING TREATMENTS:
. http://SarongGoddess.com/Travel/Luna-Nuevo-SPA-Services/9254545_SV65o):
Massage, Guided Meditation, Hypnotherapy sessions, Reiki, Soft Low Light Laser, EFT, Ionic Detox Foot Bath, Manicures & Pedicures.
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INVESTMENT IN YOUR WELL-BEING: SUPER SPECIAL (Price)!!
Pre-pay in full 2 weeks in advance - JUST $112 + tips/per person-double occupancy (includes the 13% tax) (solo, we can connect you with another solo traveler & you can share a room. though you can share a room if you're a solo as there are 2 beds [each room can sleep up to 3])
(thereafter the Regular Rate - $169.50 + tips])
INCLUDES:
FREE Parking in Escazu, 1 night Accommodations, the Farm Tour 1 & 4 Meals (90% of their food is created from fruits & veges from their garden & they have their own goats & cows producing their own yogurt & cheeses & they bake their own breads).
NOT INCLUDED: Tips & Transportation. Price of that will vary on how many people are going but the van is $260/round trip or people can volunteer to drive & we pay the driver for gas & wear & tear on their car.
(Optional Tours & Spa features NOT included)
RESERVATIONS: 8-378-6679 / EnjoyingCostaRicaTravelGroup@gmail.com
Sarong Goddess
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FINCA LUNA NUEVO WELL-BEING RETREAT
FINCA LUNA NUEVO 2-Night WELL-BEING RETREAT THANX for EVERYTHING Finc ...
Updated: Sep 06, 2009 6:26pm PST
Luna Nuevo Optional TOURS & HIKES Our guided tours & hikes are just o ...
Updated: Sep 06, 2009 6:20pm PST
![FOUNTAINS - Bedrooms : LAST MINUTE or SUPER DUPER SPECIAL (this even covers Peak Season!!!) RATES
For Stays now till Dec. 1, 2009 (or buy a Gift Certificate for stays till April 1, 2010.
Suite 1 - $70/n (reg. $90 - discounted rates do NOT include the use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 a FILL we clean it - or just $5 a FILL if YOU clean it spic & span]) ($65 if 8+ nights & YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span) (not available Nov. 25-Dec. 5)
Room 5 - $50/n (use the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom & pay only $45/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($45 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span. $40/ same but you use the shower in Suite 2) (note there is a bit of a musty smell in this room [which most people soooo don't notice it])
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span) - make sure to read the description of this room under the picture as it's not totally private
Discount is ONLY valid when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon RESERVING & expires ON Dec. 1, '09.
3 night minimum [add $5 to the rate otherwise].
Valid even if not traveling till April 1, '10 (you can buy credit if you don't have the exact dates).
Your room is clean when you arrive but to get the cheapest/cheapest rate (in () ), YOU get to clean up afterwards (we collect a $20 deposit for each room to ensure that. If you don't clean up, we keep $10 of it ($5 if one night, $10 for #1).
We still include tea/coffee (the coffee that we offer for free these days is a gourmet organic coffee with cacao, honey, vanilla & cayane pepper. If you desire regular coffee, you're welcome to purchase it/bring it in yourself) & ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, FREE WiFi throughout the house (usually), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, FREE calls to/from the U.S./Canada
Click on the picture to see the VERY Description of each room (below the picture).
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For LOTS more details & pics on the Fountains, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Guests get to use while staying with us resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site Membership Lending Library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9456506&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=H593K&rand=874 "FOUNTAINS - Bedrooms : LAST MINUTE or SUPER DUPER SPECIAL (this even covers Peak Season!!!) RATES
For Stays now till Dec. 1, 2009 (or buy a Gift Certificate for stays till April 1, 2010.
Suite 1 - $70/n (reg. $90 - discounted rates do NOT include the use of the bathtub [you can use the bathroom for an additional $10 a FILL we clean it - or just $5 a FILL if YOU clean it spic & span]) ($65 if 8+ nights & YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span)
Room 3 - $55/n (reg. $65) ($50 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span)
Room 4 - $45/n (reg. $65) ($40 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span) (not available Nov. 25-Dec. 5)
Room 5 - $50/n (use the shower in Suite 2 or shared bathroom & pay only $45/n [it's on a separate hot water tank]) (reg. $65) ($45 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span. $40/ same but you use the shower in Suite 2) (note there is a bit of a musty smell in this room [which most people soooo don't notice it])
Room 6 - $30/n (reg. $40) ($25 if 8+ nights &/or YOU clean the room/bathroom spick & span) - make sure to read the description of this room under the picture as it's not totally private
Discount is ONLY valid when prepaying in full IMMEDIATELY upon RESERVING & expires ON Dec. 1, '09.
3 night minimum [add $5 to the rate otherwise].
Valid even if not traveling till April 1, '10 (you can buy credit if you don't have the exact dates).
Your room is clean when you arrive but to get the cheapest/cheapest rate (in () ), YOU get to clean up afterwards (we collect a $20 deposit for each room to ensure that. If you don't clean up, we keep $10 of it ($5 if one night, $10 for #1).
We still include tea/coffee (the coffee that we offer for free these days is a gourmet organic coffee with cacao, honey, vanilla & cayane pepper. If you desire regular coffee, you're welcome to purchase it/bring it in yourself) & ONE Free Spin on the Massage Chair, FREE WiFi throughout the house (usually), up to 10 min. a day to check your emails, FREE calls to/from the U.S./Canada
Click on the picture to see the VERY Description of each room (below the picture).
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WANT TO USE THE BATHTUB & not renting Suite 1-Spacious?
IF it's available (we won't know till that day), you can pay $10 for the first FILL & $5 each additional if WE clean it & it INCLUDES some bubbles!!! - OR - YOU clean it spic & span - just $5 a FILL. (we have additional Bath Salts, Scrubbers, Oils, etc. available to purchase)
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For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-941-312-7569
IN CR: (506) 8-378-6679
For LOTS more details & pics on the Fountains, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to - http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
Guests get to use while staying with us resources from - http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com - our on-site Membership Lending Library.
The Fountains is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY Foundations/non-profits in CR!
GRACIAS COSTA RICA is a program we've starting to encourage tourists & non-nationals alike to gift back to the people of Costa Rica via donations, etc. - http://GraciasCostaRica.com
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LAST MINUTE or SUPER DUPER SPECIAL (this even covers Peak Season!!!) ...
Updated: Sep 06, 2009 2:13pm PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
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Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
NOTE: If the room you pre-pay for is booked your dates, you'd automatically get the next category up - no additional cost!
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SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION - - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261906_x3T4M
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9261225&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=5LqSC&rand=1033 "1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a \"Recovery Home\" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
NOTE: If the room you pre-pay for is booked your dates, you'd automatically get the next category up - no additional cost!
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SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION - - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261906_x3T4M
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
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1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in Escazu!!!
http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261225_5LqSC 1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONL ...
Updated: Aug 13, 2009 12:29am PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $40 in #5 - SECLUSION - in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
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#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
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SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=9261080&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=hHVhR&rand=122 "1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $40 in #5 - SECLUSION - in Escazu!!! : http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
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#5 - SECLUSION - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9261080_hHVhR
$40/night (reg. $65)
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
1 DAY (TODAY!!!!) ONLY SALE - just $20-$60/night in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu - just 7 minutes West of San Jose!!
We're your Home-Away-From-Home in Costa Rica - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a \"Recovery Home\" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is pretty much within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
Take advantage of our 1 DAY ONLY - BEYOND SUPER DUPER SALES
ONLY if paid in FULL BY TODAY / THURS. Aug. 13
You MUST purchase 7 nights minimum THOUGH you can break the nights up (based on availability. Fewer than 4 nights can't be reserved till 2-4 days before arriving). Good for any dates in the future.
@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@
SPECIALS:
#1 - MASTER SUITE - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9259890_VWViV
$60/night (reg. $90)
#3 - INSPIRATION -
$50/night (reg. $65)
#4 - AWAKENING - http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/9260385_YMsAc
$35/night (reg. $65)
#6 - THE PUENTE -
$20/night (reg. $40)
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or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica
http://FountainsGuesthouse.com (aka http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com / http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com / http://GraciasCostaRica.com)
(see pictures of our area at:
or 1-619-819-2726-from the U.S. / 506-8-378-6679-within Costa Rica")
1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $40 in #5 - SECLUSION - in Escazu!!!
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Updated: Aug 12, 2009 11:00pm PST
![1 DAY ONLY SALE - just $35/night in Escazu in #4 - AWAKENING!!! : 1 DAY SALE - on a few of our rooms in our MAGICAL, Tranquil Oasis in Escazu!!!
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#4 - AWAKENING SPECIAL: $35/night (reg. $65)
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We're your Home-Away-From-Home - a wonderful place to use as your base while exploring Costa Rica, to heal after dental or medical work (though we are NOT a "Recovery Home" with nurses, etc.), for cultural fixes, etc.
Just about every convenience you could need is within less than 15 blocks of us!!
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Just about every convenience you could need is within less than 15 blocks of us!!
AMENITIES are high here!! Everything from FREE unlimited calls to the U.S./Canada & a U.S. number for your people to call you on, 1 free spin in our FABULOUS Massage Chair, TOTAL use of the house - including a gourmet kitchen to use!! A REAL Me-Casa-es-Su-Casa/My House is Your House - kinda place - all surrounded by nearly 2 acres of lush tropical foliage! Your host has LOTS of contacts/info/knowledge to share/empart on you (including MANY English-speakers!)!!
TOUCHES are IMPORTANT here!! Varying firmness' of beds & pillows, night lights, Free WiFi & LOTS MORE!!
You couldn't find a more ULTRA Convenient & Safe location on ALL levels (especially for getting around & restaurants [MANY even deliver!!]!!)
Don't have your exact dates yet - no problem - buy a credit!!
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GETTING TO MANUEL ANTONIO / QUEPOS
If you are considering the driving route to M.A. - I HIGHLY welcome you to consider hiring a driver (to me this is the BEST BEST BEST way to see Costa Rica - especially on your first trip as if you are driving yourself – if you take a bus or fly, you will only get about 5% of the experience as you would hiring a Guide/Driver [CR does NOT have addresses & few street signs & VERY FEW road signs, the roads are OFTEN crappy if not worse - Many filled with BIG potholes, sometimes SUDDENLY missing manhole covers, etc. - to say nothing about the “fun” (NOT) rickety bridges you get to cross over that when you look down between the open WOOD slats - you will see the alligator infested water below. There is NO WAY I will be owning a car in CR as I drive like Mario Andretti which you can NOT do here & I would have ulcers & kill people. Taxi's keep me sane, happy, not having to worry about the car getting broken into or worse, etc.).
To me, the BEST experience is to hire a Guide/Driver to take you TO Manuel Antonio (or wherever) & fly BACK on NatureAir (below). Not only is it an AWESOME way to fly/see C.R. but it is only a 20 min. flight (vs. a 3++ hour, not so fun at times drive)! (if you’re limited in time, you can fly down to M.A. & meet up with the driver there & have him bring you back so you get some touring time/to see things. NOTE though – it gets dark around 5:30-6pm here.
FLY - Flying to Quepos (that’s the airport you’d fly into to go to Manuel Antonio & take a bus, taxi or a shuttle into MA) is just 25 minutes by air from the San Jose area (vs. 3-4++ hours driving). It’s an AWESOME way to see CR. Need to get an ocean/beach fix &/or don’t have much time? This is a NICE QUICK way to get there!!
NATUREAIR (http://NatureAir.com / 1-800-235-9272-US / 2-299-6000-within CR). MY #1 CHOICE! #1 - You fly in/out of Pavas Airport (WAY better/easier than the main Santamaria/SJO airport, ESPECIALLY if you’re in San Jose or the South/West end of the Central Valley (like Escazu, Santa Ana, etc.) & it’s just 7 min. from the Fountains Guesthouse (with no traffic). #2 - I also LOVE this airline because they’re the FIRST (& to date, the only) Carbon Neutral Airline http://NatureAir.com/why-fly-nature-air-costa-rica.aspx #3 - Customer Service has been GREAT EVERY TIME I’ve called them!! #4 – They have the coolest design on their airplanes!! LAST MINUTE - check their web site for last minute specials (especially the day before. Once I got a Guest a $27 one-way & $45 return going the next day – just for the day!). Their planes are 19 passenger twin-engine puddle jumpers (personally I feel VERY SAFE in them!! Especially compared to the other airline option with a single engine). NOTE: In rainy season I wouldn’t fly in the afternoon unless I had to (AROUND June-beginning of Nov. being the peak of it) & ESPECIALLY in windy season (about Dec./Jan.). If you book your flight through NatureVacations ONLY, you can purchase a pretty cheap transfer to wherever you’re going (which you can’t booking air only through the regular ticket line). Make sure to ask for Leanne (LHuntley@NatureAir.com) & tell her Vicki referred you!! Currently in Green/low season they from FROM Pavas at 9am or 2:30pm & return at 7:50am, 10:45am & 3pm
SANSA - Flies from Santamaria/SJO (the main) airport. This is great if you’re arriving in/out of SJO airport immediately if you can connect properly and if you’re staying on the north side of the Central Valley (like Alajuela) but if you’re in San Jose or on the West end, factor in another $20 or so dollars each way to get to/from. NOTE: Sansa planes only have ONE engine (for the love of Goddess, I just can not figure out their website) (2-221-9414 / http://flysansa.com)
DRIVER/GUIDE - Oscar is the BEST driver/guide I’ve found ANYWHERE!! He’s actually gone and LIVED in the jungle for periods of time to study the animals/flora/fauna!! If he takes you into Manuel Antonio Park, you will often find many of the “official” Park Guides latching onto Oscar’s tour as he has so much knowledge on things++!
Another REALLY GOOD one is Carlos (in his off time he’s also a Forest Ranger & is a driver/guide in his off time).
DRIVER/TRANSPORTATION ONLY - Just need a driver/transportation – I use Frank Chicas’ Enjoying Costa Rica Tours. He has quite a few English-speaking drivers & 8 LEGAL Tourism vans – many less than a year old (& he can hook you up with larger buses+).
Nella at Exotur (http://exotur.com / info@exotur.com / 011-506-8-384-7403) - GO
To connect with all of these, email me at CostaRicaResourceGuide@gmail.com or call – from the U.S./Canada call on my San Diego # - 1-619-819-2726 or within Costa Rica – 8-378-6679
BUS - Transportes Morales (SJ-2-223-5567, Quepos-2-777-0263) - Route 613 Quepos & Manuel Antonio Express departs daily from the Coco Cola Terminal (Calle 16 & Avenida 1- Avenida 3) in San Jose (the CocaCola Terminal is where you’d catch the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus to come to the Fountains Guesthouse). The DIRECT Bus leaves from SJ at 6am, 9am (Mon.-Sat.), noon, 2:30pm & 5pm and takes 3 3/4 hours. It returns FROM Quepos at 4am (Mon.-Sat.), 6am, 9:30am, noon, 2:30pm & 5pm. PRICE: around $5. REGULAR/COLECTIVO (slow boat to China/making LOTS of stops) leaves at 7am, 10am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm (Mon.-Fri.) & returns at 5, 8am, 2pm & 4pm & takes ABOUT 4 1/2 hours.
Transportes Unidos la Costanera - REGULAR service – Route 639 which goes to Playa Dominical/Uvita but drops people off in Quepos. It leaves SJ at 7am, 11:30am & 1:30pm (Sat. & Sun.). 4 hours to Quepos.
From Quepos you catch a Route 653 Shuttle Bus that runs every 20 min.
(note buses do NOT have bathrooms so you get to stop when THEY tell you to stop/go!! [not good if you have a small bladder])
SHUTTLE - INTERBUS - Picks up in Sabana Norte - In front of Crowne Plaza Corabisi Hotel AT the Oxydental Torre Molino (in front of Mas x Menos) - HOURS: SJ to M.A.-8:15am or 2:30pm / Returns 7:45am / 1:45pm. - $39 each way.
WEBSITES
www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/english/photogallery.html - PICS www.manuelantoniocostarica.com/cr/default.asp
www.vacationcity.com/costa-rica/destinations/manuel-antonio www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/default.asp
www.manuelantoniobeach.com/manuelantoniobeach.com/nightlife.html http://MAQBeach.com
www.VisitManuelAntonio.com - Tourism/Chamber site http://ManuelAntonioToday.com
MAPS
www.cupotico.com/maps/Manuel%20Antonio%20maps.html www.costaricamap.com/ing/biopmanuel.html
THINGS TO DO DURING THE DAY
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK is a MUST MUST MUST SEE/DO!!! You WILL see all sorts of wildlife here – ESPECIALLY if you’re with the right guide!! Hire your own Personal Guide – I hear GREAT things about Gama (8-818-8207 / HolaGama@yahoo.com) who’s $45/per person(includes tickets, water and fruit) for about 3 hours (discounts for groups). Hire a Tour Guide within the park for about 2 hours - $25 (I’ve also seen $39) + $7 ticket/per person (2 person minimum). It's high but WELL worth it!! HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 7am-4pm (you MUST leave BY 4pm as often the incoming tide cuts off the park’s exit and in come the crocodiles!) - CLOSED on Mon. PRICE: $7 entrance. It’s at the Southern end of this area. Better yet – hire Oscar with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours (871-2900) to drive you from wherever to Manuel Antonio and get an EARLY start so he can lead you into the park. I’ve had MANY Guests do this and each time they said that the OTHER “official” park guides were jumping in on Oscars tours!!! He has AMAZING knowledge (but if you go every so often to live in the jungles to learn more – you’d be pretty darn AMAZING also!!!).
BEACHES - WARNING!!! This area has MANY TREACHEROUS WATERS and there are NO LIFEGUARDS on the beach!! I GOT CAUGHT IN A RIP-TIDE HERE!!!!!! BE CAREFUL AND NEVER SWIM WITHOUT OTHERS IN THE WATER AND ON THE BEACH.
Playa Manuel Antonio
Playa Espidillas Sur
Playa Escondido
Playitta (the nude/gay beach is no longer either)
SPICE TOUR - Rainforest Spices (www.RainForestSpices.com / 8-839-2721 / 2-779-1155-farm / vanilla@racsa. co. cr ) - Owner/Manager Henry Karczynski conducts tours of his Organic/Biodynamic spice Farm featuring Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon Sticks, and some other spices/goodies! I’ve heard Henry speak and he’s VERY informative!!
FISHING - There’s some GOOD fishing in this area.
FISHING EQUIPMENT - Quepos – AsoproQuepos
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SURFING - Quepos is perfectly positioned for experiencing a number of internationally celebrated surf breaks. Jaco, Hermosa, Esterillos and Dominical are all accessible. The little-known and spectacular Playa del Rey is nearby, and the local Playitas and Bajo breaks are just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. The water is a warm 78-82 degrees year-round. The biggest surf occurs June through August, however the surf is generally consistent at other times. There are a couple of excellent breaks on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, with Salsa Brava at Puerto Viejo being the most famous.
SURFING LESSONS - Playa Espadilla - Head down to the beach just outside Manuel Antonio National Park where you will meet your bilingual instructor and choose just the right board for your size and skill level. Instructors for these Estrella Tour surf lessons are genuine, kind, and good natured souls who share their knowledge and experience in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Local lifeguards, competitive surfers and visiting instructors provide a dynamic learning experience. Instruction is one-on-one and students are often able to stand up and ride a wave by the end of their very first day. A loaner board is provided for 2 hours after each surfing lesson to further hone your skills. Class schedules depend on the local tides. A half day surfing class lasts approximately 3 hours. 1/2 Day Class $55. 3 Days+ $45/day
SURF SHOPS - Burro
ISLA (Island) Damas Estuary (between Jaco and Quepos) Caimans, Sloths, Crocodiles, Boas, White face monkeys, egrets, Mangroves, Birds, Sea Kayaking (1/2 day tour $70/pp), Swamps (BRING GOOD STRONG mosquito spray!!). 1/2 day Boat Tour - $60-$65 (includes lunch or dinner, transportation and boat/guide). Time varies by tide. Passive activity.
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HIKE - Walk the hour-long hike from Playa Espidillas to the top of Punta Catedral enjoying Tide Pools and looking for monkeys and other animals (please do NOT feed the animals!!).
BIOLOGICAL RESERVE - rioSPAraiso Biological Reserve (293-5465 - near Quepos) has a couple tour packages - Their 3-in-1 Tour entails a Canopy Tour, Hot Springs (102ª water) and Horseback Riding (though I heard it could get rather steep!!). The 5-in-1 Tour adds Lunch at Pecari Lodge.
SEA KAYAKING - $65/pp
COASTAL PADDLE - A more challenging open ocean paddle along one of CRs most beautiful coastlines. Nearby islands are nesting sites for boobies and frigate birds. We stop for a swim and snacks in isolated Biesanz Bay and we lunch at the end of the trip, near the National Park of Manuel Antonio. Requirements :Some experience or reasonable fitness as waves and surf are common TOUR HOURS: 8am-noon OR 1-5pm. $65
DOLPHIN WATCH Coast Tour - Marvel At the mysterious islands with their jagged rock formation, towering cliffs and nesting grounds with numerous species of marine birds and their young. Listen to the blowholes; whistle with each surge of the waves. Help us count the varies types of dolphins, and whales that frolic just beyond the islands. Learn interesting facts about the National Park and history of Quepos Indians. Join us and witness those unforgettable offshore sunsets, taking a moment to relax and enjoy another beautiful afternoon in paradise. HOURS: 8:30am-noon, 1-6:30pm or 2pm-sunset. $70
TOCORI WATERFALLS and HORSEBACK RIDING - This horseback riding tour is a half day, through a typical Costa Rican area called Villa Nueva, where you will have a good opportunity to see the local country side and jungle. This excellent tour is 30 minutes driving from Quepos, and includes 1 hour riding, also don’t forget your bathing suit to take a swim in a beautiful waterfall on the way. For birdwatchers we recommend going in the afternoon for a better chance to see toucans and some other exotic birds. HOURS: 8am-1pm and 1:30-5:30pm. Transportation, guide, snacks and lunch or dinner. Requirements : Ability to ride for 1 hour approx. Easy ride. $60
WALK through RANCHO Don Gilberto - An excellent way to explore the plants and animals in the mountainous jungles near Manuel Antonio National. This walk takes you on partly shaded trails, allowing you to explore and discover. Snacks and refreshments are offered during the trip. HOURS: 7:30am-noon. Requirements : None, easy walk. Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent hat or visor, and binoculars. $55
ATV TOURS - Drive your own fully-equipped ATV into the rugged mountains of Quepos, where your professional bilingual guides lead you through rustic tropical settings, unpaved roads, giant African Palm Plantations, working cattle farms, and typical Costa Rican towns like Naranjito and Villanueva. Savor the adventure as you ride through muddy trails, crystal clear streams, and winding mountain paths – all surrounded by Costa Rica´s diverse tropical rainforest. Then reward yourself by indulging in two breathtaking waterfalls, where you can swim in refreshing, crystalline waters. End your exotic journey with a delicious Tico-style meal at our private Finca Anita. Relax and unwind in pure tranquility, watching lively birds swoop overhead all while viewing stunning mountain vistas and Costa Rica´s unique tropical rain forest ecosystem. Overall, this is a Costa Rican adventure not to be missed! $95/1, $120/double (2 on one atv).
SAIL TOURS - Your adventure aboard our sail ships begins as you sail down the scenic coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio Park. As the boats glides quietly under sail you’ll probably see dolphins which frequently swim in the boat’s bow wake. Occasional whales and giant sea turtles are a special thrill, and the ever present abundance of sea birds are enjoyed by even the most avid wildlife enthusiast. Our professional crew will guide you through this aquatic paradise while attending to your safety and comfort. They will personally serve you plentiful portions of delicious food, in the tradition of the great cruise ships but with a homemade touch. Good cooled beer, long drinks and soft drinks are included. On the morning and sunset cruise you will stop in a scenic jungle bay where you can swim or snorkel in the calm, refreshing water. All of your snorkel gear is provided just bring a towel and your swim dress with you. Also necessary is, that you have a good sun protection crème. On the sunset sail, after dinner, you may view one of the often spectacular sunsets. It is truly a romantic ending to a memorable day in paradise. $69.
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SCUBA DIVING Trip - For clients taking our Discover Scuba Diving Course or involved with other courses, Pick up time may be as early as 7am. The dive shop is the first stop: all divers must complete some simple paperwork. This is a PADI guideline. At this time we also get equipment sizing if it wasn’t taken on the reservation phone call. Within a few minutes the divers will be on their way to the pier where the dive team will welcome them on the boat. All gear will be prepared and ready for the divers. The first dive site is within 15 to 25 minutes. As we leave the pier the PADI Certified Dive master or Instructor onboard will brief the divers as to where the dive site is and their expectations. Divers begin to suit up, and go down for their first dive. Upon completion of the first dive the divers have fruits, juices and water during the surface interval, along with a fresh water shower. Surface time is spent cruising the Manuel Antonio waters, visiting with the Dolphins and the Whales, as we cruise around the park. Within 30 to 45 minutes we are ready for dive #2 at a different dive site. Once again the divers will get a briefing from the Divemaster. Upon completion of dive #2 the boat begins its return to the pier; transportation will be waiting for the clients. There will be a brief stop at the dive shop for divers to complete logbooks, then back to your hotel.
Fun Dive: for certified divers, includes total equipment package. 2-tank dive. $100
Discover Scuba Diving Course: 5 hours with instruction and dives, includes scuba lesson at the pool, with 2 ocean dives. Must dive with dive instructor no deeper then 40ft/12mtr. All equipment included. $175
HOURS dive times are 8am and 1pm (Pick up times are scheduled 45 minutes prior to the dive time).
SHOPS
MANUEL ANTONIO - On beach next to sidewalk (near Mono Loco and Marlin) - street artists. Souvenirs - Cay Costa. Art Gallery at Se Como No.
QUEPOS (downtown) - BEST area for Souvenirs – L’Aventura (in front of Hotel Kanuk – 2-777-1019 / 2-777-2472). Italian Clothes (men and women) - La Dolce Vita. Italian Clothes (male, female, kids) - Jungle Avenue. Lots of small Art Galleries.
RESTAURANTS
FAV RESTAURANTS:
ITALIAN Gato Negro at Tutu's Gay Bar (open to everyone). Aromas de Luz Hamburgo - They also have Movie Night every night at 9pm.
BREAKFAST Cafe Milagro. Condominiums Tulemar have a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
BURGERS Agua Azul
GRILL Steakhouse & seafood on the grill - La Cantina.
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos
INTERNATIONAL Bamboo Jam (the BEST restaurant in town, classier crowd. Live Latin Music on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am)(FRENCH).
ITALIAN / PIZZA Escalo Frio.
LIVE MUSIC Dos Locos (Quepos) - Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
LIVE DANCING Salsa & Merengue Music for Dancing - Rio Azul (Quepos?)
LUNCH Marlin's on the Beach.
SEAFOOD Mar y Luna
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos.
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel.
TAPAS Salsipuedes.
TEX MEX Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel
VIEWS - Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
PLACES THAT WILL COOK THE FISH YOU CATCH - El Gran Escape, Banco Bar, Dos Locos
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
2x1 Pizza (2-777-4236) - PIZZA, buy one pizza – get the 2nd one FREE! ITALIAN. EXPRESS (800-621-2121). HOURS: Daily 7am-11pm.
Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
Bamboo Jam - I’ve heard a few people refer to it as the BEST restaurant in town with a classier crowd. FRENCH / INTERNATIONAL. LIVE MUSIC (Latin) on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am.
Banco Bar - Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you!!!
Barba Roja Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0331) - GREAT for SUNSET VIEWS! BEST Nacho’s I’ve heard!! Great fish specials. Closed now for low/green season. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of Casino Divisamar
Billy Beach’s Karolas (2-777-1557) - SEAFOOD. Award winning Bourbon Molasses BBQ Baby Back RIBS!! They claim they invented the original Coconut Margarita!! Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air). Relaxing music in the background.
DIRECTIONS: in front of Café Milagro
B.S. Bar & Grill (2-77-5280) - AMERICANA, SPORTS BAR, BURGERS, great VIEWS - Across from Latitude 9 Realty
Cafe Milagro - Good for BREAKFAST
Coconuts on the Beach
Condominiums Tulemar has a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - QUEPOS – MEXICAN. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
El Gran Escape (2-777-0395) - QUEPOS – Oceanfront in the center. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! FRESH SEAFOOD. Tropical Sushi popular
Escalo Frio - ITALIAN / PIZZA
Gato Negro Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0408) - Get`s busy every night around midnight. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of the airplane
La Cantina - STEAK house & SEAFOOD on the grill
La Hacienda Restaurant (2-777-3473) - GF.
DIRECTIONS: Plaza Yara
Latin Lounge - On the Hill side of the road north of Café Milagro. VERY good food and it is a good value!! YUMMM Fish Sandwich with freshly-made plantain chips!! On Thurs. night they have something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details.
Mar Luna Restaurant (2-777-5107) - SEAFOOD and meat specialties. Claim to have the tastiest Mariscada? Tropical Acoustic Music. GF
DIRECTIONS: Near the School of Manuel Antonio on the main road. 150 mts North of the school
Marlin's on the Beach - Especially good for Lunch
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay & straight!!).
Salsipuedes Cantina (2-777-5019) - Great prices on "bocas"/TAPAS that you can make into meals. AWESOME ocean views!! GF
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel has TexMex
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at http://cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
Coconuts on the Beach
Billy Beach’s Karolas - Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air) (2-777-1557) – in front of Café Milagro Relaxing music in the background.
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay and straight!!).
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. and Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at www.cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
HAPPY HOUR
Barba Roja
Salsi Puedas
NIGHTLIFE
Mon. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - Byblos Casino
Tues. 10am - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - The Lounge
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Wed. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Reggae Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Thurs. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
GAY - Latin Lounge has something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details. He said the food is very good and it is a good value
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
DJ playing Gringo Dance and Ladies Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Fri. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sat. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sun. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
QUEPOS
Arco Iris - truly a locals club, and you might only see a handful of gringos if you go there. NOTE: It’s pretty dead before 11pm.
For info on GAY MANUEL ANTONIO see: http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8166460_MzizE
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GETTING TO MANUEL ANTONIO / QUEPOS
If you are considering the driving route to M.A. - I HIGHLY welcome you to consider hiring a driver (to me this is the BEST BEST BEST way to see Costa Rica - especially on your first trip as if you are driving yourself – if you take a bus or fly, you will only get about 5% of the experience as you would hiring a Guide/Driver [CR does NOT have addresses & few street signs & VERY FEW road signs, the roads are OFTEN crappy if not worse - Many filled with BIG potholes, sometimes SUDDENLY missing manhole covers, etc. - to say nothing about the “fun” (NOT) rickety bridges you get to cross over that when you look down between the open WOOD slats - you will see the alligator infested water below. There is NO WAY I will be owning a car in CR as I drive like Mario Andretti which you can NOT do here & I would have ulcers & kill people. Taxi's keep me sane, happy, not having to worry about the car getting broken into or worse, etc.).
To me, the BEST experience is to hire a Guide/Driver to take you TO Manuel Antonio (or wherever) & fly BACK on NatureAir (below). Not only is it an AWESOME way to fly/see C.R. but it is only a 20 min. flight (vs. a 3++ hour, not so fun at times drive)! (if you’re limited in time, you can fly down to M.A. & meet up with the driver there & have him bring you back so you get some touring time/to see things. NOTE though – it gets dark around 5:30-6pm here.
FLY - Flying to Quepos (that’s the airport you’d fly into to go to Manuel Antonio & take a bus, taxi or a shuttle into MA) is just 25 minutes by air from the San Jose area (vs. 3-4++ hours driving). It’s an AWESOME way to see CR. Need to get an ocean/beach fix &/or don’t have much time? This is a NICE QUICK way to get there!!
NATUREAIR (http://NatureAir.com / 1-800-235-9272-US / 2-299-6000-within CR). MY #1 CHOICE! #1 - You fly in/out of Pavas Airport (WAY better/easier than the main Santamaria/SJO airport, ESPECIALLY if you’re in San Jose or the South/West end of the Central Valley (like Escazu, Santa Ana, etc.) & it’s just 7 min. from the Fountains Guesthouse (with no traffic). #2 - I also LOVE this airline because they’re the FIRST (& to date, the only) Carbon Neutral Airline http://NatureAir.com/why-fly-nature-air-costa-rica.aspx #3 - Customer Service has been GREAT EVERY TIME I’ve called them!! #4 – They have the coolest design on their airplanes!! LAST MINUTE - check their web site for last minute specials (especially the day before. Once I got a Guest a $27 one-way & $45 return going the next day – just for the day!). Their planes are 19 passenger twin-engine puddle jumpers (personally I feel VERY SAFE in them!! Especially compared to the other airline option with a single engine). NOTE: In rainy season I wouldn’t fly in the afternoon unless I had to (AROUND June-beginning of Nov. being the peak of it) & ESPECIALLY in windy season (about Dec./Jan.). If you book your flight through NatureVacations ONLY, you can purchase a pretty cheap transfer to wherever you’re going (which you can’t booking air only through the regular ticket line). Make sure to ask for Leanne (LHuntley@NatureAir.com) & tell her Vicki referred you!! Currently in Green/low season they from FROM Pavas at 9am or 2:30pm & return at 7:50am, 10:45am & 3pm
SANSA - Flies from Santamaria/SJO (the main) airport. This is great if you’re arriving in/out of SJO airport immediately if you can connect properly and if you’re staying on the north side of the Central Valley (like Alajuela) but if you’re in San Jose or on the West end, factor in another $20 or so dollars each way to get to/from. NOTE: Sansa planes only have ONE engine (for the love of Goddess, I just can not figure out their website) (2-221-9414 / http://flysansa.com)
DRIVER/GUIDE - Oscar is the BEST driver/guide I’ve found ANYWHERE!! He’s actually gone and LIVED in the jungle for periods of time to study the animals/flora/fauna!! If he takes you into Manuel Antonio Park, you will often find many of the “official” Park Guides latching onto Oscar’s tour as he has so much knowledge on things++!
Another REALLY GOOD one is Carlos (in his off time he’s also a Forest Ranger & is a driver/guide in his off time).
DRIVER/TRANSPORTATION ONLY - Just need a driver/transportation – I use Frank Chicas’ Enjoying Costa Rica Tours. He has quite a few English-speaking drivers & 8 LEGAL Tourism vans – many less than a year old (& he can hook you up with larger buses+).
Nella at Exotur (http://exotur.com / info@exotur.com / 011-506-8-384-7403) - GO
To connect with all of these, email me at CostaRicaResourceGuide@gmail.com or call – from the U.S./Canada call on my San Diego # - 1-619-819-2726 or within Costa Rica – 8-378-6679
BUS - Transportes Morales (SJ-2-223-5567, Quepos-2-777-0263) - Route 613 Quepos & Manuel Antonio Express departs daily from the Coco Cola Terminal (Calle 16 & Avenida 1- Avenida 3) in San Jose (the CocaCola Terminal is where you’d catch the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus to come to the Fountains Guesthouse). The DIRECT Bus leaves from SJ at 6am, 9am (Mon.-Sat.), noon, 2:30pm & 5pm and takes 3 3/4 hours. It returns FROM Quepos at 4am (Mon.-Sat.), 6am, 9:30am, noon, 2:30pm & 5pm. PRICE: around $5. REGULAR/COLECTIVO (slow boat to China/making LOTS of stops) leaves at 7am, 10am, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm (Mon.-Fri.) & returns at 5, 8am, 2pm & 4pm & takes ABOUT 4 1/2 hours.
Transportes Unidos la Costanera - REGULAR service – Route 639 which goes to Playa Dominical/Uvita but drops people off in Quepos. It leaves SJ at 7am, 11:30am & 1:30pm (Sat. & Sun.). 4 hours to Quepos.
From Quepos you catch a Route 653 Shuttle Bus that runs every 20 min.
(note buses do NOT have bathrooms so you get to stop when THEY tell you to stop/go!! [not good if you have a small bladder])
SHUTTLE - INTERBUS - Picks up in Sabana Norte - In front of Crowne Plaza Corabisi Hotel AT the Oxydental Torre Molino (in front of Mas x Menos) - HOURS: SJ to M.A.-8:15am or 2:30pm / Returns 7:45am / 1:45pm. - $39 each way.
WEBSITES
www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/english/photogallery.html - PICS www.manuelantoniocostarica.com/cr/default.asp
www.vacationcity.com/costa-rica/destinations/manuel-antonio www.manuelantoniopark.com/mapk/default.asp
www.manuelantoniobeach.com/manuelantoniobeach.com/nightlife.html http://MAQBeach.com
www.VisitManuelAntonio.com - Tourism/Chamber site http://ManuelAntonioToday.com
MAPS
www.cupotico.com/maps/Manuel%20Antonio%20maps.html www.costaricamap.com/ing/biopmanuel.html
THINGS TO DO DURING THE DAY
MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK is a MUST MUST MUST SEE/DO!!! You WILL see all sorts of wildlife here – ESPECIALLY if you’re with the right guide!! Hire your own Personal Guide – I hear GREAT things about Gama (8-818-8207 / HolaGama@yahoo.com) who’s $45/per person(includes tickets, water and fruit) for about 3 hours (discounts for groups). Hire a Tour Guide within the park for about 2 hours - $25 (I’ve also seen $39) + $7 ticket/per person (2 person minimum). It's high but WELL worth it!! HOURS: Tues.-Sun. 7am-4pm (you MUST leave BY 4pm as often the incoming tide cuts off the park’s exit and in come the crocodiles!) - CLOSED on Mon. PRICE: $7 entrance. It’s at the Southern end of this area. Better yet – hire Oscar with Enjoying Costa Rica Tours (871-2900) to drive you from wherever to Manuel Antonio and get an EARLY start so he can lead you into the park. I’ve had MANY Guests do this and each time they said that the OTHER “official” park guides were jumping in on Oscars tours!!! He has AMAZING knowledge (but if you go every so often to live in the jungles to learn more – you’d be pretty darn AMAZING also!!!).
BEACHES - WARNING!!! This area has MANY TREACHEROUS WATERS and there are NO LIFEGUARDS on the beach!! I GOT CAUGHT IN A RIP-TIDE HERE!!!!!! BE CAREFUL AND NEVER SWIM WITHOUT OTHERS IN THE WATER AND ON THE BEACH.
Playa Manuel Antonio
Playa Espidillas Sur
Playa Escondido
Playitta (the nude/gay beach is no longer either)
SPICE TOUR - Rainforest Spices (www.RainForestSpices.com / 8-839-2721 / 2-779-1155-farm / vanilla@racsa. co. cr ) - Owner/Manager Henry Karczynski conducts tours of his Organic/Biodynamic spice Farm featuring Vanilla Beans, Cinnamon Sticks, and some other spices/goodies! I’ve heard Henry speak and he’s VERY informative!!
FISHING - There’s some GOOD fishing in this area.
FISHING EQUIPMENT - Quepos – AsoproQuepos
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SURFING - Quepos is perfectly positioned for experiencing a number of internationally celebrated surf breaks. Jaco, Hermosa, Esterillos and Dominical are all accessible. The little-known and spectacular Playa del Rey is nearby, and the local Playitas and Bajo breaks are just outside Manuel Antonio National Park. The water is a warm 78-82 degrees year-round. The biggest surf occurs June through August, however the surf is generally consistent at other times. There are a couple of excellent breaks on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica, with Salsa Brava at Puerto Viejo being the most famous.
SURFING LESSONS - Playa Espadilla - Head down to the beach just outside Manuel Antonio National Park where you will meet your bilingual instructor and choose just the right board for your size and skill level. Instructors for these Estrella Tour surf lessons are genuine, kind, and good natured souls who share their knowledge and experience in a supportive and caring atmosphere. Local lifeguards, competitive surfers and visiting instructors provide a dynamic learning experience. Instruction is one-on-one and students are often able to stand up and ride a wave by the end of their very first day. A loaner board is provided for 2 hours after each surfing lesson to further hone your skills. Class schedules depend on the local tides. A half day surfing class lasts approximately 3 hours. 1/2 Day Class $55. 3 Days+ $45/day
SURF SHOPS - Burro
ISLA (Island) Damas Estuary (between Jaco and Quepos) Caimans, Sloths, Crocodiles, Boas, White face monkeys, egrets, Mangroves, Birds, Sea Kayaking (1/2 day tour $70/pp), Swamps (BRING GOOD STRONG mosquito spray!!). 1/2 day Boat Tour - $60-$65 (includes lunch or dinner, transportation and boat/guide). Time varies by tide. Passive activity.
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HIKE - Walk the hour-long hike from Playa Espidillas to the top of Punta Catedral enjoying Tide Pools and looking for monkeys and other animals (please do NOT feed the animals!!).
BIOLOGICAL RESERVE - rioSPAraiso Biological Reserve (293-5465 - near Quepos) has a couple tour packages - Their 3-in-1 Tour entails a Canopy Tour, Hot Springs (102ª water) and Horseback Riding (though I heard it could get rather steep!!). The 5-in-1 Tour adds Lunch at Pecari Lodge.
SEA KAYAKING - $65/pp
COASTAL PADDLE - A more challenging open ocean paddle along one of CRs most beautiful coastlines. Nearby islands are nesting sites for boobies and frigate birds. We stop for a swim and snacks in isolated Biesanz Bay and we lunch at the end of the trip, near the National Park of Manuel Antonio. Requirements :Some experience or reasonable fitness as waves and surf are common TOUR HOURS: 8am-noon OR 1-5pm. $65
DOLPHIN WATCH Coast Tour - Marvel At the mysterious islands with their jagged rock formation, towering cliffs and nesting grounds with numerous species of marine birds and their young. Listen to the blowholes; whistle with each surge of the waves. Help us count the varies types of dolphins, and whales that frolic just beyond the islands. Learn interesting facts about the National Park and history of Quepos Indians. Join us and witness those unforgettable offshore sunsets, taking a moment to relax and enjoy another beautiful afternoon in paradise. HOURS: 8:30am-noon, 1-6:30pm or 2pm-sunset. $70
TOCORI WATERFALLS and HORSEBACK RIDING - This horseback riding tour is a half day, through a typical Costa Rican area called Villa Nueva, where you will have a good opportunity to see the local country side and jungle. This excellent tour is 30 minutes driving from Quepos, and includes 1 hour riding, also don’t forget your bathing suit to take a swim in a beautiful waterfall on the way. For birdwatchers we recommend going in the afternoon for a better chance to see toucans and some other exotic birds. HOURS: 8am-1pm and 1:30-5:30pm. Transportation, guide, snacks and lunch or dinner. Requirements : Ability to ride for 1 hour approx. Easy ride. $60
WALK through RANCHO Don Gilberto - An excellent way to explore the plants and animals in the mountainous jungles near Manuel Antonio National. This walk takes you on partly shaded trails, allowing you to explore and discover. Snacks and refreshments are offered during the trip. HOURS: 7:30am-noon. Requirements : None, easy walk. Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent hat or visor, and binoculars. $55
ATV TOURS - Drive your own fully-equipped ATV into the rugged mountains of Quepos, where your professional bilingual guides lead you through rustic tropical settings, unpaved roads, giant African Palm Plantations, working cattle farms, and typical Costa Rican towns like Naranjito and Villanueva. Savor the adventure as you ride through muddy trails, crystal clear streams, and winding mountain paths – all surrounded by Costa Rica´s diverse tropical rainforest. Then reward yourself by indulging in two breathtaking waterfalls, where you can swim in refreshing, crystalline waters. End your exotic journey with a delicious Tico-style meal at our private Finca Anita. Relax and unwind in pure tranquility, watching lively birds swoop overhead all while viewing stunning mountain vistas and Costa Rica´s unique tropical rain forest ecosystem. Overall, this is a Costa Rican adventure not to be missed! $95/1, $120/double (2 on one atv).
SAIL TOURS - Your adventure aboard our sail ships begins as you sail down the scenic coast, past the beautiful beaches and islands of Manuel Antonio Park. As the boats glides quietly under sail you’ll probably see dolphins which frequently swim in the boat’s bow wake. Occasional whales and giant sea turtles are a special thrill, and the ever present abundance of sea birds are enjoyed by even the most avid wildlife enthusiast. Our professional crew will guide you through this aquatic paradise while attending to your safety and comfort. They will personally serve you plentiful portions of delicious food, in the tradition of the great cruise ships but with a homemade touch. Good cooled beer, long drinks and soft drinks are included. On the morning and sunset cruise you will stop in a scenic jungle bay where you can swim or snorkel in the calm, refreshing water. All of your snorkel gear is provided just bring a towel and your swim dress with you. Also necessary is, that you have a good sun protection crème. On the sunset sail, after dinner, you may view one of the often spectacular sunsets. It is truly a romantic ending to a memorable day in paradise. $69.
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SCUBA DIVING Trip - For clients taking our Discover Scuba Diving Course or involved with other courses, Pick up time may be as early as 7am. The dive shop is the first stop: all divers must complete some simple paperwork. This is a PADI guideline. At this time we also get equipment sizing if it wasn’t taken on the reservation phone call. Within a few minutes the divers will be on their way to the pier where the dive team will welcome them on the boat. All gear will be prepared and ready for the divers. The first dive site is within 15 to 25 minutes. As we leave the pier the PADI Certified Dive master or Instructor onboard will brief the divers as to where the dive site is and their expectations. Divers begin to suit up, and go down for their first dive. Upon completion of the first dive the divers have fruits, juices and water during the surface interval, along with a fresh water shower. Surface time is spent cruising the Manuel Antonio waters, visiting with the Dolphins and the Whales, as we cruise around the park. Within 30 to 45 minutes we are ready for dive #2 at a different dive site. Once again the divers will get a briefing from the Divemaster. Upon completion of dive #2 the boat begins its return to the pier; transportation will be waiting for the clients. There will be a brief stop at the dive shop for divers to complete logbooks, then back to your hotel.
Fun Dive: for certified divers, includes total equipment package. 2-tank dive. $100
Discover Scuba Diving Course: 5 hours with instruction and dives, includes scuba lesson at the pool, with 2 ocean dives. Must dive with dive instructor no deeper then 40ft/12mtr. All equipment included. $175
HOURS dive times are 8am and 1pm (Pick up times are scheduled 45 minutes prior to the dive time).
SHOPS
MANUEL ANTONIO - On beach next to sidewalk (near Mono Loco and Marlin) - street artists. Souvenirs - Cay Costa. Art Gallery at Se Como No.
QUEPOS (downtown) - BEST area for Souvenirs – L’Aventura (in front of Hotel Kanuk – 2-777-1019 / 2-777-2472). Italian Clothes (men and women) - La Dolce Vita. Italian Clothes (male, female, kids) - Jungle Avenue. Lots of small Art Galleries.
RESTAURANTS
FAV RESTAURANTS:
ITALIAN Gato Negro at Tutu's Gay Bar (open to everyone). Aromas de Luz Hamburgo - They also have Movie Night every night at 9pm.
BREAKFAST Cafe Milagro. Condominiums Tulemar have a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
BURGERS Agua Azul
GRILL Steakhouse & seafood on the grill - La Cantina.
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos
INTERNATIONAL Bamboo Jam (the BEST restaurant in town, classier crowd. Live Latin Music on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am)(FRENCH).
ITALIAN / PIZZA Escalo Frio.
LIVE MUSIC Dos Locos (Quepos) - Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
LIVE DANCING Salsa & Merengue Music for Dancing - Rio Azul (Quepos?)
LUNCH Marlin's on the Beach.
SEAFOOD Mar y Luna
Barba Roja - REALLY good - also great for sunset & they have the BEST Nachos.
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel.
TAPAS Salsipuedes.
TEX MEX Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel
VIEWS - Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
PLACES THAT WILL COOK THE FISH YOU CATCH - El Gran Escape, Banco Bar, Dos Locos
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
2x1 Pizza (2-777-4236) - PIZZA, buy one pizza – get the 2nd one FREE! ITALIAN. EXPRESS (800-621-2121). HOURS: Daily 7am-11pm.
Agua Azul - AMAZING VIEWS
Bamboo Jam - I’ve heard a few people refer to it as the BEST restaurant in town with a classier crowd. FRENCH / INTERNATIONAL. LIVE MUSIC (Latin) on Tues. & Fri. 9pm-1am.
Banco Bar - Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you!!!
Barba Roja Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0331) - GREAT for SUNSET VIEWS! BEST Nacho’s I’ve heard!! Great fish specials. Closed now for low/green season. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of Casino Divisamar
Billy Beach’s Karolas (2-777-1557) - SEAFOOD. Award winning Bourbon Molasses BBQ Baby Back RIBS!! They claim they invented the original Coconut Margarita!! Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air). Relaxing music in the background.
DIRECTIONS: in front of Café Milagro
B.S. Bar & Grill (2-77-5280) - AMERICANA, SPORTS BAR, BURGERS, great VIEWS - Across from Latitude 9 Realty
Cafe Milagro - Good for BREAKFAST
Coconuts on the Beach
Condominiums Tulemar has a DELISH Breakfast BUFFET for $10 and spectacular ocean views (open to the public)
Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - QUEPOS – MEXICAN. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm
El Gran Escape (2-777-0395) - QUEPOS – Oceanfront in the center. Bring the fish you’ve cooked & they’ll cook it for you – COOK YOUR CATCH!!! FRESH SEAFOOD. Tropical Sushi popular
Escalo Frio - ITALIAN / PIZZA
Gato Negro Restaurant & Bar (2-777-0408) - Get`s busy every night around midnight. GF
DIRECTIONS: in front of the airplane
La Cantina - STEAK house & SEAFOOD on the grill
La Hacienda Restaurant (2-777-3473) - GF.
DIRECTIONS: Plaza Yara
Latin Lounge - On the Hill side of the road north of Café Milagro. VERY good food and it is a good value!! YUMMM Fish Sandwich with freshly-made plantain chips!! On Thurs. night they have something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details.
Mar Luna Restaurant (2-777-5107) - SEAFOOD and meat specialties. Claim to have the tastiest Mariscada? Tropical Acoustic Music. GF
DIRECTIONS: Near the School of Manuel Antonio on the main road. 150 mts North of the school
Marlin's on the Beach - Especially good for Lunch
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay & straight!!).
Salsipuedes Cantina (2-777-5019) - Great prices on \"bocas\"/TAPAS that you can make into meals. AWESOME ocean views!! GF
Se Como No Hotel - one of 2 different restaurants at this hotel has TexMex
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. & Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at http://cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
OTHER RESTAURANTS:
Coconuts on the Beach
Billy Beach’s Karolas - Nestled in the jungle el Fresco (open-air) (2-777-1557) – in front of Café Milagro Relaxing music in the background.
Mono Loco - a rancho at the end of the beach - opening soon. If the rumored new manager takes over - this is going to be THE HOT SPOT on the weekends for sunset!!! (for gay and straight!!).
QUEPOS
MEXICAN - Dos Locos (2-777-1526) - LIVE MUSIC Wed. and Fri. 7-10pm (coupon for free margarita with dinner at www.cupotico.com/coupons/business/coupon50/coupon50.html
HAPPY HOUR
Barba Roja
Salsi Puedas
NIGHTLIFE
Mon. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - Byblos Casino
Tues. 10am - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Ladies Night - The Lounge
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Wed. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Reggae Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Thurs. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
GAY - Latin Lounge has something Jwatson referred to as “a great dinner table for gays” saying it’s a great way to meet locals and other gay visitors and to ask Jim or Eric for details. He said the food is very good and it is a good value
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
DJ playing Gringo Dance and Ladies Night - The Lounge
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Fri. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
7-10pm - LIVE MUSIC - Dos Locos Mexican Restaurant in Quepos (2-777-1526) (coupon for free margarita with dinner at
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Live Latin Music - Bamboo Jam
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sat. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
Latin Night (DJ) - Barba Roja
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
Sun. 4-8pm - GAY - VILLA ROCA Gay B&B has their own BAR by the pool though it’s not open to “the public” (but I hear if you stop in and inquire about the property they’ll be happy to give you a little tour and invite you to hang by the bar!!)
4-10pm - Bowling at Bobby D's Bar and Restaurant in Palm Tica (2-777-3202)
9pm - Movie Night - Aromas de Luz Hamburgo
1-5am - THE After Hours dance club - Arco Iris (VERY mixed! Food is served till 5am also). Big Disco with restaurant outside.
QUEPOS
Arco Iris - truly a locals club, and you might only see a handful of gringos if you go there. NOTE: It’s pretty dead before 11pm.
For info on GAY MANUEL ANTONIO see: http://SarongGoddess.com/gallery/8166460_MzizE
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Updated: May 11, 2009 4:25am PST
MANUEL ANTONIO (Gay), COSTA RICA
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Updated: May 10, 2009 2:13pm PST
![VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME : Here are pictures of VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME - near Venice, FL on the Gulf / West / BEAUTIFUL Coast of West Central Florida!
Goddess forbid, IF I HAD to leave Costa Rica - though I'm from California - in a HEARTBEAT I'd return to the Venice, Osprey, Sarasota, Florida area!! I left there STILL IN LOVE with it - just "Spirit" giving me MEGA "signs" I was supposed to be moving to Costa Rica (which I LOVE [for now!!]!! LOTS of MEGA GROWTH going on here!!!).
Also, pictures of the Sunday night Sunset Drumming Circle on the beach in Casey Key:
http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.html
You can contact me at VickiSkinner69@aol.com or 1-941-312-7569 (this rings to me in Costa Rica)](http://saronggoddess.smugmug.com/Travel/VICKI-SKINNERs-OSPREY-SARASOTA/MBVWest/421688692_moLV9-Ti.jpg "VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME : Here are pictures of VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME - near Venice, FL on the Gulf / West / BEAUTIFUL Coast of West Central Florida!
Goddess forbid, IF I HAD to leave Costa Rica - though I'm from California - in a HEARTBEAT I'd return to the Venice, Osprey, Sarasota, Florida area!! I left there STILL IN LOVE with it - just \"Spirit\" giving me MEGA \"signs\" I was supposed to be moving to Costa Rica (which I LOVE [for now!!]!! LOTS of MEGA GROWTH going on here!!!).
Also, pictures of the Sunday night Sunset Drumming Circle on the beach in Casey Key:
http://escape-to-sarasota.com/nokomis-beach.html
You can contact me at VickiSkinner69@aol.com or 1-941-312-7569 (this rings to me in Costa Rica)")
VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME
Here are pictures of VICKI SKINNER's OSPREY, SARASOTA, FLORIDA HOME - ...
Updated: Nov 21, 2008 12:37pm PST
![Disfrute La Vida : Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the "Beverly Hills of Costa Rica" - what many refer to as the "Gringo Area" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Guests usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains Guesthouse / House of Self Empowerment AND often can save 10-20%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 3.1% fee they charge us!)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-619-819-2726 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR-506-8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=6586163&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=rSw7W&rand=3917 "Disfrute La Vida : Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes West of San Jose and also Pavas Airport and 20 minutes from SJO Airport!
Your hosts - Tico Frank Chicas Hernandez and Vicki Skinner KNOW what service is about!! Our home is located in San Rafael de ESCAZU - in the MOST CONVENIENT and safe area we've found!! We are in the HEART of the \"Beverly Hills of Costa Rica\" - what many refer to as the \"Gringo Area\" because it has the MOST conveniences like over 50 restaurants within 15 blocks either direction (including Goddess forbid - McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Bagelman's that even deliver. We have Italian, Mexican, Chinese, International cuisine, Burger King, Sushi, Subway, Jewish and LOTS MORE!). On our corner is Curves, about 7 blocks away we have World Gym and LOTS MORE giving you the most conveniences you're used to, from restaurants (over 50 within 15 blocks either way), markets, gyms, shopping, spas (we even have Harmony Spa / Acupuncture Center NEXT DOOR!!), dentists, medical doctors (many people come to CR to have procedures as they WAY cheaper than elsewhere!) and the BEST hospital in CR - CIMA (U.S. owned) - whatever you desire, we have it nearby!
The FOUNTAINS is less than 2-3 hours from most of the things you came to see in CR - making us PERFECT for those wanting the EASE of a base to explore CR without the hassles of packing and unpacking and moving around day-to-day. We have many wonderful tour guides/drivers that can help you have a MAGICAL vacation!!!
The FOUNTAINS is wonderful for those desiring an overall TRANQUIL getaway, or a place to connect.
SPECIAL! Guests usually can join in the various workshops/events happening at The Fountains Guesthouse / House of Self Empowerment AND often can save 10-20%!!!
Whether you're joining us just to get a minor medical/dental procedure or tests (ULTRA CHEAP in Costa Rica), as your base, your 1st or last night before venturing out and about CR, or coming to The House Of Self Empowerment for a retreat, workshop or celebration, need to create your own private retreat, want a Massage, Facial or other Wellness Therapies - we WELCOME YOU!
REGULAR FULL RACK RATES (giving you full services/perks:
CATEGORY 1 - $90
CATEGORY 2 - $65
CATEGORY 3 - $40
(all rates are for 1-2 people. Each additional person is +$15/pp in a futon or air mattress)
Payment is either by depositing into Bank of America, USAA, wiring money to our Costa Rica account [Banco Cuscatlan or Banco Nacional] or by credit card ONLY via Paypal but YOU would pay the 3.1% fee they charge us!)
SPECIALS!! FREE NIGHTS!!
Pay for 6 nights at our Full Rate & get 1 FREE!
Pay for 11 - get 3 nights FREE!
Pay for 15 - get 6 nights FREE!
Pay for 20 - get 10 nights FREE!
(All Discounted Rates require payment in full immediately upon booking & include NO extra services. The room and bath are only cleaned once a week)
For reservations or to ask us questions e- us at: questions@FountainsGuesthouse.com
Or call us IN the U.S. or Canada at 1-619-819-2726 / 1-800-936-3646
IN CR-506-8-378-6679
For more information, check out our website at: http://FountainsGuesthouse.com
To find out what Workshops & things are happening with The House of Self Empowerment - go to http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com
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Come stay with us at The FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE - located just 7 minutes ...
Updated: Nov 20, 2008 5:24pm PST
PHOTOS TAKEN BY OUR FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE GUESTS FROM THEIR TRIP TO COSTA RICA
PHOTOS TAKEN BY OUR FOUNTAINS GUESTHOUSE GUESTS FROM THEIR TRIP TO COS ...
Updated: Nov 11, 2008 3:08pm PST
C101 - A VERY UPSCALE - 2-Bedroom BEACHFRONT Condo in PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico
Updated: Apr 23, 2008 10:29am PST
![V111 in PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico : .
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DOIN IT RIGHT - IN PUERTO VALLARTA & COSTA RICA
V-111 - A VERY colorful, Mexican rusticy-style 6-7-bedroom villa (actually – 3 completely self-contained 2-bedroom units & one 1-bedroom apartment in the same compound) sleeps up to 14 people between Old Town/SouthSide/Muertos & Conchas Chinas beach side. You can go down to the beach at the southern end by walking down about 100 stairs or go north on Amapas & around a few condos to get to the Blue/GREEN Chairs (no need to go to the gym here. Or be lazy like me & call a taxi!! They’re plentiful usually! You can just go down less than a block to the Mesa del Mar Hotel to get one if you don’t want to call).
There is Air-Conditioning ONLY in 2 bedrooms but because of it’s location – you usually have pretty decent airflow throughout the property (especially late Nov till around April where you’ll want to bring a jacked for evening). Each room has a ceiling fan.
All beds are ONLY Kings except if you're renting the 1-bedroom.
2-bedroom Casa – 2-bedrooms (one bedroom here has air-conditioning), 2-bathrooms (each with shower), microwave, blender, stove & oven, 2 tvs, boombox, dvd, one bedroom with bay view, second bedroom with no view (but interesting architecture), bay view from kitchen, dining/livingroom & large upstairs den off bedroom as well as balconies. There are another 10-12 to the main floor of the "casa" & 12-14 to the second floor of the house.
2-bedroom Upper Unit - 2-bedrooms (both with king beds), 2-bathrooms (one bathroom with shower/tub & the other - just shower), microwave, blender, stove, house, 2 tvs, boombox, dvd, Bay views in each bedroom, kitchen with stove, dining/livingroom & balconies. The upper unit is at the same level as the upstairs of the casa and is connected by a bridge at the stairs.
2-bedroom Lower Unit - 2-bedrooms (both with king beds. One bedroom here has air-conditioning), 2-bathrooms (one bathroom with shower/tub & the other - just shower), 2 tvs, boombox, dvd, Bay views in each bedroom, kitchen with stove, microwave & blender, dining/livingroom & balconies. The lower unit is at the same level as the first floor of the casa
1-bedroom Poolside Room does NOT have a full kitchen. It does have a mini-fridge, microwave, tv & fan & Double bed. Stairs - From the street there are about 20 stairs to the 1-bedroom poolside apt.
The 14'x10', 4' deep SMALL Dipping pool is not heated and rarely gets sun.
There’s also a Wet Bar (fyi - the pool is NOT "secluded" so you get to keep your clothes on since neighbors CAN see in & you don't want to be kicked out or arrested I'm sure!!). The casa has WiFi wireless internet connection (bring your own laptop)!
Your Housekeeper works Mon.-Sat. (11am-5pm-ish with some flexibility) doing the basics (she does NOT do dishes but you can hire her for extra time to do those. If you’ve hired her to cook she will do the dishes). Towels & sheets are changed every 3 days (additional laundry is $5/load [$10 if ironed]). The property has a washer/dryer which you can use.
A Cook is NOT included but can be for $7.50/per person/per meal (based on a min. of 10 people) plus tips, taxi, food and drinks and must be paid for/arranged in advance.
NOTE: There is mariachi fiesta music at the nearby Mesa del Mar till around 10:30pm nightly.
You can borrow a cell phone though you’ll need to buy time on a phone card (the Administrator has those).
When you arrive the administrator will go through a Walk-Through/Check List with you to make sure everything is in working order, etc. ALL non-registered guests (including our own cook) MUST be registered by the property manager!
Please be considerate of the neighbors by keeping the noise level down (especially after 10pm).
These owners do NOT NOT NOT allow you to bring non-registered guests back as they have LOTS of original artwork plus it is NOT NOT NOT a place for partiers!!!
Contact Vicki at Doin it Right - in Puerto Vallarta & Costa Rica at 1-619-618-0269 / 1-800-936-3646 or Questions@DoinItRight.com
(sorry for the inconvenience but our website will be back up shortly!!)
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=4694279&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=xDLdK&rand=5599 "V111 in PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico : .
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DOIN IT RIGHT - IN PUERTO VALLARTA & COSTA RICA
V-111 - A VERY colorful, Mexican rusticy-style 6-7-bedroom villa (actually – 3 completely self-contained 2-bedroom units & one 1-bedroom apartment in the same compound) sleeps up to 14 people between Old Town/SouthSide/Muertos & Conchas Chinas beach side. You can go down to the beach at the southern end by walking down about 100 stairs or go north on Amapas & around a few condos to get to the Blue/GREEN Chairs (no need to go to the gym here. Or be lazy like me & call a taxi!! They’re plentiful usually! You can just go down less than a block to the Mesa del Mar Hotel to get one if you don’t want to call).
There is Air-Conditioning ONLY in 2 bedrooms but because of it’s location – you usually have pretty decent airflow throughout the property (especially late Nov till around April where you’ll want to bring a jacked for evening). Each room has a ceiling fan.
All beds are ONLY Kings except if you're renting the 1-bedroom.
2-bedroom Casa – 2-bedrooms (one bedroom here has air-conditioning), 2-bathrooms (each with shower), microwave, blender, stove & oven, 2 tvs, boombox, dvd, one bedroom with bay view, second bedroom with no view (but interesting architecture), bay view from kitchen, dining/livingroom & large upstairs den off bedroom as well as balconies. There are another 10-12 to the main floor of the \"casa\" & 12-14 to the second floor of the house.
2-bedroom Upper Unit - 2-bedrooms (both with king beds), 2-bathrooms (one bathroom with shower/tub & the other - just shower), microwave, blender, stove, house, 2 tvs, boombox, dvd, Bay views in each bedroom, kitchen with stove, dining/livingroom & balconies. The upper unit is at the same level as the upstairs of the casa and is connected by a bridge at the stairs.
2-bedroom Lower Unit - 2-bedrooms (both with king beds. One bedroom here has air-conditioning), 2-bathrooms (one bathroom with shower/tub & the other - just shower), 2 tvs, boombox, dvd, Bay views in each bedroom, kitchen with stove, microwave & blender, dining/livingroom & balconies. The lower unit is at the same level as the first floor of the casa
1-bedroom Poolside Room does NOT have a full kitchen. It does have a mini-fridge, microwave, tv & fan & Double bed. Stairs - From the street there are about 20 stairs to the 1-bedroom poolside apt.
The 14'x10', 4' deep SMALL Dipping pool is not heated and rarely gets sun.
There’s also a Wet Bar (fyi - the pool is NOT \"secluded\" so you get to keep your clothes on since neighbors CAN see in & you don't want to be kicked out or arrested I'm sure!!). The casa has WiFi wireless internet connection (bring your own laptop)!
Your Housekeeper works Mon.-Sat. (11am-5pm-ish with some flexibility) doing the basics (she does NOT do dishes but you can hire her for extra time to do those. If you’ve hired her to cook she will do the dishes). Towels & sheets are changed every 3 days (additional laundry is $5/load [$10 if ironed]). The property has a washer/dryer which you can use.
A Cook is NOT included but can be for $7.50/per person/per meal (based on a min. of 10 people) plus tips, taxi, food and drinks and must be paid for/arranged in advance.
NOTE: There is mariachi fiesta music at the nearby Mesa del Mar till around 10:30pm nightly.
You can borrow a cell phone though you’ll need to buy time on a phone card (the Administrator has those).
When you arrive the administrator will go through a Walk-Through/Check List with you to make sure everything is in working order, etc. ALL non-registered guests (including our own cook) MUST be registered by the property manager!
Please be considerate of the neighbors by keeping the noise level down (especially after 10pm).
These owners do NOT NOT NOT allow you to bring non-registered guests back as they have LOTS of original artwork plus it is NOT NOT NOT a place for partiers!!!
Contact Vicki at Doin it Right - in Puerto Vallarta & Costa Rica at 1-619-618-0269 / 1-800-936-3646 or Questions@DoinItRight.com
(sorry for the inconvenience but our website will be back up shortly!!)
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V111 in PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico
. . DOIN IT RIGHT - IN PUERTO VALLARTA & COSTA RICA V-111 - A VERY ...
Updated: Apr 10, 2008 12:29pm PST
![V103 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico : .
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DOIN IT RIGHT - IN PUERTO VALLARTA & COSTA RICA
V103 - Location, Views & Price! This 6-1/2 bedroom, 5 level villa sleeps 10-12 people & is on the lower end of Conchas Chinas hill side (you can take the stairs by the pool down to Hwy. 200 [use at your own risk] & just a 5-7 minutes to Conchas Chinas Beach from the backside steps, 12-15 min. walk to Muertos Beach).
Air-conditioning & views from most bedrooms (there is no view in the 2nd bedroom in Unit 1) are just a few assets of this villa. There is a phone for local calls.
The maid comes 2 times a week for the basics (additional days or heavier cleaning, dishes, etc. is available for an additional price though not on Sun. or Mexican holidays) & the pool is cleaned every other day also.
This villa does not come with a cook but one can be available for $50 for one meal or $80/2 meals.
Penthouse - Unit 3 - King bed, GREAT views, 2 balconies, a/c, spiral staircase up to a beautiful vista, kitchenette, living/dining.
Level 1 - Street Level - An open entry way where you could park up to 2 cars & entrance at street level.
Level 2 - Unit 1 - Casa Grande - Spacious Master Suite, a large Roman shower/tub, air-conditioning (a/c) & King bed. The 2nd bedroom has 2 Double beds, a/c & bathroom (no view). Living room w/ vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows, dining table for 6, long balcony, a basic kitchen, great views & nice breezes. A tiny tv alcove w/ vcr, stereo & 2 Twin trundle beds.
Level 3 - 3 bedrooms - King, a/c, bathroom. King, a/c, bathroom. Double, a/c, bathroom. Washer/dryer.
Level 4 - Terrace
Level 5 - A nice size pool, palapa bar with sink & bbque & bay views!
This villa is great for people wanting a larger more basic villa with a great pool (not heated).
PRICE:
HOLIDAYS: Nov.-April $780. May-Oct. $600. Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years $900/n
Contact us at 1-800-936-3646 or 1-619-618-0269 or questions@DoinItRight.com
.](/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=4693590&Size=Tiny&AlbumKey=dy5HF&rand=5725 "V103 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico : .
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DOIN IT RIGHT - IN PUERTO VALLARTA & COSTA RICA
V103 - Location, Views & Price! This 6-1/2 bedroom, 5 level villa sleeps 10-12 people & is on the lower end of Conchas Chinas hill side (you can take the stairs by the pool down to Hwy. 200 [use at your own risk] & just a 5-7 minutes to Conchas Chinas Beach from the backside steps, 12-15 min. walk to Muertos Beach).
Air-conditioning & views from most bedrooms (there is no view in the 2nd bedroom in Unit 1) are just a few assets of this villa. There is a phone for local calls.
The maid comes 2 times a week for the basics (additional days or heavier cleaning, dishes, etc. is available for an additional price though not on Sun. or Mexican holidays) & the pool is cleaned every other day also.
This villa does not come with a cook but one can be available for $50 for one meal or $80/2 meals.
Penthouse - Unit 3 - King bed, GREAT views, 2 balconies, a/c, spiral staircase up to a beautiful vista, kitchenette, living/dining.
Level 1 - Street Level - An open entry way where you could park up to 2 cars & entrance at street level.
Level 2 - Unit 1 - Casa Grande - Spacious Master Suite, a large Roman shower/tub, air-conditioning (a/c) & King bed. The 2nd bedroom has 2 Double beds, a/c & bathroom (no view). Living room w/ vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows, dining table for 6, long balcony, a basic kitchen, great views & nice breezes. A tiny tv alcove w/ vcr, stereo & 2 Twin trundle beds.
Level 3 - 3 bedrooms - King, a/c, bathroom. King, a/c, bathroom. Double, a/c, bathroom. Washer/dryer.
Level 4 - Terrace
Level 5 - A nice size pool, palapa bar with sink & bbque & bay views!
This villa is great for people wanting a larger more basic villa with a great pool (not heated).
PRICE:
HOLIDAYS: Nov.-April $780. May-Oct. $600. Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years $900/n
Contact us at 1-800-936-3646 or 1-619-618-0269 or questions@DoinItRight.com
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V103 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
. . DOIN IT RIGHT - IN PUERTO VALLARTA & COSTA RICA V103 - Locatio ...
Updated: Apr 10, 2008 10:03am PST
C102 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - a TRULY UPSCALE 2-Bedroom Condo in a Beachfront Complex
Updated: Mar 15, 2008 7:28am PST
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