As 2025 approaches, it’s time to start planning where your travels will take you. Whether you’re seeking adventure in the great outdoors, cultural immersion, or peaceful escapes, the world offers a plethora of options. Here’s a month-by-month guide to inspire your journeys across some of the most beautiful places in South America, Scandinavia, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Oceania. January: […]
We’re excited to share the winners of the 2024 “World’s Best Awards” survey by Travel + Leisure, revealing the top resorts in Central America. For the second consecutive year, Costa Rica has swept the category, highlighting its status as a premier travel destination. With seven of the top 10 resorts located in Costa Rica, it’s clear that travelers are captivated […]
In the heart of Central America lies a jewel named “rich coast” for a reason – welcome to Costa Rica, the unparalleled Destination of the Year 2024, as bestowed by Travel + Leisure. In a land where Pura Vida (pure life) is not just a saying but a way of life, immerse yourself in the extraordinary beauty, biodiversity, and adventure […]
Are you yearning to explore the world without straining your budget? Look no further! Here’s the list of 21 phenomenal destinations where your money can go a long way in 2023. These countries offer not only awe-inspiring experiences but also a favorable exchange rate that promises unforgettable adventures without breaking the bank. From pristine beaches to captivating cities, let’s dive […]
Just because summer is nearly over doesn’t mean the adventure needs to end! With school just starting for many families and days getting shorter by the minute, the best way to power through these end-of-summer blues is to have another big adventure to look forward to. All autumn long, Yampu Tours’ travel experts are offering an array of travel deals, […]
Yampu Tours founders, Monica and Jose Irauzqui recently returned from an inspection trip to Costa Rica, checking that all hotels and services are to Yampu’s gold standards, especially during this strange time. The two were thoroughly impressed by the attention to cleanliness and safety at every turn, meeting Yampu’s requirements with flying colors. Sharing some of their experiences and what […]
Being a Digital Nomad, free of restrictions of needing to work in a designated space like an office, has become a growing trend over the last decade as technology becomes more reliable and jobs move to online platforms. Gone are the days of the need for cubicles, small talk at the water cooler, and 9-5 office hours. Work culture is […]
Here’s Where You Can Escape the Winter Blues (While Social Distancing) 2020 has been a year and it’s not over yet. Long nights have already begun, and the frigidness of winter is coming. Fortunately, with thorough safety precautions in place, these destinations are waiting to welcome you in from the cold for some much-needed Vitamin D. No Snow, No […]
Congrats Kellie! Kellie and a friend will be experiencing Costa Rica in Yampu Style! A big thanks to everyone who partook in the Yampu Tours Costa Rica Adventure Giveaway! We are very excited to offer this opportunity to our travelers and appreciate all who have entered. As a special thank you, we would like to offer all participants a $100 discount […]
It’s challenging to plan a luxurious trip without finding yourself using the reoccurring term, Romantic. Romance is often the essence of luxury travel, allowing the adventuresome duet to appreciate the ambiance of their destinations. With this, we have developed a list of the 10 Most Romantic Hotels around the globe, in honor of this love-driven holiday. Spend this Valentine’s […]
Your Next Adventure Begins Here… Winner will be chosen Monday, 2/3/2020! You and a friend could spend 8 days discovering where eco-tourism began while experiencing the tropical rainforests, active volcanoes, beautiful beaches and wildlife of Costa Rica! One winner and their friend will both receive $400 air credit to use for their flights and 7 nights at […]
Experience Costa Rica with Rafting and Kayaking Experiences on us! Standing as the most visited country in the region, Costa Rica is a small country with an extensive national parks system that covers 25 percent of the land. With tropical rainforests, dense cloud forests, active volcanoes, beautiful beaches, Costa Rica is basically where eco-tourism began While exploring its wilderness, such […]
The benefits of travel, experiencing the world first hand, is unmeasurable as great positivity stems from seeing the world with one’s own eyes. Paul and Joe Franzetti, a dynamic father-son duo and Yampu Travelers, have managed to bring together their talents and inspiration from their world travels to not only release creative energy, but to inspire others and benefit those […]
By Ellen Lutwak Ask 10 people to define “spiritual travel” and you will hear 100 responses. That may sound like a Zen proverb – and enlightened adventurers will offer answers as simple as they are complex. In the context of travel, there are so many paths to take. At the core: transformation. “Travel itself is always a […]
Yampu is happy to celebrate Hotel Punta Islita’s special opening of Islita School Ten months ago, Hotel Punta Islita enlisted the support of affiliates, friends, guests, and artists to build a special project — Islita School. The school stands out as a model of how media, art, and an innovative eco-design naturally cools the learning environment in humid tropical climates. […]
We had a wonderful trip! Thank you again for all of your help. We loved the ATM [Actun Tunichil Muknaltour], a definite highlight! We also had fun on our first dive. -Nathan, traveled to Belize June 5, 2016 It was an unforgettable trip. We were very blessed with good weather. Some days we had rain but […]
Yampu’s HR Manager, Marianne, returned last month from an adventure in Costa Rica with delicious coffee and great travel tips in tow. Check out her pictures, experiences, and traveler insights below! In San Jose my sister and I stayed at Grano De Oro- a comfortable hotel with the usual expected amenities. The hotel is an old-style house with rooms that […]
Located within 15 minutes from the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, the Monteverde Lodge offers upscale accommodation for the sophisticated naturalist who is looking for extra comfort. The hotel has been decorated with exquisite taste: a glass cathedral entry, high wooden ceilings, and open fireplaces. The lodge has 27 spacious and cozy rooms with wood and stone finishes and green […]
El Silencio Lodge & Spa is an eco-luxury hotel in Costa Rica’s tropical cloud forest. El Silencio Lodge & Spa offers a natural immersion experience that emphasizes close contact with nature and a peaceful ambiance. • Valid through December 19th 2016 (except July, August and Thanksgiving) • Stay three-pay only two nights at the Suites Ask us how to include […]
The Pacuare Lodge is nestled in a rainforest overlooking the Pacuare River, which National Geographic has listed as one of the world’s top ten scenic rivers. Getting to this exquisite eco-lodge is half the adventure, since you arrive and depart as part of a multi-day rafting tour on the Pacuare River. The luxuriant rainforest that surrounds the Pacuare Lodge is […]
