This month we celebrated our semi-annual advisor FAM trip, with participation of 11 outstanding advisors from the United States, Spain and Canada. After a careful application and selection process these advisors were invited to participate based on their expertise in selling Costa Rica along with their passion for sustainability and the destination.
The core FAM was five nights, spending the first day in San Jose, sleeping at the Hotel Presidente. Here advisors had the opportunity to explore the city and enjoy a welcome dinner at the rooftop restaurant. Next stop was Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa for 2 nights, where participants enjoyed the thermal springs, the spa, and had the opportunity to either experience the Pure Trek Canyoning tour, or the Mistico Hanging Bridges guided hike. Last stop was two nights in Senda in Monteverde, to explore the Cloud Forest and the activities in the region. Everyone had the opportunity to include either a pre or a post two night visit to Nantipa in Santa Teresa, to explore the beach, the region and the horseback riding tour.
A Wallace Pierson advisor commented that “’What a wonderful, enriching delight Costa Rica was! Each day brought a new adventure of horseback riding, ziplining, and hiking in Mistico Hanging Bridges Park, near the Arenal Volcano. Tabacon Thermal Springs Resort was so relaxing and I really enjoyed the Thermal Springs. The Stunning sunsets, and wonderful food at Nantipa Resort were not to be missed! I can’t wait to return to Costa Rica, Pura Vida!”
A Direct Travel advisor added “This fam trip was exceptional! I don’t always go on fams but I’m sure glad I went on this one. It gave me huge insight into selling Costa Rica. The hotels were fabulous. The activities were great. My favorite place was Nantipa. I loved the resort and the town. It certainly is a great place to unwind and relax. Service impeccable. Accommodations are very comfortable and luxurious. A good choice for yoga clientele.
Tabacon Springs was also an amazing place. So many pools of hot springs to cozy up in. Lots of personal space. Food was amazing. Beautiful grounds. Wonderful staff. Another great place to relax and unwind.
Senda Monteverde was small an intimate. Great food. Great staff.
I felt that the hotels certainly fit the country’s sustainability strategies. All in all an amazing experience and I am grateful to have had the experience”
“I arrived home safely and wanted to express my immense gratitude to each of you for the incredible opportunity to join the Costa Rica trip last week. Thank you for warmly introducing me to the Pura Vida lifestyle! The honeymoon suite was a delightful surprise, and I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Tabacon. I’m excited about referring clients to you and planning my own return trip as soon as possible. From the accommodations, spa, and hot springs to the dining, drinks, and, most importantly, the exceptional staff and hospitality, please accept my heartfelt thanks for your hospitality. Meeting each of you was a blessing, and I eagerly anticipate future connections at other events. If you ever find yourself in Dallas, please let me know so I can show you around Texas! Once again, it was truly my pleasure to spend time with you, and I simply wanted to convey my deep appreciation to each of you!” wrote a Pickles Vacations advisor.
If you would like to apply for our May and October 2025 FAMs, please contact Mario Mikowski at [email protected] for more information.
