April 9 - 16, 2011
The Four Seasons? The Ritz-Carlton? They don't compare to Villa Paraiso! The beautiful staff, scenery, exquistie food -- the fun trips and tours -- this has been the best vacation ever!! What wonderful muemories this place has given us!
--Patti Ball & Bill Staab, Canton, Georgia

What a life! No one wonats to leave. This has been a wonderful experience. We will never forget! All the staff is the very best and we want to take them home with us. Now we will just count the days until it is time to return to paradise and the Villa!
-- Marian Weeler & Bill Latroach

Our family has had the most amzing time. The beauty of the Villa and the ocean beyond will stay with us forever. The staff made our stay complete -- always a smile and a kind work!!! We will never forget Villa Paraiso and look forward to coming back soon!!!
-- Parri, BJ, & Bella Abbott

The trip of a lifetime! It was literally waking up to paradise every day -- the sites, the people, the adventrues, just wonderful!
-- EB Blount

March 12-19, 2011
What a wonderful place. I cannot say enough about the great food, accomodations, & especially the Staff!! Would love to stay again! -- Roy & Debby Benner, Dallas, Texas

What a great vacation. Your villa could not have been better. WIsh I could stay longer! If you're in Pittsburgh, PA look up up. -- Henry & Denise, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Amazing - amazing!! We love it. -- Dan & Jamie Hutton, Frankling, Indiana -- God Bless. Go Colts.

Thanks for letting us "waste away at Villa Paraiso". We loved our stay!! -- Ginger & Mark Skinner

We had such a wonderful time. Great food, friends, and service. Always with a smile. -- Butch (Gerry) and Lynette Oaks, Fremont, Nebraska

We enjoyed our stay very much. Beautiful views, weather, great food & service. Enjoyed old & new friends. -- Curt & Eunice Warren, Fremont, Nebraska

Best vacation ever! Great food, great friends, great staff. -- Marvin & Laura WIndham, Birmingham, Alabama

March 19-26, 2011
Paraiso is paradise. We enjoyed our time relaxing with our friends overlooking the most beautiful view through our infinity pool. Thanks to all the staff. You are the best!-- Love the Selestays, Herndon, Virginia

We have truly enjoyed the week here! It has been wonderful to be spoiled. Thank you! The weather has been great. The view awesome. -- Love, The Halls, Herndon, Virginia

This was the BEST vacation we've ever had! Chamma, Demaris & Susanna are the BEST!! The drinks were excellent - the food was fabulous! It was so awesome. Everything anyone could want. Thanks so much for the attention to detail! We will miss all of you! Thanks so so much - we love you all and we love Costa Rica! -- Pura Vida - The Basiles, Herndon, Virginia

February 5-12, 2011
Jeannette & Gordon Blund, Marge & Steve Carey, Elaine & Ron Coker, Rheta & Randy Johnson, Jane & Dan Miller, Joann & Ken Newell, Priscilla & Don Taylor -- From Dawsonville, Georgia

"Sometimes: magic happens" by Jane Miller, February 12, 2011
In Atlanta 20 degrees with rain, fourteen friends say goodbye
Costa Rica bound and not a tear in our eye
Villa Paraiso, Ocatal in three hours we arrive
Wow! Extraordinary, perfect.. we are "Staying' Alive"!

We are welcomed by Chema, Jaime, Juanita and Damaris
Margaritas are ready. This is better than Paris!
At our fingertips... There is everything
Avocado, Absolut & hot tubs... make our hearts sing.
There's RonRico Rum for lunch, yummy breakfasts & dinner
Every single meal is a winner!

Superbowl Sunday & Coconutz Bar
Ginger wants company and Dandy's the star
It's a laugh a minute around our table
We treasure it all, we're in the same stable!             continued...

... Randy left Tuesday to seal a master deal
and Tomato drove us to the river to hear the howling monkeys squeal.
We can't forget the Don Bosco & Captain Hook, such a deer
If you'll get your ass off that cooler DonTay, you can have a beer.

Thursday Feb. 10 dawns calm and bright
but for our seven sportsmen, there are no fish in sight.
Hundreds of dolphin visit their boat
But the catch is on bonita & only Randy can gloat

Filet for dinner, but the game by Rheta
"Catch phrase" is all the fun we needa.
Cilla had the all star team
And Joann's cartwheel was but a dream.
Elaine's so quick, she cooked our goose
Best of all, it's a game no can "loose."             continued...

... Now if you want to be a monkey and hang by your tail
Try this excellent adventure, the Congo Trail
We rode through the air with the greatest of ease
Rheta hung by her legs and sailed through the trees.

Jeannette is shopping down in Coco, looking for a prize,
For her darling little Eesa, the apple of her eyes.
The Pool is centerstage, to that we attest
and, Marge Cary's store are the very best.

Ken's Ipad is always out, he keeps us in the know
About Egypt and our Dawsonville, which is full of rain and snow.
Hats off to Gordon for the catch of the week
And to Ron and his Dorado, so large and so sleek.

Steve's blessing showered us with thankfulness and grace
And made us evermindful there is nothing like this place.
Fourteen friends are leaving Villa Paraiso soon. It is time to say goodbye.
And as we board our plane to Atlanta, there will be a tear in every eye.
-- by Jane Miller, February 12, 2011

January 18-25, 2011
Mucho gracia to Chema, Oscar, Damaris, Suzanna, Annabel, & Jamie! We love you all like familia. The "Happy Birthday Joe" cake was delicious!! Jeannie shouting "OSCAR!" for vodka limonada, then smiling Oscar comes running! The seafood was numero uno - Gracia for all the beautiful food. Chema rings the bell & wheels a come a running! Suzanna quietly cleans our clothes and rooms with pride! Gracias to our cooks, Demaris, Annabel, & Jamie - Your are on your feet all day - always giggling and smiling. Thanks so much & we'll be back! -- Pura Vida amigos, The "Alberts" Group, Brooks Alberta Canada & Claresholm, Alberta Canada

January 2-9, 2011 - Family Vacation
Happy "60" Birthday to Sandy on January 4, 2011. This is a return trip for Miny & Sandy - after staying here last year we knew we wanted to return with our family for a vacation and it has been wonderfull!!! We celebrated Sandy's 60th birthday and Anne & Stephen announced they are having a baby! Lots to celebrate as a family. We read many books, walked, lounged, relaxed, and also enjoyed field trips: Don Bosco with Captain Richard Hook which we loved and the canopy zipline tours. Massages to celebrate and spoil ourselves. Chema & crew were amazing. Damaris made the most beautiful birthday cake for Sandy and Chema decorated the table with flowers and confetti. We shot off champagne bottles with a large sword and introduced a new tradition to the stay at Villa Paraiso. We return to the states at least 10 pounds heavier from amazing, delicious food and drinks! We've found a lovely, special place at Villa Paraiso and hope to return again one day. -- The Tyard-Schenck Family, Flat Rock, NC & Charleston, SC

November 21-28, 2010
From the minute we walked in the door, we knew this would be an amazing trip. Chema had delicious drinks waiting, and it wasn't long until we hit the pool! Damaris and Deyanira made AMAZING food and Susanna kept the place spotless in spite of five crazy kids. Every day was an adventrue - zip line, water slide, the Don Bosco, sport fishing and just having family volleyball tournaments in the pool. As we sit here on our last day looking at the view it's hard to imagine life at home in freezing cold Boston without Chema and the rest of the gang. We hope to come back sooner rather than later!
Pura Vida! -- L. Hanrahan Group, Boston, MA

November 7-16, 2010
Wow, is all we can say! This is our second time to visit this beautiful villa. We all had a wonderful time and expecially enjoyed the staff. They are superior. The view is spectacular, the wild life was something we truly enjoyed. WIsh I could write more but the bus awaits. We will be back. Thanks to everyone.
--The Caraway Group, Crestview, Florida

October 30 - November 6, 2010
First there were emails, then strategic planning (Oh what shall we take?). The anticipation of this trip did not disappoint. It reminded us of the old adage "love at first site!" Wehn we arrived at Villa Paraiso we found a breathtaking view and knew this was going to be a breathtakinly fun week. The morning monkeys howling, the newly learned sounds of the Maggie jays (& their sweet begging), the morning squawking of the parrots buzzing by and our days began. There were raccoons & geckos, Oh My!! It was dinner, that first evening that began the food fest. Demaris & Deyanita are wonderful cooks/chefs/bakers. Every meal was a feast for the palate and eys. The only thing that came faster than our meals were the margaritas! Chema is a superb bartender who came to us with a smile and answered each of our wishes! Susana kept the villa so clean! Thank you, thank you, thank you ! Thank you. 12 Friends of Williamsburg, Virginia
--Tom & Mindy -- Al & Vicki -- Ken & Judy -- Tracy & Brian -- Pam & Steve -- Diane & John

October 30, 2010
Thanks so much to everyone at Villa Paraiso! We all had such a wonderful and memorable time here. We truly are in paradise. The staff has been "10+" and the villa is a beautiful dream come true. We are a group of seven couples from New Port Richey, Florida. A previous group came last year and were so delighted that they immediately began gathering a group for this year - I think that says it all for these villas. The views are breathtaking and the food and service superb. I, personally, am 73, and I have never had such a totally fulfilling vacation as this. My hats off to the entire staff. We have come to love each of them. Thank you, thank you, thank you. --The Richute Group

October 9, 2010
Thank you for a wonderful vacation. May God continue blessing all the staff here in Costa Rica and truly hope to see everyone soon. We will truly miss you!!
--Love, Diana & Darrel, Miami, FLorida

What a vacation, fabulous staff, food, and lodgings! We had a wonderful time. We are planning to come back next year.
-- Many Thanks, Ed & Meris

One of the most wonderful vacations I've ever experienced. Hope to be back next year.
-- Meris, Highland Beach, FL

To Steve and the staff at Villa Paraiso: Thank you! Walking into the villa for the first time was absolutely breathtaking -- WOW what a view. Of course, the staff -- Chema, Damaris, Deyanira, Susuna, Francisco and Tomatoe -- they were awesome. We enjoyed zipping through the trees, going to Ocotal beach and just handing around the pool. Que Dios los bendiga a todos!
-- Cariñosamente, Sonia

October 9, 2010
This was the most awesome vacation I have ever experienced. Friends were cemented forever and memories that will always last.
-- P. Wilkie, FL

Wow! Wow! What an awesome place. We absolutly loved it. We ate 'til we couldn't move!!! The service made it so relaxing. But being here molding relationships we will have until the day we dies, was the best. I loved our cooks, house keepers, and bar tender. They were fun too!! We danced a lot, wam a lot, sunned a lot, and ate a lot. A really relaxing, fun time. Make sure you zip line and feed the racoons. But not close to the house. Greatest vacation ever.
-- Sunny Swilley, Miami, FL

Steve, the villa was beautiful, the staff was incredible, and the view was spectacular. I hope to bring my family back and visit with Polly again next year. What a great experience. I totally relaxed.
-- D. Swilley, Miami, FL

June 13-18, 2010
We will return to Costa Rica -- hopefully we will return to Villa Paraiso. It was so much fun. Thank you to Demarius, Chema, and Susanna for taking such good care of us while we were on vacation.

Thank you to Francisco for having everyone here take good care of us when we arrived. The Congo Canopy Tour was full of monkeys and ver adventurous.

Thanks Tomato and Allan of Allan Tours. Antonio arranged a fishing trip on Yarelis -- a huge red snapper and a baracuda were enjoyed all week - in addition to the meals already planned by Demarius and others. We went on the Yarelis to cruise the beaches - great snorkeling, beaches and the caves.

We must leave tomorrow - We will miss you all!!! Thanks for a wonderful vacation.
-- Ellen, Bob and Robert Harris from Georgia

March 27 to April 3, 2010
The Boemer Family 5th Bi-annual "Kids Place - Parents Pay" Reunion
This "reunion", our first out of the U.S., has taken over first place. There are not enough superlatives to describe the many wonderful memories our family will take home from this trip. Weather - food - tours - pool - rooms - staff - you name it - it all was great. Certainly a place we would all recommend highly as it was recommended to us. Many thanks to all who made it our best reunion ever!

Bill & Linda Boemer (Parents 76 & 75) - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Karen & Dave Thielges - Medford, Oregan
Jim Boemer - Medford, Oregan
Sarah & Anton Davis - New York City
Gail, Elio, Alex, Laura & Nicki Montenegro - Chicago, Illinois
--Patti Ball & Bill Staab, Canton, GA

March 13 - 20, 2010
Wow - what a week. Thank you so much for making our stay so fantastic and Hudson's 2nd birthday so memorable. You treated us like family and made everything fun.

We loved all the tours that we did, but loved coming "home" to the Villa even more.

The food was SUPERB!! Thanks for catering toour food allergies, too!

We fell in love with the staff and hope to return again soon!

Much Love, The Smiths
Craig & Diana Smith and family - Texas (Dallas, Houston, San Antonio)
-- Ruth, Helen, K.C., TIm, Lexi, Bryson, Liz, Hudson, JoAnna & Ethan

March 6 - 13, 2010
What an amazingly relaxing vacation!! Awesome views, the villa offers a spectacular venue for enjoying time with family and friends!! The food and service providers were exceptional!!!!! The infinity pool provides a refreshing escape for anyone wanting to relax, play water polo, football, swim, etc.The Costa Rican people are an exceptionally friendly people, which made our vacation even more enjoyable!!!
-- Donna & Jerry Blankenship, Cumming, Georgia -- Dennis & Daria Ficco, Johns Creek, GA -- Dewey & Connie Bertram, Bartonville, Texas

Februarly 6 - 12, 2010
Beautiful view! Great company! Wonderful staff - Gerard, Chema, Demaris took wonderful care of us. Amazing week! ... A week of renewal and rejuvination. "Be still and know that I an God."... Absolutely the most stress free environment, weather, location, view from our deck - second to none... Great week! Wonderful staff! Exceeded my expectations - which were high indeed... I was somewhat nervous about this trip because we had no reference only an internet site to rely on. We were completely satisfied. "The willa is magnificent. The staff has been superb. The food is to die for." We will definetly be back. Thanks Steve, Thanks Chema. Pura Vida
-- Jack Reed Sr., Scott & Annette Reed, Jack & Lisa Reed, Buzzy & Catherine Mize, Crofton & Camille Sloan, Mary Catron, Monnie Vail, Lex & Judith Jackson - Tupelo, Mississippi

January 23 - 31, 2010
--Yvonee & Steve Havas, Gainesville, GA --Anne & Fred Becking, Dawsonville, GA --Maryann & Paul Sheehy, Dawsonville, GA --Mary & David Egelston, Salt Lake City, UT --Pat & Jim Ellis,St. Michaels, MD --Wendy & Paul Gambel, Paso Robles, CA
This is our second visit to one of the villas. The view is like eye candy. The staff and the food are superb. We'll be back next year!

I didn't think the second trip could beat the first, but it did! The staff was fantastic! The food was superb & oh so fresh! The view with the infinity pool was incredible! Hope to come back next year! Pura Vida!

You know it is going to be a very special week the second you step out of the van, look through the breezeway past the incredible infinity pool, and out to the ocean. It takes your breath away! The staff was wonderfual and the food incredible. I believe if you look up the definition of "Pura Vida" in the dictionary you will find a picture of Villa Paraiso and its staff! For me it was a very unexpected week. He proposed! At the edge of the infinity pool! Chema delivered a drink and a beautiful diamond ring. Pura Vida for us for sure! -- Paul & Wendy, Pasa Robles, California
P.S. Thank you Steve & Yvonne for giving me the perfect place to ask the questions - Paul Gambel

Gracias a Damaris, Chema, Yamileth y todos los otros. Ha sido un gran placer pasar nuestras vacaciones aqui en Villa Paraiso. Uds son tan amables que es casi increibles y nosotros estamos muy agradecidos. -- Gracias por todo, Pablo

November 8 - 15, 2009 - Kathy's 50th Birthday
--David Brooks & Elaine Cason, Valdosta, GA --Tara Reardon & Troy Michael, Marietta, GA --Kathy Long, Marietta, GA --Jodie Caldwell, Roswell, GA --Carla & Glenn Davis, Marietta, GA --Paul & Eileen Long-Menz, Millville, NJ, Lynne Long, Yardley, PA --Susan Long & John Cannizzaro, Greensboro, NC

Super Staff took care of us all week. We love you. The whole staff, house, & country of Costa Rica is great. We'll be back. Came for Kathy Long's B'day (50) and had the time of our lives! The entire staff is AWESOME! You will never get hungry here!

Good food, good drink, good sunshine, good staff. Mucho gracias. Great 50th party by and for Kathy.

Great Villa, even greater staff! Your country is beautiful. Thanks to all for a wonderful time. Watch out for the "Girls gone Wild, Costa Rica" and the "Birthday Water Ballet" by DB & SL on youtube!

Thanks for taking great care of us!! Great time :-)

November 1-8, 2009
We all came to Costa Rica to celebrate the 50th birthday for 6 of us and we want to come back to celebrate as often as possible. Damaris, Chema, and Susana were absolutely FABULOUS. We wish we could tak them home with us but we look forward to coming back to see them again.

We definitely recommend the zipline tours and snorkeling with Pelicano Tours, Playa Juevos, Egg Beach, exploring the caves and dolphin watching. Also enjoyed the morning walks to the beach - you'll need them after eating Damari's great food and drinking Chama's margaritas. Chema can schedule a massage whenever you want - the best I've ever had. Loved the zipline/wihite water rafting with ALlan's Tours and Tomato was a great tour guide.

Hope you have as great a time as we did!

-Keely Peters Kirkland, Chattanooga, TN via Sarasota, FL -- Michelle Keehl Lavigne, Marstons Mills, MA (Cape Cod) --Susan Peters Royal, Lilburn, GA --Sharon Peatross, Lilburn, GA --Lynn Alley, Orlando, FL --Nancy Fasciana, Alpharetta, GA --Susan Leeder, Atlanta, GA --Susan Butler, Lilburn, GA --Michelle Schlesinger, Suwanee, GA

November 1, 2008
What a wonderful week we had at this beautiful villa. Weather was terrific, staff was fabulous and very accommodating! The food was beautifully served. Our excursions were great - we saw the Arenal Volcano erupt! Zip line tour was fun but most amazing was having the capuchin monkeys eating right out of our hand!

We have had a once in a lifetime opportunity to bond with close friends. We have shared a special time that we will remember forever.
-- Mary & Charles Olimpio-Mt. Pleasant, SC
-- Laura & Pat Ecklam - Columbus, Ohio
-- Jim & Marilyn McSkemin - Pickerington, Ohio (Go Bucks!)
-- Tim & Kathleen Richardson - Columbus, Ohio (Fabuloso Pais!)
-- Phil & Cindy Haney - Bowling Green, Ohio

September28, 2008
Two weeks @ the villa. First week w/ 5 guy friends (week long bachelor party). Fishing everyday w/ 3 different boats & captains - 4 sailfish (mine was the largest) and approx. 1500 lbs of mahi mahi, wahoo tuna etc. Fishing was either great or awful - that's fishing. 2nd week - buddies leave - Wendy comes down - marriage @ the villa, diving, snorkeling, pottery village, mountains, jungle, zip line (very, very cool). Along w/ lots of great food, great people, some rain, some sun - Thanks to all the staff & Steve for making this a great trip. Gordo Rocks!
-- Rodger Helms - Roswell, GA

September28, 2008

September 6, 2008
What a wonderful country! The house is lovely and the staff fantastic. A few rainy days did not dampen our fun. We will miss Gordo and were grateful for his easy company and sweet spirit.

The Georgia Folks

July 26, 2008
Corpus Christi, Houston, Lubbock, Texas

The experience of a lifetime - anything and everything we could have dreamed of. Chema, Demarias, Sylvia, and Susana made our stay fabulous! We recommend tours w/ Tomato, especially zipline, rafting and the nature tour. Fishing, surfing, and lounging by the pool were also highlights of the trip. Don't forget us Villa Paraiso - we'll be back!
-- Adrienne & Scott, Sara & Sean, Mike & Stacy, Rosemary, Craig

July 12, 2008
What an awesome place . . . we will be back. Thank you to all the staff & guides who made our visit pure paradise! -- Sam Andras

The view, the breeze, the food, the drink, the staff, the friends, the Love! Pura Vida Costa Rica! -- Victoria French

Mucho Gracias! Paradise on Earth! -- Love, Susie Q

June 21, 2008
I love Villa Paraiso because of Gordo and the people who made our stay wonderful. Gordo is very nice. I wish I could stay longer. I hope you like it as much as I do. Love, Sarah
P.S. Gordo likes cookies

The Bihlmeyers & The Walls & The Deals could not have had a more wonderful experience than the one we had at Villa Paraiso. Many, many thanks to Damaris, Chema & Susana who made us feel right at home. We will be back! We can't say enough about the gift of family time you've given all of us. We will treasure all our memories and look forward to making new ones! I've had so much fun here. I love everything about this place. The people are SO nice and sweet. Everything is so beautiful and green. I love, love, love the food, so does Gordo. I love this place! -- Lauren

June 21, 2008
I have had a lot of fun here. I loved the rooms. This place is beautiful. The best part about it was having Gordo. The staff was great and the food was awesome. This place is really cool!

Villa Paraiso is the best! The food, people, rooms & swimming pool is great. Another thing is Gordo. He's the best. He protects us & the first day he showed us to the beach. He likes to walk in the water. The food is awesome! The mahi mahi is the best. The service is great. The people are really nice. The people are so nice they baked us a cake when were leaving. Villa Paraiso Rocks!

-- Tom, Mary, Nikolaus & Elena Bihlmeyer - Baton Rouge, LA
-- Troy, Ann, Lauren & Sarah Wall - Chattanooga, TN
-- Patricia Deal - Denham Springs, LA

May 17, 2008, Arkansans in Paradise
Villa Paraiso is an experience made possible by Costa Rican people that want to serve & share their way of life with you. They are all friendly, honest, intensely intelligent, kind and gracious.

We encourage guests to take advantage of the many great adventures we enjoyed such as feeding the gentle white-faced monkeys out of our hands on the river tour, white water rafting - ziplining 100' above ground & water sliding @ Polo Verde. During these adventures, you will see incredible wildlife such as crocodiles, bats, exotic birds & monkeys. Awesome guides supplied by Allan - ask for Tomato & driver Cheeks.

Back to the villa, the following activities were enjoyed by all: relaxing in the infinity pool overlooking the gorgeous view, waking up to paradise, the surprise cake especially made for us on Mother's Day, pampering spa services, sunset cocktails @ Hotel Ocotol, being with friends in an exotic place, Gordo, howler monkeys & the birds.

REMEMBER - the best memories you make are with the ones you're with
-- Brent & Martha Roberson - FSM, AR
-- Marran Maurras - Little Rock, AR
-- Carole J. Smith - Little Rock, AR
-- Herren & Susan Hickingbotham - Little Rock, AR
-- Scott & Shayla Copas - Little Rock, AR

April 20, 2008
We had such a wonderful time. The service was great and the views spectacular. We came here on a family vacation and could not have asked for a better place to be. Zip lining, fishing, rafting, monkey viewing, and all the wildlife we saw will be etched in our memory forever. The Grumm Family thanks everyone who made it possible. Mucho Gracias!
-- Dan, Lynn, Jack, Jeffery, Chris, Jill, James, Sarah, Phil, Jennifer, Brian, Lieveke and Rennca (from Connecticut and New Jersey)

March 29, 2008 - Santa Clara University Seniors: Spring Break '08
Gracias para todo! -- Patrick Tyran, Littleton Co
Best spring break EVER; LOVED Villa Paraiso! -- Tera Linsley, Manhattan Beach, CA
Donde esta la bibliotecca?! -- Laura Newman, Park City, UT
Amazing house, food, & drinks! Very fun Break! -- Lauren Crooks, Seattle, WA
Amazing time, cannot ask for a better break! -- Jason Magrisso, Miami Beach, FL
Great time, make sure you say what's up to the monkeys! -- Brent Haase, Castle Rock, CO
Amazing villa, people and vacation! I couldn't have asked for a better Spring Break trip! --Natalie Cummins, Yorba Linda, CA
Best Spring Break. Beautiful house, amazing staff, everything was taken care of. Could not have asked for anything more! --Ben Strobel, Winnetka, IL
Words can't give this vacation justice. Villa Paraiso is heaven on earth. What a great way to end my collegiate career. I will miss this place. --Pat Befort, Kansas City, MO -- Ben Patriacca, Newton, MA

February 23, 2008 - An absolutely terrific vacation!
It was both relaxing and exciting. The days spent lounging around the pool being waited on by this great staff were fabulous. The trips to see the birds and monkeys were spectacular. Never have we had a more adventurous day than the one spent on the canopy tour. The zip line, water slide, mud bath and swim were thrilling, especially for the two 3-year-olds! Loved the Don Bosco sailing trip so much we did it twice. Deep sea fishing produced a mahi-mahi for dinner. Gordo was a huge hit for the 6 grandchildren here (aged 14-3). Very smart, protective and loyal. The staff is extremely friendly and anxious to please. A great time was had by all. We plan to return next year.
The family of: Gerry & Carol O'Connell - Bristol, Rhode Island, Tony & Blakney Ciciolo, Tate, Brett and C.C. - Sudbury, Massachusetts, Todd & Erin Langton, Cal, Troy and Elli - Medfield, Massachusetts

January 20, 2008 - Villa Paraiso is exactly that! Paradise . . . A great staff
Chema, Ruth and Susanna - made us feel welcome immediately and took great care of all of us! Gordo protected us and enjoyed the many walks and runs with us. He fared a little better than some of us - Grande, grande hills. We will hopefully be warmed by our beautiful memories of Costa Rica - our trips to the river, the volcano, rafting, a day on the Don Bosco and always our return to the Villa and the view that defies description. "Muchas gracias for todo" to Allen for these adventures - The best vacation ever. We will return!