Costa Rica is the best of both worlds

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Lauren Liebert, Travel Agent in San Jose, CA

Lauren Liebert

San Jose, CA Travel Agent
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Lauren Liebert

San Jose, CA · 22 Years of Experience

All About That Travel, an independent agent with WorldVia, a Travel Leaders Agency
5.0
(22)
95% Recommended
Lauren helped my wife and I plan our honeymoon, which we took in August 2015. We are both busy professionals and, as such, have learned to... Read More >
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Areas of expertise

Destinations:

Costa Rica

Interests:

All Inclusive, Family Vacations, Honeymoons, Luxury Hotels, Cruises

Suppliers:

Avanti Destinations, Funjet Vacations, Abercrombie & Kent, G Adventures, Adventures By Disney

About Me

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I'm here to talk about one of my favorite destinations: Costa Rica!

This Central American gem is a must-visit for any nature lover. From its lush rainforests to its stunning beaches, Costa Rica has it all.

First things first, let's talk about accommodations. Costa Rica has no shortage of luxury hotels and resorts, and I know just the ones to recommend based on your preferences. Looking for a beachfront oasis? Check out the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Prefer a more secluded rainforest retreat? The Nayara Springs Resort is the perfect choice. And if you're traveling with the whole family, the Westin Golf Resort & Spa, Playa Conchal offers something for everyone.

But don't just take my word for it, let's talk activities. One of the best ways to experience Costa Rica's natural beauty is by taking a guided hike through one of its many national parks. I highly recommend Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can spot monkeys, sloths, and even toucans. For a more adrenaline-fueled adventure, zip-lining through the rainforest canopy is a must-try. And if you're a beach bum like me, you can't miss out on the stunning beaches of Tamarindo and Santa Teresa.

So, what are you waiting for? Let's start planning your dream Costa Rican adventure today!

REVIEWS

Rating: 5.0
22 reviews
95% Recommended
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Personable, Professional and Perfect
Reviewed By Greg - Los Angeles, CA | Traveled to
Lauren helped my wife and I plan our honeymoon, which we took in August 2015. We are both busy professionals and, as such, have learned to rely heavily on other professionals we retain (especially after planning our own wedding). As such, this creates high expectations on our part that we find very few people ever meet. Lauren met all of them. Not only was she personally invested in ensuring that our trip would be worry-free from start to finish, but attentive to our financial considerations as well. Lauren went above and beyond the call in finding multiple options for resorts in each of several different island locations and provided us with inside information about why some would be better than others for us, in light of the vision we shared with her. The resort we ended up choosing turned out to be, bar none, the nicest resort either my wife or I ever visited, much less stayed at, which is saying something since we are both 47 and have both been around the world. Lauren handled all of our pre-trip questions (neuroses) in a calm and professional manner, responding timely every time. She arranged for special treatment at the resort and ensured the proper connections to and from all airports in conjunction with our flights (which we booked separately only because we had tons of airline points). Lauren was very skilled in making sure that the big picture was not overwhelmed by the little things, since she had them all completely under control. We cannot recommend Lauren highly enough.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Our favorite vacation
Reviewed By Suz - Raleigh, NC | Traveled to Orlando ~ Florida ~ USA
Lauren spoiled our family by using her many talents in helping us plan our Disney vacation. Our week long adventure was spent visiting every park at Disney World along with Universal. Of course we had no idea what we were doing or that navigating Disney was an actual thing until Lauren walked us through the do's and don'ts . Without Lauren and her planning I could very well picture the disaster that could have ensued! Thankfully all of her skills paid off and it was and still is our favorite vacation. From the beautiful hotel and amenities to our adventures in dining and all of the fun days and nights, everything went as smoothly as we hoped. Actually, it exceeded our expectations tenfold. We all agree that traveling without Lauren's expertise is no longer an option.
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Dream Vacation Assistance
Reviewed By atl - Lincoln, NE | Traveled to
We will likely only get one chance to have an European Vacation like we did. Lauren helped us from the beginning through some misadventures with lost luggage. Without her help we would not have had nearly the fun we did. Her competence in travel planning gave us the confidence to try some things we wouldn't normally tried. It all worked out better than we expected. I heartily endorse her for all your travel needs
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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She makes vacations, true vacations. Everything is taken care of for us.
Reviewed By Enjoying My Vacations - Ventura County, CA | Traveled to
Lauren is the most knowledgeable and helpful travel I have ever worked and would never work with another. She makes sure all necessary arrangements are handled so all I have to worry about it packing.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Last minute trip
Reviewed By KB - San Jose, CA | Traveled to Glasgow | Scotland | Europe
Lauren was incredibly helpful in planning a last minute trip. I had very specific needs, and she was able to find flights and hotels to meet exactly what I asked for. She was available for my silly, after hours questions and was never inconvenienced. She's very down-to-earth, friendly and helpful. I will definitely use her again and will recommend her to friends and family.
I would recommend this agent to my family and friends.
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Certified Leisure Travel Specialist: During this certification program Travel Agents study several key components including: Sales and Service, Cruise Sales, Destination and Lifestyle Knowledge,  Programs and Preferred Supplier Knowledge. This is a two year study program.
Trusted Travel Advisor: A Trusted Travel Advisor credentials, resources and global connections translates to today’s consumer in respectful interactions, confidentiality, knowledge, and client advocacy of travel services provided in parallel with building long lasting client relationships that builds with each interaction.  A Trusted Travel Advisor knows their client better than the client may know themselves and puts those polishing touches on each travel collaboration.

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