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LIFE WITH A VIEW

By Nadine Hays Pisani| 2018-04-15T18:19:34-04:00 January 13th, 2012|Categories: Tourism|Tags: hotels, potereo, views|

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: One 14 ounce can of Roma tomatoes—$1.25

My husband always finds the best views. He will drive the scooter up any road, knock on any door, and ask to go inside to take a picture. It’s amazing how many people let him in.

We took a chance driving up a steep road in Potrero and found this beautiful place. Palacio Del Sol used to be a hotel and restaurant, but now it is up for sale. The owner happily walked us around. “It was my dream but now I have to move back to the states,” he said.

I suppose one could buy it as a business, or even just as their personal residence. I know I could get used to swimming around in that infinity pool. For now, I am just grateful I got the chance to stand up here with Rob. And thankful he has the guts to go knocking on people’s doors.

Don’t forget to check out ocean view Saturdays on my facebook page: www.facebook.com/happierthanabillionaire

THE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR BILLIONAIRE

By Nadine Hays Pisani| 2018-04-15T18:19:54-04:00 April 28th, 2011|Categories: Cost of Living|Tags: hotels, sugar beach|

Costa Rica Cost of Living Update: Gallon of super gasoline-$5

Today we decided to go to Sugar Beach Hotel for lunch. It’s located on a lovely beach with expansive views of the ocean. Our friendly waiter helped us with our choice; I had the fish fillet sandwich while my husband ordered the curry chicken wrap. Deciding on saving some money, we both shared one Orange Fanta.

The meals were excellent and the bill (including tax plus tip) came to under $25. We then asked a worker if we could go for a quick dip in their pool. Of course we wouldn’t pass up that.

Twenty-five dollars is the perfect price for a place with a killer view and an equally killer infinity pool. I’ve paid more at Macaroni Grill to wait 45 minutes just to get a table…and I never once wore my bikini.

I may not be a billionaire but love the idea of living like one. That is, with a budget of $25.

OPERATION INFILTRATION

By Nadine Hays Pisani| 2018-04-15T18:19:55-04:00 April 25th, 2011|Categories: Tourism|Tags: hotels|

Costa Rica Cost Of Living Update: Two drinks at Reserva Conchal Private Resort-$8

We are all good at some things. Lucky for me, my husband is good at getting us into any private luxury complex to snoop around. And snooping can mean swimming in their pool, enjoying their beach club, or checking out the rooms.

Our mission is to bring you any interesting tidbits on these escapades. What was the most impressive to what felt like a ripoff.

It’s a job I am more than qualified to do, since floating in an resort pool while drinking a margarita is the perfect amount of energy I like to burn on a hot day.

Of course, it’s all for a good cause…right?

LIFE WITH A VIEW

THE TWENTY-FIVE DOLLAR BILLIONAIRE

OPERATION INFILTRATION

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