Birthdays at home usually mean dinner, a cake, and the same three bars. This year we wanted something different. I’m Isabella, 29, and my boyfriend Noah, 31, and I decided to celebrate my birthday in Costa Rica. We picked Jaco Beach because it looked like the perfect mix of laid-back and lively—beaches, rainforest, good food,…
Sometimes a weekend is all you need to reset your entire perspective. I’m Madison, 27, from Toronto, and I booked a last-minute escape to Jaco Beach after a stressful stretch at work. The goal wasn’t to check off a list of extreme adventures—it was simply to breathe, explore a little, and soak up some sunshine.…