Another beautiful day in paradise.  This picture was taken on Ocotal beach today of my daughter and her friend.  Come visit us and enjoy this view.  We've got great accommodations!

Many ask me what a family vacation would look like in Costa Rica.  This video below sums it up perfectly.  It was filmed by 10 Feet Traveling and they did an excellent job capturing the perfect family vacation.  If you've already booked your vacation for the summer, consider Costa Rica for the holidays.  It will be your family's BEST vacation ever.  Don't take my word for it, check out this video:

Costa Rica Vacation Video

Want to come hang out this summer?  Come visit us at Coco Bay Estates.  This little guy was hanging on the railing just outside our hotel room the last time we visited Manuel Antonio.  They are the most amazing creatures and move at a snail's pace.  He definitely needs a manicure!

Beautiful Wedding at Coco Bay

The Meyers celebrated their vows using the beautiful back drop of Coco Bay Estates, the beach club and Ocotal beach.  What a great time had by all and this destination wedding was spectacular!  Congratulations Lori and Ryan!

The sunsets have been amazing this rainy season.  Here are two of Coco Beach last night.  Can't believe what nature can create- Enoy!

Cliff Jumping

Cliff jumping is becoming quite popular in Costa Rica.  This cliff is located very close to Coco in a town called Hermosa Beach.  People jump from this high rock into the pristine waters of the Papagayo Bay.  Very fun and semi safe!

Casa Coco Bay: The Perfect Gift

Alone, with only his two hands, Coco Bay Estates lot owner Anthony is building his dream house from the bottom up. On day 5 of the project, the landscaping and foundation is finished, most of the walls have been constructed, and, with his wife Jill, Anthony has had time to relax by the pool.


OK, I know it seems like we are exaggerating, and we are, a little bit. Jill, Anthony's wife, bought him an amazing gift for his birthday. It's a LEGO KIT REPLICA of the exact house they are building at Coco Bay. Jill has spent hours providing Lego with the dimensions, measurements, and dollars needed to let Anthony lose himself in building a miniature model of his dream home in Costa Rica.



Anthony and Jill hope to break ground on their actual Coco Bay home this spring.

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My name is Gina Correll, and my passion for the Costa Rican lifestyle has no limits! In fact, 6 years ago, my family and I packed up everything and decided to live and work in Ocotal, Costa Rica. After graduating from the University of Redlands, and spending 20 years working in sales, target marketing, and client relations, I now help others enjoy the Costa Rica lifestyle through my position working at CR Development Group.

Segovia Landscaping

Take a look at the new landscaping for Segovia.  Complete with indigenous plants from Costa Rica.  The lines are clean and this landscaping is wind resistant!

Backside of Building B

Another picture of the landscaping-

Landscaping to mix in with the airconditioners-

Outside of Building B- beautiful.

Smiles.

It is something I see no matter where I go – whether it is shopping in the markets or strolling on the beaches - in this little world I know as Costa Rica.

I know why I smile when I am here. Being here, surrounded by the natural beauty that only a handful of places on the planet can offer, it truly is an escape from my everyday life. But, the people that live here are in this paradise all the time. Surely, when paradise is your reality, it can’t be the same, can it?

As I was sitting in my villa at Vista Ocotal one evening, I decided to do some research on this thesis. As it turns out, my analysis was a bit off. There has actually been reputable, country-by-country research of, among other things, the happiness of populations, and Costa Rica (and its people) ranked in the top spot in 2009 as the happiest country in the world..

Among the many reasons they are the gold standard is due to an average life expectancy of nearly 79 years and 85 percent of the country's residents saying they are happy and satisfied with their lives. Cynics would say it is because Costa Ricans don’t know what they are missing in a more developed setting. But, as someone that does know what they are missing, I can definitely say that when you are here, the amenities that it does have more than make up for it.

The happiness I feel when I am here is one of the main reasons I chose Costa Rica over every other locale in the world to have a residence in, and why I have helped dozens of people make Costa Rica their second home. It is the perfect way to get your smile back.

Until next time,

Gina

TFC Awesome foto

Here's a beautiful day in paradise. The gathering place for many is The Club at Coco Bay.

Pool & Waterslide

Don't you just want to be here?!

Tennis courts

Tennis Courts are well used. Plans are to build two more this year.

Ocotal Beach Club

Alas, the Ocotal Beach Club is ready and many are enjoying the gentle ocean breezes, sunsets and privacy of this tropical paradise.

Lounging at the Beach Club

Soft cushions, wi-fi, and a Tica Linda tropical drink are calling you to share at the Ocotal Beach Club. Come enjoy your club!

Pool at Beach Club

The pool at the beach club is inviting and allows for the feeling of being IN the ocean while not having to deal with sand and waves!

Beach Club Progress

The Ocotal Beach Club is coming along with beautiful landscaping and finishes. We can't wait to relax by the pool, feel the ocean breezes and sip margueritas. Come join us!

Windstar Boat

This beauty took off from the beach at Playas del Coco today. Its beautiful sails open in the tropical breezes. Costa Rica is gorgeous!