Yes! And over the years we closed the hotel 2 more times for 2 more family reunions! They are all sad they don’t have a Costa Rican hotel owned by a family member to visit anymore.
Marlo, I am still amazed that the hurricane gods chose to visit that FIRST YEAR of your ownership! Oh man. You really went through it. And half the hotel was ruined. But you pivoted so well–you knew exactly what to do, w/ marketing, new photos, TripAdvisor, fam trips, discount packages. So amazing you guys managed to survive all that (plus all the family visits, haha--just kidding). Really, you guys are survivors for sure.
So basically a family reunion in the furthest of places! How wonderful you were able to do that though, the memories must be awesome.
Yes! And over the years we closed the hotel 2 more times for 2 more family reunions! They are all sad they don’t have a Costa Rican hotel owned by a family member to visit anymore.
Haha I bet! 😅
Marlo, I am still amazed that the hurricane gods chose to visit that FIRST YEAR of your ownership! Oh man. You really went through it. And half the hotel was ruined. But you pivoted so well–you knew exactly what to do, w/ marketing, new photos, TripAdvisor, fam trips, discount packages. So amazing you guys managed to survive all that (plus all the family visits, haha--just kidding). Really, you guys are survivors for sure.
Thanks Jeanine! As you know, sometimes it's survive or perish?!
Truer words never spoken.
Great read! Miss you guys!
Thanks Linda! We are contemplating a return trip end of this year....
Awesome!! Keep me posted … maybe can squeeze a few hikes in!
Of course!!
You made all the best choices, of course. LOL'ed at the pic of the poor college students.
Haha! They clean up well- to eat at the luxury hotel they couldn’t yet afford! Now, they’re all graduated and doing well!