Posted by Nora M. on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 with 0
Crocodile Bay guests venture out into the Pacific Ocean for a day of offshore fishing in the Osa Peninsula and bring in some dorado and roosterfish. Another sunny day in paradise.
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Early morning and heading out the dock to get on the boat to go fishing.
Posted by Nora M. on Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 with 0
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Spa treatments using fresh fruits and vegetables is a growing international trend. Clients are requesting more holistic and natural treatments, and luxury spas such as Crocodile Bay have been on the cutting edge of providing these services. With an abundance of locally grown fruit, Costa Rica’s tropical environment is ideal for such treatments. Besides, a massage and facial with fruit is a great way to unwind before dinner after a long day of offshore fishing or hiking in the rainforest.
Vitamins are the secret to youthful radiant skin. Not only do you want to eat your vitamins but applying them topically is loaded with benefits. Fruits and vegetables have been used throughout the ages for skincare, and while most of us are use to applying things that come in a jar to our skin, you can also go straight to the produce aisle. Of course, great skin starts with eating right but a topical treatment could give your skin that extra boost it needs to really glow. Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 with 0
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Marlins are the largest of the billfish and travel at vast speeds of up to 60 miles an hour with migration patterns that span 9,000 miles. They are spectacular creatures that are a daunting challenge to catch. These legendary creatures of the sea are one of anglers most celebrated catches. The blue marlin is probably the most prized catch of all the marlin due to its size and the challenge it gives even the most experienced sport fishermen. But it has been over 20 years since the a world record has been broken for these billfish.
World Records For Marlin
Black Marlin 1560 lb August 4th, 1953
Pacific Blue 1376 lb May 31st, 1982
Atlantic Blue 1402 lb February 29, 1992
Striped Marlin 494 lb January 16th, 1986
Do Marlins still exist in our oceans that can break these all time records? Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 with 0
Heading out deep into the Pacific Ocean to catch some billfish.
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Crocodile Bay‘s fleet…preparing to leave for a day of fishing.
Posted by Nora M. on Monday, October 29th, 2012 with 0
A Crocodile Bay guest shares photos of his tour of a botanical garden and the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.
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Botanical Garden
Posted by Nora M. on Monday, October 29th, 2012 with 0
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As the east coast gets pummeled by Hurricane Sandy, all is quiet in the the small frontier town of Puerto Jimenez. While the Osa Peninsula is no stranger to storms, earthquakes, and other natural disasters, right now Costa Rica is enjoying warm sunny weather and calm oceans while many people on the east coast bunker down in their homes to ride the storm out. Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Friday, October 26th, 2012 with 0
Photos taken from Crocodile Bay‘s property in the Osa Peninsula…sometimes you just need to spend the day doing nothing but relaxing.
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Beach, sun, and palm trees what more do you need for a relaxing vacation?
Posted by Nora M. on Friday, October 26th, 2012 with 2
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I first came in contact with Aloe Vera when I was a little girl vacationing in Arizona. The strong vibrant green plant grew wild in the southwest desert. When I got a sunburn, my Mom would go outside and pick some Aloe Vera, squeeze the gel from the plant and apply it to my skin. Immediately the sting from my sunburn faded as the cool gel of the Aloe Vera settled into my skin. Today, I prefer an Aloe Vera wrap and massage at a spa after a long day outdoors to unwind and relax.
Aloe Vera has been used for thousands of years for its healing properties and as an ancient secret to radiant skin. The plant is native to the Southern part of Africa. Over the last 6,000 years the plant has spread across the world and can now be found growing wild just about anywhere with warm climates that are frost free. Since the ancient Egyptians and Greeks, Aloe Vera has been used as both a medicine and beauty aid. Continue reading…
Posted by Nora M. on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 with 0
This Crocodile Bay guest had a fierce day offshore fishing for big game fish in the glorious waters of the Southern Pacific and caught her first Marlin. Not bad for a Tennessee girl’s first visit to the Osa Peninsula.
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Marlin hooked…oh boy
Posted by Nora M. on Thursday, October 25th, 2012 with 0
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The beautiful blue waters of the Osa Peninsula are abundant in majestic billfish that dance off the waters and give any sport fishermen a challenge when trying to reel them in. With sunshine and warm days most of the year and a pristine biodiverse environment that is not exploited, there is nothing like heading out in the waters here early in the morning to catch a billfish, especially the legendary marlin. With expert Captains and boats loaded with the latest technology, Crocodile Bay is known as the anglers dream destination for world-class fishing. According to the Billfish Foundation, Anglers contribute $599 million annually in direct and indirect revenue to the Costa Rican economy, so keeping the fish stock abundant keeps people coming here year after year. Continue reading…
