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Palm-lined beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Costa Rica is one of those destinations that genuinely has it all, and I never get tired of sending clients there. There’s something magical about waking up to a volcano view in the jungle after spending your first few days barefoot on a white-sand Pacific beach. The people, the wildlife, the food, the pure sense […]

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I’m Amanda, founder of Elegant Escapes Travel. I plan travel worldwide, from honeymoons and destination weddings to cruises, European escapes and family vacations. I combine firsthand experience, trusted industry relationships and the details I learn from planning real trips to help you travel smarter.

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I didn't start my career in travel. I spent 12 years as a special education teacher.

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