| The Michelson's have made it a priority for the | | | | So how was the trip? Let's just say her family |
| last ten years to take a vacation where the | | | | considered it to be the best vacation they ever |
| family can be together. However in 2008 they | | | | had. And they did it on a budget. "We did a 14 |
| were not able to keep the tradition up. "It's been | | | | night package that took us to a jungle lodge, then |
| a tradition in our family to take this annual | | | | the amazing part was that we rafted down the |
| vacation, our family is always busy and this gave | | | | Paqure River to our next hotel. It was amazing |
| us time to get away" says Mariana. | | | | and our kids loved it. It was the perfect amount |
| After Mariana landed a job she decided it was | | | | of adventure and we later were able to relax by |
| time to take the annual vacation. However she | | | | the beach by the end of our package, it was |
| was looking for something on a budget. After | | | | absolutely perfect. A typical breakfast includes |
| many searches her family decided on Costa Rica. | | | | white rice and black beach, along with scrambled |
| "We really had no problem choosing a vacation | | | | eggs. A typical diner includes fried fish and more |
| spot, the beaches look beautiful, there are jungle | | | | white rice and black beans. They do love rice and |
| tours, bird watching, and beautiful hotels" says | | | | beans! Come see what this little country is all |
| Mariana. | | | | about. |