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		<title>Discounts and Deals on Flights… Horizon Pacific Has You Covered!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2010 00:25:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ripley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling embraces many different definitions depending on who you are talking to. To some traveling is a vacation, to others a part of everyday business, and to some folks it’s a lifestyle. To those adventurers who take traveling to the next level, you know that it is possible to live a champagne lifestyle on a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Traveling embraces many different definitions depending on who you are talking to. To some traveling is a vacation, to others a part of everyday business, and to some folks it’s a lifestyle. To those adventurers who take traveling to the next level, you know that it is possible to live a champagne lifestyle on a lemonade budget; however, one thing that every traveler has in common with one another is their means of travel. Traveling internationally can get expensive…. Wait, no actually, now days you most likely can spend less on your entire vacation overseas than the price you purchased the ticket for. It might seem that flights are pretty much the same price across the board when searching travel websites, however with the economy these days everyone can appreciate a discount. After much research and deliberation here we have found a few websites with discounts and deals to assist you when booking for your next flight to Costa Rica.<br />
<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-357" src="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/BoeingBizJets-300x276.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="226" /></p>
<p>Today there are search engines that will search for the “lowest” priced flight to your destination, however at <a href="http://www.vayama.com/cheap-flights/costa-rica/">Vayama.com</a> they have created a separate flights deals page just for Costa Rica. Here you can find the lowest priced flights that have been recently purchased by the last 10 customers.</p>
<p>Don’t forget Military discounts. At <a href="http://www.onetravel.com/travel/military-travel.asp">Onetravel.com</a> they have set aside a specific section highlighting military discounts and coupon codes which can be applied to flights.</p>
<p>Another popular reason people travel to Costa Rica is to study the Spanish language. With so many language schools in Costa Rica that attract students from all over the world, these young adults can definitely appreciate a discount when they find one. With a Student ID one can receive a mark down on flights. Check it out here with <a href="http://www.airvalues.com/student-airfares.aspx">Airvalues.com</a>.</p>
<p>Lastly, for those coupon clipping fans out there, don’t forget you can always find deals listed on websites such as <a href="http://www.retailmenot.com/coupons/flight">Retailmenot.com</a>. Here we found so many flight and vacation coupons that you can enjoy two vacations for the price of one with how much money you save.</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-358" title="airports-in-CR" src="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/airports-in-CR.gif" alt="airports-in-CR" width="275" height="234" /></p>
<p>So no matter the type of traveler you are or the type of traveling you will be doing, don’t pass up all the opportunities to save on your flight purchases; because booking the flight should be your only worry. Leave the rest up to <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-activities/index.html">Horizon Pacific</a>, we always have you covered!</p>
<p>Also, check out Horizon Pacific&#8217;s <a href=" http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-activities/vacation-deals.html">travel deals</a> available today! </p>
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		<title>Costa Rica&#8217;s Green Season Provides Solitude for Eco-Tourist Activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:20:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ripley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities in Costa Rica]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever seen a postcard photo of the tropical rainforest, full of wildlife &#38; brilliant colors of green? If you have ever wondered where that photo was taken the mystery is over. Costa Rica is one of the top destinations for ecotourism as she boasts some of the most biodiversity and natural beauty the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Have you ever seen a postcard photo of the tropical rainforest, full of wildlife &amp; brilliant colors of green? If you have ever wondered where that photo was taken the mystery is over. Costa Rica is one of the top destinations for ecotourism as she boasts some of the most biodiversity and natural beauty the world has to offer.<br />
<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-346" src="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/CR-postcard1-300x211.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="211" /></p>
<p>Costa Rica has two distinct seasons. A dry season, which lasts from late November on through to May, and a tropical rainy season known as the green season that runs from May to mid-November. During the green season the land becomes incredibly lush and turns a vibrant shade of green. Costa Rica is home to over five percent of the world’s biodiversity and more and more species are uncovered daily. It’s this season that creates the back drop for the lush rainforest you will find on the exotic tropical postcards that are so popular in bookstores.</p></div>
<div>Eco-tourist flock to Costa Rica to observe and delve into its vast biodiversity. The unimaginable amount of plants, animals, insects, and natural wonderment is what drives the Eco-tourists to Costa Rica. Costa Rica has 21 different protected national parks. It is also home to mountains, volcanoes, beaches, and rainforest encompassing the land the size of West Virginia.</div>
<div>However, because of this wet season families can enjoy lower rates and fewer vacationers. This allows for solitude to enjoy the incredible wonders Costa Rica can provide. The activities that one has available during this time are endless so look no further than to <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-property-management.html">Horizon Pacific</a> to assist and organize all your <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-activities/index.html">eco-tours and activities</a>. From canopies, rafting, volcano tours, fishing, snorkeling, and more you can find it all here in beautiful Costa Rica.</div>
<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-347" src="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Toucan1-253x300.jpg" alt="" width="177" height="210" /></p>
<p>And don’t forget the <a href="http://www.rentalprorentals.com/horizonpacificvacations/search.cfm?beds=listall">discounted seasonal rates</a> you can’t pass up. Check out <a href="http://www.rentalprorentals.com/horizonpacificvacations/search.cfm?beds=listall">Horizon Pacific’s property listings</a> to find your perfect escape for a fraction of the cost of holiday season.</p>
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		<title>Feel more at home with a Langosta Vacation Villa</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 20:52:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ripley</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Langosta Vacation Villa]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Does it not always seem that one week in Costa Rica just does not cut it? Many people flirt with the idea of spending another week towards the end of their stay, or perhaps they could spare another week off of work. I hate to say it, but too often too many run into this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Does it not always seem that one week in Costa Rica just does not cut it? Many people flirt with the idea of spending another week towards the end of their stay, or perhaps they could spare another week off of work. I hate to say it, but too often too many run into this dilemma after spending a few days in paradise. Horizon Pacific has a solution for next time you find yourself yearning to stay another week, with a <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-rental-properties/langosta.html"><strong>Vacation Villa in Playa Langosta.</strong></a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.rentalprorentals.com/horizonpacificvacations/ShowProp.cfm?propid=120"><img src="http://www.horizonp<div id="attachment_211" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://www.rentalprorentals.com/horizonpacificvacations/ShowProp.cfm?propid=120"><img src="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Crystal-Sands-200x300.jpg" alt="Crystal Sands" title="Crystal Sands" width="200" height="300" class="size-medium wp-image-211" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Crystal Sands</p></div></p>
<p>A villa as we mentioned earlier this month is a country residence or estate, which will make you feel more at home than any hotel room ever could. Perfect for week-long or month-long summer vacations with the entire family; a Villa hidden in quiet <strong>Playa Langosta</strong> might be just what you are looking for. </p>
<p>Have Horizon Pacific make arrangements for a car rental as you travel north to Playa Tamarindo to do some fashion and souvenir shopping. Or maybe have a night on the town and cocktails at the some of the finer dining restaurants and bars in town. However, don’t think that <strong>Langosta</strong> is too small of a town; it is one of the hot spots for surf when the swell is coming in and for weddings as Langosta boast one of the finest backdrops on the coast. Also, don’t forget the wildlife that is always present throughout the country. As you swim in your pool at your Villa prepare to see monkeys and tropical birds up in the trees and amongst the brush, a great experience for families and youngsters of all ages. These <strong>vacation villas</strong> come with all the accommodations that you would need for a weekend visit or an extended stay. So next time make <strong>Langosta</strong> your home away from home and create a more memorable experience as you enjoy your own <a href="http://www.rentalprorentals.com/horizonpacificvacations/search.cfm"><strong>Vacation Villa.</strong></a></p>
<p>Please visit our <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-rental-properties/langosta.html">Langosta Vacation Rentals</a> page to learn more about our Langosta properties.</p>
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		<title>Greetings From Bill and Nancy Ripley!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:23:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bill Ripley</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hi! My name is Bill Ripley. Along with my wife Nancy, own Horizon Pacific Management and Rentals as well as a house in Tamarindo. We’ve owned our house since 2006 and bought this company in February, 2008. A little more about us… I was born and raised in a little town just outside of Atlantic [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hi! My name is Bill Ripley. Along with my wife Nancy, own Horizon Pacific Management and Rentals as well as a house in Tamarindo. We’ve owned our house since 2006 and bought this company in February, 2008. </p>
<div id="attachment_91" class="wp-caption alignnone" style="width: 310px"><img src="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Bill-Nancy-300x255.jpg" alt="Bill &amp; Nancy Ripley" title="Bill-&amp;-Nancy" width="300" height="255" class="size-medium wp-image-91" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Bill &#038; Nancy Ripley</p></div>
<p>A little more about us…</p>
<p>I was born and raised in a little town just outside of Atlantic City, New Jersey known as Mays Landing. I graduated High School in 1972 and for the next few years, worked, traveled and went to 3 different colleges but never received a degree.   I fell in love with the woman of my dreams who has been my friend since early Elementary school. We married in 1978 and are still best friends today…at least that’s what she still tells me!</p>
<p>Nancy was born and raised in the same town. She also graduated High School in 1972 and then went to Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia where she received her degree in Elementary Education. Through our early years of marriage, she was an elementary teacher in Mays Landing and as well as Mt. Pleasant, SC after we moved.</p>
<p>We’ve raised 2 children. Our daughter, Corinne is married to Bradd Johnson and they have a daughter, Dylann Elizabeth… our first Granddaughter and a new grandbaby on the way.  Our son, Chris just recently graduated, finishing his degree in Visual Communications at Hawaii Pacific University. So he is off on his own.</p>
<p>After marrying and having our children in Mays Landing, while they were still young, we moved to Isle of Palms, South Carolina in 1990 because we wanted to live in a coastal community with a better quality of life to raise them. Isle of Palms is just outside of Charleston which proved to be a wonderful place for us to live.  I started working for Island Realty which is a Resort Rental and Real Estate Company on Isle of Palms that has grown to manage over 500 short and long term properties as well as a number of Home Owner Associations. I have worked of this same company since 1991 and Nancy has worked for them since 1995. We both still work there and will into the future. I am a Real Estate Sales broker with over 18 years experience in residential, resort and commercial sales and management. Nancy who has been doing the bookkeeping for Island Realty for 14 plus years also was the bookkeeper for 7 years for a company that she and I owned before we moved to the Isle of Palms.</p>
<p>Because of this experience, I am very well educated in the management of vacation rental properties as well as long term rentals and condominium associations like properties found in <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-rental-properties/tamarindo.html">Tamarindo </a>and <a href="http://www.horizonpacificvacations.com/costa-rica-rental-properties/langosta.html">Langosta</a>. Nancy and I have been growing Horizon Pacific which has grown by more than 240% since we took over. While we still have responsibilities that we need to tend to in South Carolina, through the near future, we split our time between the two places. I spend about every other month in Tamarindo and Nance a little less. </p>
<p>We have a great staff at Horizon Pacific and even though we are commuting back and forth from Isle of Palms to Tamarindo, with the internet and phone communication, I am very active in the day to day operations of Horizon Pacific and the management of the properties when not in Tamarindo.</p>
<p>We totally enjoy our time in Costa Rica and look forward to a time when we will be able to live there for longer periods. We feel blessed for this opportunity and hope that we will be a blessing to many of the people we come in contact with while living this adventure.  </p>
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