Author Archives: We Leave Today Max and Jay

Review: Mint Santa Teresa

Here is our review and scoring of Mint Santa Teresa in a Deluxe Double Room and Double Pool Room in December 2021.

Hotel Reviews: W Reserva Conchal vs Andaz Papagayo

We have been lucky to stay at both the W Reserva Conchal and the Andaz Papagayo in Costa Rica! Each resort has its pros and cons. In this post, we compare Marriott’s W Reserva Conchal to Hyatt’s Andaz Papagayo to assess which one is a better use of points based on our experience and what each resort offers.

Planning a Trip to Costa Rica: Our Itinerary

Costa Rica has been on our list of places to visit for so long, especially after having to cancel planned trips several times in the past few years. We finally made it to this country known for “Pura Vida!”! During our trip, we spent time touring Guanacaste and the Nicoya Peninsula. In this post, we share our itinerary to help you plan your trip to Costa Rica.

Review: National Bank VIP Lounge at YUL – Montreal Trudeau International Airport

We recently had the chance to visit the National Bank VIP Lounge at YUL – Montreal Trudeau International Airport and share information about the lounge in this post and compare its features to the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge.

AMAZING Business Class Fares from Canada to Africa and the Middle East

Details about business class airfare deals between Canada, select destinations in Africa and the Middle East. Yes, you can fly from Vancouver to Mauritius for $2,600CAD in business class!

Planning a trip to Costa Rica: 10 tips

Costa Rica has been on our list of places to visit for so long, especially after having to cancel planned trips several times in the past few years. We finally made it to this country known for “Pura Vida!”! In this post, we share some general tips and information to help you plan your trip to Costa Rica.

Travel During COVID-19: Travel Interruption Insurance for Canadians

In this post, we share information about insurance we have purchased to help offset the costs of extending our stay on a trip due to quarantine requirements.

Planning a Trip to Greece: Our Itinerary

We were very lucky to visit Greece in August/September 2021 for 3.5 weeks! In our years of traveling, this is the most time we have ever spent in one country and we left Greece feeling like there was still so much to see and explore. In this post, we share details about our itinerary and tips to help you plan your trip.

Crete – Restaurants, Wineries and Breweries

The fourth stop on our Big Fat Greek Summer Vacation was the island of Crete! Here is our guide to the restaurants, wineries and breweries we enjoyed the most during our visit.