Costa Southern Charms !!exclusive!! File

On the northern tip of the Osa Peninsula lies , a village so remote that it is largely cut off by road. Visitors arrive via small plane or boat from Sierpe. Drake Bay is the epitome of rustic luxury. Its charms include snorkeling at Caño Island (a pre-Columbian burial site with crystal-clear water and sharks), kayaking through mangrove tunnels, and night walks where you might see kinkajous, tree frogs, and sleeping sloths.

The Southern Charms region offers a wide range of activities for adventure seekers, including:

There is a reason why many travelers come to the Osa Peninsula or the Golfo Dulce and never leave. Some become nature guides; others open small cafes or yoga retreats. The are addictive because they represent a world that is rapidly vanishing. Costa Southern Charms

A unique feature of Costa’s Mediterranean routes is the ability for passengers to start and end their cruise at almost any major port on the loop, meaning there are "turnover" days throughout the week rather than just one. Onboard Experience & "Deep Features"

Costa also operates "vibrant and rhythmic" cruises in South America and the Caribbean, with stops in places like Rio de Janeiro Salvador de Bahia , which offer a different type of "Southern" charm. Comparative Summary of Experiences Viking: New Orleans & Southern Charms Costa: Southern Italy/Caribbean Charms Lower Mississippi River, USA Mediterranean (Italy/Spain) or Caribbean Primary Theme American Civil War & Antebellum History European Culture, Beaches, & Latin Vibe Typical Duration 7-8 Nights 5-14 Nights Sophisticated, quiet, historical focus Lively, family-friendly, rhythmic day-by-day itinerary for the Viking Mississippi route or specific cabin pricing for upcoming Costa Mediterranean sailings? On the northern tip of the Osa Peninsula

Frequent stops include Martinique (Fort-de-France) , Guadeloupe (Pointe-à-Pitre) , Saint Lucia , and the Dominican Republic (La Romana) .

But the real charm of the Golfo Dulce is the dolphin population. It is common to see pods of hundreds of spinner and bottlenose dolphins surfing the bow wake of your boat. During certain times of the year, you can even see whale sharks swimming lazily near the surface. Its charms include snorkeling at Caño Island (a

While exact stops can vary by season, a standard "Southern Charms" style route often includes: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

Before heading north, soak up the sun in Florida’s more tranquil corners. Tarpon Springs : Visit this unique Greek Village