41-Day Tropical Island Holiday

From dry tropics to dripping rain forests, from mangroves to jungle-clad mountains, Costa Rica fosters 5 percent of all plant
and animal species known to exist. In its protected parks and reserves, which comprise a fourth of the nation, you can glimpse scarlet macaws, spider monkeys, yellow parrots and coaties. The scenic cones of volcanoes pierce cloud forests where there are more species of ferns than in the whole of North America.

Kona–that’s Hawaiian for coffee. It’s a coffee lover’s paradise, and much much more. Located on Hawaii’s western shore, the Kona coast is a region of endless lava field and golden Pacific sunsets. The clear waters are perfect for diving, snorkeling and deep sea fishing. You’ll need lots of energy to keep up with it all. World famous golf resorts are still being built along the Kohala Coast. The town of Kailua-Kona is quiant with many shops and excellent restaurants. It is also the
headquarters for the World Billfish Championships. You too can go marlin fishing by chartering one of the many local boats. The southern coastline has many beautiful condo-resorts that sit on lava coastline, many within yards of the splashing surf, and all with lovely flowers and landscaping.

Kona is known for having the best climate of the Islands and often has a pleasant “Kona wind” to keep you cool in the tropics.