THIEN THANH HOTEL

In a picturesque ancient village that captivates your heart and soul.
TAILORED-MADE FASHION.INDOCHINE FRENCH COLONIAL ARCHITECTURE.SOUTH CHINA SEA COAST.
Location: Hoi'an, Vietnam
Rate: $40.00 - $60.00USD (Includes breakfast&taxes)
Link: Thien Thanh Hotel
Info: Hoi'an

SAM-CHEONG-DONG, SEOUL

A quaint charming and yet hip neighborhood like no others in Seoul.
CUTTING-EDGE. ART. CAFES. GALLERIES. FOODIE DELIGHT.
Interactive Map: Samcheong-dong [Landmarks: "Geonchunmun" Gate]
Hotel: Hotel SunBee (near Anguk Station Exit 6)
Rates: 88,000 - 120,000 WON ($88.00 - $120.00 USD)
Info: Samcheong-dong
Getting there: Gyeongbokgung Station (orange line) Exit 5 or Anguk Station Exit 1 or 2
* Cab: tell the driver "Sam-cheong-doe+ng" . "doe" is pronounced more like doe the female deer.  Most likely, the driver will get on the main Samcheongdong-gil Street; where Gallery Hyundai is located off of (map above)
Further Info: Jennyminsook@gmail.com
Culinary Tour: O'ngo Food Communications
Restaurants:
* http://www.koreataste.org/en/restaurant-en/hot-spots-en/f-bukchonsamcheong-dong-the-classic-style-of-a-traditional-korean-house/
* http://www.seouleats.com/search/label/samcheongdong
Note:
It's one of the cutest and most charming part of Seoul to leisurely enjoy the shops, cafes, galleries, and restaurants.  But it's also one of the wealthiest and most expensive part of town as well.  After 10 pm, it is very difficult to find a cab so you may be required to walk towards Anguk Station before spotting one.

Coffee Shelf or Coffee Seonban (from Embassy of Poland, head north bound and pass Samcheongdong Police Substation. Turn immediate right into an alley-like street. Cafe will be on your right side )

Jazz Story Bar ( north of  landmark #5 on map above. You will see small green city buses parked front of a large house-gate on your left side. The bar is located across the street. )

One and J Gallery

CERRO COYOTE LODGE

Five-star ecolodge in 70 acre natures reserve.
MOUNTAIN RETREAT. SPANISH HACIENDA. CULINARY CUISINE.
Location: Piedades Sur, Costa Rica
Rate: $79 - $129USD (Includes breakfast)
Link: Cerro Coytoe Lodge info

CLUB BONITO

A family get-away for real Caribbean experience
SLEEPY FISHING VILLAGE. CARIBBEAN SEA. AFFORDABLE LUXURY.
Location: Las Galeras, Dominican Republic, near Samana City
Rate: $60.00 - $212 USD (Includes breakfast)
Link: Club Bonito Info
Contact: 809-538-0203
Getting there:
1. Santa Domingo International Airport
* Inquire about the bus options & schedule to Samana with the travel agency/info desk at the airport.
- Local bus: Slower service with more frequent stops. But more interesting and learn about the local culture and people. OR Direct charter bus for tourists. Different bus station locations.
OR
2. Santa Domingo International Airport.
- Fly to Samana Airport.
3. From Samana City, take a taxi to Las Galeras or arrange to be picked-up by your hotel personnel.

* Recommendation: Make sure to eat at the next door neighbor hotel, Todo Blanco. Make reservation due to the limited seating. The owners are Italians and offer awesome Italian home cooked meals. No menu offered. Tell the chef what you would like to eat!

Playa Ricon

OXYGEN RESORT

A couples spa and yoga retreat nestled in a jungle paradise.
TROPICAL JUNGLE OASIS. PACIFIC COAST. ESCAPE TO ANOTHER WORLD.
Location: Uvita, Costa Rica
Rates: $149 - $189 USD
Web: http://www.oxygenjunglevillas.com