There’s a quiet sort of freedom in knowing a trip has been built with someone in mind. No group itineraries, no identical photo stops, no fixed dinner times. Each day unfolds at a natural, unhurried pace, with a personal feel. 

A personalised holiday bends around preferences rather than forcing them to fit a plan. It’s not about extravagance or being waited on; it’s about detail, the kind that remembers how someone takes their coffee or that they’d rather walk than ride. Travel feels different when it’s shaped around a person’s habits and pace, not a company’s timetable or a guidebook’s script.

Cruising is one of those ways of travelling that feels easy but still gives you plenty to see. You unpack once, and the ship takes care of the rest. With 2026 ahead, there are some routes worth marking on the calendar. 

Travel Guide for Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Travel and hotel tips for your stay in the rainforest. Luxury and boutique hotels, rainforest hideaways and more.

Anastasia.. exceptional healer in Costa Rica. Stay at Vayu Retreat Villas and she’ll come and treat you in your room.

Kura Costa Rica is a sustainable hideaway in the rainforest. Expect stunning views and just eight modern suites at this design-led boutique hotel.

High up in the rainforest in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Rancho Pacifico is a luxury jungle hideaway with excellent service, modern treehouses and great food.

Vayu Retreat Villas is a gorgeous 4-room hideaway in Puntarenas, Costa Rica with delicious food.

Sunny winter escapes for the adventurous traveller including a beach chic holiday in the Dutch Caribbean, soaking up the sun and souks in Marrakech and your own private palazzo in Cortona, Italy.