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The online magazine PsychologyToday.com recently featured an article entitled "The importance of vacations to our physical and mental health" written by columnist Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Dr. Whitbourne writes, "Taking a vacation may be necessary for mental health. The act of taking a vacation or holiday away from home has the potential to break the cycle of stress that affects millions of people. After a restful vacation, these individuals often feel ready to dive head first into their normal daily routines with added energy and renewed gusto. Family vacations serve an even greater role, as these getaways can bring families closer together and improve relationships in an atmosphere very different from their regular environment."

RealEstateinCostaRica.org is welcoming new listings from Costa Rican real agents selling various types of property: residential and commercial buildings, vacation rentals and land.

The Travel Magazine, an online travel magazine helps travelers unleash the possibilities of travel by providing a deep insight into the most famous tourist locations & attractions on all the Continents.

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas, one of Costa Rica's most highly regarded, beautiful, and intimate hotels, announced the availability of full wedding planning and associated services for the resort's guests. By partnering with some of the country's most experienced and sought-after wedding specialists, Cala Luna will ensure that guests who arrange to have their own nuptials at the hotel will have the kinds of unforgettable experiences that many have come to associate with the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas is located on the scenic and secluded Punta San Francisco, one of the country's most romantic destinations, a short distance from the bustling vacation town of Tamarindo.

Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas, a luxury getaway in Costa Rica, today announced the launch of its new website. This site is more user-friendly than its previous incarnation, and now includes responsive design that makes it easy to use with mobile devices. To celebrate the launch, the resort has announced several limited-time specials for summer break travelers and those who book early for the high season.

Iboga is a psychoactive plant root that contains Ibogaine and other alkaloids, which is used by traditional tribes such as the Bwiti in equatorial Africa, who occupy ancestral territory thought to be home to the first humans. In a controversial talk, Graham Hancock made a series of assertions that saw discussion rage on the TED forums about the use of shamanistic medicine like Iboga to create transcendental spiritual experiences. In doing so, these can create beneficial effects for physical and behavioral conditions such as addiction and depression. Now, the Iboga Wellness Center has opened in Costa Rica to offer these treatments.

The concept of a ‘Boutique Hotel’ has been a growing trend in the tourism industry. Today, more and more travelers want to indulge in luxury on their vacation and these hotels provide a perfect getaway to the otherwise busy people. Now, there is a new addition to this increasingly popular breed of hotels. Boutique hotel Playa Hermosa which goes by the name ‘La Gaviota Tropical’ announced its launch to give tourists as well as locals pure delight.

TripAdvisor, the world's foremost free travel guide, is delighted to recognize Flamingo Marina Resort with a 2013 Certificate of Excellence. This prestigious award, which places the resort among the highest performing 10 percent of all businesses worldwide on TripAdvisor, is bestowed only upon businesses that consistently earn high ratings from TripAdvisor travelers.