Posts by Reist

Thanks for the info and all the best to you

Thanks Runi for your message. In the end, we’ll be going with good old Guadeloupe. I know, it’s not always amazing, but all in all, it suits our daily routine pretty well at this stage of our lives. Wishing you the best possible trip in Costa Rica, Bernard

Thank you so much for this valuable information—we’ll definitely keep it in mind. Wishing you all the best going forward.

Thank you so much for this valuable information. It’ll really help us make our choices. Best wishes to you and yours, Bernard

We’re a retired couple in our 70s looking to spend six weeks in Costa Rica between mid-January and mid-March 2026. We’d like to stay in comfortable bungalows (2x3 weeks) and rent a car for the entire period. We enjoy light hiking and some beach time, but we also love relaxing on a shaded veranda, reading, and unwinding. Which places would suit these preferences? We have a lot of experience with this kind of stay in the French West Indies or Indian Ocean islands but have never been to Central America. Does anyone have good tips?

Thanks so much, your input is really valuable to us. We’re excited to stay on the island starting January 14th, and we’ll take it easy. Our goal is to live simply, at our own pace and in tune with the weather. Wishing you a great end of the year!

Thanks, that’s so kind of you. We’ll take all of that into account and follow the advice. That said, we’re not changing our dates, so we’ll take whatever weather comes—cyclone included if we have to. Once again, thank you so much, Bernard

Thanks for your quick reply—I’ll read all of this. Have a great Sunday!

Hello, we’re a couple over 70 and will be spending about six weeks in Réunion next January/February, staying first in Saint-Leu and then in Saint-Pierre, each time in independent accommodations. We’ll have a car and enjoy hiking, though nothing too strenuous. Otherwise, we live quietly—cooking our own meals and exploring at a relaxed pace. Our goal is simply to escape the harshest part of the European winter in good conditions. Can anyone share some great tips, easy hikes, must-see spots, or surprising activities? In return, we’d be happy to share insights about Valais in Switzerland—a sunny but chilly winter destination! Best, Bernard.