Build Your Dream Vacation. Rent Private Villas with Personalized Concierge Service

Next time you travel, why not let AlKa Concierge Services take care of all the details? Focus on what's really important, enjoying time away with the ones you love. We will book your rental cars and anything else associated with your trip — be it pre-stocking your villa with groceries, arranging for a private chef, making restaurant reservations, boat charters, cultural tours, arranging for child care ... whatever you desire.

With a little pre-planning, AlKa Concierge Services can create a unique, custom-designed vacation just for you. The concierge service can help you arrange:

– Airport Transportation

– Day Tours & Excursions

– Manicure/Pedicures

– Massages by the Pool

– Photographers

– Personalized Cakes

– Babysitting

– Golf Tee Time Reservations

– Fire Pit + S’mores

– Surfing Classes

– Deep Sea Fishing

– Zip Lining

– Paddle Boarding

– Rappelling

– Horseback riding on the beach

– ATV Rentals

– Jet Ski Rentals

– Kitchen Stocked with Groceries Before Arrival

– Live Music /Entertainment

– Hair & Makeup

– Private Catamaran/Yacht Charters

From start to finish, let AlKa Concierge Services take care of you to ensure the most relaxing and fulfilling of vacations.

Please contact one of our vacation specialists to learn more about our concierge services.

Travel Is The No. 1 Priority For American 30- And 40-Somethings

Traveling surpassed marriage, children, career and owning a home as the No. 1 "bucket-list" goal for Americans in their 30s and 40s, according to new research. The study, conducted by third party research firm Mortar for group travel company Flash Pack, found this age group increasingly willing to postpone traditional goals in favor of experiencing the world now. The new study looked at a random selection of 1,000 men and women from across the United States ages 30-49. The study, as part of Flash Pack’s "No More Not Yets" campaign, looked at the next generation of retirees, asking how their biggest "not yets" have changed from previous years and what they are and are not willing to put off in life.

Here are some other highlights from the research:

• 54% would choose to invest in experiences while they are young over saving for house.

• 43% would prefer to advance in their career before marriage and having children.

• Working in a dream profession is a goal that is over three times more desirable than having children.

• 44% would like to have amazing experiences before getting married of having children.

• 84% of respondents would not think twice about spending $4,000 on the trip of a lifetime while 66 percent would hesitate to spend the average $33,391 on a wedding.

• 62% have either considered booking a solo trip or have traveled solo in the past year.

• 80% said that seeing aging family members with ailments and restrictions made them want to live in the moment and spend their retirement funds now

• 88% have some fears that they may not be able to travel post retirement, with 55 percent concerned they will not have enough money saved and 53 percent nervous they may not be healthy enough by then.

The Cloud Forests of Costa Rica

As one of Costa Rica’s major ecotourism destinations, Monteverde is a perfect place to witness the natural phenomenon of a cloud forest. The town of Monteverde is located approximately 4 hours away from Tamarindo and no visit to Costa Rica is complete without visiting this beautiful tropical cloud forest. Known as a cloud forest due to frequent cover by clouds along the upper reaches of this mountain forest, the vegetation is unusually lush and characterized by massive trees covered by small plants including mosses, ferns, bromeliads and orchids. This forest reserve is also the site of much international research on tropical ecosystems.

These lush forests have suspension bridges, walkways, and ziplines in the canopies of dense trees – and often have low-lying clouds that create an amazing atmosphere of mystery and beauty. And AlKa Concierge Services can get the traveler to this lovely slice of Mother Nature in one of the most pleasant countries on Earth.

CLOUD FOREST

Monteverde is an area of Costa Rica southwest of the iconic Arenal Volcano, in the Cordillera de Tilaran mountain range. Here, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve stands as “the jewel in the crown of cloud forest reserves”, as National Geographic once said.

This 26,000-acre region is not only a magnificent rainforest with a hazy fog to enhance the surroundings, but it is also home to a diversity of species such as: deer, orchids (the most in the world), primates, migratory birds, felines, wild pigs, and even one species of porcupine. The area most visited is around the park entrance – with six main trails, totaling 13 km, that give easy access to hiking. These gorgeous forests are a wonderful adventure for all ages.

One eye-opening experience for the traveler is the Monteverde Butterfly Garden. This garden is enclosed and filled with 35 species of butterflies that surround the visitor. These four habitats not only have charming butterflies; but also beetles, tarantulas, and praying mantis.

Another garden that will let the traveler see nature up-close and personal is the Hummingbird Garden in Selvatura Park. With 14 different species of hummingbird, and gorgeous floral arrangements, this garden will entice the nature photographer or travelers simply looking to rest in the relaxing ambiance.

The small rural town outside of the cloud forests is Santa Elena. The community of this town is concerned with the balance between nature and tourism, maintaining this coexistence while welcoming the traveler. Close to the forests, and with the same namesake as the forests, Monteverde is even smaller and the gateway to the cloud forests.

The cloud forests of Monteverde are fascinating, a destination that will not disappoint the traveler. Walking through this beautiful forest, you get a sense of peace and wonder, it also makes you realize how marvelous nature can be and how extremely sensitive this environment is. That’s why AlKa Concierge Services wants to get the traveler to where earth meets the sky – and show them the heart and soul of Costa Rica’s natural allure.

Experience this amazing day of adventure beginning right here in beautiful Tamarindo, Costa Rica!

Ask our concierge for more information and an introduction!