In case you didn’t know, I write reviews of places I visit on the TripAdvisor website. I think you can see all my reviews at:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/members-reviews/29charlied try it. The address is from my member page, so hope it works for the non-member. I have mixed emotions about TripAdvisor, which is good for some things but not all. I don’t recommend it as your main trip planning source. If a hotel, lodge, park, restaurant, etc. has its own website, then your best information is going to them directly. Don’t believe the promise of big discounts from TripAdvisor. And for turnkey trips in Costa Rica I have had good experience with
My Costa Rica (
https://costarica.org/ ) at reasonable prices. And if you want to get acquainted with Costa Rica, the absolutely best tour of the country at the very lowest price is from
Caravan.com from $995 including all meals and hotels! And of course my friends have me as an possible personal guide or trip planner, though I don’t have the discounts these big companies have. But my advice is free! 🙂
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Hi Charlie Doggett |
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86 reviews |
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12,492 total points |
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Your advice has helped thousands |
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Charlie, 61,888 readers have read your reviews – impressive! As a leading contributor, your advice has really made its mark in our travel community. You’ve also earned a Readership badge with TripCollective. Congrats. |
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Good advice travels fast – so keep on sharing to see how many more travelers you can help! |
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