We just returned from Costa Rica but traveled through Tauck. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Costa Rica. Remarkable country. We stayed in the El Mangrove and it was nice. There is a pool and a beach on the ocean (Pacific Bay) at the hotel. Very calm water. There seemed to be activities you could book through the hotel so look at the web site to see if there are any listings. People at the hotel were very, very nice and helpful. Also a very nice spa. The airport (Liberia) is about 25 minutes from the hotel and we had a hotel shuttle provided through Tauck. Small airport and easy to navigate but leave more time for the lines go slow. Zip lining we did was outstanding. Any general questions I would be happy to answer for we did travel with Tauck rather than ABD.