Behind the Journey: Costa Rica | The Vessyl, The Retreat & Pura Vida

This time on Travel Talk, we're doing something different. Roxann and I sit down together to take you behind our journey through Costa Rica—what we experienced, what surprised us, the people we met, and why this country left an impression on both of us. Our trip took us to two very different properties: The Vessyl and The Retreat Costa Rica. Both are rooted in wellness. Both are surrounded by the extraordinary natural beauty of Costa Rica. But each approaches the experience in its own way. We talk about what it was actually like to stay at both properties—the atmosphere, wellness experiences, food, surroundings, people, and those small moments that don't always make it into a hotel review or Instagram post. But this episode isn't just about the hotels. It's about Costa Rica itself. The landscape. The people. The pace. The sense of pura vida you hear so much about—and what it feels like when you actually experience it. We also get into something I've been thinking about more as we've traveled: The best hospitality experiences don't just give you somewhere beautiful to stay. They change the way you feel while you're there. And sometimes, you bring a little of that home with you. This is less of an interview and more of a conversation between Roxann and me about a trip we experienced together—and why Costa Rica is a place we won't soon forget. 🎙️ Travel Talk: Conversations About the Journey Behind the Journey: Costa Rica Edward & Roxann Leos Featuring our experiences at The Vessyl, The Retreat Costa Rica, and beyond. ▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube. #TravelTalk #CostaRica #TheVessyl #TheRetreatCostaRica #PuraVida #WellnessTravel #LuxuryTravel #ExperientialTravel #TheHotelGuide