Happy new year! | Experience Highlight - Adventuring in St. Moritz

Dear Traveler,

I woke up to monkeys howling, but now I just hear the faint sounds of birds in the distance. I am watching a hummingbird fluttering from flower to flower, seeking nectar in the Birds of Paradise behind our plunge pool.

The outdoor terrace of our room in Costa Rica is immersed in the lush flora of the rainforest.

We've been both active and relaxing - fishing, biking, ziplining and doing yoga. Family poker games, pool and ping pong. Gazing into the trees watching a sloth move faster than we were expecting.

Last night for new years we ventured into town to eat at Pollo Fortune?o, a very casual and vibey place on the main street. I had their speciality cocktail. I'm not sure of the exact name but it was a dragonfruit margarita with an upside down Modelo beer in it. I swapped out the dragonfruit for passionfruit and it was delicious.

We are off to the beach today. Hoping to swap out clouds and rain for sunshine and blue skies!

Last week's most popular article was the WSJ's The 10 Best Places to Go in 2025.

This week's inspirational articles include Virutuoso's 2025 Luxe report, the best overwater bungalows in the Maldives, picking the right safari and 10 restaurants worth planning a trip around.

Also articles on Botswana, Greece, Switzerland, Madeira, Italy, dude ranches and safari lodges.

The informational articles include advice on how to score a first class upgrade, traveling with pets and how to avoid the crowds during Rome's Jubilee year.

I hope you had a fun New Year's Eve! Looking ahead to 2025 I wish you a year full of fun adventures with your family and friends!

Mimi

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