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In this Issue: February 2005

Exchange rate:
Dollar strong in Costa Rica

Devaluation was at 9.45 percent
462 colones for $1.00

Weather Report:
The dry season brings some wind, lots of Sun

Diving Report:
This is the season for the Pacific Manta Rays!

Tour Report:
Britt coffee plantation tour

Fishing Report
Two marlin – both over 300 pounds-Pacific is “Hot”

Jacó billfish tournament will begin March 16
Entry fee is $4,000 per boat

Costa Rica is an adventure “hotspot”
In Top Ten international destinations

Costa Rica is a spring break destination
Country has become a Mecca for spring breakers

Record Tourist Year Predicted for 2005
1.4 million visit in 2004

High hotel occupancy
1st quarter Up 15% over last year

Officials Prepare For Tourist Season Influx
More employees, extended hours at airports

European tourist increase
Tourism leads as dollar-earner

Tourism leads as dollar-earner
Three times more than bananas, eight times more than coffee exports

A baker's dozen of suggestions for new tourists
Helpful advice on traveling in Costa Rica

Costa Rica Youth Band in Rose Bowl Parade
First time Costa Rica in parade of roses

Tarcoles River crocodile tour
Amphibious vehicle makes river trek



Beautiful Photographs from Costa Rica
See These Professional Photos by WetDigital.

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Britt Coffee Tour
Nadine was chosen to participate in one of the hilarious skits.
The coffee tour is charming, educational and lots of fun.
For the story, Go Here.
Boston Sea Rovers, 51st, Annual Underwater Clinic

March 5 – 6, Boston, Mass.
Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
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ScubaFest 2005

March 11-13, 2005 Clarion Dublin Hotel
Dublin Ohio 43017
Bill & Nadine will be here and present two seminars
Click Here for more.

NOTE:

The $26.00 airport departure tax may now be paid with VISA credit or debit card.

Everyone (this includes infants) must have a valid passport to visit Costa Rica

For a passport application, go to this link


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E-mail us anytime: costarica@diveres.com or phone: 877-853-0538 during office hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

All of our agents are divers and adventurers having traveled extensively in Costa Rica and experienced all of our tours. English is their first language. Tours are privately escorted by English speaking Costa Rican naturalist guides, always traveling at your pace.
It will be a pleasure to assist you in making your travel plans.

Thank you.

Nadine & Bill Beard
Bill Beard's Adventure Travel & Diving Safaris Costa Rica
Web Page: http://www.billbeardcostarica.com
E-Mail: costarica@diveres.com
Toll Free: 877 853-0538, Phone 954 453-5044
Fax: 954 351-9740
COME TO COSTA RICA FOR THE NATURAL BEAUTY….
STAY FOR THE ADVENTURE!
U.S. Mailing Address: 5601 Powerline Rd. Suite 206, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 33309








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