DESTINATION COSTA RICA


A conversation with Carol Dimopoulos, president of Learning Journeys.


Perillo Traveler: What gave you the idea to develop health and wellness vacations? Carol Dimopoulos: I teach yoga and heard the message over and over again from yoga practitioners and teachers. Tey were look- ing for a wellness travel experience and a healthy lifestyle vacation.


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PT: Why Costa Rica as a location? CD: It’s a very unique country. Peaceful and


| Spring 2015


ou’re stressed. You need a vacation but you want to do something different and more meaningful than staying at a fancy resort, sitting on the beach or by the pool, playing golf, or overindulging. Why not consider a wellness vacation?


sustainable, the government is committed to the well-being of its people and protecting the environment. Along with the rich offer- ings of sustainable properties and organic foods, it’s a paradise for travelers focused on health and wellness.


PT: What are the specifics of a health and wellness vacation? What do people do? CD: We want people to move and touch and feel


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