Identified for its lush rainforests, wildlife, volcanoes and seashores, Costa Rica has develop into top-of-the-line locations for household journey excursions and multigenerational adventures.
Final 12 months, Debbie Bowman and her daughter Amanda have been scouring the web for inspiration on the place to embark on their first mother-daughter trip collectively.
Flustered by the quantity of vacation spot choices and packages obtainable, it was troublesome to land on a call.
It wasn’t till Bowman – who can be a journey advisor – attended a G Adventures brokers occasion, that their dream got here to fruition. To her shock, she was revealed because the fortunate recipient of the grand prize on the occasion: A 9-day journey to Costa Rica for 2.
“Once I received the journey, it appeared like destiny had opened a door for us, as Costa Rica was really excessive on Amanda’s record of locations she wished to go to with me,” stated Bowman.
In November 2025, Bowman and her daughter launched into their Journeys: Highlights of Costa Rica tour.
Collectively, they hiked by means of Manuel Antonio Nationwide Park, explored the slopes of Arenal Volcano by horseback, loved serene seaside landscapes and even ziplined by means of the cloud forest.
“She was in entrance of me and didn’t even hesitate when it got here time to step off the platform for the tarzan swing,” recollects Bowman.
“Seeing her so courageous actually gave me a shot of bravery too, and it was a blast and so enjoyable to do it collectively.”
By experiencing so many inspiring and distinctive journey moments by one another’s aspect, Bowman says she and her daughter made reminiscences they are going to always remember.
Wanting again, Bowman says it was particular to not solely join together with her daughter however to additionally make sturdy connections with others on their tour.
“You by no means understand how a tour group will gel, however evidently the small measurement of the G Adventures excursions actually lets you join meaningfully to the others,” she stated, including their Chief Expertise Officer (CEO) – who was evidently captivated with Costa Rica – additionally made the expertise.
Their first mother-daughter journey was the whole lot they hoped it might be, says Bowman, including she would encourage different households to take the identical leap she and Amanda did.
“There may be simply one thing so particular about travelling collectively together with your grown kids. It appears to me that loads of the issues which can be stressors or annoyances are suspended while travelling, permitting folks to easily benefit from the journey collectively,” stated Bowman.
Whereas many households are likely to journey collectively as a unit, she says it is price pursuing one-on-one adventures to strengthen bonds and study extra about their members of the family in a special setting.
“It’s so enjoyable to see your kids work together with others. Amanda is a grown grownup now, but it surely nonetheless made me so proud to listen to her work together with the others within the group in such a constructive and fascinating manner,” stated Bowman.
“When your grown kids really need to hang around with you, properly, I feel that’s simply the very best factor one may hope for. I really feel so grateful to have been capable of expertise this journey with my daughter.”
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