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Join us to celebrate the "100th Year Anniversary Celebration of Chefs de Cuisine Association of America" on Saturday, October 15, 2016 in New York City. All proceeds to be donated to the Scholarship.

For details, please visit www.chefsdecuisineny.com

Thursday, October 13, 2016 / NYC
The Pink Agenda's Annual Gala in New York City, NY

Join us on Oct 13, as we raise money – and raise hell – for breast cancer research. Hosted by Giuliana Rancic & featuring special guest Willie Geist, the Gala will also include a presentation of the Lisa Mae Lee Award to fitness pioneer Tracy Anderson and music by Hannah Bronfman.

To purchase tickets & details: www.ThePinkAgenda.org

With excellent surf on two ocean coastlines, Costa Rica is emerging as a powerhouse on the world surfing scene.

The Costa Rica National Surf Team made national history last year when they were crowned the 2015 World Surfing Champions, winning the International Surfing Association (ISA) 2015 World Surfing Games held in Nicaragua.

And in a short couple of months, Costa Rica will host the ISA 2016 World Surfing Games from August 6 to 14 in Jacó beach on the Central Pacific Coast. National teams from

With spring at our doorstep, why not escape to Caribbean Costa Rica for a romantic vacation on the beach in the rainforest.

With dozens of flights to Costa Rica available from the U.S., Canada and Europe, getting to Costa Rica is easier than ever. Come enjoy the fun-in-the-sun Caribbean lifestyle at the best value travel destination for 2016, resting in luxury at one of the best Costa Rica luxury hotels: Hotel Le Caméléon.

Picture yourself lounging on a day bed under shady palm trees with soft whi

A colleague of mine and I both traveled out of Costa Rica for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. He to Western Europe and I to the western United States. What we both found when people learned we lived in Costa Rica was surprising. Everyone said they either loved visiting Costa Rica or wanted to go there; but many also commented on how expensive it was to travel to Costa Rica.

It’s true.

If you plan to vacation in Costa Rica for a couple of weeks, and only stay at all-inclusive resorts or medi

It’s the new year, and that means it’s time for Costa Rica’s summer festival season! Known for their gregarious, fun-loving style, Costa Ricans’ enthusiasm is contagious when the country celebrates its numerous fiestas, festivals and horse parades from January to April. Plan your travel to Costa Rica to experience these fun cultural events with rich local traditions, tasty cuisine and vibrant music. Besides the main festivals, every town and community has its own “turno” (a country fair) to enj