I have decided to visit Costa Rica finally and see for myself why are my friends so thrilled with the place (it seems I will not be able to make a connection with them until I go there). Anyway I will be leaving Boston in a month and head to Costa Rica, where I will spend 10, hopefully beautiful days.
You really do not have to worry about the money given for this trip. You will really have exquisite time and see for yourself that your friends were right with their description of Costa Rica. I would recommend Punta Islita, hotel in Guanacaste. What you would see and experience there will really stay carved in your mind until the rest of your days.