Orchid Garden is a unique and magical place. Personally, magical is what I look for and frankly, I don't mean Magic Kingdom! There is a time and place for everything and I will tell you that I have stayed in some profoundly wonderful, upscale places yet the Orchid Garden was one of the most overall pleasurable experiences I have ever enjoyed. Orchid Gardens is eco-friendly and as such does not try and impress you with flashy and unnecessary amenities rather, it blends with the environment and your pleasure is derived from the natural beauty of the country, the grounds, your hosts Christine and Jason, and the staff.
My grown daughters first went to Orchid Gardens on a "sisters" trip. They were so pleased and impressed, even moved, by the place and the people that they rather insisted that the entire family to go, immediately. We did, grandparents, grown kids and grandkids and there was plenty to enjoy, see and do for everyone. The country is remarkable but honestly, Orchid Garden and its hosts and staff are just as important as a draw. Everyone was overtly friendly, conversant and very, very helpful in making any and all arrangements. Essentially, you just need to tell them what you are interested in and they will make both the suggestions and ultimately, the arrangements. Being in an unfamiliar place can always bring some challenges but with the staff at you beck and call, we had minimal problems and they were always right there to solve them all.
The accommodations were somewhat basic but basically wonderful. Plenty of natural beauty and wildlife right out your door. The food was excellent, prepared by your host Christine and could either be of wonderful local flavor or more tailored to your individual tastes. The atmosphere was relaxed and essentially familial.
For those of you looking for a tropical vacation surrounded by natural beauty and naturally friendly hosts and staff, I would certainly recommend that you explore what Orchid Village as to offer!