Toys for Tots 2024

Time flies down in paradise and here we are again approaching the Holiday Season.  For many years now the kids of the Papagayo area have enjoyed the fruits of your philanthropic spirit.  We have been able to give out countless toys and bring immeasurable joy thanks to your generosity.  We could not have brought the Christmas cheer without the help of those who donate toys, time or money to this worthwhile effort.

Unfortunately this year is going to be a little different.  The Papagayo area just experienced a 100 year rain event with the remnants of a Hurricane, a tropical storm and several tropical depressions all coming together at the same time to produce flooding conditions that many have never seen in their lifetime.  

Many families lost their entire home, appliances, clothing and what few personal items they had.  There are efforts ongoing to provide people with shelter, food and the basics to get themselves back on their feet.

And of course the kids have nothing.  No toys, bikes, balls, dolls, nothing.  So this years’ Toys for Tots drive is especially important.  The toy they get this year might be the only thing they receive for Christmas.

So please dig deep and find it in your heart to help out this year.  It will truly make a difference.

We have once again teamed up with the Guanacaste Veterans Association.  You can drop off new and UNWRAPPED toys in one of our Tres Amigos Realty office locations – Playa Hermosa or Playas del Coco.

If you want us to buy toys on your behalf, I will personally be doing a toy run to purchase as many toys as is humanly possible.  Please send donations to PayPal or Zelle: michael@tanktopsflipflops.com.  Please make sure you put ‘Toys for Tots’ in the payment description.

I want to thank everyone who finds it in their heart to help a kid get through what will be a tough Holiday Season. 

Pura Vida,

Michael Simons

Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica

Unless you are living under a rock, you have heard of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel Punta Cacique.  This magnificent 190 room hotel and resort is being built as we speak, bringing an iconic brand and 5 star hotel property right to our doorstep.  This development is something that many in the area have been anticipating for many years and will be well worth the wait.  You too can enjoy this one of a kind hotel property with room rates starting at $2,400 a night.  We are looking forward to bringing things to another level here in our backyard.

Along with the hotel, I am excited to share some incredible news with you regarding a remarkable opportunity for luxury living in one of Costa Rica’s most breathtaking regions. Waldorf Astoria Residences Costa Rica, nestled atop the Punta Cacique peninsula, is set to redefine barefoot luxury living in the country’s healthiest province, Guanacaste.

Tank Tops Flip Flops Newsletter edition no. 238