travel to costa rica

Want to experience a tropical paradise? Join us (Steve and Ann) on a 10-day land-based EF Go Ahead Tour to Costa Rica in May of 2025! 

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We’re Steve & Ann Teget, and Postcard Jar is our blog where we inspire you to take the next step on your journey. Whether you’re traveling to a new destination, developing a healthier lifestyle, or just surviving the day and getting dinner on the table, we are here for you. As a couple of empty-nest midwesterners, we are making the most of midlife and sharing our authentic stories here and on social media @postcardjar.

Rochester, Minn., Weekend Getaway: Best Things to Do To Relax and Unwind

When most people hear Rochester, Minnesota, they probably think of Mayo Clinic. And for many years, that was our...

Fourth of July in Pawhuska: Everything you need to know

The Fourth of July in Pawhuska provides a small-town Independence Day experience with a big dose of charm. We're...

Our First Postcard Jar Signature Sailing

Join Us Aboard the Regent Seven Seas Grandeur We are thrilled to introduce something truly special — our very first...

Relax in the Southern Caribbean With Friends

NOTE: We expect this group cruise to sell out. Secure your spot today with a refundable deposit. Are you ready to...

Join Us On A Postcard Jar Group Trip

There’s something truly special about traveling with people who share your sense of adventure—and at Postcard Jar,...

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Is The Retreat worth it on Celebrity Cruises?

Is The Retreat worth it on Celebrity Cruises?

Is Celebrity Cruises' "The Retreat" worth it? We see this question asked often online and hear it when we're aboard Celebrity Cruises ships. The Retreat is ship-within-a-ship concept offering specialized, upgraded amenities and services for those who book suites. All...

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Traveling with Your Spouse: See the World and Stay in Love

Traveling with Your Spouse: See the World and Stay in Love

Valentine’s Day always makes us a little nostalgic. Not just for candlelit dinners and chocolate (although we’ll never turn those down), but for all the places we’ve explored together — the sunsets at sea, the cobblestone streets we’ve wandered hand-in-hand, and even...

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12 Quiet Luxuries on Regent Seven Seas Cruises

12 Quiet Luxuries on Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Hello, fellow explorers. If you’ve been with us at Postcard Jar for a while, you know we chase the moments that linger long after the trip ends—the ones that feel less like tourism and more like a private indulgence. Our first voyage with Regent Seven Seas Cruises was...

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