Journey Costa Rica designs high-touch, tailored journeys across Costa Rica and Panama, unlocking remarkable places for travellers seeking nature, privacy, and a true sense of escape. One to know is Sweet Bocas, a private island retreat in Panama’s Bocas del Toro archipelago.

This owner-run hideaway welcomes just one group per stay, creating a deeply personal experience across its 13 rooms, including a striking overwater villa on stilts. Set within a tropical 15-acre nature reserve, the estate features a freshwater lake, pool, sports courts, boathouse, outdoor cinema, and gym.

Days flow between chef-prepared, farm-to-table dining from the on-site permaculture farm, island-hopping by the property’s 30-foot yacht, and world-class Caribbean surfing just offshore, where reef breaks, sand beaches, and secret waves await surfers of every level.