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Costa Rica

7 nights · SALTY Costa Rica: Surf Sweat Flow v4

Prices researched Feb 2026

DIY Cost

$4,485

SALTY

$1,949

You Save

57%

Prices include HST.

AccommodationOsa eco-lodges: Lapa Rios $594-1,711/night, El Remanso $185-285/night, Crocodile Bay $372+. Used $400/night (mid-premium...
$2,800Included
MealsOsa is remote — restaurants are premium-priced. Breakfast $20, lunch $32, dinner $38. Daily $90 + ~15% tax/service = $10...
$735Included
Fitness & YogaOsa Peninsula has NO standalone yoga studios with drop-in. Blue Osa and Luna Lodge offer yoga only for retreat guests. P...
$400Included
Surf LessonPollo Surf School group lesson $65/person for 2hrs + board. Transport to Pan Dulce $20 round-trip. Plus 13% IVA ≈ $100 t...
$100Included
Waterfall HikeComparable Osa guided nature tours: $80-150/person. Used $100 conservative estimate.
$100Included
Total Savings$2,536
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Sicily

7 nights · SALTY Sicily: Endless Summer Round Due

Prices researched May 2026

DIY Cost

$4,168

SALTY

$2,099

You Save

50%

Prices include HST.

AccommodationLa Moresca 4-star boutique: base rate €189/night, August peak surcharge ~16%. Used €220/night × 7 = €1,540 ≈ $1,678 USD.
$1,678Included
Meals — BreakfastPremium property breakfast €8-12/day. Used €10/day × 7 = €70 ≈ $76 USD.
$76Included
Meals — LunchBeach club lunch in August: antipasto + primo/secondo + beverage = €35-45/person. Used €40/day × 7 = €280 ≈ $305 USD.
$305Included
Meals — DinnerQuality trattoria: antipasto + primo/secondo + wine = €30-45. Used €38/dinner × 5 SALTY-covered dinners = €190 ≈ $207 US...
$207Included
Fitness & YogaRural southeastern Sicily has NO documented daily group yoga studios. Private yoga/fitness instruction in Italy: €40-80/...
$458Included
Total Savings$2,069
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Panama

8 nights · SALTY Panama: City to Sea

Prices researched Feb 2026

DIY Cost

$3,645

SALTY

$2,249

You Save

38%

Prices include HST.

Accommodation — Panama CityAmerican Trade Hotel 4-star heritage boutique: $264-359/night in March peak. Mid-point $320/night × 4 = $1,280.
$1,280Included
Accommodation — Santa CatalinaSanta Catalina is remote — limited premium options. Bambuda is the only true oceanfront boutique with pool. $95/night × ...
$475Included
Meals — Panama CityQuality Casco Viejo dining: breakfast $13, lunch $22, dinner (Tantalo, Fonda Lo Que Hay) $50. Daily $85 × 4 = $340.
$340Included
Meals — Santa CatalinaPremium seafood restaurants (Pescao, Chano's). Breakfast $9, lunch $22, dinner $30. Daily $61 × 5 = $305.
$305Included
Surf LessonsWaluaa group lessons: $45/person/hour including board, leash, rash guard, GoPro. 3 sessions × 2 hours × $45 = $270.
$270Included
Total Savings$1,396
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El Salvador

7 nights · SALTY El Salvador: Mar de Flores

Prices researched Feb 2026

DIY Cost

$2,515

SALTY

$1,949

You Save

23%

Prices include HST.

AccommodationBoca Olas Resort Villas ($187-286/night, 3.5-star, beachfront). Used $230/night × 7 = $1,610. Still only 2 pools vs. SAL...
$1,610Included
MealsSALTY includes ~16 rotating-chef multi-course meals. DIY equivalent: appetizer + main + drink = $18/meal × 16 = $288. Re...
$348Included
Gym AccessEl Tunco has limited dedicated gyms. Resort/hotel gym day passes: $10/day × 7 = $70.
$70Included
Yoga ClassesBalancé Yoga & Surf Retreat: $15/class for general public (includes mat, towel, tax). $15 × 7 = $105.
$105Included
Tamanique WaterfallOrganized half-day tour from El Tunco: $40/person including transport, mandatory guide, and entrance.
$40Included
Total Savings$566
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Sri Lanka

9 nights · SALTY Sri Lanka: Island Tides

Prices researched Feb 2026

DIY Cost

$2,084

SALTY

$2,249

You Save

-8%

Prices include HST.

Comparison shown for triple room ($2,249). Dorm pricing starts at $1,999.

Accommodation — Coast4-star boutique average $99-249/night. The Kip $249/night, Abode from $117/night. Used $125/night (mid-premium with beac...
$750Included
Accommodation — MountainsElla Flower Garden $76-207/night, 98 Acres $251+/night. Used $150/night (mid-premium with scenic views) × 3 = $450.
$450Included
Meals — BreakfastFull quality breakfast: 2,500 LKR (~$8.10). $8.10 × 9 = $73.
$73Included
Meals — LunchQuality multi-course lunch: 3,500 LKR (~$11.33). $11.33 × 7 = $79.
$79Included
Meals — DinnerQuality multi-course dinner: 4,500 LKR (~$14.57). $14.57 × 7 = $102.
$102Included
Total Savings-$165
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Morocco

7 nights · SALTY Morocco: Beyond the Dunes Part Two

Prices researched Feb 2026

DIY Cost

$2,185

SALTY

$2,399

You Save

-10%

Prices include HST.

Comparison shown for double room ($2,399). Dorm pricing starts at $1,999.

AccommodationPremium boutique (NOT budget surf camp dorms). Munga Guesthouse €103-216/night, Hyatt Place $134-237/night. Used $170/ni...
$1,190Included
Meals — BreakfastQuality cafes (Red Clay, Teapot, Windy Bay): omelette + pastries + juice + coffee = 40-60 MAD. Used $6/day × 7 = $42.
$42Included
Meals — LunchQuality restaurants: salad/starter + main + drink = 130-230 MAD. Used $18/day × 5 = $90.
$90Included
Meals — DinnerQuality restaurants (The Favela rooftop): starter + tagine/seafood + cocktail = 150-200 MAD. Used $20/dinner × 5 = $100.
$100Included
Surf LessonsPremium instruction (not group camp): €70-100/private session. Used €100/session × 3 = €300 ≈ $327 USD.
$327Included
Total Savings-$214
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