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Guanacaste Day

by on 07-25-2019 12:11PM in Costa Rica

Guanacaste Day is a public holiday in Costa Rica, celebrated on July 25th in celebration of Costa Rica's annexation of Guanacaste province. On Guanacaste Day, banks, government offices and most businesses will be closed. Shops and restaurants will remain open.

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Cancer Survivors Retreat

by Ask Zipy on 06-25-2019 09:45AM in Vacations, Costa Rica, Beaches

Today, Zipy had the honor of meeting an incredible group of people who are visiting Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica from all parts of North America. What makes them incredible is the fact that breast cancer has invaded their lives and through “Little Pink Houses of Hope” a non-profit organization, they are having an opportunity to enjoy a simple pleasure, like a vacation in the tropics and partaking in the activities Manuel Antonio has to offer.

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4 Major Barriers Preventing Your Happy Customers from Writing Positive Online Reviews

by Ask Zipy on 06-12-2019 03:34PM in Digital Marketing

Barriers keep customers from writing reviews

Happy customers are typically open to the idea of writing a review. Unhappy customers on the other hand, are far more motivated to write a negative review.

But both customers are in the minority.
The vast majority of customers don't leave reviews. They don't offer feedback. There's a wide variety of reasons but it really comes down to a few common barriers.

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Ask Zipy Turns 1

by Ask Zipy on 04-26-2019 11:21AM in Costa Rica

We celebrated with a fabulous fashion show showcasing the unique bathing suit designs of Katia of Ummará. Her shop is located in the heart of Quepos, Costa Rica where she customizes bathing suits for any figure, gender, and taste. My mom bought me one and now I am the envy of all of the rainforest critters. Chris Lara, choreographer, stylist, and fashion designer worked hard to prepare the models and put together quite the show!

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Christmas Party at Jardines del Rio

by Ask Zipy on 12-25-2018 04:41PM in Costa Rica

On December 16, a tree lighting ceremony was held, as one of two events to not just to celebrate Christmas but to begin a new tradition at Jardines del Rio project. According to one of the participants, this event is good for the community since “it takes a community to raise a child”, actually he remembered that that is how Costa Rica used to be and is happy to see it is coming back, but for now let’s call it a new tradition.

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In the Wake of Tragedy

by Ask Zipy on 11-28-2018 11:02AM in Other, Costa Rica

In the wake of tragedy, when the community needs to come together the most, is when it falls apart, time and time again. I’ve seen it happen after mass shootings (which seem to be almost daily in the States now), after devastating natural disasters, bombings abroad, car accidents, and really anything where something unimaginably terrible happens. Sometimes these horrible things happen at the hands of some unwell people or tough circumstances and sometimes, well, accidents just happen.

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Zipy met with the President to discuss the Jardines Del Rio Christmas festivities

by Ask Zipy on 11-27-2018 07:01AM in Costa Rica, Chamber of Commerce

Ask Zipy met with the President to discuss the Jardines Del Rio Christmas festivities and opening celebrations on December 21, 2018.

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GDPR Compliance Information

by GDPR Compliance Information on 05-24-2018 04:16AM in Costa Rica, Chamber of Commerce

GDPR Compliance Information

Here at Ask Zipy, we take your data privacy and security very seriously. We’re currently preparing for the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which is coming into force on May 25th, 2018.

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