Hey seashell--just got back yesterday--did not wear shoes from the time I stepped off Tropic. Re palm trees--we were at Green Parrot 1 day when they unloaded 200 Costa Rica hybrids to start planting. If you want to go diving, snorkeling, fishing or even better, plan a dive of all of the above--contact Tulu at the Coral Beach Dive Shop--he's the best! Have breakfast at Estel's, panty-rippers at BC's and the Palapa, and make sure you have one at Coconuts too!