"When to go?" is usually the question we get most frequently about Nicaragua, followed by &when does it rain the most?" But you don't have to let rain spoil your trip.

The folks at Piedras y Olas hotel in San Juan del Sur had a great idea in 2006, and called it the Rainy Day Challenge: during the month of October 2006, if it rained during any stay of four nights or longer they'd give you 15% off the room rate and one night free. That's clever! It's too late now but a neat idea nonetheless, and who knows - maybe they'll do it again some time. Read more about this clever marketing strategy at FinanceVisor.

You know Nicaragua is no longer just for the backpacking set when you find an article like this in a magazine dedicated to finance professionals and stock market watchers. Furthermore, the article calls out not just the creative business promotion but Piedras y Olas' commitment to its community and aim to impact the nation in a positive way, something we strongly encourage.

We don't get the credit for bringing this cool story to the public's eye, but you can get our take on Piedras and Olas and get some help planning your trip in Moon Handbook Nicaragua and read our interview with the owner, Chris Berry, in Living Abroad in Nicaragua.