Quite a few
of you talked to me recently about vacationing in Costa Rica.
Since now is a good time to make your reservations for the best time to go to Costa Rica (December-February) I would like to share with you the information I just received from www.vacationtogo.com:
I would like to add that if you prefer more active vacation and want to see Costa Rica from coast to coast I would sagest tour with www.caravan.com.
Since now is a good time to make your reservations for the best time to go to Costa Rica (December-February) I would like to share with you the information I just received from www.vacationtogo.com:
Costa Rica is a haven for travelers who love
nature and outdoor adventure. The Central American country is tucked between
Nicaragua to the north and Panama to the south, and roughly a quarter of its
territory is preserved as a national park or conservation area.
Hummingbirds and butterflies hover at hibiscus flowers, howler monkeys bellow from the treetops and iguanas may lounge in the sun not far from your poolside chair. You can swing through forests on a zip line, take an easygoing boat ride down a wildlife-rich river, or snorkel along pristine beaches.
Below are suggested several properties in Costa Rica. They include traditional hotels and a few all-inclusive resorts, where the upfront rate includes meals, snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, entertainment and many activities.
Budget Beach Escapes
Allegro Papagayo- It's built into a lush hillside in Guanacaste, on a series of terraces that lead down to a black-sand beach. Guests will find a large pool, a supervised kids' club, live evening entertainment, three restaurants (buffet, Italian and Tex-Mex), four bars and recreation like volleyball, beach soccer, billiards, kayaking and sailing.
Occidental Grand Papagayo- Guests can lounge in the shade of trees that line the beach -- where non-motorized water sports are covered in the resort's all-inclusive pricing -- or spend time by the pools, in the fitness center or spotting wildlife on the grounds.
Romantic Getaways
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo -- This 6-star retreat in Guanacaste occupies a peninsula edged by two long, golden beaches. On the south side, Playa Blanca is an active spot with complimentary snorkeling and kayaking. Playa Virador on the northern edge has a more tranquil atmosphere and is near the kids-free "quiet pool," one of four pools on-site. Accommodations include secluded Canopy Suites nestled into the hillside, offering views of jungle and the Pacific Ocean below. Some suites and villas have private plunge pools.
Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens -- Surrounded by rain forest, this inland, 3-star boutique property in Arenal is comprised of 50 freestanding casitas, starting at 855 square feet. Each boasts a private garden with outdoor shower as well as a terrace with a Jacuzzi for two and views of the volcano. The open-air spa allows guests to enjoy treatments amid the sounds of birds, flowing water and the tropical breeze.
Family Vacations
Hotel Riu Guanacaste-- Family-friendly features at this large, all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste include a children's pool, playground, a daily activities program for kids ages 4 to 12 and roomy two-bedroom, two-bath suites. It's a 5-star property on Matapalo Beach with windsurfing, snorkeling and kayaking gear for guests, plus beach volleyball, a gym, day and evening entertainment, three specialty restaurants and buffet-style dining with on-the-spot cooking stations.
Barcelo Langosta Beach-- Archery, tennis, a playground, gym, dance classes, volleyball court and daily entertainment programs for kids and adults are among the offerings at 3-star Barcelo Langosta Beach, an all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste. Guests can dine in the buffet restaurant, at the snack bar or, for an additional fee, in the a la carte restaurant.
Hummingbirds and butterflies hover at hibiscus flowers, howler monkeys bellow from the treetops and iguanas may lounge in the sun not far from your poolside chair. You can swing through forests on a zip line, take an easygoing boat ride down a wildlife-rich river, or snorkel along pristine beaches.
Below are suggested several properties in Costa Rica. They include traditional hotels and a few all-inclusive resorts, where the upfront rate includes meals, snacks, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, entertainment and many activities.
Budget Beach Escapes
Allegro Papagayo- It's built into a lush hillside in Guanacaste, on a series of terraces that lead down to a black-sand beach. Guests will find a large pool, a supervised kids' club, live evening entertainment, three restaurants (buffet, Italian and Tex-Mex), four bars and recreation like volleyball, beach soccer, billiards, kayaking and sailing.
Occidental Grand Papagayo- Guests can lounge in the shade of trees that line the beach -- where non-motorized water sports are covered in the resort's all-inclusive pricing -- or spend time by the pools, in the fitness center or spotting wildlife on the grounds.
Romantic Getaways
Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo -- This 6-star retreat in Guanacaste occupies a peninsula edged by two long, golden beaches. On the south side, Playa Blanca is an active spot with complimentary snorkeling and kayaking. Playa Virador on the northern edge has a more tranquil atmosphere and is near the kids-free "quiet pool," one of four pools on-site. Accommodations include secluded Canopy Suites nestled into the hillside, offering views of jungle and the Pacific Ocean below. Some suites and villas have private plunge pools.
Nayara Hotel, Spa & Gardens -- Surrounded by rain forest, this inland, 3-star boutique property in Arenal is comprised of 50 freestanding casitas, starting at 855 square feet. Each boasts a private garden with outdoor shower as well as a terrace with a Jacuzzi for two and views of the volcano. The open-air spa allows guests to enjoy treatments amid the sounds of birds, flowing water and the tropical breeze.
Family Vacations
Hotel Riu Guanacaste-- Family-friendly features at this large, all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste include a children's pool, playground, a daily activities program for kids ages 4 to 12 and roomy two-bedroom, two-bath suites. It's a 5-star property on Matapalo Beach with windsurfing, snorkeling and kayaking gear for guests, plus beach volleyball, a gym, day and evening entertainment, three specialty restaurants and buffet-style dining with on-the-spot cooking stations.
Barcelo Langosta Beach-- Archery, tennis, a playground, gym, dance classes, volleyball court and daily entertainment programs for kids and adults are among the offerings at 3-star Barcelo Langosta Beach, an all-inclusive resort in Guanacaste. Guests can dine in the buffet restaurant, at the snack bar or, for an additional fee, in the a la carte restaurant.
I would like to add that if you prefer more active vacation and want to see Costa Rica from coast to coast I would sagest tour with www.caravan.com.
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