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Monday, January 04th, 2010 | Author: admin

Bed covered with rose petalsTreat your special someone to something totally unexpected this Valentines day, book a romantic escape to Costa Rica today! Costa Rica is the ideal location to spend a long and memorable weekend with your loved one.

At Los Sueños Resort located on Costa Rica’s magnificent Pacific coastline, we can help you plan the holiday getaway of your dreams. Our Diamond Concierge Service caters exclusively to the resort’s guests. Let us arrange your stay—you can choose from any of the condos or villas on our lush, landscaped grounds. We’ll take care of all of the details and extra touches in advance so you can relax fully and enjoy every moment with the one you love. Ask for rose petals to adorn your bed upon arrival in a room stocked with chilled champagne and chocolates, or have one of our private chefs prepare and serve a gourmet dinner for you in the privacy of your own room.

You can spend hours—or even days—at our full-service spa located right on the resort premises. Indulge in a sensual couples massage or any of our other beautifying and detoxifying packages, including facials, scrubs, hot stone therapies, and hair designs. Mentally rebalance and connect with your partner during a private yoga lesson right on the sand.

Drinks will be delivered to you in between dips and as your soak up the sun oceanside. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Los Sueños Beach Club amenities—jacuzzis, outdoor pools, and swim-up bars scattered throughout the resort grounds.

El Galeon RestaurantWith five internationally flavored restaurants to choose from, you and you’re loved one might just not ever want to skip a meal. Contemporary, exotic, and freshly prepared courses are often served overlooking the spectacular Costa Rican sunsets. Go casual at our classic American pub or spice things up with Bambú’s Asian-inspired menu. Also known as a popular nightlife spot, you’ll often be treated to live local music and can dance the night away hand in hand without ever having to the leave the resort.

You and your special someone can even spend quality time together on the green. Take advantage of La Iguana Golf Course during your stay at the resort, with a day of 18-holes on a stunning nature backdrop of monkeys, sloths, pizotes, toucans, macaws, and lush green native fauna. Nearby Los Sueños Marina is also very popular among guests. Chartered luxury sailboats and fishing vessels leave continually from the marina and are an excellent way to explore the country’s clear blue waters with your true love by your side.
Couple having romantic dinner at Lanterna

We can also help you plan a complete itinerary of activities and tours off the grounds. Costa Rica is known for its wildlife preserves, national parks, and adventure opportunities. Whether you and your partner are nature lovers, looking for an interactive cultural experience, or are thrill seekers, your trip will be packed with fun. Rainforests, cloud forests, colorful birds, volcanoes, horseback riding, surfing lessons, waterfall hikes, these are just a few of the ways you can spend your vacation together.

Time is running out. This year find a new way to celebrate your love in Costa Rica.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 | Author: admin

costa-rica-luxury-family-monkeyThe beautiful tropical nation of Costa Rica has so much to offer families. The diverse climate and vegetation provide for a variety of activities unlike any other place. Costa Rica is also renowned for being very affordable for families as well. There is a good selection of resorts that offer family friendly units and activities. When you want an outing away from the resort, there are more options to choose from than one vacation can likely allow, so just for starters, here are some highlights of family tours and adventures that center around the unique wildlife of the country.

Monkeys

Costa Rica is famous for its bird-watching opportunities, but even more exciting to the younger set is the chance to see the four species of free roaming monkeys. There are several national parks that offer monkey watching guided tours. Your kids will delight in counting the number of spider, squirrel, white-faced and howler monkeys they can spot. Manuel Antonio National Park is said to be the best monkey viewing area.

Frogs

If anyone in the family is interested in amphibians, they won’t be left out on your Costa Rica visit. There are many species of frogs in the country but spotting them can be difficult. There are national parks where they can be seen in their natural habitat but even better are the terrarium displays that are open all year. In Monteverde at the Ranario, you can observe 8 different frogs including 3 species of poison dart frogs that are best viewed behind glass. The Amphibian Aquatic Garden frog tour is set up as a series of pools and waterways where you can observe 15 different frog species and listen to an after dark serenade!

Butterflies

Near the capital city of San Jose, there is a world famous butterfly farm that makes for a great family outing. A two hour guided tour inside an enclosed conservatory reveals hundreds of these beautifully colored winged beauties. They fly and float and flutter through the tropical plants and may even land on your shoulder or in your hand for a real close up look!

Turtles

If you are fortunate enough to be in Costa Rica in January, there is a good chance you will get to see the miraculous journey of baby leatherback turtles. On a warm January evening, beaches along the Pacific coast are often swarming with these tiny creatures running like crazy on their journey to the sea. At some of the National Parks, you can arrange to be on the beach to witness this event under the supervision of a qualified guide.