Lapa Rios provides luxury accommodations in the jungle.
Lapa Rios is well known throughout Costa Rica as being one of the front runners in sustainable tourism but also as being in one of the most bio-diverse areas in Costa Rica, as well as on the planet. When the hotel was first designed many asked the […]
Filed under: Hotel Reviews on April 17th, 2008 | No Comments »
The Zephyr Palace sits on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.
I was completely taken by surprise over the weekend when I revisited Villa Caletas, one of my favorite hotels that holds a close resemblance to paradise. This time, however, I had the opportunity to visit Zephyr Palace, which I did not know […]
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Condominiums Club del Sol in Jaco.
This weekend I had the pleasure of visiting Hotel Club del Sol, in Jaco. The first thing that pleased me about the hotel was it’s location, location, location! If you’ve never been to Jaco before, I can tell you it’s notorious for it’s nightlife and is always packed, regardless of […]
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Views of Arenal from New Sunset Lake Cruise.
Despite its remote location 35 minutes away from La Fortuna, La Mansion Inn Arenal boutique hotel offers the best view of the Arenal volcano in the region. While the hotel itself sits on the far edge of Lake Arenal with no direct view of the volcano, a new […]
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The Rafiki Property includes a Wildlife Refuge.
The Rafiki Safari Lodge, outside Quepos, Costa Rica, is not simply dedicated to its paying guests that come to experience the adventurous treat of this rainforest destination. The “Luxury Tent Camp” is actually a part of a sustainable project to reintroduce the 650lb Baird’s Tapir, a relative to […]
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Suerre Hotel in Guápiles Costa Rica
Located on the Atlantic side of Costa Rica, in the town of Guápiles, the Suerre Hotel & Country Club is a good option for business and leisure travelers. Rates range from $60 for a single occupancy room to $150 for a suite.
Filed under: Hotel Reviews on February 25th, 2008 | No Comments »
Hotel Review — El Silencio Lodge & Spa
This past weekend, I had the pleasure of visiting the tranquil and beautiful retreat, El Silencio Lodge & Spa, tucked between Poas Volcano and Juan Castro Blanco National Park just north of the charming town of Sarchi. It’s been ages since I had a weekend as relaxing and […]
Filed under: Hotel Reviews on February 18th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My friends and I decided to stay at Villas Macondo after a quick glance at the Fodor’s top picks for places to stay in Tamarindo and a phone call to check availability. I didn’t even get to the end of the short paragraph, but at $45 for a room that sleeps three, I figured I […]
Filed under: Hotel Reviews on January 21st, 2008 | No Comments »
This past Sunday I went to the White House Hotel perched atop the mountainside of San Antonio de Escazú. Formerly known as Hotel Tara, the main building was constructed to resemble a Georgia plantation home reminiscent of that in the famous movie “Gone with the Wind.” While the view alone is breathtaking, The White House […]
Filed under: Hotel Reviews on December 20th, 2007 | No Comments »
The Latitude 10 Resort in Santa Teresa did not only make me keenly aware of the global positioning of the nation of Costa Rica, it also gave me a bit of insight into the life of the rich and famous.
Costa Rica Hotel Review – Latitude 10
Filed under: Hotel Reviews on December 10th, 2007 | No Comments »
