BRIDGETOWN, Barbados; Feb. 8 -- The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the region's tourism development agency, and Airbnb, whose community marketplace provides access to millions of unique accommodations, today signed a landmark agreement to develop a set of policy principles and recommendations on the sharing economy for Caribbean governments and other stakeholders. Under the agreement, si...

National Geographic features in their section “unique lodges of the world” two Costa Rican hotels, the Pacuare Lodge located in Limón Province, and Lapa Ríos Eco Lodge in the Osa Península. The Pacuare Lodge is described by the publication as a pioneer in ecotourism while the Lapa Ríos Eco-Lodge is recognized as a model of sustainable tourism. Pacuare Lodge overlooks the Pacuare River in the...

With the visit of the Kardashian family to Costa Rica, many heard for the first time of the Villa Manzu mansion, in the Papagayo Gulf, and of course, many wondered what this place offered for the $23,000 a night the family was reportedly paying. One of the biggest appeals of Villa Manzu, is precisely its privacy and security, this, along with the luxury it offers and personalized service makes ...

Conchal Beach in Guanacaste is rated among the most beautiful beaches in Costa Rica, and the Westin Golf Resort & Spa Conchal Beach is also regarded for its great service. For this upcoming Valentine´s day, Westin Golf Resort & Spa is offering a promotion for nationals and legal residents of $189.00 all inclusive, per person per night in a Deluxe Junior Suite (double occupancy). This...

The sexual practice of swinging is basically understood as partner swapping, a practice in which both individuals in a committed relationship choose to have sex with others as a recreational activity and part of the couple’s sexual life. The practice of swinging has been around for many years, some consider it actually began in the 16th century, but it became more popular in the 20th century, e...

Because we all need some adult time, there are some hotels in Costa Rica that are exclusively for adults, no kids allowed; this means, quiet pool time, sleeping in if you wish, sophisticated environment and elegant dinners with no kids meals menu. Here are some of the best adult only hotels in Costa Rica: Gaia Hotel & Reserve: Located in Manuel Antonio, Puntarenas this is a 5 star eco-fr...

There are hotels, resorts and villas available for every taste and every budget in Costa Rica, but there are, of course, a few that have earned a well deserved reputation as some of the best hotels in the country. Everyone would love to enjoy a vacation in these beautiful places, check out these five impressive hotels located in different areas of Costa Rica: 1) Nayara Hotel: Located in San ...

TripAdvisor®, the travel planning and booking site, today announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice® for Hotels awards. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. In the 15th year of the awards, TripAdvisor has highlighted the world's top 7,612 properties in 109 countries and ei...

G6 Hospitality, known for its iconic economy lodging brands, Motel 6 and Studio 6 in the U.S. and Canada, today announced that it is extending its footprint to Central America. The hospitality group signed a new area development agreement with InterAmerican Development Group, Inc. (IADG), to bring its newly designed brands, Hotel 6 and Estudio 6, to Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and more. InterA...

Hard Rock International makes waves today as it announces plans to bring the Hard Rock Hotels experience to Costa Rica with the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Papagayo, Costa Rica. Hard Rock, in collaboration with Sunwing Travel Group, is set to open Costa Rica's first Hard Rock Hotel by early 2019. The brand's strategic partnership with Sunwing Travel Group, the largest tour operator in North Ame...

Corporate Stay, leader in corporate and furnished apartments, is expanding its popular Signature Collection to Costa Rica and becomes the first and only corporate accommodations available in the country. The company built the entire building from the ground up with the needs of their corporate and vacationing guests in mind. Following the Signature Collection quality standard, these world-class...

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro is fighting to restore the once luxurious K Club on the island of Barbuda in the Eastern Caribbean, reports U.K.’s The Telegraph. The small island of under 2,000 inhabitants was a favorite spot for Diana, Princess of Wales, where vacationed with young Princes William and Harry in the winter. The K Club, Diana’s home base on the island suffered a reversal of fo...

Not a beach person? Don’t worry, Costa Rica has plenty of mountain retreats as well. Peace and quiet, sometimes that’s all we need, a place where we can breathe fresh air, and listen to just the sounds of nature around us, the wind, the birds and the trees. There are plenty of mountain hotels in Costa Rica, and although you can choose to go to beautiful destinations such as Monteverde or Rio...

Nekupe Sporting Resort and Retreat, a luxury countryside resort, has opened on a 1,300 acre (526 hectare) nature reserve in southwest Nicaragua, not far from the Costa Rica border. One of Nicaragua's many volcanoes. Boasting an intimate eight-room property, a luxury spa facility and a number of outdoor pursuits, the resort, located around 30 minutes north of the historic colonial town of Gr...

December marks the beginning of the high season for tourism in Costa Rica, and despite the fact that prices are higher than usual this time a year (averaging $211 USD a night), hotels already report 84 of every 100 rooms reserved for the holidays according to the Hotels Chamber of Costa Rica. The probe was done in the past few weeks and it shows that Puntarenas is the province with the biggest ...

By Wendy Anders Cahuita, Limón, Costa Rica. Yesterday, police captured a 21-year old Costa Rican man at his home in Hone Creek, Limón in connection with the murder of a hotel owner in late October this year, reported the Judicial Investigative Police (OIJ). A 50-year-old French woman by the last name of Claire was found lying dead and bound on the ground at her boutique hotel south of Pu...

Press Release / Wyndham Hotel Group announced its acquisition of Latin America's leading Fën Hotels, adding 26 management contracts across Argentina, Peru, Costa Rica, (Esplendor Hotel in Tamarindo), Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and the U.S. including two new Fën-built Wyndham Grand hotels opening in Montevideo, Uruguay, and Asunción, Paraguay. With the addition of Fën Hotels’ signature Esplendor B...

The 15 finalists of the National Geographic World Legacy Awards were unveiled today. The World Legacy Awards, a partnership between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, showcase the leading travel and tourism companies, organizations and destinations — ranging from entire countries to small islands and from urban hotels to jungle retreats — driving the sustainable tourism transformation of the glob...

/PRNewswire/ -- Modern travellers seeking an authentic Costa Rican experience filled with immersive culture, adventure and romance will love the new Casa Chameleon Las Catalinas hotel opening February 2017. The resort is the first hotel for the up and coming coastal town of Las Catalinas on the Guanacaste coastline and the second Costa Rica property for NP International, the name behind TripAdv...

Travel website Conde Nast Traveler included nine hotels in Costa Rica among their listing of “Top Resorts in Central and South America: Readers’ Choice Awards 2016 “, the ranking is done based in reviews by their more than 300 thousand readers, this is the 29th edition of this ranking and below we leave you the information of the Costa Rican resorts considered among the best in the region: Naya...

Hotels are not for everyone, in many cases it’s the high prices that will get you looking for other alternatives, in other cases the impersonal service, perhaps privacy is a factor, and others simply prefer a more “homey” environment when they vacation, or maybe you have a big family and/or pets and hotels are just not an option for you; whatever the reason may be, the fact is that vacation rental...

By Wendy Anders Dreams Las Mareas Guanacaste, Costa Rica Hotels in Guanacaste, Costa Rica’s northern Pacific province, report spending an average of US$120,000 per month to provide drinking water to their guests, reported CRHoy, a Costa Rican Spanish digital news media, earlier this month. Business leaders, who say they will probably need to lay off workers to cut costs due to the additi...

With festive season fast-approaching Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica invites guests to enjoy an exclusive holiday season on Peninsula Papagayo filled with memorable experiences and festive celebrations. From eco adventure to relaxing beach gatherings with rum tastings and Costa Rican sunsets, create a festive tradition between the Resort's two beaches. From the moment one's plane lands at the Da...

Taza AguaTaza Agua, the world’s only supplier of premium water bottled at the source in the Juan Castro Blanco region in northern Costa Rica specifically for brewing coffee and tea, has officially entered the Mexican hospitality and tourism markets. From its global headquarters and newly built bottling plant in Costa Rica, Taza Agua was recently endorsed by internationally certified coffee jud...

File photo By Wendy Anders The Costa Rican Chamber of Restaurants (Cacore, in Spanish) today filed with the Civil and Adminstrative Disputes Court for an injunction against the State Treasury Department (Hacienda). They request that the Treasury Department desist from what they consider to be illegal withholding practices on debit and credit card transactions at establishments with table an...

Online PR News – 18-June-2016 – Montezuma, Costa Rica – Ylang Ylang Beach Resort will join millions around the globe in celebrating the International Day of Yoga on Tuesday. The United Nations declared June 21 each year as the International Day of Yoga, with the aim of raising awareness of the many benefits of practicing yoga. This is the second year the special day has been officially observed by...

Four Seasons Costa Rica May 12, 2016 - Toronto, Canada - In the world’s most sought-after beach destinations, secluded residential holidays combine the best of private vacation homes with Four Seasons legendary service. The world’s leading luxury hospitality company is now offering deluxe vacation rentals in more than 15 of the most sought-after destinations in the world. For those who ...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adults-only Secrets® Resorts & Spas announced the debut of its first TV campaign, titled “Make A Secret.” The ads were designed to highlight the perfect marriage of romance and luxury every couple enjoys at the brand’s more than 15 resorts. The two, 30-second spots will be strategically released in top regional markets over the summer. A national launch, includin...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Nestled between two idyllic beaches on Costa Rica's exclusive Peninsula Papagayo, Central and South America's only Forbes Five-Star resort launches phase one of its Pura Vida For All Wellness Program. The four-hour program is inspired by the pura vida way of life Costa Rica is known for. Created exclusively by Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, the initiative brings togeth...

Casa de Sueños Atenas, Costa Rica – May 5, 2016 – Atenas Vacation Villas, owned by Dianne and Steve Doughty, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website: www.atenasvacationvillas.com. Designed by Villa Marketers, the website showcases the Doughty’s three luxury vacation rental properties: the Villa Doughty, the Casa Doughty, and the Casa de Suenos. Long time world travelers, the ...

Alta Gracia Boutique Hacienda SAN ISIDRO, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) April 22, 2016 - Condé Nast Traveler today announced its 2016 Hot List of the best new hotels and resorts in the world and Hacienda AltaGracia, a luxury resort in the lush mountains of Pérez Zeledón in the southern region of Costa Rica, has been recognized as the best new resort in Central America. “To be recognized by Condé Nast ...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Summer is the season for kids to frolick freely and parents to disconnect and recharge poolside. This year, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo offers the perfect family get away with something for everyone at Central and South America's only Forbes Five-Star resort. "With direct flights from so many locales to nearby Liberia airport and exciting act...

Source: Kalon Surf School DOMINICAL, Costa Rica, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalon Surf is celebrating five years as Costa Rica's premiere luxury surf coaching resort.  To commemorate the occasion, the resort is proud to introduce two exciting new features: sous-vide cooking and a brand new ocean-view spa. The spa is situated right in the jungle and offers a breathtaking view of Costa Ri...

Source: Rosewood Papagayo Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by financial consulting firm Aldesa to manage Rosewood Papagayo, Costa Rica, which is scheduled to open in 2019. This luxury retreat will be situated on the northwest coast of Costa Rica within the province of Guanacaste which is renowned for its tropical forests, diverse wildlife and picturesque beaches. Located ju...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announce the appointment of 15-year company veteran Rajiv Malhotra as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Malhotra, who joined Four Seasons in 2001, brings his focus on service and innovation to the award-winning property, which recently won a Five Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Originally fr...

The Westin in Playa Conchal New York, Mar 14 (EFE).- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., owner of the Sheraton and Westin chains, said Monday it received an unsolicited $12.8 billion takeover bid from a consortium led by Chinese insurance company Anbang. In Costa Rica, Starwood operates the all-inclusive Westin Golf Resort & Spa in Playa Conchal, Cabo Velas, province of Guana...

Source: Villa Punto de Vista MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2016 - Villa Punto de Vista, an exclusive 10-bedroom private villa located in Manuel Antonio Bay, is the Winner of the 2016 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. The winners were revealed at the 34th annual Awards Dinner at The May Fair Hotel in London on the Nov. 2, 2015. “I am delighted to tell you that Villa Punt...

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo in Guanacaste ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Travel Guide today unveiled its 58th list of worldwide Star Rating recipients, including 42 new Five-Star hotels, 101 new Four-Star hotels and 57 new hotels in the Recommended category. Forbes Travel Guide now rates properties in 29 countries throughout The Americas,Europe and th...

Source: Hyatt CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and LATAM Hotels Corp announce the opening of Hyatt Place Managua, the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital city of Managua, Nicaragua. The hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is owned by LATAM Co...

The Bark Suite at El Mangroove Miami, Florida - February 3, 2016 - Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s growing collection of strikingly independent hotels, is celebrating further expansion across the Caribbean and Latin America, and the brand’s second hotel in Costa Rica, with the addition of El Mangroove. Exactly like nothing else, El Mangroove, located off the Gulf of Pa...