Source: Crave CANCUN, MEXICO (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 02, 2016 - The in-room tablets from Crave Interactive – the European market leader supplying tablet- and app-based solutions to the hospitality industry – have been installed in AMResorts’ new Secrets Papagayo in Costa Rica, Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort & Spa in Mexico and Secrets Playa Bonita in Panama. Further installations are scheduled in...

Source: Nayara NEEDHAM, Mass., Jan. 20, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TripAdvisor®,  the world's largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its Travelers' Choice™ awards for Hotels. Travelers' Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and opinions collected in a single year from TripAdvisor travelers worldwide. Now in its 14th year, the Travelers' Choice awards...

Source: National Geographic WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since its launch in January 2015, National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World has nearly doubled the number of properties in its impressive collection, increasing its geographic breadth to the Canadian High Arctic, Brazil's Atlantic Forest, theSeychelles, the mountains of northern Greece and beyond. The colle...

Source: Carara Mountain January 04, 2016 – /PressAdvantage/ – Spanning 12,000 acres the Carara National Park in Costa Rica is a very popular national park. Attracting tourists from all across the globe, the National Park has been kept in its most natural form. The park is known for its waterfalls, botanical gardens and the near-by Carara Mountain ocean view community. The Carara Park 5 Star Oc...

Asclepios retreat Located in El Cacao, province of Alajuela, the Asclepios Wellness & Healing Center will host a special detox program from January 20th until January 24th, 2016. This is a perfect program for those who wish to start the New Year with a clean and invigorated mindset. Asclepios detox is a holistic program to cleanse your body from the inside. The special diet is created t...

Alta Gracia Boutique Hacienda Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica (PRWEB) December 14, 2015 - In response to the rising popularity of Costa Rica’s verdant Pérez Zeledón region as a tourist destination, Sansa Airlines, a local subsidiary of Latin American airline Avianca, will launch three weekly flights from San Jose International Airport to San Isidro airfield starting December 15, 2015. The new time-s...

Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica – December 07, 2015 – The Holiday Season is here, and a great time for Costa Rica Day Tours. Blue River Resort & Hot Springs in Costa Rica has the solution for what to do and see in Costa Rica. Their Costa Rica Package Tours are the key to exploring and enjoying all that this paradise has to offer. Many travelers proclaim the north side of Costa Rica’s Rincon de ...

Source: Waterfall Villas Costa Rica, December 2, 2015 (Newswire) - Waterfall Villas Wellness Retreat is offering a special Christmas/New Year holiday retreat package, available from December 15, 2015 through January 6, 2016. This package includes: · 5 or 7 nights in a Luxury Suite for 2 persons · Welcome fruit plate and fresh drink · All meals, including special Christmas dinner OR...

Source: Apple Vacations TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - November 26, 2015) - The stroke of midnight unlocks unbelievable deals during Signature Vacations' Black Friday Sale! Sure to be one of the best promotions of the season, Canadians coast-to-coast can take advantage of up to 40 per cent discounts on vacation packages at RIU Hotels & Resorts in this limited time offer, available only fro...

Source: Olas Verdes TransWorld Business Press Release - PLAYA GUIONES, Costa Rica – Olas Verdes, a Costa Rican boutique hotel in Playa Guiones, Nosara is thrilled to announce its opening as the world’s first LEED certified surf hotel. Tucked away from the coastline alongside the jungle, Olas Verdes provides immediate access to serenity and adventure. Native plants blend with the amenities of t...

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) parent company of the Central American-Caribbean online travel Agency (OTA), Oveedia (www.Oveedia.com), announced today, that the Company is listing additional properties faster than expected – quickly growing its hotel database. Today, the Company welcomes Hotel Cerro Lodge as Oveedia's newest hotel listing. ...

Drake Bay Getaway Resort in Costa Rica DRAKE BAY, COSTA RICA--(Marketwired - November 03, 2015) - Drake Bay Getaway Resort received the 2015 World Boutique Hotel Award for the World's Best Beach Hotel. Drake Bay Getaway Resort is located on the world-famous Osa Peninsula in Costa Rica. The Osa Peninsula is the most diverse place on Earth and encompasses Corcovado National Park and beautiful Ca...

Nicuesa Lodge in Costa Rica Tegucigalpa, Oct 29 (EFE; additional reporting by The Costa Rica Star).- The main challenges facing small hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean are access to technology and the global market, industry representatives said at a gathering in the Honduran capital. The event, which is sponsored by the Inter-American and Caribbean Network of Small Hotels and has t...

Source: El Silencio NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Relais & Châteaux is proud to announce that over 40 property members in North America have been recognized with Condé Nast Traveler's 28th annual Readers' Choice Awards.  The magazine revealed Relais & Châteaux properties, Triple Creek Ranch, The Lodge at Sea Island, Ocean House, Winvian, The Surrey, and Montpelier Plantation ...

Source: Pandaho.com LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Oct 21, 2015) - Star Century Pandaho Corp. (OTCQB: SCPD) is pleased to announce that the company entered a strategic partnership and joint sales agreement with Eastech Electronic Co., Ltd. on August 21, 2015. Based on the agreement, both companies agreed to jointly develop, produce, and market the Pandaho LED Smart Lamp Model PD502. Eastech ...

Dreams Las Mareas Guanacaste, Costa Rica Unlimited Vacation Club (UVC) by AMResorts is proud to announce that they have recently received a highly coveted Travel Weekly 2015 Silver Magellan Award for being the Best Overall Vacation Club. This is the first Magellan Award for UVC, and they are thrilled to be recognized among the best that the travel industry has to offer. Along with UVC, seve...

Elle and Ernie. Source: Buena Vista Villas Quepos/Manuel Antonio, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) October 07, 2015 - Sloths are being reintroduced into the Costa Rican rain forest thanks to a unique partnership between Buena Vista Luxury Villas (BVLV) and The Sloth Institute of Costa Rica (TSI). The first phase of the partnership will reintroduce sloths - orphaned and hand raised - back into the rainfor...

Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica – September 29, 2015 – Zip Lining has become a top choice of tourists the world over. It provides an exhilarating experience like no other, filled with sights and memories that will last a lifetime. While Zipping along a carefully planned course is a fun experience wherever it may be, nothing compares to the experience of Zip Lining through the canopy of a Costa Rica...

Source: Apple Vacations A prestigious luxury hotel located in the province of Guanacaste has earned the 2015 Crystal Apple, a special recognition issued by Apple Vacations each year. The Riu Palace Costa Rica is this year's recipient of the Crystal Apple for Best Staff and Service in Central America. This is the second year in a row that the Riu Palace Costa Rica earns the coveted Crystal A...

Source: Airbnb LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Company has added another new property to the Oveedia database, while receiving a notable endorsement from the hotelier. The Playa Escondida Lodge, an Eco Refuge located in Puntarenas Costa Rica, has now joined the ranks of Tango Mar, Guarumo and Samasati, becoming...

Source: samasati.com LAS VEGAS, Aug. 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Samasati Retreat & Rainforest Sanctuary, Costa Rica's first Eco Retreat Bio Reserve and Yoga Center, has been added to the Oveedia database. The addition of Samasati to the Oveedia database marks yet another major property listing exclusively on Pure's dual ...

Source: Airbnb LAS VEGAS, Aug. 27, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Hospitality Solutions, Inc., (OTC: PNOW) announced today, that the Guarumo, a rare Costa Rican amphitheater, cafe and chalet, has been added to the Oveedia database. Currently found only on Airbnb, Guarumo will opt to be exclusively listed on PURE's dual database OTA software – Oveedia. Located in historic and world-famous Monteve...

Beach in Costa Rica TORONTO (PRWEB) August 18, 2015 -- Canadian Discount Network is a unique travel provider that offers a variety of discounts and deals to all of their clients. For all those who are hoping to plan a vacation this summer, but often feel as if the cost of taking the whole family on a trip will be too expensive to afford, will find that the savings they get while planning their...

Glendale, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2015 -- Goway Travel is offering travelers a complimentary night at a select range of boutique resorts and hotels in Costa Rica. Costa Rica has long been one of the best value destinations in the Americas, popular with young, adventure-seeking travelers on a budget. Yet the country has seen a recent surge in interest from the luxury and baby-boomer market, as well....

Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica (PRWEB) July 29, 2015 – Featured in BBC's "Nature’s Miracle Orphans", Kids Saving the Rainforest and The Sloth Institute Costa Rica announce plans to re-introduce the famous two-toed sloth duo, orphaned and hand raised by Sam Trull (known as the Mother of Sloths) and co-founder of The Sloth Institute (TSI), back into the rainforest in the maritime zone adjoining Tulemar ...

The iconic W Retreat and Spa in The Maldives STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced an agreement with Desarrollos Hoteleros Guanacaste S.A. (DHG) to debut the iconic W brand in Costa Rica. W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal will be the brand’s first tropical escape in Latin America, redefining the local luxury resort experience wi...

Source: Hotel Pumilio BELLEVUE, Wash., July 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Expedia.com®, one of the world's largest full-service online travel sites*, announced the results of the Expedia® 2015 Insiders' Select® rankings, an annual crowd-sourced list of the world's best-reviewed hotels. This list represents a ranking of the world's best-reviewed hotels, reflecting direct customer feedback on E...

Alta Gracia Boutique Hacienda MILL VALLEY, Calif., July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Auberge Resorts Collection, owner and operator of boutique luxury hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs, announced today plans to manage Hacienda AltaGracia, a luxury resort teeming with life-altering experiences that officially opened in June 2015 in the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon in the southern regi...

MONTEZUMA, Costa Rica (PRWEB) July 07, 2015 -- For the fifth year in a row, Ylang Ylang Beach Resort has earned TripAdvisor's coveted Certificate of Excellence. In recognition of its outstanding success, the resort was inducted into the travel review site's Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. The travel site selects its Certificate of Excellence winners based on a minimum number of reviews,...

Rincon de la Vieja Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica – July 6, 2015 – (Press Release Rocket) / The Zip-Line experience is like no other. Now combine that with a lush Costa Rican rainforest, and it would be hard to find words to accurately describe the adventure. Imagine gliding like Superman through the canopy of the world famous Rincon de la Vieja forest. There is a reason why Zip-Liners travel ...

Source: Hilton Hotels SAN JOSE, Costa Rica and MCLEAN, Va. - Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Worldwide's award-winning brand of upscale yet affordable hotels, announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana in the capital city of Costa Rica, representing an addition to the brand's growing portfolio of more than 625 hotels worldwide. Hilton Garden Inn San Jose La Sabana is owne...

OSA PENINSULA, Costa Rica, June 16, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Endangered sea turtles are returning home to the Osa Peninsula, an intensely diverse region in Costa Rica where Blue Osa Yoga Retreat is expanding its vision as an eco-resort. Today this includes programs where retreat guests work alongside local conservation organizations to reclaim turtle nesting grounds on local beaches. The pairing co...

A luxury villa in Costa Rica Wilmington, Mass. (PRWEB) June 10, 2015 – Villas of Distinction®, a full-service premier luxury villa provider with an extensive portfolio of thousands and as part of World Travel Holdings, announces that out of more than 500 nominations total in 16 categories, the company was named to the “Best Luxury Travel” category in Ocean Home magazine’s 2015 Platinum List. T...

Alta Gracia Boutique Hacienda New York, NY (PRWEB) June 09, 2015 -- The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd has announced the addition of five new members to its uncommon collection of authentic independent luxury hotels. The latest additions, in France, England, Tunisia, Costa Rica and Singapore, are part of a diverse collection of more than 400 properties in 80 countries that embody their destina...

Dreams Las Mareas PHILADELPHIA, June 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Witness_X, also known as South Florida native Jerry Kestel, lover of "Long Walks to the Fridge" plus a "Gifted Napper, Papercut Survivor" and an all around "Caffeine based life form" who is "Fluent in emoji," crushed the field in last month's #DreamsCostaRica challenge sponsored by Dreams Resorts & Spas on Spotlight. A newcome...

MONTEZUMA, COSTA RICA, May 21, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ylang Ylang Beach Resort, a serene beach resort near Montezuma, Costa Rica, announced its all-inclusive Beach Front Yoga Retreat for August 16 to 22. Guests are invited to pack their bags and prepare themselves to be pampered by practicing Vinyasa to the flow of the waves; exploring beaches, creeks and waterfalls; meditating under the trees...

Real Intercontinental Hotel San Jose, Costa Rica New York, NY (PRWEB)May 12, 2015—The Rainforest Alliance is proud to announce the recipients of the 2015 Sustainable Standard-Setter Award, presented to corporate and individual leaders in sustainability. The awards will be presented on May 13th in New York City at the annual spring gala at the American Museum of Natural History. The Rainforest ...

Source: Bue River Resort Rincon de la Vieja, Costa Rica, April 28, 2015 (PRD Press Release) – By popular demand, Blue River Resort & Hot Springs has re-launched their “One-Day In Paradise” experience. This means that people staying at other area hotels and resorts can now take advantage of Blue River’s facilities for one-day, or longer, and enjoy all that they have to offer. The setting is...

PRLog - March 24, 2015 - MONTEZUMA, Costa Rica -- It was recently announced that the nation of Costa Rica has been producing 100-percent of its power generation needs on renewable energy sources for some 75 consecutive days. This comes as a milestone for the Central American country, as well as a major achievement in raising the bar for all developed nations worldwide. In response, Ylang Ylang ...

Beautiful mountain forest views at AmaTierra In Costa Rica, there is a place where you can truly wash away stress and gain a new, healthy perspective on life. For countless people around the world, modern life is not conducive to relaxation due to its fast pace as well as countless factors that often make it difficult to just get through the day. At AmaTierra Retreat and Wellness Center in Cos...