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HILTON PAPAGAYO RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H this resort features a secluded beach, unspoiled gardens, spectacular pools, and Spa Vida (available at additional cost). each of the 202 rooms, suites and bungalows is appointed with the warmth of polished wood furnishings, including hilton's Serenity ® Bed and a terrace with magnificent views. additional amenities include leisure activities, watersports, kid's club and plentiful dining options. RIU PALACE COSTA RICA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H opened in november 2012, the riu Palace Costa rica is fully prepared to provide exceptional service to its customers. the hotel features four swimming pools (one with a swim-up bar), Jacuzzi; gym; sauna and a wellness center; and renova Spa, with different treatments and massages (services at additional cost). the quality of the cuisine offered at the different restaurants of the hotel is exceptional thanks to their chefs, who prepare a variety of dishes from classic to the most exotic. WESTIN PLAYA CONCHAL RESORT & SPA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ H the Westin Playa Conchal resort & Spa is nestled between the lush forests and pristine beaches of Costa rica's north-Pacific riviera. the inspiring resort balances local culture and environmental awareness with detailed amenities and ocean views to offer a truly transformative experience. Whether it's the stunning white sand beach and exhilarating watersports or interactive entertainment and abundant dining options, this all-inclusive resort has it all. ALLEGRO PAPAGAYO ✯ ✯ ✯ the 300 room all-inclusive allegro Playacar features a terraced layout that forms a chain down the bluff to the exotic black sand beach below. this resort offers Spanish-style architecture and never-ending fun with three restaurants; a snack bar; three bars and a disco; a large free-form pool; scuba clinic; land- and non-motorized watersports; supervised kids club; private beach club, daily and nightly entertainment; and much more. RIU GUANACASTE ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ riu Guanacaste offers an incredible level of comfort for you to experience some of your best moments of fun and pleasure. Featuring 701 guestrooms, and complete with kids pool, playground and mini-club. With tennis courts, disco, casino and spa (casino and spa available at additional costs), fitness center, watersports on site, and four restaurants and five bars, (including 24-hour sports bar), this resort is ideal for all ages and offers complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby area. See ad on page 42. FLAMINGO BEACH RESORT ✯ ✯ ✯ escape to a fun, adventurous and romantic oceanside retreat steps away from the Pacific ocean, sheltered by lush, forested mountains. Flamingo Beach resort features spacious accommodations; oversized outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool with swim-up bar; indoor/outdoor dining; spa and beauty (available at additional costs) and fitness services; nature tours, and watersports. LIBERIA/GUANACASTE ALL-INCLUSIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE ALL-INCLUSIVE OCCIDENTAL GRAND PAPAGAYO ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ Carved out of unspoiled eco-diversity, from spectacular bluffs to the warm ocean waters, is the all-inclusive, adults-only occidental Grand Papagayo. this 169 room resort showcases stunning ocean views; three restaurants and a snack bar; four bars and a disco; a free-form swimming pool; spa services (available at additional cost); fitness room; tennis; scuba clinics; non-motorized watersports; daily recreational activities; and nightly entertainment. See ad on page 43. CALA LUNA ✯ ✯ ✯ ✯ located in Guanacaste, tamarindo's beach district has Cala luna, the most celebrated boutique hotel in a secluded setting. accommodations are fashioned in sophisticated comforts, ranging from deluxe rooms to Villas expansive enough to sleep six. each Villa with distinguished decor has a private pool. after dark, this region's most admired fusion dishes are created by Cala moresca. LIBERIA/GUANACASTE 10 Costa Rica

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