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Costa Rica 11 FlAmInGo beACH resorT o o o Escape to a fun, adventurous, and romantic oceanside retreat steps 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 salon (available at additional cost); fitness services; nature tours; and water sports. AlleGro pApAGAYo o o o The 291-room all-inclusive Allegro Papagayo features a terraced layout that forms a chain down the bluff to an 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 water sports; supervised kids club; private beach club; daily and nightly entertainment; and much more. ALL-INCLUSIVE rIu GuAnACAsTe o o o o Riu guanacaste offers an incredible level of comfort for experiencing moments of fun and pleasure. Featuring 701 guestrooms; a kids pool, playground, and mini-club; tennis courts; disco; casino and spa (additional costs); fitness center; water sports ; and four restaurants and five bars. This resort is ideal for all ages and offers complimentary Wi-Fi in the lobby area. See ad on page 42. ALL-INCLUSIVE jACos/punTArenAs los suenos mArrIoTT oCeAn & GolF resorT o o o o h Magnificent colonial architecture is nestled between the Pacific and a 1,100-acre tropical rainforest at this dreamy resort. This luxury property also features 201 deluxe rooms; six restaurants and lounges; La Iguana golf Course's, challenging layout; tennis courts; and the Sibo Rainforest Spa & Retreat. pArADor bouTIQue resorT & spA o o o o Its elegant Mediterranean-style architecture, modeled after traditional Spanish paradores and quaint European boutique hotels, has made this resort one of a kind. With 129 rooms and suites, four infinity pools, a spa, expansive views, three restaurants, and three bars, the Parador Boutique Resort & Spa offers all the expected amenities of a deluxe resort and more. mAnuel AnTonIo CAsITAs eClIpse o o o Casitas Eclipse is a lively Mediterranean-style hotel located in the highest area in Manuel Antonio. Just in front of the hotel, guests can find the main route to the Manuel Antonio National Park and the beach, which is only five miles away. Behind the property, enjoy the exquisite view of the national park. FonDA VelA HoTel o o o Nestled on a beautifully landscaped property, Fonda Vela hotel has nine buildings, each designed with natural lighting, privacy, and warmth. The Fireside Room, a cozy dining room with an intimate fireplace, seats up to 30 people. other facilities include the Canopy Bar and a meeting room overlooking the Nicoya gulf; private hiking trail; beautiful gardens; complete tour service; wireless Internet access; laundry service; an indoor swimming pool; and two Jacuzzis ® . monTeVerDe TrApp FAmIlY loDGe o o o The Trapp Family Lodge consists of two chalet-type buildings surrounded by beautiful gardens. It features 16 Superior rooms equipped with two queen-size beds, private bathroom, telephone, cable TV, and great views of the gardens. The resort also offers 12 Mountain Suites, which feature two queen-size beds, private bathroom, telephone, mini-bar, cable TV, and spectacular views of the Monteverde Reserve. VACATIoN ENhANCINg TouRS See why Costa Rica has become a hotbed of ecotourism by prebooking tours that put you right in the heart of the wilderness. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve (Monteverde) wildlife enthusiasts will revel in being among quetzals, hummingbirds, black guans, toucanets, howler monkeys, agoutis, coatimundis, tapirs, ocelots, peccaries, and pumas—just to name a few of the forest's residents. Whitewater Rafting, Class I-IV (Arenal, Guanacaste & Manuel Antonio) Navigate rainforest rapids while wildlife like birds, monkeys, and reptiles look on from stunning dense vegetation on the shores. The Costa Rica Highlights Package (9-Day Tour) Private hotel transfers take you to some of the most incredible sights Costa Rica has to offer, including Tortuguero, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and San Jose. Consult your travel agent for more details on these and other tours. Transfers: A complete selection of private transfers is available.