Costa Rica, Home of Natural Paradise

Best Places to Visit This Summer

Costa Rica, Home of Natural Paradise

Conde Nast Traveler introduced 10 destinations that offer great weather, value, food and culture. If you are looking for lovely tropical beaches, grandest adventures, wonders of nature, Costa Rica is the perfect travel destination. The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo hotel & resort in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica will make your vacation even more memorable.

Costa Rica is located in Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama. Costa Rica stands out for its variety of aquatic ecosystems and its beautiful white and black sand beaches, providing an ideal setting for activities such as sport fishing, sun bathing, and snorkeling. Costa Rica, home of natural paradises, has created a perfect combination between these environments and adequate infrastructures, for health and fitness enthusiasts.

Costa Rica offers all the necessary components of an ideal vacation. Costa Rica is also a land of volcanoes, rain forest, waterfalls, and rivers. Adventure travelers can choose from a variety of activities such as rafting, snorkeling, kayaking, sport fishing, surfing and lots more. Costa Rica is now very convenient for a quick vacation, thanks to a state-of-the-art airport terminal at Liberia and new resorts like the Andaz Peninsula Papagayo. Airlines are even offering more nonstop to the Guanacaste region on the Pacific Ocean; JetBlue added flights from Boston in 2014, in addition to its New York/JFK route, and this year Southwest announced its own new route to Liberia from Baltimore.

The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo is surrounded by natural and cultural richness and offers a wide variety of experiences. I spent the afternoon at the family pool, and relaxed at dusk with one of The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo’s signature spa treatments. Designed for family relaxation, the family pool was the perfect place for a sunny afternoon adventure. But I personally liked The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo’s adult only pool better. Adults only pool offered incredible views of the coastal mountains and delicious poolside service, which made the perfect retreat for relaxation, serenity, and rejuvenation.

I also enjoyed some light fare at Rio Bhongo restaurant. I had fresh wraps, homemade breads, pastries and desserts, made with Costa Rica’s locally sourced ingredients. My favorite part was the live Latin music. I loved the sunset with Latin music and had a great time listening the best local live bands at The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo.

Overall, I tremendously enjoyed The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo. From the moment I stepped onto the property until the moment I left, the staff at this resort took care of all details concerning my stay. The rooms were incredible with a big terrace and beautiful views. Once again, the adult pool was great to find some quiet space. PLUS, I also enjoyed watching monkeys climbing around the trees!

Are you looking for lovely tropical beaches, grandest adventures, wonders of nature travel destination? Conde Nast Travler and I recommend Cost Rica and The Andaz Peninsula Papagayo for your summer retreat vacation.

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For 2015 Virtuoso Rate Includes:

*Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability

*   Daily full breakfast, for up to two in room guests

*   $100 USD Equivalent Resort or Hotel credit,  to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)

*   Early check-in/late check-out (subject to availability)

  

 For any additional information, visit classictravel.com, or please inquire Jamie Yoo, Jamie@classictravel.com  and she will help create a personalized and fun-filled itinerary for your next trip. 

Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa

As summer is nearing by, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa welcomes all who are in dire need of the sun, warmth, and tranquility, and a place to unwind after a hectic, busy winter. Located gently on Kauai's sunny south shore, the resort points you straight to paradise.

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa consists of 602 renovated guestrooms, 37 that are suites and an exclusive Grand Room as their suitable accommodations. Each guest room in the resort are committed to environmental conservation, which exploits a natural elegance feel, consistent to the vibe throughout the resort. The guest rooms are built in a classic Hawaiian style, featuring rich mahogany furniture along with a flavorful and tropical decor. The Hawaiian theme truly follows you everywhere you go, whether you're outside roaming around the resort or when you come into your room at the end of the day. The resort is the number one choice, and is perfect for all guests, as it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act by featuring several rooms that are convenient for people with or without disabilities. For an extra and more personalized accommodation with the Grand Hyatt Kauai, the resort's Grand Club is a private lounge that serves complimentary Continental breakfast by day and hors d'oeuvres at night. The Grand Club caters to your personal and specific wants and needs by personalizing them to the fullest.

Snuggled between the Haupu Mountain and the Pacific, the Poipu Bay Golf Course is an 18-hole championship course on 210 oceanfront acres that was designed by a nature designer, Robert Trent Jones Jr. This 18-hole golf course consists of 85 bunkers and five water hazards - a course that was even a high challenge for professional golfers who participated in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf (which the Poipu Bay Golf Course hosted from 1994-2006. The challenging yet intriguing course itself is not the only thing that attracts so many players. The scenic backdrop that surrounds the golf course - from the lush, emerald mountains to the rolling plateaus carefully sculpted above the Pacific Ocean, Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed this course around historical attractions of Hawaii. The Poipu Bay Golf Course wraps around several ancient Hawaiian heiau, places of worship, handmade stone walls, and cultural treasures that are constantly protected and maintained by Poipu Bay staff. Players who wish to play on the golf course will also receive amenities that are special only to the Poipu Bay Golf Course:

• In-cart satellite navigation system that tells the exact distance to the hole and pin placement, shows graphic depictions of each hole and the course layout, course rules and pro tips
• Citrus-scented chilled towels
• Daily clinics and video instruction
• Group tournaments
• Youth programs
• Poipu Bay Clubhouse - perfect for a quick stop for breakfast or lunch
• Golf shop with full line of Poipu Bay Logo wear
• Golf club rentals
• Club storage and locker facilities

The golf course invites golf players to play, learn, and indulge in Hawaiian culture.

The Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa hosts events from professional and business meetings to social events, catering, and weddings; however, the resort is known for specializing in weddings. The Grand Hyatt Kauai assures that they will be with the bride and groom every step of the way, and makes sure that the burden is off of you, and onto them. Following your wedding ceremony at the resort, the hotel also offers a Grand Hyatt Kauai Honeymoon Package with the following amenities:

• A bottle of sparkling wine, compliments of the resort
• One day complimentary use of your own poolside cabana
• 15% off Anara Spa's Couples Treatments
• Complimentary dessert with your dinner at Tidepools or Dondero's

Whether it be for a wedding, honeymoon vacation, family getaway, or for a golf paradise, the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa is waiting to give what they can in return!

<For 2015, Virtuoso Rates Includes>:

• Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
• Daily buffet breakfast, for up to two in room guests
• Evening appetizer Seaview Terrace once during stay
• Complimentary daily spa access for 2 ($60 value per day)
• Early check-in/late check-out subject to availability

For any additional information, visit classictravel.com, or please inquire Jamie Yoo, and she will help create a personalized and fun-filled itinerary for your next trip.