Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label summer. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 5, 2015

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.

Book with classictravel.com/Jamie and receive exclusive offers.

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. 

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Fairmont Southampton

Fairmont Southampton

“You go to heaven if you want- I’d rather stay here in Bermuda” by Mark Twain. I couldn’t agree more. The first week of August is coming and if you are still having a hard time choosing the perfect summer vacation spot, you can read my journey to Bermuda and Fairmont Southampton and see why I fell in love with Bermuda and Fairmont Southampton.


I hopped to Bermuda for a long weekend stay at the Fairmont Southampton with my family. What I like the most about Bermuda is its convenient location. Bermuda is only a short flight from NY, under 2 hours and Fairmont Southampton is located about 25 minutes from the airport. Fairmont Southampton is located on Bermuda’s stunning south shore with miles of pink and sand beaches. I believe Fairmont Southampton is the only one that truly stands out in terms of luxury and this is why I visit Fairmont Southampton every year. Fairmont Southampton is also a great family vacation spot because Fairmont Southampton offers every family members endless possibilities for recreation and relaxation.

There are activities for kids at the hotels as well as golf for adults. Fairmont Southampton provides unparalleled amenities throughout the entire property, such as movies on the beach, bingo, music at the dock, games, ping pong, children’s programs, and so much more.


One of my favorite parts is Fairmont Southampton’s private beach. The Fairmont Private Beach Club is situated on one of Bermuda’s finest beaches, a secluded private cove with impossibly pink sand. There’s nothing you really need to bring to the beach because Fairmont Southampton provides almost everything you need, including sun shade wheelchair with umbrella, towels, lockers, dive shop, great restaurants (a refreshing line-up cocktails from Ocean Club Restaurant & Terrace Bar is a must!). You can conveniently take Fairmont Southampton’s shuttles to the beach (comes every 5 minutes) and it is only a two minute ride from the top of the resort.


I also really enjoyed Fairmont Southampton's The Resort Pool (outdoor heated pool), which features a hot tub and a kiddie splash pool with mini water slide. The resort pool is steps away from The Fairmont Southampton Beach Club and I’m sure this will make you a lovely afternoon walk. The resort pool is open 24 hours a day and you can also rent the Orbit Loungers for a private & relaxing resort pool experience. (Helpful TIPS: there are no lifeguards on duty at the Fairmont Private beach, the resort pool so please exercise caution while swimming!)


Fairmont Southampton also provides different activities, such as tennis, diving, water sports, business services, and much more. If you are a water sports lover, I also encourage you to explore the Bermuda waters and pristine coastline by jet ski or private boat. I hired a private boat with my friends for a half day excursion and it was a great experience. Fairmont Southampton’s Bermuda private boat rental provided shaded area under canopy, cooler with ice, 1 tank of fuel, 4 sets snorkel gear, noodle swimming floats, and more.

If someone asks what is it about Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda that draws me back every year, I would say Bermuda’s beautiful beaches, crystal clean water, pink sand and Fairmont Southampton’s excellent facilities, amenities, friendly staffs and its convenient location. The first week of August is near and if you are still having a hard time choosing the perfect summer vacation spot, now you know where to go! You will fall in love with Bermuda.

If you book through classictravel.com/Jamie, you will receive exclusive Virtuoso amenities and Fairmont Southampton’s summer promotion!

<Fairmont Southampton 2015 Summer Promotion>
*20% off rates
*Receive an extra $150 Resort Credit (along with your Virtuoso amenities)


 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.