Small Distinctive Hotels of Costa Rica offer unforgettable weddings and honeymoons in spectacular settings
San Jose, Costa Rica, January 7th, 2010 – Are you looking for a magical place for your wedding or honeymoon with a warm climate, amazing nature and easy accessibility from the US? Costa Rica, a short 4 hours away from the US, is a tropical paradise with lush vegetation, romantic sunsets on secluded beaches, numerous species of exotic wildlife and incomparable views. Small Distinctive Hotels, a group of luxury boutique hotels located in the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica, offer unique experiences, including sunset weddings on a private white sand beach, honeymoons in secluded tropical jungle, and memories of a lifetime.
Below please find information on rates and packages for weddings and honeymoons offered by Small Distinctive Hotels:
Peace Lodge is located on top of the mountain, in a cloud forest and surrounded by La Paz Waterfall Gardens. It appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Honeymoon Hotspots International,” making it the perfect place for the wedding or honeymoon in the rainforest (http://www.waterfallgardens.com/lapaz-weddings.html). Peace Lodge encompasses the rustic past and natural beauty of the rainforest and the essence of Costa Rica. La Paz Waterfall Gardens’ park has been created to preserve and showcase the amazing nature of Costa Rica. While strolling down its winding paths surrounded by lush nature and cascading waterfalls, you will see wild rescued animals, multiple species of birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, snakes, and frogs. Rates start at $415 per night during the high season (Jan 4 – April 30). The rates are based on two adults per room.
Florblanca is located in Santa Teresa, in a remote corner of untouched, spectacular nature. Weddings at Florblanca are intimate and set in the midst of the most incredible scenery of jungle, beaches and mountains. Florblanca features a special package for honeymooners: during any season, if you stay 6 or more nights, the 6 night is free. The honeymooners are greeted with wine and fruit basket, and have special nightly dinners set by the ocean, poolside and at other intimate, romantic locations. The new Spa Bambu offers couples massage, exotic baths and many treatments to enhance anyone’s honeymoon. Rates start at $475 per night during the high season (Jan 11 – August 31). The rates are based on two adults per room. Please visit www.florblanca.com to find out more.
Casa Turire is a gracious, charming hotel built in the colonial style and set in the verdant, agricultural interior mountainous region of Turrialba, which is also an ideal base camp to explore many aspects of Costa Rica, including the rich interior. At Casa Turire, you can ride horses or bicycles, go canoeing or kayaking on a lake, visit nearby volcanoes or enjoy the best whitewater rafting in Costa Rica on Reventazón and Pacuare Rivers. The whole property is kept as a colonial plantation house, complete with exotic gardens. Vegetables grown in the hotel’s garden are used in its kitchen. It’s ideal for couples looking for a colonial setting for their wedding or honeymoon. Rates start at $135 per night during the high season (Jan 6 – April 30). The rates are based on two adults per room. For more information, please click here.
Villa Caletas, located on the Pacific coast, offers weddings on their amphitheater that has awe-inspiring views of the ocean: http://www.hotelvillacaletas.com/special_events_weddings.html. With its luxury rooms and suites, private pools and Jacuzzis offering magnificent views, two upscale restaurants and a very helpful staff, Villa Caletas is one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets for weddings and honeymoons. Villa Caletas offers a special Honeymoon Package, which includes 3 nights in a luxury Suite with a private swimming pool, sunset cocktails, one candlelit dinner with a bottle of champagne, breakfast every morning, a couples’ massage, and a special gift from the boutique. During the high season (Nov 15 – July 31), the price per package starts at $1,300. Here is more information about the package: www.villacaletas.com/accommodations_packages_honeymoon.html.
Those looking for a complete luxury can choose the property located next to Villa Caletas, called Zephyr Palace, located on top of the hill. Zephyr Palace is a stunning mansion with breathtaking sunset views. All rooms at this hotel are suites, each of them with its own theme, with rates starting at $550 per night. The whole mansion could be rented for a spectacular wedding, complete with your own disco room, dining room, private pools, spa and so on. To find out more, please visit www.zephyrpalace.com/English/about/about.html
San Jose, Costa Rica, January 7th, 2010 – Are you looking for a magical place for your wedding or honeymoon with a warm climate, amazing nature and easy accessibility from the US? Costa Rica, a short 4 hours away from the US, is a tropical paradise with lush vegetation, romantic sunsets on secluded beaches, numerous species of exotic wildlife and incomparable views. Small Distinctive Hotels, a group of luxury boutique hotels located in the most beautiful parts of Costa Rica, offer unique experiences, including sunset weddings on a private white sand beach, honeymoons in secluded tropical jungle, and memories of a lifetime.
Below please find information on rates and packages for weddings and honeymoons offered by Small Distinctive Hotels:
Peace Lodge is located on top of the mountain, in a cloud forest and surrounded by La Paz Waterfall Gardens. It appeared on the Travel Channel’s “Honeymoon Hotspots International,” making it the perfect place for the wedding or honeymoon in the rainforest (http://www.waterfallgardens.com/lapaz-weddings.html). Peace Lodge encompasses the rustic past and natural beauty of the rainforest and the essence of Costa Rica. La Paz Waterfall Gardens’ park has been created to preserve and showcase the amazing nature of Costa Rica. While strolling down its winding paths surrounded by lush nature and cascading waterfalls, you will see wild rescued animals, multiple species of birds, butterflies, hummingbirds, snakes, and frogs. Rates start at $415 per night during the high season (Jan 4 – April 30). The rates are based on two adults per room.
Florblanca is located in Santa Teresa, in a remote corner of untouched, spectacular nature. Weddings at Florblanca are intimate and set in the midst of the most incredible scenery of jungle, beaches and mountains. Florblanca features a special package for honeymooners: during any season, if you stay 6 or more nights, the 6 night is free. The honeymooners are greeted with wine and fruit basket, and have special nightly dinners set by the ocean, poolside and at other intimate, romantic locations. The new Spa Bambu offers couples massage, exotic baths and many treatments to enhance anyone’s honeymoon. Rates start at $475 per night during the high season (Jan 11 – August 31). The rates are based on two adults per room. Please visit www.florblanca.com to find out more.
Casa Turire is a gracious, charming hotel built in the colonial style and set in the verdant, agricultural interior mountainous region of Turrialba, which is also an ideal base camp to explore many aspects of Costa Rica, including the rich interior. At Casa Turire, you can ride horses or bicycles, go canoeing or kayaking on a lake, visit nearby volcanoes or enjoy the best whitewater rafting in Costa Rica on Reventazón and Pacuare Rivers. The whole property is kept as a colonial plantation house, complete with exotic gardens. Vegetables grown in the hotel’s garden are used in its kitchen. It’s ideal for couples looking for a colonial setting for their wedding or honeymoon. Rates start at $135 per night during the high season (Jan 6 – April 30). The rates are based on two adults per room. For more information, please click here.
Villa Caletas, located on the Pacific coast, offers weddings on their amphitheater that has awe-inspiring views of the ocean: http://www.hotelvillacaletas.com/special_events_weddings.html. With its luxury rooms and suites, private pools and Jacuzzis offering magnificent views, two upscale restaurants and a very helpful staff, Villa Caletas is one of Costa Rica’s best-kept secrets for weddings and honeymoons. Villa Caletas offers a special Honeymoon Package, which includes 3 nights in a luxury Suite with a private swimming pool, sunset cocktails, one candlelit dinner with a bottle of champagne, breakfast every morning, a couples’ massage, and a special gift from the boutique. During the high season (Nov 15 – July 31), the price per package starts at $1,300. Here is more information about the package: www.villacaletas.com/accommodations_packages_honeymoon.html.
Those looking for a complete luxury can choose the property located next to Villa Caletas, called Zephyr Palace, located on top of the hill. Zephyr Palace is a stunning mansion with breathtaking sunset views. All rooms at this hotel are suites, each of them with its own theme, with rates starting at $550 per night. The whole mansion could be rented for a spectacular wedding, complete with your own disco room, dining room, private pools, spa and so on. To find out more, please visit www.zephyrpalace.com/English/about/about.html
Capitan Suizo, located on one of the most beautiful beaches on the Pacific coast, offers beautiful beach weddings with some of the most amazing sunsets you will ever see: www.hotelcapitansuizo.com/index.php?english. Adjacent to Las Baulas Marine National Park and close to Tamarindo Wildlife Refuge for those looking for nature adventure, Capitan Suizo offers private bungalows, rooms and a 4-bedroom apartment, all located right on the beach. The hotel offers multiple tours and packages, such as volcano hikes, canopies and hot springs, river floating, kayaking and more. Rates start at $190 per night during the high season (Jan 11 – April 2). The rates are based on two adults per room.
Arenas del Mar is located in Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast, which is one of the most famous National Parks in Costa Rica that offers spectacular ocean views, idyllic beaches, and is surrounded by jungles inhabited by howler, white-faced, and squirrel monkeys, sloths and parrots, among other forms of exotic wildlife. Arenas del Mar seeks to demonstrate that a world class resort can be successfully combined with the highest levels of sustainability. Surrounded by nature and lulled by the ocean´s breezes, guests enjoy all of our luxurious facilities, plus the opportunity to hold the ceremony right on their secluded white sand beach with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean (www.arenasdelmar.com/honeymoon.html ). Rates start at $290 per night at Ocean Breeze Superior Room during the high season (Jan 6 – April 30). The rates are based on two adults per room.
Cuna de Angel is located in the south Pacific region of the country, close to Dominical beach. Surrounded by luscious, green nature and close to the beach, the property invites weddings and honeymooners with special packages. Honeymoon with the Angels Package includes: 3 nights, welcome drink, a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket, first morning breakfast in bed, daily buffet breakfast, 1 candlelit dinner for 2, whale and dolphin watching or horseback riding and relaxing massage for two. The package rates start at $827 during the high season (January 8 – April 30). Your Dream Wedding Package includes a 4 night stay in a Deluxe Angel Room, welcome drink, fruit basket in the room, daily breakfast, a relaxing massage or facial for her and him, manicure & pedicure for her, wedding ceremony performed by lawyer and witnesses and all ceremony expenses, special a la carte wedding dinner for two, wedding cake, a photo session (a CD plus 20 prints), whale and dolphin watching or horseback riding. During the high season, (January 8 to April 30), the package price for couple is $4,390. To find out more, please visit www.cunadelangel.com/eng/packages.php
Grano de Oro is located in San Jose, the capital, and features one of the best restaurants in the city. Restaurant Grano de Oro merges Costa Rican tropical with European cuisine under the expertise of French chef Francis Canal. Once a simple cafe, this restaurant has evolved into one of San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and tourists alike. Grano de Oro hotel might be a great option for a wedding if you want to be located minutes away from the International Airport, so it is very accessible for all your guests. Then you can continue with your honeymoon at a different part of the country, at another Small Distinctive Hotel of Costa Rica. Rates at Grano de Oro start at $139 per night. For more information, please visit www.hotelgranodeoro.com
ABOUT SMALL DISTINCTIVE HOTELS OF COSTA RICA
Small Distinctive Hotels unites Costa Rica’s most luxurious boutique hotels, located throughout the most beautiful, diverse and interesting regions of the country. The hotels in the group include: Grano de Oro, Villa Caletas, Peace Lodge, Casa Turire, Cuna de Angel, Florblanca, Capitan Suizo and Arenas del Mar. Costa Rica is a perfect combination of tropical weather, exuberant nature, adventure activities, friendly people, and a stable democracy, and this hotel group makes it easy to visit its most amazing parts, such as Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, Guanacaste, Corcovado and other jewels. Small Distinctive Hotels are located by active volcanoes, beautiful beaches, majestic waterfalls, and offer such activities as horseback riding, white water rafting, mountain hiking, jungle zip-lining and more. To find out more, please visit www.distinctivehotels.com
For more information, or to get high or low resolution images, please contact Raminta Tsopelas at raminta@lilas-pr.com
Arenas del Mar is located in Manuel Antonio National Park on the Pacific coast, which is one of the most famous National Parks in Costa Rica that offers spectacular ocean views, idyllic beaches, and is surrounded by jungles inhabited by howler, white-faced, and squirrel monkeys, sloths and parrots, among other forms of exotic wildlife. Arenas del Mar seeks to demonstrate that a world class resort can be successfully combined with the highest levels of sustainability. Surrounded by nature and lulled by the ocean´s breezes, guests enjoy all of our luxurious facilities, plus the opportunity to hold the ceremony right on their secluded white sand beach with spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean (www.arenasdelmar.com/honeymoon.html ). Rates start at $290 per night at Ocean Breeze Superior Room during the high season (Jan 6 – April 30). The rates are based on two adults per room.
Cuna de Angel is located in the south Pacific region of the country, close to Dominical beach. Surrounded by luscious, green nature and close to the beach, the property invites weddings and honeymooners with special packages. Honeymoon with the Angels Package includes: 3 nights, welcome drink, a bottle of sparkling wine and a fruit basket, first morning breakfast in bed, daily buffet breakfast, 1 candlelit dinner for 2, whale and dolphin watching or horseback riding and relaxing massage for two. The package rates start at $827 during the high season (January 8 – April 30). Your Dream Wedding Package includes a 4 night stay in a Deluxe Angel Room, welcome drink, fruit basket in the room, daily breakfast, a relaxing massage or facial for her and him, manicure & pedicure for her, wedding ceremony performed by lawyer and witnesses and all ceremony expenses, special a la carte wedding dinner for two, wedding cake, a photo session (a CD plus 20 prints), whale and dolphin watching or horseback riding. During the high season, (January 8 to April 30), the package price for couple is $4,390. To find out more, please visit www.cunadelangel.com/eng/packages.php
Grano de Oro is located in San Jose, the capital, and features one of the best restaurants in the city. Restaurant Grano de Oro merges Costa Rican tropical with European cuisine under the expertise of French chef Francis Canal. Once a simple cafe, this restaurant has evolved into one of San Jose’s finest dining establishments, frequented by locals and tourists alike. Grano de Oro hotel might be a great option for a wedding if you want to be located minutes away from the International Airport, so it is very accessible for all your guests. Then you can continue with your honeymoon at a different part of the country, at another Small Distinctive Hotel of Costa Rica. Rates at Grano de Oro start at $139 per night. For more information, please visit www.hotelgranodeoro.com
ABOUT SMALL DISTINCTIVE HOTELS OF COSTA RICA
Small Distinctive Hotels unites Costa Rica’s most luxurious boutique hotels, located throughout the most beautiful, diverse and interesting regions of the country. The hotels in the group include: Grano de Oro, Villa Caletas, Peace Lodge, Casa Turire, Cuna de Angel, Florblanca, Capitan Suizo and Arenas del Mar. Costa Rica is a perfect combination of tropical weather, exuberant nature, adventure activities, friendly people, and a stable democracy, and this hotel group makes it easy to visit its most amazing parts, such as Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Arenal, Monteverde, Guanacaste, Corcovado and other jewels. Small Distinctive Hotels are located by active volcanoes, beautiful beaches, majestic waterfalls, and offer such activities as horseback riding, white water rafting, mountain hiking, jungle zip-lining and more. To find out more, please visit www.distinctivehotels.com
For more information, or to get high or low resolution images, please contact Raminta Tsopelas at raminta@lilas-pr.com
