Most of you have probably already heard of Costa Rica as an ideal country for adventurers, nature lovers, families, etc... We would now like to introduce to you another motive to put on the long list of reasons to visit this amazing place: Spending a honeymoon in paradise!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Your Honeymoon with Small Distinctive Hotels
Costa Rica combines the ingredients most couples look for on their vacation: beautiful nature, tropical beaches, abundant wildlife as well as enough variety of activities to suit everyone’s taste. With options ranging from zip line tours over the jungle canopies, swimming with dolphins and whales, hiking in lush rain and cloud forests, white water rafting, horseback riding on beaches or in the mountains, surfing, golfing and of course simply lying on a tropical beach... Small Distinctive Hotels offers the best to couples looking for both romance and adventure and every couple should be able to find an activity that is just perfect for them.
Our eight luxurious boutique hotels offer comfort, high quality of service, and very personalized service. When choosing Small Distinctive Hotels, you are guaranteed a one of a kind experience in Costa Rica’s most impressive sceneries. In addition, you are supporting hotels that engage in sustainable practices and understand the importance of preserving Costa Rica’s special mix of natural ingredients.
The eight hotels are scattered among some of Costa Rica's most special locations:
Grano de Oro is located on a quiet street in the centre of San José forming a quiet oasis in the heart of the city. The award-winning restaurant is one of the best of San José.
Hotel Capitan Suizo lies on the popular beach of Tamarindo, providing the high standard of service and quality the Swiss are famous for.
Villa Caletas thrones on top of a hill, stunning its visitors with exquisite views to be especially enjoyed from its Greek style amphitheatre which is also an excellent location to watch amazing sunsets. The quiet beach and elegant decoration complete the experience.
Florblanca Resort sits right on the beach of Santa Teresa which is increasingly popular for its surf. High standard yoga classes are offered daily at Florblanca, and with its Bambu Spa and highly appraised Nectar restaurant, Florblanca offers relaxation for all senses.
Casa Turire, embraced by the tranquil Angostura Lake and with the impressive Turrialba mountains in the background, this colonial style hotel makes a countryside dream come true.
The Peace Lodge provides a unique and close encounter with nature. Situated in a rainforest, with astonishing waterfalls and a sanctuary of seized Costa Rican animals, guests receive a true taste of Costa Rican nature.
Arenas del Mar is situated in the national Park of Manuel Antonio providing a uniquely luxurious combination of beach, flora and fauna.
Hotel Cuna del Angel translated as = cradle of the angel, for a honeymoon in the angelic realm with its unique ambiance and friendly service. Cuna del Angel is located on the South Pacific
Each Small Distinctive Hotel member has its own unique advantages while they are simultaneously united by their excellence in terms of luxurious comfort, quality, and service combined with strong sustainability efforts.
Honeymooners can rest assured that they make the right choice when opting for one of Small Distinctive Hotels.
Costa Rica as a Honeymoon Destination
The honeymoon is a special, romantic and passionate once-in-a-lifetime-experience and therefore deserves to be beautiful, memorable and simply perfect. Costa Rica with its lush nature, abundant wildlife, tropical dream beaches and friendly inhabitants, offers the ideal setting for such a trip. Whatever preference couples have, the choices are endless:
The adventurous can take zip line tours offering spectacular views over the lush canopies, set out for a white water rafting trip or try surfing on one of the many suitable beaches. Nature lovers will find a paradise in this country which hosts 4% of the world's biodiversity and offers countless presents to the eye such as exotic birds, brightly colored frogs, sloths and depending on the season, whales and dolphins. The flora is just as impressive with tropical rain and cloud forests and endless exciting possibilities for hikes.
Relaxation is written in capital letters in Costa Rica and couples will find that this is lived here. The national slogan "pura vida" reflects the worry-free lifestyle of taking things slow and easy. Apart from enjoying the beautiful beaches from a comfortable beach chair, yoga classes are frequently offered and each Small Distinctive Hotel has a spa for ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation. In the end there is nothing to think about, except perhaps what to have for the next delicious dinner...
Romantic moments are easy to create among peaceful settings of exotic nature, spectacular sunsets, beautiful beaches and warm weather. Couples choosing Costa Rica as a destination for their honeymoon choose to have an unforgettable experience that they will remember long after their tan has gone... with a big smile!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Small Distinctive Hotels - Video
Immerse yourself in the world of these eight special hotels in Costa Rica...
Small Distinctive Hotels unites Costa Rica's most luxurious boutique hotels, which are located throughout the most beautiful, diverse, and exciting regions of the country.
All Small Distinctive Hotels members provide first class service, peaceful, romantic and private ambiances as well as environmentally conscious operations. Small Distinctive Hotels provides ideal options for both honeymooners and families.
Small Distinctive Hotels presents the truly best Costa Rica has to offer.
Florblanca’s restaurant Nectar featured in the Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine
Florblanca Resort was featured with its open air beach restaurant “Nectar” in the summer issue of the Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine.The magazine starts off with naming Florblanca Resort as one of the Country’s finest hotels and as “home to a hidden treasure” when referring to its restaurant Nectar. It goes on to describe the experience of enjoying the creative, culinary and above all tasteful expressions of the Costa Rican lifestyle made by Nectar`s young and talented chef Spencer Graves. The New American cuisine with Latin and Asian influences consists mainly of fresh seafood and locally grown organic produce and is presented as artistically as it tastes.
An emphasis is put additionally on the peaceful setting, the restaurant being embraced by green surroundings and located in close proximity to the beach, providing the ultimate views and background sounds for a relaxed meal or drink. The atmosphere and decoration of the restaurant are furthermore described as “laid back, yet refined” and matching the “chic design 
and style of the hotel” with details such as chairs made of sea grass and candle lit tables.
and style of the hotel” with details such as chairs made of sea grass and candle lit tables.All in all the conclusion is that the Nectar Restaurant of the Florblanca Resort is the ultimate place to go for an “unforgettable tropical dining experience” and a “true taste of Costa Rica”!
To read the entire article, visit:
For more information about the Florblanca Resort, visit:
Grano de Oro chosen 2nd best restaurant for business in San José center by Costa Rican managers!
The Costa Rican magazine Eka states how experimenting with restaurants might be fun at times, however there are occasions at which it is important to know what to expect in terms of taste and service. Since lunches and dinners are frequently-used occasions for business purposes, the importance of a certain standard becomes ever more crucial For this reason Eka, the magazine for managers and entrepreneurs, has started a survey among its readers in order to find Costa Rica`s best restaurants. A total of 173 readers have responded.The result being very positive for Hotel Grano de Oro`s public restaurant. In the category of best business restaurant in the center of San Josè, this location is the 2nd favorite of Eka readers consisting mainly of top level executives.
So the next time you find yourself in San José center for business purposes you know the place to go… enjoy your meal!
The complete article can be found at:
EKA La Reviste Empresaria.
Ekaonlinea.com
No. 360 / Julio 2010-07-12
Especial de Restaurantes, Pagina 21.
For more information about Grano de Oro, visit:
Yoga at Florblanca - For a peaceful start of your holi-day!
Imagine yourself relaxing in a peaceful and serene setting, listening to the calming sounds of the tropical birds, watching out into the blue of the ocean and the green of the lush nature... To complete that image of total relaxation, now imagine yourself stretching your body as well as your mind and soul…
Florblanca Resort offers the ultimate surroundings as well as the perfect location for yoga. Not only is it located in Santa Teresa which lives the yoga (and surf) lifestyle, but especially with its specifically designed ocean front yoga dojo, it becomes nearly effortless to flow into the vinyasa postures (or ashtanga/ashtanga flow for the more advanced) like waves in the ocean. This will ensure a fresh and calm start into another holi-day!
In the gift shop you will find the corresponding yoga attire as well as special jewelry items in order to complete the experience.
The internationally trained and certified instructor Stefano will help guide you to that state of inner peace, offering yoga lessons every day! He has trained with some of the world’s most recognized yoga teachers. Additionally, if you prefer to practice on an individual level or with your partner, this too is possible and Florblanca is glad to schedule these extra classes.
Moreover yoga retreats in which you may bring your home yoga group are possible at any time of the year. Florblanca`s planning staff is there to assist you in designing special programs, times, meals and accommodations in order to ensure a unique retreat.
In all its varieties, yoga at Florblanca is part of the lifestyle and will enrich you and your holiday in many ways. Let yoga be one of the highlights of your stay!
For more information about Hotel Florblanca, visit:
http://distinctivehotels.com/our_hotels_florblanca.html
http://distinctivehotels.com/our_hotels_florblanca.html
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