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| Serenity in the middle of the rainforest |
Welcome to a wonderful Costa Rica vacationexperience, unparalled in the world. Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is afive-star carbon neutral resort located in Costa Rica's northern region, at thebase of the majestic Arenal Volcano, in the middle of the tropical rainforest.A member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Healing Hotels of the World,Tabacón provides luxurious accommodations, services and amenities in apicture-perfect natural setting. The resort’s unique thermal springs emergefrom the volcanic earth, cascading to form waterfalls, streams, tranquil poolsand ponds surrounded by lush tropical gardens which create an oasis of peace.Inside the gardens is the resort’s Grand Spa, member of The Leading Spas of theWorld, which combines a beautiful location with a singular spa experience.Tabacón’s new Shangri-La Gardens is a relaxing, romantic oasis for adults. It hasbeen mentioned by Modern Bride magazineas a must-include visit during a Costa Rican Honeymoon and has been ranked as atop five worldwide honeymoondestination.
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| All honeymoon suites have a king size canopy bed |
Certifiedcarbon neutral since May 2009, awarded Luxury Eco Certification (second resortin the world) and the first hotel in the world to receive the Seven Stars andStripes “Green World Award,” Tabacón is at the forefront of Costa Rica’ssustainability efforts. The resort has been cited as one of the “BestResorts in Central and South America” in Travel + Leisure’s “World’sBest Awards.” Similarly, the Grand Spa has been named one of the “TopHotel Spas in Latin America” by Travel + Leisure, one of the “best spas”by Spa Magazine and Luxury SpaFinder; and one of the world’s topeco-spas by Concierge.com. Highlights include a three-unit Temazcal, theonly one in Central and Latin America; 11 outdoor treatment bungalows (withJacuzzis) and a menu of indigenous treatments including Watsu in outdoorthermal pools and volcanic mud wraps.
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| World Class Services in Tabacon's Grand Spa |
Surroundedby the energy of the live Arenal volcano, the resort also offers a newLifestyle & Wellness program where guests can consult with a nutritionistand spa expert to develop a healthy living plan and assist with weightmanagement and education based on the principles of Ayurveda. The 102-roomresort has updated accommodations and swimming pool areas, and an enticing mixof Ayurvedic, Costa Rican and international cuisine. The signature GalaDinner is served in a private rainforest bungalow with private chef and server.
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| Enjoying a Gala Dinner in a private rainforest bunglow with private chef and server |
Nearby activities include nature tours, hanging bridges, ziplining, canyoning,and hiking to the volcano.
All photos courtesy of Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort
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Muriel MacRae, owner of Del Sol Travel, is a Calgary travel agent and WPIC wedding planner who specializes in destination weddings, honeymoons, and romantic getaways to tropical locations such as Hawaii. Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica and the South Pacific. Located in Calgary, Alberta, she plans destination weddings for couples in and around the Calgary area and throughout North America. For more information about planning your destination wedding, honeymoon, or romantic getaway, please contact her at travelinfo@delsoltravel.ca or phone .
