Four Seasons Costa Rica May 12, 2016 - Toronto, Canada - In the world’s most sought-after beach destinations, secluded residential holidays combine the best of private vacation homes with Four Seasons legendary service. The world’s leading luxury hospitality company is now offering deluxe vacation rentals in more than 15 of the most sought-after destinations in the world. For those who ...

U.S. Ambassador Haney Tampa Bay, Fla. (PRWEB) May 16, 2016 - Leaders of the Tampa Bay Export Alliance (TBEA), a cooperative effort of the Tampa Hillsborough Economic Development Corporation and Pinellas County Economic Development, are sharing the outcomes of last month’s joint trade mission to San José, Costa Rica, which took place from April 12-15. “The trade mission to Costa Rica was one...

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Adults-only Secrets® Resorts & Spas announced the debut of its first TV campaign, titled “Make A Secret.” The ads were designed to highlight the perfect marriage of romance and luxury every couple enjoys at the brand’s more than 15 resorts. The two, 30-second spots will be strategically released in top regional markets over the summer. A national launch, includin...

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 11, 2016 - In a recent Bird-X blog post, the company explains how it helped preserve history at the National Theatre of Costa Rica with the installation of its bird shock track system, Avishock™. In April, Fuera Aves PRO, part of the JAMUVI Group of companies, installed 300 meters of Avishock™, on the theatre’s rooftop ledges to stop birds from landing and defecating on ...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Nestled between two idyllic beaches on Costa Rica's exclusive Peninsula Papagayo, Central and South America's only Forbes Five-Star resort launches phase one of its Pura Vida For All Wellness Program. The four-hour program is inspired by the pura vida way of life Costa Rica is known for. Created exclusively by Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica, the initiative brings togeth...

Photos by Bryan Fabio Herrera "If there's no chocolate in heaven, I'm not going." -- Jane Seabrook There have been dire predictions recently from the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), and others, that the world is running out of chocolate. Said the Washington Post, “We are in the midst of what may be the longest streak of consecutive chocolate deficits in more than 50 years.” Experts...

Casa de Sueños Atenas, Costa Rica – May 5, 2016 – Atenas Vacation Villas, owned by Dianne and Steve Doughty, is pleased to announce the launch of their new website: www.atenasvacationvillas.com. Designed by Villa Marketers, the website showcases the Doughty’s three luxury vacation rental properties: the Villa Doughty, the Casa Doughty, and the Casa de Suenos. Long time world travelers, the ...

Source: Verizon TravelPass NEW YORK, May 3, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey reveals one in three Americans is planning to travel outside of the U.S. in the next year. Of those traveling internationally, a whopping 80 percent plan to use their phone and data on their phone with 65 percent checking in with loved ones at some point during their trip, according to a new survey released today by ...

The National Museum of Costa Rica, in conjunction with the community development associations of the Osa, Palmar and the Diquis Delta region, invite you to the 11th Festival of the Stone Spheres from May 13th to the 15th . The Annual Festival of the Stone Spheres is a cultural and festive event that celebrated the magnificent National Park of the Stone Spheres of Costa Rica, which is a UNESCO W...

File photo BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired) - It's a perfect storm for summer travelers, and it has nothing to do with the weather. A combination of a strong dollar, lower fuel prices and more competition from discount airlines has conspired to create the lowest airfares we've seen in the past five years. Cheapflights.com, the online leader in finding and publishing travel deals, took a look at ai...

This September, fans of luxury travel will be able to fly to Costa Rica and other hot tourism destinations around the world aboard their own private jet. The Four Seasons Extraordinary Adventures package now includes Costa Rica in the itinerary, and this is how the luxury travel brand describes this special vacation package: Experience some of the world’s most remarkable destinations on our custo...

SANTA TERESA, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) APRIL 28, 2016 - Vajra Sol’s life-balance focused yoga retreats, which include a surfing or stand up paddling component, have a strong appeal to women and men who have demanding work schedules and pressured personal responsibilities as a pleasurable way to diminish stress that accumulates over time. The retreats are hosted at an upscale, beachfront resort in the b...

Alta Gracia Boutique Hacienda SAN ISIDRO, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) April 22, 2016 - Condé Nast Traveler today announced its 2016 Hot List of the best new hotels and resorts in the world and Hacienda AltaGracia, a luxury resort in the lush mountains of Pérez Zeledón in the southern region of Costa Rica, has been recognized as the best new resort in Central America. “To be recognized by Condé Nast ...

Gypsy Jaunt, a socially conscious travel platform for women of the African Diaspora, recently announced its first official trip, which will feature a five-day vacation in Costa Rica. The trip is focused on the idyllic coastal community of Santa Teresa, located in the Nicoya Peninsula of the Puntarenas province. Details on this girlfriend vacation to Costa Rica, which costs $500, are as follows:...

Source: Wikimedia Commons MONTREAL, April 20, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Air Canada announced today it will launch four new seasonal Air Canada rouge services between Montreal-Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Montreal-San José, Costa Rica; Toronto Palm Springs, California; and Toronto-Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. The non-stop flights will give Canadian travelers more competitively-priced options when ...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Summer is the season for kids to frolick freely and parents to disconnect and recharge poolside. This year, Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo offers the perfect family get away with something for everyone at Central and South America's only Forbes Five-Star resort. "With direct flights from so many locales to nearby Liberia airport and exciting act...

Wikimedia Commons Air France - KLM Press Release - Thursday 14 April 2016 - As of 2 November 2016, and throughout the 2016-17 winter season, Air France will offer two new weekly services to San José (Costa Rica) on departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The flights will be operated by Boeing 777-300 with a capacity of 468 seats – 14 in Business, 32 in Premium Economy and 422 in Economy. “B...

Source: Wikimedia Commons Toronto - 14 Apr 2016 - Sunwing Vacations Price Crasher Sale offers up to 50% off popular vacation packages. Just launched, Sunwing Vacations latest sale is sure to get travellers in the mood for shopping when they get a hold of these heavily discounted deals. Available from April 16 to April 22, 2016, during the Price Crasher Sale travellers can save up to 50% off p...

Wikimedia Commons Miami, Apr 13 (EFE).- The Miami Beach City Commission voted against the opening of a Cuban consulate until significant human rights reforms have been made in that country, local media reported Wednesday. With four votes in favor and three against, the commission "has thrown cold water on their mayor's hotly debated idea of a having a Cuban consulate in the city," according...

Pixabay Commons Lima, Apr 12 (EFE). - Two American tourists died in Peru when the cruise ship on which they were touring the Amazon River caught fire, the head of the Iquitos port authority, Oscar Garrido, told EFE. The fatalities were Larry Morris Hammer, 74, and Cristy Jeins Hammer, 72, who died while being taken to the hospital in Iquitos, capital of the Amazon region of Loreto in northe...

Source: SWAmedia.com DALLAS, April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV),California's largest carrier* is embarking on a new chapter in a faithful partnership with Southern California travelers that began with a single arrival nearly 35 years ago and now, takes flight beyond the continental U.S. Today, the departure of Southwest® Flight 6920 to Daniel Oduber Quiros Intern...

Wikimedia Commons Havana, Apr 9 (EFE).- Beer production in Cuba is far from meeting the country's growing demand in stores, inns and hotels, due to the large increase in tourism, a demand that can only be met by building a new brewery, the island's producers said. The current demand for beer is beyond the capacity of Cuba's existing breweries, which have signed contracts for more than 33 mi...

Source: Villa Thoga Tamarindo, Costa Rica - April 5, 2016 /PressCable/ — Popular Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica vacation villa rentals complex Villa Thoga announced the release of a new report providing extensive information on the safety of Costa Rica and Tamarindo as family holiday destinations. More information is available at http://villathoga.com/is-costa-rica-safe/. The report provide...

Wikimedia Commons Liberia, Costa Rica -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/30/2016 -- When it comes to backpacking a foreign country, nearly every backpacker will agree that knowledge is power. Inside information about a destination can save time and energy, keep costs under control and greatly enhance the chances of staying safe. For backpackers planning a Costa Rica trip, good news is in the air. Costa Rica Ba...

Source: Kalon Surf School DOMINICAL, Costa Rica, March 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Kalon Surf is celebrating five years as Costa Rica's premiere luxury surf coaching resort.  To commemorate the occasion, the resort is proud to introduce two exciting new features: sous-vide cooking and a brand new ocean-view spa. The spa is situated right in the jungle and offers a breathtaking view of Costa Ri...

(CRS Archive) Nicaragua’s tourism industry continues to grow aggressively, according to the latest data by Nicaragua’s Central Bank, with revenues from tourism increasing 18.7 percent to US $528.6 million in 2015 from US $445.4 million the year prior, due in large part thanks to longer stays. According to the Central Bank, foreign tourists spent an average of $41.50 per day, essentially unc...

By Jack Donnelly Ujarrás is a wonderful place you should not run off to visit. You should plan a trip to several attractions in the area and spend some time in Ujarrás as part of your trip, maybe a nice picnic lunch. The Ruins of Ujarrás are not well known, even though they were declared a National Monument of Costa Rica by executive decree in 1985. They lie east of Paraíso (Cartago), just o...

Scarlet Macaw Mar. 23, 2016 / PRZen / NEW YORK -- Costa Rica's Institute of Tourism (ICT) will launch its 2016 promotional tour of the United States with visits to San Francisco on March 29, Los Angeles on March 30 and San Diego on March 31. Organized by the Pro Imagen Costa Rica Group, the entity in charge of the country's image as a tourist destination in potential markets, the educationa...

Source: Partridge Publishing KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (PRWEB) March 21, 2016 - “The Travel Bug Goes Viral” (published by Partridge Singapore) follows the excursions of author Michael SN Godfrey and his wife, Lian. “Many people have no opportunity to travel to destinations considered to be off the well-beaten track, so (my) goal is to let a reader share the experience, but all from the safety ...

Source: Rosewood Papagayo Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by financial consulting firm Aldesa to manage Rosewood Papagayo, Costa Rica, which is scheduled to open in 2019. This luxury retreat will be situated on the northwest coast of Costa Rica within the province of Guanacaste which is renowned for its tropical forests, diverse wildlife and picturesque beaches. Located ju...

Source: Wikimedia Commons To celebrate the change of season, Sunwing Vacations’ latest limited-time promotion is spring loaded with some of the best offers of the year. Available from March 12 to March 18, 2016, customers can take advantage of savings of up to 50% off selected vacation packages across the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. Along with getting the best price on their holi...

Four Seasons Costa Rica Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announce the appointment of 15-year company veteran Rajiv Malhotra as General Manager of Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Malhotra, who joined Four Seasons in 2001, brings his focus on service and innovation to the award-winning property, which recently won a Five Star Rating from Forbes Travel Guide. Originally fr...

Source: Green Motion Costa Rica  London, United Kingdom - 10 March 2016 -- British Airways from the 27th of April 2016 will be flying a direct route from the United Kingdom (London Gatwick Airport) to San Jose (SJO) in the beautiful country of Costa Rica. These direct flights are scheduled to take place twice a week during the summer and then increasing to three flights a week for those cra...

Source: Discovery Havana, Mar 12 (EFE).- Cuba has welcomed 1 million foreign tourists to date in 2016, a 14.6 percent surge over the same period last year, the Tourism Ministry, or Mintur, reported. The year in course has been characterized by "continuous growth" in the number of tourists to Cuba from such markets as Germany, Britain, the United States, France, Italy and Argentina, a Mintur...

Liisa Vexler. Source: AirTransat AirTransat Media Release - Montreal — There is more to the South than just sunny weather and nice beaches, which is why increasing numbers of Canadians now want to experience the culture, history and attractions of their destination when travelling. To help vacationers learn more about the tour operator’s popular Sun destinations, Transat is back with the secon...

Source: Villa Thoga Tamarindo, Costa Rica - March 10, 2016 /PressCable/ — Villa Thoga, a vacation rental home in Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica, has launched a brand new special offer allowing guests to experience two activities in the surrounding area completely free. These can be selected during the booking process while purchasing a stay in the property, or chosen upon arrival at the holiday h...

Rainforest in Costa Rica Travel PR News Hub Media Release - London, March 2016 - We all have a wish list of places we’d love to visit one day. Luxury tour operator Exsus has picked half a dozen destinations that should be fast-tracked to the top though and made a priority right now, whether it’s a once hard-to-reach location that’s recently opened up to travellers, such as Myanmar or Cuba, a c...

Wikimedia Commons The Government of Canada has updated its travel advisory for Costa Rica with warnings about the Zika virus and new concerns about security for visitors. In general, Canadian travelers are urged to be careful and vigilant when visiting Costa Rica. The summary of the travel advisory states: There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Costa Rica. However, you should exercis...

Source: Villa Punto de Vista MANUEL ANTONIO, COSTA RICA (PRWEB) MARCH 09, 2016 - Villa Punto de Vista, an exclusive 10-bedroom private villa located in Manuel Antonio Bay, is the Winner of the 2016 Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence. The winners were revealed at the 34th annual Awards Dinner at The May Fair Hotel in London on the Nov. 2, 2015. “I am delighted to tell you that Villa Punt...

Source: Wikimedia Commons BOSTON, March 7, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Joe Cali, president of Overseas Adventure Travel, the leader in small groups on the road less traveled, today announced the Top 5 destinations for American boomer and senior solo travelers in 2016 based on bookings year-to-date.  Of OAT's 50 trip choices, the five most popular destinations for solo travelers in 2016 are Iceland, M...