Month: May 2015

Hotel

La Colina Hotel and Suites

May 28, 2015

Nestled at the top of a picturesque hillside above Playa Tamarindo, La Colina Hotel and Suites is a charming boutique hotel. It is situated in the sunny province of Guanacaste, just minutes from the downtown and a short walk from the beach. People who want to spend a memorable vacation and enjoy some tranquil time in a eco-friendly setting, they will find this hotel perfect. This hotel ensures its guests have all facilities and amenities that makes them experience homely like feeling. The hotel location is popular for its surfing area and eco-tourism.

Accommodation:

There are 15 comfortable hotel rooms and three penthouses suites in La Colina Hotel and Suites. Each room features balcony that overlooks stunning panoramic ocean view.

Penthouses Suites:

These suites provides comfortable living areas. Each of the suites are simple but decorated elegantly. Room facilities include pull out sofa, ceiling fans, air conditioning, TV with cable connection and also a kitchen. It also offers laundry and maid service. These suites also have two full bathrooms, wrap around balconies. There is an airy living space where you can enjoy abundance of natural light and can spend fun time with your friends while sipping your favorite cocktail as well as you can enjoy stunning view of the sunset.

Superior Suites:

In eac of the Superior suite you will find ceiling fans, air conditioning, TV with cable connection and all other necessary facilities. Suite facility also include full stocked kitchen, laundry and maid service. Like the Penthouse, these Superior suites also feature airy living space that is perfect for enjoying relaxed time and watching stunning view of the sunset as well as sipping cocktail with others. In this hotel you will find a private, laid-back atmosphere and tropical terrace garden that is surrounded by many exotic plants and flowers. People who want to enjoy some tranquil time in a natural setting, they will find this place perfect. You will also find a 50 sq meter swimming pool and poolside bar that offers variety of drinks and you can sip your favorite drink while enjoying swimming.

Restaurant and Bar:

In the La Colina Hotel and Suites you will find a restaurant that serves a variety of International and traditional dishes. Poolside bar offers a fine selection of wines and drinks.

Activities:

Just at the hotel’s doorstep you will find the Pacific Ocean that attracts many beach activity lovers all the time. While staying at this hotel you can enjoy some world class surfing, kayaking, snorkeling and experience a thrilling adventure. If you want to witness the grand leather-back turtles nesting, you can visit Playa Grande in the nesting season. Birdwatchers can go for bird watching and enjoy watching different species of colorful birds. If you want to explore the natural beauty of the surrounding area, you can go for horseback riding. Adventure lovers can enjoy zip-lining and many other adventure activities. You can go for diving, fishing and many more. If you want to enjoy shopping, you can go to the city of Liberia where you will find a variety of shopping malls, restaurants and historical sites.

Contact

La Colina Hotel and Suites  Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica 50309 Tell: 00506 2653-0303 Email: lacolinatamarindo@yahoo.com Website: http://www.la-colina.de/
Eco World, Yoga Retreats

El Sabanero Eco Lodge

May 24, 2015

Nestled between a lush tropical landscape and a perfect beach setting, El Sabanero eco lodge is an invigorating mixture of pure natural pleasure. Boasting amazing beaches and lush tropical scenery, this lodge is situated on the north Pacific side of Costa Rica, in the province of Guanacaste. This location is just a few minutes drive from the Tamarinso Beach, that makes it perfect for the beach goers. This lodge is famous for its or its world-class golf sessions at the Hacienda Pinlla. Surf lovers can enjoy surfing in the waters of Playa Grande. You will wake up with the morning call from the howler monkeys and will enjoy witnessing the exotic butterflies.

While staying at the El Sabanero lodge, you will get top notch facilities including comfortable accommodation. It can also arrange wedding programs and offers Yoga retreats as well as a variety of adventure and nature activities. You will enjoy exploring the infallible charm of the north Pacific region of the country.

Facilities:

Accommodation:

El Sabanero eco lodge provides luxurious and comfortable accommodations in the form of chic and elegant chalets. Constructed with local teak trees in the authentic Costa Rican fashion, this lodge is unique in style and quality. These accommodations has a signature Costa Rican architectural technique. All of the units are surrounded by amazing gardens and well decorated. These rooms are featured with the facilities and amenities including queen size beds with crisp embroidered sheets, a charming private bathroom and air conditioning. There is a large deck furnished with a cowboy style rocking chair ideal for spending relaxed time.

Other Facilities:

El Sabanero lodge has a Jacuzzi that is set attached to the pool and overlooks wonderful view of the valley. This is ideal place for those who want to enjoy some tranquil time. This lodge also offers wireless internet connection available so that the guests who want to stay connected with their family and friends, they can use it. The lodge property also have a mini bar that is perfect for spending fun time with friends and enjoy sipping an exotic cocktail. For enjoying delicious meals, you can visit the Palapa Rancho Restaurant nestled close to the pool and Jacuzzi area.

Yoga Retreats:

El Sabanero eco lodge offers Yoga package for groups that includes group meal plan including Vegetarian or Vegan meals and also with the meals with specific requirements. Yoga instructors who want to enjoy yoga retreat in an eco friendly place, they can contact with the lodge and can enjoy yoga retreat with their group. While staying at this lodge for enjoying yoga retreat, you will get all the facilities and can also ask for other arrangements such as transport for Airport Pickup/Drop-off, Transportation to beach and Towns.

can arrange Yoga package for a group so the yoga instructors can with their group can contact with the lodge and enjoy retreat package with all the necessary facilities. While staying at this lodge, you can enjoy practicing Yoga workouts at the Beach on the Pool deck or on the sky deck. You will also get opportunity to go for a variety of tours and can enjoy amazing sightseeing destinations of the country. Accommodation facilities are perfect for 20 to 25 people but if you visit the lodge with a larger group, this lodge can also arrange extra rooms at the neighboring Bed and Breakfast.

Contact

El Sabanero Eco- Lodge
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Phone: +506-8597-0670
Fax: +1-646-666-4334
Cell:+506-8486-3387
email: http://www.elsabanero.com
Website: http://www.elsabanero.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElSabanero
Twitter: https://twitter.com/elsabanero
Yoga Retreats

10 Amazing Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica

May 3, 2015

In Costa Rica you will find many Yoga retreats where you can enjoy Yoga holiday and light up your vacation spiritually. Some of the retreat centers are nestled closer to the mountain or beach and you can choose whichever you prefer. Yoga retreats which are close to the beach are more desired as the guests can incorporate yoga with surf lessons. Not only surf lesson, if you choose to go on a yoga retreat in Costa Rica, you will also get opportunity to enjoy many other activities such as snorkeling or windsurfing, cruise in the Caribbean sea, bird watching or nature walk.  Here goes 10 amazing Yoga Retreats in Costa Rica:

Anamaya Yoga Retreat:

Nestled on a hilltop above the freewheeling beach town of Montezuma, Anamaya Yoga Retreat is an exotic resort that focuses on holistic wellness. This resort is surrounded by lush green rainforest that allows the guest to stay close to the nature. There is a yoga deck that is expansive and overlooking stunning view of the surrounding area. This resort mainly focus on yoga retreats and also offers yoga teacher training programs. Not only Yoga classes but also many unique services including comfortable accommodation facility, fire dancing, local tours and also circus entertainment are offered by the resort.

More info: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/anamaya-yoga-retreat-center/

Website: http://www.anamayaresort.com/

Danyasa:

People who want to take Yoga lesson near the mountains and rain forests of Costa Rica, they can visit Dominical’s Danyasa, formally known as “Bamboo Yoga Play”. From this center you can also visit the beach just within a 2 minute drive. In this yoga retreat center you will learn how to live artfully when you will learn healing yoga. Here you will also learn how to combine dance, writing, visual arts and other aspects of human life with Yoga and see the magic unfold.

Website: http://danyasa.com/

Blue Spirit:

Located in Nosara, Blue Spirit as it is one of the premiere Yoga Retreat centers in Costa Rica. This retreat center has three mottos: pleasing environment, personal training and spiritual wellness. This center offers yoga classes, standard facilities,comfortable accommodation facilities, vegetarian cuisine, holistic spa services and also has salt water pools.

Website: http://bluespiritcostarica.com/

Luna Lodge:

Luna Lodge is set in the pristine and captivating Osa Peninsula near Corcovado National Park. This lodge was developed in 2000. Secluded in a tropical rain forest, it is a self contained, bio-diverse, well managed Ecolodge. Its 1600 square feet of covered open air space is perfect for enjoying a variety of therapeutic activities including Tai Chi, Yoga, aromatherapy and also massage therapy. This rustic and elegant retreat center offers comfortable accommodation facilities and other necessary facilities. Luna Lodge is perfect for arranging yoga retreat for a group and yoga instructors can visit this retreat with a group for participating in any of the several Yoga or other retreats.

Montezuma Yoga:

If you are a yoga lover, you will find Montezuma Yoga as a great place. In this Yoga retreat you will meet people who have 12 years of experience in Yoga. They customize the courses on the basis of day to day set ups and choose locations depending on the practitioner’s preferences. This center offers a variety of Yoga packages and you can choose whichever you think most convenient for you.

Website: http://www.montezumayoga.com/

Nosara Yoga institute:

Nosara Yoga Institute is world-renowned for a rejuvenating, life transforming experience of learning and professional career training in Yoga education. Different yoga retreats are offered by this institute frequently and all the sessions are are guided by experienced instructors. This institute also offers yoga teacher training sessions. Yoga sessions are usually held in a natural setting surrounded by the magic of lush jungle and beach. All the yoga sessions are guided by internationally-acclaimed yoga teachers and founders of the Institute Amba and Don Stapleton. These teachers help the practitioners to learn the techniques properly and to develop their personal yoga practice.

Website: http://www.nosarayoga.com/

PachaMama Yoga Retreat:

People who are planning for a yoga vacation, they can go to the PachaMama Yoga retreat and enjoy yoga and meditation session offered by PachaMama Yoga retreat center. This small village offers perfect environment and courses based on Yoga. Here you will learn how to combine yoga and meditation and get benefited from this discipline and also enjoy other services like cleansing, juicing and detoxification.

Website: http://www.pachamama.com/

Pranamar Villas and Yoga Retreat:

This retreat center has a yoga studio overlooking spectacular ocean-view. While practicing at this studio, the perfect environment will make your sessions unforgettably effective and enjoyable. This retreat center offers 3day/5day/7day yoga packages that also include other facilities you need to enjoy complete comfort. You will also enjoy one hour massage session that will make you relaxed, refresh, rejuvenated and energetic. You will have green juices, organic food from the hotel and enjoy a heavenly experience.

Website: http://www.pranamarvillas.com/

Pura Vida Adventure:

Located in Mal Pais, on the Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica, Pura Vida Adventures is an exclusive surf and yoga retreat for women. This retreat centers offers surf sessions and Yoga classes. Cristina Kalyani, a professional yogi and surfer, will guide the practitioner in daily yoga classes. One week long retreat includes various kinds of yoga such as Vinyasa flow, Hatha, Swasthya, and Kundalini. This retreat also includes beachfront accommodations, yoga classes twice a day, two gourmet meals per day, herbal teas, fresh fruits and juices, and also many other activities.

More info: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/pura-vida-adventures/

Website: http://puravidaadventures.com/

Samasati Nature Retreat:

Tucked into the jungle, up on the mountain above Puerto Viejo, this stunning property presents you a virgin rain forest in the Caribbean set-up. This retreat center offers a variety of yoga retreats, teache training, packages. It offers seven-night Yoga in the Caribbean package that includes 10 classes, a 60-minute massage, and horseback riding or a waterfall tour. People who want to have their own customized Yoga sessions and tours, they can opt for Tailor-made activities as well.

More info: http://www.costaricajourneys.com/samasti-nature-retreat/

Website: http://www.samasati.com/