i would like to go to Costa Rica for my honeymoon. details: - 4/5 days / nites - Nov / Dec / Jan. flexible. over new years would be nice - on a beach preferred - using starwood points prefferd (i dont think they have a hotel in CR) - private / secluded villa type B&B preferred (small) - under <$200 a nite preferred (might not be possible)
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i havent stayed here before but it looks nice and has good reviews: http://www.hotelparador.com/ they also have honeymoon packages on their site, and its in the manuel antonio area which is highly recommended, and you can see why:
If you SCUBA, I recommend going to the Coronado Islands as there's tons of wildlife there, and I think the whale sharks might be hanging out in the area during those times.
If you don't know how to SCUBA, I recommend going to Playas Del Coco and learning. Rich Coast Diving is a great outfit and offers reasonable prices for PADI certification.
I also recommend you try a drink there called "bamboo." It looks like a can of Coca Cola brand cherry coke, but is actually a rum and coke, conveniently premixed in a can.
I stayed here and loved it. The rates are very reasonable for what you get. The rooms are nice, and hot springs are relaxing. The taxis are plentiful, so no cars are needed to visit different restaurants. You could easily spend a week here and be as active (rafting, horseback riding, etc.) or relaxed as you want.
If you can wait till Jan to go you can get Taca's $200 RT fares from their gateways. Every Christmas day they put all of central america on sale for 2 days. I do it every year.
As far as a place to stay you can definately find secluded beaches. Good luck you made a great choice.
Check out Makanda by the Sea near Manuel Antonio Park on the Pacific Coast. Not cheap, but you'll get your own villa surrounded by trees filled with monkeys and sloths. Totally romantic vibe. I just spent my pre wedding honeymoon there, and met other honeymooners there as well. PM if you want more info.
Dec 05 1) Posada El Quijote / San Jose - Superior Double - $95 - 27th 30th Local Flight SJO --> Mal Pais 2) Hotel Florblanca / Mal Pais - $350 - 30th - 2nd (3 nites) 3) Punta Islita / Guanacaste - Jan 2nd --> 5th (3 nites) Local Flight --> SJO
Luzer, I grew up in Costa Rica (15 years of residence) and I've visited some of the places mentioned in this thread. Definitely Tabacon Hot Springs Resort is something you might want to check out.
I've never been or heard of Florblanca. However $350 a night seems way too high for me. From what I know, paying over $200 per night at any hotel in Costa Rica seems way too high for me. Just my humble opinion.
We usually go to Tambor (hotel + beach + buffet) for like $60 a person. You just sit back and chill, drink, eat and party.
LuZeR said:this is what i am thinking about ...
Dec 05 1) Posada El Quijote / San Jose - Superior Double - $95 - 27th 30th Local Flight SJO --> Mal Pais 2) Hotel Florblanca / Mal Pais - $350 - 30th - 2nd (3 nites) 3) Punta Islita / Guanacaste - Jan 2nd --> 5th (3 nites) Local Flight --> SJO
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