Tabacón Grand New Member of Leading Hotels of the World
And Conde Nast Johansens
LA FORTUNA, Costa Rica, June 14, 2007. Featuring a dramatic rainforest setting at the foot of Arenal Volcano, hot springs and the new Grand Spa, Tabac'on Grand Spa Thermal Resort has been named a member of Leading Hotels of the World which also named the spa a Leading Spa of the World, the only such spa in Central America. Reflecting the resort's recent upgrades and renovations, the resort was also selected for inclusion in the prestigious Cond'e Nast Johansens Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resort & Spas collection, making it one of only four resorts in Costa Rica and the only luxury spa in Central America.
The Grand Spa has 11 outdoor treatment bungalows, an extensive menu of indigenous and therapeutic treatments, and an open-air Yoga Studio. The Spa capitalizes on its hot springs location with a three-unit Temazcal, the only one in Central and Latin America; volcanic mud wraps and rinses in outdoor river pools; mineral water treatments; coffee and coconut scrubs; and massage with volcanic stones. The Spa features individual bungalows, couples bungalows, and an "all-day" bungalow suite (including meals and treatments) for adults or families.
Awarded five-star status and three-leaf Certification for Sustainable Tourism, the 114-room resort is located in northern Costa Rica in La Fortuna. Included on Travel + Leisure's "World's Best" and Luxury SpaFinder "Reader's Choice" lists, Tabac'on sits in a lush setting with twelve natural hot spring pools and lagoons, thermal pools, exotic gardens and trails. Dining is open-air and also includes a signature gala dinner in a private rainforest bungalow with private chef and server. D'ecor throughout the resort showcases art and furniture designed and crafted by Central American artisans. www.tabacon.com 011-506-519-1900.
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