New Spa Unveiled at Occidental Grand Papagayo
MIAMI, FL, June 14, 2005. Occidental Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's leading resort companies and all-inclusive hoteliers in the Americas, announces its newest spa at Occidental Grand Papagayo in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The full service spa, tucked into a Costa Rican hillside, is an oasis where guests can refresh mind, body and spirit while indulging themselves in relaxing treatments that blend elements and ancient wisdoms from around the world.
Designed to integrate the peaceful charm of this luxury resort with the finest amenities, the new spa facility features multiple massage rooms, sauna, steam rooms, hydrotherapy massage and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. The backdrop is the dark blue Pacific Ocean of the Bay of Papagayo and grounds beautifully landscaped with native plantings. "We are very excited to have added yet another amenity to the list of services we offer our guests here at Occidental Grand Papagayo," said General Manager William Rojas. "The spa will allow our guests to relax, stimulate their senses and nurture their spirit."
The new spa will feature a variety of massage treatments ranging from deep muscle to shiatsu for 60 minute sessions. Other massages include anti-stress, aromatherapy, lymphatic drainage, combination, scalp and reflexology. Also available is a natural deep cleansing facial and exfoliation and a variety of beauty reatments including spa manicures, pedicures and hair styling. Guests that book by July 15, 2005 for travel through December 20, 2005 will receive a two-for-one massage offer.
Located on Costa Rica's northwest Pacific coast overlooking the Bay of Papagayo and Playa Buena beach, the 169-room Occidental Grand Papagayo Resort was designed to provide the upscale traveler and family with the kind of personal attention found at a boutique hotel while enjoying all the amenities and activities of a full-service all-inclusive resort. The Occidental Grand Papagayo marks the third property in the company's Costa Rica portfolio and underscores Occidental's growth strategy to be the most luxurious resort brand in Costa Rica offering customized all-inclusive vacation experiences for a range of travelers.
Rates for the Occidental Grand Papagayo begin as low as $107 per person, per night, based on double occupancy, depending upon the season.
Just 35 minutes from Daniel Oduber International Airport, guests staying at the Occidental Grand Papagayo will enjoy a custom all-inclusive vacation package that features accommodations in designer decorated rooms from the Deluxe or Royal Club room categories; full breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks; unlimited beverages, cocktails and wine with dinner; daily activities and Fun Club programs; unlimited non-motorized water sports; scuba clinics in the pool; Costa Rican themed days; and all taxes and gratuities applicable to the package.
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