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The Good Life in Costa Rica

By Shannon Farley

Dreamy, breezy, sun soaked days. Should I lie in the sun on my terracotta tiled terrace, or splash about in my private pool? Or maybe I’ll go for a swim in the sea in an azure blue cove edging a blindingly white sand beach. Later, I’ll take a siesta on my cushy white sofa, terrace doors thrown open to the ocean breezes, until the temptation of chilled fresh fruit cocktails and a private chef-prepared gourmet dinner calls me to see the blazing sunset.

Welcome to the good life at Costa Rica’s Los Sueños Resort on the Central Pacific Coast. Only an hour from San Jose’s international airport, the 1,100-acre magnificent oceanfront resort at Playa Herradura fulfills every tropical luxury dream you could ever have.

Costa Rica’s “rich coast” – the country’s name given by Spanish explorers – is rich in culture, joyful and friendly people, and its internationally-famous rainforest and biodiversity. The most common saying here is “Pura Vida,” meaning the “pure life,” or loosely translated as “life is good.” It sums up the people and their paradise nation.

Close to the United States and Canada, with direct flights only 3 to 6 hours away, Costa Rica is a perfect vacation destination. Europe also is readily accessible these days, with direct flights from Madrid on Iberia, and connecting flights from many other places. The country sports everything from uncrowded beaches to rainforest, cloud forest, volcanoes, mountains, rivers, lakes, a vibrant capital city and charming small towns.

Minutes from the famous beach town of Jacó on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast, the Los Sueños Resort features an exclusive portfolio of luxury rental villas, homes and condominiums. Twelve luxury private homes – mansions really – fill your heart’s desires with private pools, posh design and décor, spacious living areas, high speed internet, daily maid service, and views from the rainforest to the ocean to the majestic green golf course. Accommodations range from 3 bedrooms up to 8 bedrooms.

Premium Condos – there are 15 in the collection – present 3 bedrooms, beautiful views and very spacious living areas. Luxury amenities include elevators, walk-in closets, private terraces, and individual a/c controls in each room. Luxury Condos, numbering 53 in total, can have 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms; use of an electric cart is free.

The entire Los Sueños Resort area is gated, and luxury villas, homes and condominiums are located in their own private, secure gated communities each with a community pool and gym.

Best of all, the Los Sueños Marriott Resort and world-class Los Sueños Marina are located on the property. Condo and villa guests win open access to the Residents’ Beach Club with its pool, private white sand beach and recreation areas; the championship golf course that takes you from the rainforest to the ocean’s edge; and the internationally-acclaimed marina, gateway to some of the best sportfishing in the world, and with gourmet restaurants and luxury boutiques.

Your ticket to the good life at Los Sueños Resort is Stay in Costa Rica, the premiere tourism company that manages the properties. From simply making reservations at Los Sueños or full vacation packages like sportfishing, romantic getaways or family holidays, Stay in Costa Rica handles it all. Their accomplished staff can take care of everything you need for a 5-star vacation – transportation, car rentals, golf cart rentals, dining out, private catering, tours, spa services, baby sitting, even doing your grocery shopping for you. Their office is open and at your service 24/7.