Luxury Lifestyle

A new kind of resort is coming to Costa Rica. Nayara Hotels is planning to open its third hotel in the country, but this time with a twist: it will consist of 24, 945-square-foot tents. The Nayara Tented Resort’s tents will each have a master suite and en-suite bathroom, along with an adjoining tent that can serve as a lounge or second bedroom. Each tent will sit on its own platform with a plunge pool filled from nearby hot springs. “We loved the beautiful tented camps in Africa and Asia, and recognized that there was nothing in Costa Rica, or even Central America, as spectacular, especially nothing that was open year-round. We have access to the highest mountain in the area with 360-degree views. It is a magical setting for an ultra-luxury tented camp,” said Leo Ghitis of Nayara Hotels. Nayara has partnered with Luxury Frontiers, known for its top-ranked tented camps in Africa, on the project. “It is exciting to work with a company that shares similar goals and values t...

There are so many positives from going on a cruise that it is not surprising that many people book their next one as soon as they have returned from the current one. Knowing that you will get to see a variety of places, have paid most of your expenses up front, and one of the best things, only have to unpack once, then you will realise why travel agents are taking more and more bookings for cruises to far away locations. The Caribbean is a wonderful place to visit and when you do it on the outstanding Crystal Serenity you will find that you never have a spare moment. While on board you can relax or keep fit and if you have not packed enough clothes, shoes and accessories then there is 3,000 square feet of shopping space in the Star Arcade. On a cruise dining can often be a full time occupation as there is so much on offer and it is available for so many hours a day. Whether it is snacks or a full meal you will not be disappointed as there are buffet bars, snack bars, an Asian Re...