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Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
The Pachira Lodge Costa Rica is strategically located only 5 minutes away from the extraordinary Tortuguero National Park, and right across the main “canal” facing the town of Tortuguero.
Surrounded by a network of very scenic canals, this is considered one of the most exotic regions of the world, characterized by its rich in flora and fauna.
Vision
Being models of quality and leadership we will be the preferred option in the region of Tortuguero; committed to sustainable development and environmental awareness that will generate a positive impact on the community, the environment and our customers.
Integrity
Work for the legality in search of the strength and coherence with our values and principles. “Do the right thing all the time and encourage others to do the same.
Excellence
It is essential for our progress to provide added value, a quality service always oriented to the client, making the effort to know and understand their needs, offering a personalized service. “The best advertising is what satisfied customers do”.
Leadership
The key is a proactive attitude with the ability to push, in the ability to “think in the future”.
Team work
All thought, planning, decision and action are best when done cooperatively. In this way, “none of us is as good as all of us”.
Authenticity
It is crucial to make a difference with respect to our competitors, driven by passion, discipline, quality and flawless execution in what we do.
Communication
It is the basis on which trust is built and this is fundamental to establish and maintain good relationships based on mutual respect, which involves the commitment of aligning facts with words, listening to different opinions and communicating in an open manner and sincere
Harmony
We are guided by the principle of giving more than what we receive, seeking a balance between economic development, social responsibility and the commitment to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment.
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero is the most important area of the Caribbean Midwest where the green tortoises (chelonian Mydas) come to lay their eggs. Other species of sea tortoises that also lay eggs along the canal of the park are Carey and Baula.
The green tortoise is of medium size, with long fins that can reach up to one meter long; adult green tortoise can weight from 75 to 200 kg. It is an herbivorous animal.
A characteristic of these tortoises is that they travel in large groups to mate in places away from their regular feeding areas. The topography of the Park consists of a large alluvial swamp, formed by the union of deltas that flooded part of the ancient canals of Nicaragua.
The alluvial plains are only broken in the west by the 300 meters height Sierpe peak that resulted from the remains of a small archipelago of volcanic source that used to exist in the area.
The plains correspond to quaternaries alluvial deposits formed during the last millions of years. Tortuguero, is one of the rainiest regions of the country (between 5000- 6000 mm. year) and it is one of the wild areas that shelter the biggest biological variety of the nation. 11 habitats where identified so far in the park.
The forest is the most important area of the coastline where coco palms are abundant (Coco Nucifera) and plants such as the berma (Gramineos and Cyperaceous), as well as Santa Maria (Calophyllum Brasiliense).
The swamp forest main plants are the wild Tamarind, Cativo (Prioria copaifera ), and the black palm (Astrocaryum Stadleyanum ); the forest of holillo is mostly formed almost exclusively by the Palm of Holillo (Raphia Taedigera);swamps of herbaceous plants that grow up to two 2 meters high, among those are: Palm of Suita (AsterogyneMartiana); y Portorrico (Cyclanthus sp.) as well as communities of aquatic plants, specially the Water Jacinth, (Enchorial Crassipes), Ferns (Salvinia Sprucei) and the Hidrocotile Mexican.
The water Jacinth develop so profusely that can make difficult the passage of boats.
Some of the anura (frogs) that live in the park are: Smoking frog (Leptodactylus, Pentadactylus) quite abundant in the brooks of the park, Glass Frog (Centrolenella Valerioi) their interior organs can be seen through its see-trough skin, Poison- Dart Frog (Dendrobates Pumilio) of poisonous skin.
Among the birds that are protected in the park are: the Green Guacamayo (Ara Ambigua), Graitel Guaco (Crac Rubra), Vulture (Cathartes Aura), Common Black Falcon (Buteogallus Anthracinus), White-collar Jacobin (Florisuga Mellivora), Montezuma’s Oropéndola (Psarocolius Montezuma). Spectacular migrations of birds that nets in the coasts of North America can be seen during the whole year in this area.
Those channels are an excellent observation location to catch sight of the different species of aquatic birds.
Flora and Fauna
In Tortuguero National Park there is a very high biodiversity. In it we can find more than 400 species of trees and approximately 2,200 species of other plants, thanks to the great variety of environments, including the following: the typical coastal vegetation of the Caribbean, with species such as beach grape and the icaco. The coconut tree, a species native to India is also common.
Behind the sandy coastline forest grows on flooded or marshy land. There it is common to find trees such as the sangrillo, the cant, the Hawk and the poponjoche.
In flood-prone areas grows the palm of yolillo, getting to form deep forests known as yolillales. In places with deeper water floating vegetation can be found, mainly the water lily and aquatic ferns.
In areas with non-flooded soils, such as Lomas de Sierpe, with heights of up to 311 m, grows the majestic and very humid Tropical Forest, with an average annual precipitation is close to 5,000 mm.
This forest has an extraordinary diversity of flora; among the most characteristic trees, we can see the pilon, the canfin and the mountain jicaro.
In the park there is a large variety of wildlife, including mammals in danger of extinction, such as the jaguar, the ocelot, tapir (which is the largest of the tropical jungles of America animal), manatee, the tayra, the sloth, and three species of monkeys, among others.
In addition, there are 405 species of birds, about half of which are in Costa Rica, and more that can be found, for example, in the European territory. This diversity is repeated in amphibians and reptiles, fish and insects. One of the main attractions of the Park is the spawning of sea turtles, and especially the green sea turtle.
The four species which breed in the Caribbean and who come to lay their eggs on the beaches of the Tortuguero National Park are: the leatherback turtle, which is the largest of the sea turtles, green sea turtle, which is second in size and the most abundant in the Tortuguero National Park, the loggerhead turtle or loggerhead and hawksbill turtle, which is the minor size and very persecuted as its shell is used in crafts, by what are urged not to buy products from tortoiseshell.
Walk on the beach & admire the green turtles nesting
Tortuguero is considered the most important place in the western Caribbean for the Green Turtle nesting. The green turtle nesting is one of the most interesting natural phenomena.
The process, is considered the most critical period in the biological cycle of the turtle since the females have to go to the beaches in large quantities and during more or less fixed times . These concentrations and the difficulty of travel on the sand, make these species very vulnerable to man and other predators.
That is the reason why the Tortuguero National Park is interested in the protection of these marine species. There is no doubt this is an experience that you should not miss when visiting the Tortuguero area during the months of July through October.
Spa Services
We as pioneers in the Tortuguero area provide innovative and relaxing techniques for your body, spirit and soul. We offer spa packages for different types of needs not only individually, but also as couples in / outdoor so that you may benefit from this paradise while you are enjoying our service.
Body Treatment-Chocolate Deluxe
It includes exfoliation a wrap with the product appropriate given your skin s need ( chocolate, coffee, grape, mud, algae ) followed by a warm shower to remove the product then the procedure will be finished with a relaxing 40 minute massage.
Every massage includes: aromatherapy, music, therapy, and oil essence produced from plants grown organically.
Canopy Tour
The only Canopy located in Tortuguero with more than nine years of experience. Our Canopy allows all family members to go from tree to tree in a safe and exciting tour along Tortuguero’s tropical rainforest. Recommended from 5 year old children and up. Good health condition required
Sea Turtle Nesting Tour
Tortuguero is considered the most important place in the western Caribbean for the Green Turtle nesting. The green turtle nesting is one of the most interesting natural phenomena.
The process, is considered the most critical period in the biological cycle of the turtle since the females have to go to the beaches in large quantities and during more or less fixed times. These concentrations and the difficulty of travel on the sand, make these species very vulnerable to man and other predators.
That is the reason why the Tortuguero National Park is interested in the protection of these marine species. There is no doubt this is an experience that you should not miss when visiting the Tortuguero area during the months of July through October.
