Costa Rica

Gracious family-friendly eco-resort overlooking two beaches from the hilly Peninsula Papagayo has recently reopened after a $35 million renovation. — Hideaway Report

Hillside resort sloping down to a secluded beach near the port of Quepos. — Hideaway Report

Located along the Santa Teresa shoreline, the resort has seven one-bedroom and three two-bedroom villas that are nestled amidst the jungle with an open-air living area. — Travel + Leisure

Swank nature-worshiping sleep in polished Papagayo with stylish architecture, two infinity pools and fresh food at three restaurants. — Jetsetter

12 teak-and-glass villas overlooking the Pacific from a private mountaintop jungle preserve. The glass-walled accommodations use a clever interplay of jungle, bamboo screens, and curtains. — Condé Nast Traveler

Surrounded by the tranquility of a 500-acre jungle, you’ll salute the sun from the yoga deck, dine on delicious organic cuisine and soak in postcard-perfect panoramic views from all around the resort. — Mr & Mrs Smith

Banana Azul is the ultimate romantic retreat on Costa Rica’s diverse and funky Caribbean Coast. — The Telegraph

Perched on a sublime mountaintop overlooking rain forest and ocean, Luna Lodge is the quintessential yoga retreat, but its remoteness and proximity to wildlife are universally enjoyed. — Fodor's

Drake Bay’s swankiest accommodations don’t come cheap, but they do come in a package deal. — Travel + Leisure

This five-star new-build luxury estate in the southern foothills of the Cordillera de Talamanca is a serene and polished country retreat. — The Telegraph

Guests can take part in activities like surfing, snorkeling, hiking, and waterfall rappelling. — Travel + Leisure

A romantic stay in a villa at a luxurious paradise on the Guanacaste coast, including breakfast. — Jetsetter

Located in Arenal Volcano National Park, Nayara Springs is a Costa Rican getaway that teems with tropical beauty and biodiversity. — Forbes Travel Guide

Barefoot luxury abounds at this hip boutique hotel where an airy courtyard leads to a 45-meter pool lined with beach bungalows and modern rooms. — Fodor's

Hotel Alta Las Palomas looks like something out of Provence with its terracotta roof tiles, arching doorways and sweeping vistas of grassy hillsides. — The Telegraph

Originally owned by former President Rodrigo Carazo Odio, the Villa Blanca is shrouded by the dense cloud forest of the Los Angeles Private Biological Reserve. — Travel + Leisure

Set in the mountains of Alajuela, this romantic inn doubles as a coffee plantation and offers tours of its 30-acre organic farm, processing plant, and roasting house. — Travel + Leisure