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The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance.
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

| By: Rachael Weir

Nestled amidst the tropical forest, the Spring Villas at Nayara Springs is an ultra-luxe retreat ideal for couples. Located within an adults-only boutique resort, each Spring Villa has its own private plunge pool fed by natural mineral hot springs, indoor and outdoor seating areas with daybeds, and large private gardens with dual outdoor rain showers. Within each Spring Villa is a sleek four-poster king bed, spacious bathroom, indigenous wood and stone accents, exotic touches, and modern amenities such as air conditioning, flat-screen satelitte TV, and iHome audio system. In addition, the Spring Villas also include a private host to compliment the hotel's staff. Continue reading about the resort and an exclusive Perk below the photo. 

Spring Villa at Nayara Springs

Nayara Springs is an adults-only luxury boutique hotel in the rainforests of Costa Rica. Offering an authentic jungle experience, the property has all the amenities of a five-star hotel including two infinity pools, an award-winning spa with outdoor treatment bungalows, and two gastronomic restaurants--Amor Loco with candlelit gourmet dinners, and Mis Amores with Mediterranean cuisine. While staying at the resort, guests are immersed in the rainforests, where toucan, macaws, and hummingbirds fly amidst lush foliage. Learn about an exclusive Five Star Alliance Perk below the photo.

Nayara Springs Overview

FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PERK: Reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate or "Best Available Rate" will also include buffet breakfast for two daily at Altamira, and a $100 USD spa services credit per room/per stay.

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| By: Rachael Weir

Situated in southern Costa Rica, Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort features a boutique hotel setting perched atop the lush Perez Zeledon mountains. Surrounded by nature, accommodations are set within 50 haciendas and casitas, each with panoramic terraces, luxury linens, iPads, docking stations, Apple TVs, wifi, espresso machines, and designer bathrooms. While dining choices include fresh, seasonal options at Ambar with farm-to-table fusion cuisine, El Bistro with casual snacks, pastries, and coffee drinks, plus La Cantina with cocktails, snacks, and billiard games. Continue reading below the resort photo.

Hacienda AltaGracia

For relaxation, the spa offers signature treatments like the Classic Auberge Massage, as well as Coconut Hand and Reflexology. There's also Water Suites with hydrotherapy tubs, vichy showers, and private sun gardens. The Forest Stretching Ritual is a holistic treatment combining Thai massage and functional stretching. Plus, guests can partake in fitness classes with expert instructors, including bootcamps and yoga. Read more below the spa photo.

The Spa at Hacienda AltaGracia

The resort also offers a variety of complimentary activities including meditation sessions, guided hikes, horse feedings, scrub making classes, and tropical fruit tastings. Plus, guests can schedule unique experiences to local farms, or visit local tribes to learn about tribal lifestyles and culture for an additional fee. Learn more about a special perks offer for Five Star Alliance guests below the photo.

Dining at Hacienda AltaGracia

Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests booking through Five Star Alliance receive a $100 USD Resort Credit, welcome fruit basket, 10% off spa treatments at Auberge Spa, and based on availability at check-in, a room upgrade, early check-in, and late check-out.

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Escape to Hacienda AltaGracia

We have exciting news to share! Thank you to everyone who entered the Escape to Hacienda AltaGracia. All the details are finalized, and we are excited to announce we officially have a winner.

Congratulations to Kim D. of Virginia!

Courtesy of Hacienda AltaGracia, Kim and a guest will receive a 5-night stay at the resort, along with breakfast, guided horseback rides, Auberge Classic Massages, and Life on the Farm Experience. Continue reading below the photo. 

Hacienda AltaGracia Exterior View

Resort Amenities include:

- Multiple dining outlets, in-room dining service, and private dining for families, groups and couples
- Pool and sundeck
- Full service spa with indoor and outdoor treatment areas
- Fitness center and outdoor ranchos/palapas for activities and treatments
- Billiards & Games room
- Concierge services and specially curated experiences and adventures, including shopping
- Complimentary WiFi and Apple TV
- Private air transfers and transportation services
- Ultralight Flight Tours

Complimentary activities include: guided forest hike, mountain biking, garden walk, meditation, equestrian care, DIY exfoliating scrub, and tropical fruit tastings.

Five Star Alliance Perk: Guests that book through Five Star Alliance receive a $100 USD resort credit, welcome fruit basket, 10% off spa treatments at Auberge Spa, and VIP Status. 

Congratulations Kim D.!

For all of those who didn't win, keep an eye out for future giveaways on our Facebook and Twitter pages, or sign up for our newsletters


| By: Five Star Alliance

Escape to Hacienda AltaGracia

Ready for a one-of-a-kind getaway? Enter to win our Escape to Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort, and enjoy a relaxing five night stay in a Master Casita, plus daily breakfast, a guided horseback ride, a unique Life on the Farm Experience at a locally-owned family farm, and a relaxing Classic Auberge Massage that can be customized for individual needs. Plus, exclusive amenities and activities in Costa Rica's Southern Region.  

Prize includes: 
- 5-night stay for two people in a Master Casita at Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort. 
- Daily breakfast for two at Ambar Terrace.
- 90-minute Horseback Ride for two. 
- Life on the Farm Experience for two. 
- 60-minute Classic Auberge Massage for two. 
- Valid for two people sharing until August 1, 2018. Subject to availability at time of booking. Black out dates apply. Not combinable with other offers. Excludes: alcohol and gratuities, additional restrictions may apply.

Click here to to sign up for our newsletter between now and Friday, July 28, 2017 to be entered to win.

Hacienda AltaGracia Spa, Dining, and Outdoor Pool

The Hacienda AltaGracia, an Auberge Resort is situated in southern Costa Rica, atop the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon. The property offers 50 estate-sized suites and casitas, each designed to allow guests to enjoy the green surroundings with luxurious furnishings and comforts, including leather and wood accents. Regional cuisine is crafted with local ingredients by an award-winning master chef, there's a spa with 6 indoor treatment rooms, and an outdoor pool with panoramic views of the valley. Within the resort's Casa Grande, guests can enjoy private movie screenings or read by the fireplace at La Biblioteca. The property's equestrian facility has 28 over-sized indoor stables, private tours, and instructors offering unique riding experiences. Plus, there's a variety of exclusive activities available for guests.

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| By: Rachael Weir
Set on the mountain tops in Costa Rica, Hacienda AltaGracia is a luxurious escape from the ordinary. Featuring estate-size accommodations, the Auberge Resort is surrounded by natural beauty with gourmet dining, upscale amenities, and a full-service spa. Recognized on Conde Nast Traveler's Hot List 2016, the resort provides guests with an array of Costa Rican activities, including ziplining, rafting, and cheesemaking classes for a memorable getaway. Continue reading below.

Hacienda AltaGracia

Here are three of our favorite experiences: 

1. Landing on the resort's airstrip in a private chartered aircraft. No need to ask for directions, or find the taxi line, arriving steps from the resort in a private plane is the way to go. Plus, the view is pretty amazing.

Aerial view of Hacienda AltaGracia

2. Horseback riding along the Santa Maria trail to Rio Calientillo. Departing from the equestrian center, guests can schedule a unique adventure that includes a traditional Costa Rican farmer's meal wrapped in banana leaves, and served with aqua sapo. 

Horses at Hacienda AltaGracia

3. Touring a coffee plantation. Learning about the sustainable planting and harvesting of organic coffee in one of the world's premiere coffee growing countries gives visitors a new appreciation for their morning cup of coffee. Continue reading below the photo. 

Coffee plantation tour at Hacienda AltaGracia

Five Star Alliance Perk: All guests that book through Five Star Alliance get a $100 USD resort credit, 10% discount at the Auberge Spa, welcome fruit basket, and VIP status. Also, based on availability at check-in, room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out. 

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Guest accommodations at Hacienda AltaGracia
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| By: Five Star Alliance

Wow, what a view at The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Courtesy of instagram user /Safarianne, the boutique hotel sits on a mountainside 1,000 feet above the Arenal. The tropical resort has 28 thermal spring pools with the highest quality mineral content in the area, the famous "Monkey Slide" at Perdidos Springs, and the Club Rio Outdoor Center set on one-mile of the Arenal River with on-site adventures such as water tubing, rock climbing, and horseback riding. There's also a wildlife sanctuary with more than 100 rescued animals including monkeys, deer, sloths, toucans, jungle cats, and crocodiles.

As you can see, guest rooms feature views of the volcano and surrounding valley, with hardwood floors and ceilings, carved wood furniture, marble bathrooms with dual sinks, and sitting areas. 

The Springs Resort and Spa at Arenal from /safarianne


| By: Five Star Alliance

Surrounded by lush tropical forest, El Mangroove mixes wood and water elements with contemporary architecture and natural furnishings. The whimsical resort features 85 sleek units, two restaurants, a spa, a gym and a long, cabana-flanked swimming pool. 

El Mangroove

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Designed for family relaxations, this water oasis at Andaz Peninsula Papagayo is the perfect place for a sunny afternoon adventure. Dive in for a refreshing dip in the crystal clear waters, or laze on a lounge chair and sip a delicious cocktail as you take in the panoramic views. The stunning outdoor pool overlooks the majestic coastal mountains and the lush natural vegetation.

Andaz Peninsula Papagayo

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| By: Five Star Alliance

With immaculate, powder-soft sand and warm azure waters in a tranquil, palm-lined cove, the
unique and exclusive Reserva Conchal Club and Spa offers unsurpassed luxury in a wonderfully
relaxing setting along Playa Conchal. For guests interested in soaking up the Costa Rican sun,
a contemporary swimming pavilion – encompassing a 200-square-foot pool – connects the restaurant
and spa section of the Club.
Reserva Conchal

Book a stay at Reserva Conchal >>


| By: Five Star Alliance

Nestled atop the lush mountains of Perez Zeledon, in Costa Rica's Southern Region,
AltaGracia Boutique Hacienda offers 50 estate-size Casitas, one of Central America's
finest spas, three creative dining options, and an exclusive equestrian experience. 

AltaGracia Boutique Hacienda

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