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Tabacón Grand Thermal Resort, La Fortuna/Arenal, Costa Rica

TABACÓN GRAND SPA THERMAL RESORT DEBUTS AT #10 IN THE 2010 CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S READERS' CHOICE AWARDS
Readers name Costa Rican mineral springs eco-spa resort as one of the top resorts in Central and South America

La Fortuna, COSTA RICA, December 2010 – Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort has earned a spot for the first time among the Top 15 Central and South America Resorts on the 23rd annual Condé Nast Traveler's "Readers' Choice Awards." The luxury resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and its Grand Spa, a member of The Leading Spas of the World, offer a world-class eco-vacation set among the rainforest and thermal springs of the Arenal region of Costa Rica. Condé Nast Traveler also recognized the resort for its efforts in poverty relief in this year's "World Savers Awards" competition. 100% carbon neutral, as of March 2009, the resort and spa invite guests to participate in their green initiatives through voluntary contributions, programs to give back to the local community, and more. The resort and spa are repeat winners of Spa Magazine and SpaFinder's "best in Central America" awards with acccolades ranging from "best environmental practices" to "best mineral springs spa" and "best spa for affordability."

Condé Nast Traveler readers participated in a survey in which they ranked their favorite resorts based on Activities/Facilities, Food/Dining, Location, Overall Design, Rooms and Service. Award-winning resorts excelled in all six areas, and Tabacón's blend of luxury accommodations, impeccable service, and distinctive setting near the world famous Arenal Volcano and Tabacon hot springs, set it apart from the competition, winning it an overall 81.7 points out of 100.

ABOUT THE CONDE NAST TRAVELER "READERS' CHOICE AWARDS"

Every year since 1988, a select sample of Condé Nast Traveler readers have taken the Readers' Choice Survey. The survey invites participants to rank their favorite cities, islands, hotels, resorts, airlines, car rental agencies, and cruise lines. The questionnaire is available to all readers through a secure Web site. Fans rate each candidate in their respective areas based on a five-point scale: excellent, very good, good, fair, and poor. All scores are averaged to determine a candidate’s final score for each criterion. Global Market Insite, Inc., of Boston tabulated the final results of the 25,916 responses. http://www.concierge.com/tools/travelawards/readerschoice.

About Tabacón Grand Thermal Resort

Certified a carbon neutral resort as of May 2009, newly awarded Luxury Eco Certification (second resort in the world) and the first hotel in the world to receive the Seven Stars and Stripes Green World Award, Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort is at the forefront of Costa Rica’s sustainability efforts. Acclaimed as one of the "world’s best spa resorts" and "spas" by Travel + Leisure, Luxist, Spa Magazine and Luxury SpaFinder; and one of the "world’s top eco-spas" by Concierge.com, Tabacón features a three-unit Temazcal, 11 outdoor treatments bungalows, and a menu of indigenous treatments including volcanic mud wraps and Watsu in an outdoor thermal pool. Other highlights within Tabacón’s rainforest setting are 12 natural hot spring pools, natural waterfalls, lagoons, thermal river pools and exotic gardens. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World, Tabacón’s Grand Spa is also a member of the Leading Spas of the World and Healing Hotels of the World.

The 114-room resort is surrounded by the energy of the live Arenal volcano. New this year, Tabacón also offers an education-rich wellness vacation program where guests can consult with a nutritionist and spa expert to develop a healthy living plan and assist with weight management. Tabacón has updated accommodations and swimming pool areas. Its restaurants serve an enticing mix of Ayurvedic, Costa Rican and Mexican cuisine. The signature Gala Dinner is served in a private rainforest bungalow with a private chef and server. Nearby activities include nature tours, hanging bridges, ziplining, canyoning, and hiking to the volcano.

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