Gypsy in my soul

posted by Carolyn
July 3, 2010

Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Costa Rica

I have a travel bug….most of the time actually, but especially now being that it’s summer.  Mind you, a little local trip isn’t what I’m dreaming of either.  International travel; that’s the thing.

I was just cruising around the Internet as I often do on a Saturday morning and I ran into an article on a fabulous sounding spa in Costa Rica called Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort.  I’ve been wanting to visit Costa Rica for quite awhile but now I have a destination to focus on.

This isn’t just any old la-ti-da spa – oh no.  They appear to have all the treatments you’d ever want, including volcanic mud wraps, as well as thermal pools, an extensive spa menu, rain forest & waterfall hikes, white water rafting and more.  But more importantly, they have an eco-consciousness that has earned them a coveted award for energy and water conservation, recycling and community efforts.

The resort matches visitor donations which contributes to school construction, supplies, uniforms, computers, food and clothing for local orphanages, etc.  The visitors are also encouraged to plant trees during their stay, to counteract the carbon emissions from arriving cars and buses.  The nearby active volcano is utilized as an energy source to heat water used by the resort and sustaining their own energy needs.  Standing ovation!!

I think I’m going to send a spa gift to my friend with a note suggesting that we make a plan to go to this fantastic sounding place.  I feel a trip coming on!!!


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