Vacation Get-Aways in Costa Rica

Here is a topic on which I don't have much to say. For relaxation on a beach most tourists head to the northwest Pacific coast. We didn't do that.   But we were lucky enough to spend some time at Tabacon Grand Spa Thermal Resort.

Tabacon has cascading waterfalls of hot springs from Arenal Volcano. There are 12 pools on the lushly landscaped grounds, and the pools vary in water temperature and style. For sybaritic pleasure nothing could beat a day at Tabacon.

Wherever you go in Costa Rica there's a possibility for a massage. Slava took advantage of that twice. The first time, at Arenal Volcano Lodge, he came back glowing. The second time, in Puerto Viejo, he came back grumpy. The problem was that he smelled like coconut, augmented by ylang ylang.   Now, ylang ylang is a tiny flower that happens to have the predominant note in the perfume Chanel No. 5.  Slava felt better after he took a shower.

If price is not a consideration then a winter time get-away to Costa Rica is perfect for regeneration and renewal. The temperature is mild, and there's not much rain. Our trip was during what is euphemistically called "the green season."  We outfitted ourselves with rain ponchos and umbrellas. But as we found out, a little rain in paradise is perfectly fine.