Costa Rica

Marriott International will debut the iconic St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand in Costa Rica. The property will span 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region, and is slated to open in early 2027.

Marriott International will bring the JW Marriott brand to the shores of Costa Elena, an exclusive resort-residential community located in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. The hotel is expected to be one of the first JW Marriott all-inclusive resorts to open globally.

Nekajui, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve has officially opened its doors, offering discerning travellers a secluded, ultra-luxury retreat amidst the unspoiled natural beauty of Costa Rica’s Peninsula Papagayo.

UnCruise Adventures has confirmed its return to Costa Rica with a new itinerary for 2026 aboard Safari Voyager.

Abercrombie & Kent has expanded into Costa Rica with the opening of a Destination Management Company (DMC). The strategic move reinforces A&K’s commitment to providing discerning travellers with exceptional journeys that combine luxury, exclusivity and cultural immersion.

UnCruise Adventures has locked in a series of deployment changes and updates set to commence in early 2024 and extend into 2025, which will encompass new routes and the retirement of others.

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has this week unveiled the schedule for its 2022/23 winter season, exploring the waters of the Caribbean and Central America.

As the globetrotting habits of Australian travellers continue to evolve – from venturing to far-flung destinations such as Rwanda or Costa Rica, to visiting destinations based on how “Instagram friendly” they appear – keeping up with Australian travellers is no easy feat.

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas will expand to Central America under a partnership with The Canyon Group. To be designed by London-based architect, John Heah, Six Senses Papagayo will be located on the Papagayo Peninsula, offering 24 kilometres of pristine coastline and beaches, sprinkled with hotels and residences.

Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo, a Forbes Five-Star resort situated on the 570 hectare Peninsula Papagayo on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica, announces the debut of a new, fully inclusive offering available when booking the Resort’s private luxury estate home accommodations. Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo will be the first property in the brand’s portfolio to implement this fully inclusive private estate home program, allowing discerning guests, families and large groups convenient access to world-class amenities, curated services and extravagant activities to discover the vibrant and lush peninsula.

Aurora Expeditions has launched its 2020/21 program aboard the Greg Mortimer, one of the most advanced expedition ships in the world, at a time of exponential growth and excellent sales.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.