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Unforgettable Escapes for the Whole Familyhf-special1

 

Two destinations, two absolutely different vacation experiences that are curated by our private concierge from Exclusive Resorts. Getaway setting number one is a cliff-top villa in Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica. The second is a midtown condo in New York City.

Peninsula Papagayo, Costa Rica (Jicaro #16)
Perched on a hilltop in harmony with lush jungle vegetation and balmy breezes, this uber-spacious two-storey villa, with a fully-equipped luxury kitchen and more than enough full-size bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms for us all, sets the stage for a fun-filled eco-adventure.

hf-special2When we’re not relaxing, feet-up, book in hand, beside our zero-edge pool, there’s plenty to do for all of us. Dreamy sand-filled private beaches and a massage at the nearby Onda Spa at the Andaz or on the sundeck for mum; thrilling ocean surfing, outrigger canoeing and zip-lining for the kids and dad. It’s just one call to our Exclusive Resort on-site guest services ambassadors and all of our off-site excursions are taken care of. They even help us book hard-to-get reservations at the Four Seasons next door for a romantic, alfresco dinner.

Additional nice-to-have extras: a pre-order service to stock the fridge with groceries and drinks before we arrive, daily maid and shopping service, and transportation to the nearby Prieta Beach Club, where there’s a restaurant, bar and pool. And, lest we forget, the resort makes it easy to book courts and tee times at the Tennis and Golf Complex for cooler mornings when we aren’t feeling quite so laid back.

New York, New York (Park Avenue Place 32B)
Barney’s, Bergdorf Goodman and Broadway! We’ve arrived for our anniversary celebration—our annual “parents’ retreat” in the city that never sleeps.

Our midtown condo is, once again, just perfect…metropolitan flare, modern décor and all the comforts of home.  It’s all part of our curated Exclusive Resorts experience. Activities and theatre tickets have been pre-booked for us, along with nightly restaurant reservations at nearby hot spots. Nothing to think or worry about. Just a chance to sit back and enjoy. (And did I mention shopping?)

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