Casa Corcovado is nestled on the outskirts of Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park, whose rainforest is home to tapir, jaguars and over 100 bird species. Casa Corcovado offers horseback riding excursions that will take you through the Park's rainforest or you can ride to a nearby beach that's home to scarlet macaws. Scuba diving tours from several points off Cano Island are available for those who'd like to enjoy the sights of the reserve's marine life. Packages are available from $863.00 per person.
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
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www.casacorcovado.com
The Hamanasi Resort is situated along twelve miles of beach, offering 21 rooms and suites including nine stilt-mounted treehouses. Guests can enjoy guided scuba and snorkeling tours of the reef, which is home to sea turtles, dolphins and rays. Instruction is available for first-time divers. Shore excursions include guided tours to nearby Mayan ruins, St. Herman's Cave in Blue Hole National Park, and birdwatching tours through the surrounding rainforest that's home to 500 bird species. Rates begin at $195.00 per person per night.
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
P.O. Box 265
Dangriga, Stann Creek
Belize, Central America
011 501 520 7073
www.hamanasi.com
The Punta Caracol Acqua-Lodge offers several marine excursions, including snorkeling and scuba diving along a mile long coral reef. Boat tours are available which will introduce you to dolphins in their local habitat and nature lovers can indulge in hiking excursions inland to view native flora and wildlife, including sloths and monkeys. Each of the Acqua-Lodge's nine cabins provides a private terrace for relaxation after your daytime activities. Rates begin at $316.00 per person per night.
Punta Caracol
Bocas del Toro Island
Rep. De Panama
00507 757 9410
www.puntacaracol.com.
You'll sail on the Carnival Inspiration, which makes port at Grand Cayman, Island and Cozumel, Mexico. Shore excursions include snorkeling along the Great Barrier Reef, a visit to the Cayman Turtle Farm where you can swim with the turtles, and a trip to Grand Cayman's Sea Grape Beach. On board the Inspiration, you can enjoy the Monte Carlo Casino, a nine-hole mini golf course, the spa, dance club and Paris Main Show Lounge. This cruise disembarks from Tampa, Florida with rates starting at $249.00 per person.
Carnival Cruise Line
3655 NW 87th Ave.
Miami, FL 33178
888-227-6482
www.carnival.com
You'll sail on Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas, making port at Key West, Florida, Cozumel, Mexico and Costa Maya, Mexico. You'll have the opportunity to visit Mayan ruins, take a walking and shopping tour of historic Cozumel, and attend a tequila tasting seminar. The Grandeur of the Seas offers entertainment and activities including the Casino Royale, eight bars and lounges, indoor and outdoor pools, and a spa and fitness center. The cruise disembarks from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Crown & Anchor Society
P.O. Box 026053
Miami, FL 33102-6053
800-521-8611
www.royalcaribbean.com
