A holiday before the holidays was just what I needed. This was my first trip to Costa Rica and I loved every second of it. Four Seasons hosted our stay and we spent a restful week exploring, swimming, dining (I will be dreaming about the food here for months to come), and learning about the local culture. The resort was situated on the Papagayo Peninsula, and had two beautiful beaches and four pools to enjoy. Each day offered a new schedule of activities and excursions (off property) to choose from. We didn’t have a lot of time on our trip but I would love to go back to hike the local rain forests, view the Arenal Volcano, horseback ride, and/or go zip lining.