GET LOST IN COSTA RICA WITH HILTON PAPAGAYO RESORT’S NEW $12K SABBATICAL

Four-Week Getaway Delivers Extreme Adventure and Luxury from A to Z

Miami (February 12, 2008) – Thinking about taking a long break and de-stressing in new surroundings? According to a 2007 Aquent and Tuck School of Business survey, 63% of respondents would consider taking an extended leave from work and Monster Career Advice says about 20% of employers offer a sabbatical.  Now, workaholics can Get Lost in Costa Rica with the new Hilton Papagayo Resort’s $12,000 sabbatical getaway.  

From all-Inclusive luxury in junior suite accommodations with a private plunge pool to ziplining across a lush, pristine rain forest, the four-week experience covers pampering and island adventure from A to Z. Travelers are immersed in pristine tropical surroundings, with accommodations nestled between the mountains on a secluded volcanic sand beach on the Bay of Papagayo in Guanacaste. 

Travelers who Get Lost in Costa Rica can disconnect for 30 days at Hilton’s newest Central America property, which opened its doors on January 15^th.  The experience begins with pickup from Liberia International Airport in a BMW and continues with eco adventures including whitewater rafting and a visit to Monteverde National Forest. At Hilton Papagayo’s Spa Vida, sabbatical guests have their choice of four Costa Rica-inspired treatments. Treatment rooms feature spectacular garden and ocean views

For a mere $12,000 ($15,000 for double occupancy), the Get Lost in Costa Rica sabbatical is available through Dec. 31, 2008 and includes:

• 30 nights of suite accommodations with private plunge pool
• Personal airport pickup in BMW
• All-inclusive dining
• One private dinner on the beach
• Access to fitness center and personal trainer
• Four spa treatments: one spa treatment per person per week including
  • A Touch of Vida: Exact in its precision, this soothing tissue massage focuses on specific muscle groups of the back, neck and shoulders to promote circulation and relieve pressure points
  • Reflexology Massage: This ancient technique uses pressure points on the feet to re-balance while cleansing toxins from the body
  • Tropical Aroma Massage: This massage treatment combines the wonderful benefits of natural oil essences with professional technique to bring healing to the muscles. It concentrates on the back, neck and shoulders, leaving guest relaxed and calm
  • Costa Rican Hot oil Scalp & Hair Massage: A pure indulgence that the senses will love…a slow drizzle of exotic oil is applied and massaged into the scalp and neck restoring follicle balance and leaving the hair shiny and healthy
• Four exciting activities for two
  • Ziplining at Rincon de la Vieja. The canopy tour lets guests experience the tropical forest in a unique way
  • Whitewater rafting: Following a long-lasting countryside drive, guests arrive in a secluded environment to admire nature along the riverbank
  • Volcanic hot springs tour at Coter Forest Reserve: A naturalist guide will take guests
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