Tabac'on Grand Spa Takes "Best Water Feature" in International Restaurant & Hotel Awards
LA FORTUNA, Costa Rica, July 15, 2008. Known for its lush rainforest setting, volcano-heated thermal springs, and innovative open-air dining, Tabac'on Grand Spa Thermal Resort in northern Costa Rica has garnered first place among luxury resorts in the category of "property with Best Water Feature" in the International Restaurant & Hotel Awards (IHRA). One of the world's most prestigious awards ceremonies, the IRHA annually recognize the finest travel establishments in countries around the globe, based on unbiased reviews and opinions of industry heavyweights. Tabac'on Managing Director Uwe Wagner will receive the award at the IRHA Grand Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, CA in November 2008.
Tabac'on Grand Spa Thermal Resort bested One & Only Ocean Club in Nassau, Bahamas, and The Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables, Florida, to take first place in the category which acknowledges extraordinary water features (mineral springs, pool, beach or Jacuzzi) at a resort. In total, there are 11 categories at the luxury level, including Best Lobby, Best Suite and Best Design.
"In an age where more and more elaborate man-made water features are an industry building trend, it is gratifying to receive recognition for an ecologically friendly resort that is 100% natural," said Wagner. Tabac'on is located at the foot of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna de San Carlos. Guests enjoy unlimited access to twelve natural hot spring pools, as well as to natural waterfalls, lagoons, thermal river pools and exotic gardens. Tabac'on's hot springs are 97% rain-based and 3% magma-based, running at a soothing temperature range from 27o C to 42o C.
In addition to the IRHA award, Tabac'on was selected the "Favorite Spa in Central America" and one of the world's "Top 10 Best Mineral Spring Water Spas" in the 2007 Luxury SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards.
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