Tabacón Grand Named ‘Favorite Spa in Central America’
Luxury Spafinder Magazine
LA FORTUNA, Costa Rica, October 16, 2007. Besting several "big name" spas in Central America, Tabac'on Grand Spa Thermal Resort, a relative newcomer on Costa Rica's spa scene, has been selected the "Favorite Spa in Central America" and one of the world's "Top 10 Best Mineral Spring Water Spas" by the well-traveled spa-goers who recently weighed in on the 2007 Luxury SpaFinder Readers' Choice Awards. Resort Managing Director Uwe Wagner and Spa Director Rosa Paulina Perez, will accept the award at The Spa Experience 2007, a global spa showcase in New York City on November 1. The rainforest-sited resort completed an extensive renovation and enhancement program this past year which included the addition of The Grand Spa.
Wagner noted, "Following several months of thoughtfully considered enhancements aimed at elevating our guests' spa and resort experience, we have achieved our goal to operate what many feel is the finest spa facility in Central America," he said, referencing other recent awards and accolades, including being selected as a "Recommended Property" in the prestigious Cond'e Nast Johansens Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resort & Spas collection (one of only four recommended resorts in Costa Rica and the only recommended luxury spa in Central America) and as a "Leading Spa of the World" by Leading Hotels of the World.
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About Tabac'on Grand Spa Thermal Resort
Awarded five-star status in 2006 as well as four-leaf Certification for Sustainable Tourism, Tabac'on Grand Spa Thermal Resort is located in northern Costa Rica at the foot of the Arenal Volcano in La Fortuna de San Carlos. The resort sits in a lush setting with twelve natural hot spring pools and lagoons, thermal pools, exotic gardens and trails. The resort has recently completed renovation of its 114 rooms, and is currently adding a business center and gym. Open-air dining is featured as well as a signature Gala Dinner in a private rainforest bungalow with private chef and server.
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