After a few days in Costa Rica, you will know what it feels like to live in paradise. From pristine tropical jungles teeming with exotic vegetation and wildlife, to picturesque volcanoes and waterfalls, Costa Rica is a nature-lover's dream. Best of all, it is one of the most peaceful, gay-friendly countries in the world.
Zoom Vacations® brings you the best that this fabulous destination has to offer! From whitewater rafting to exploring Costa Rica's tropical delights, this trip has it all! Plus, there is plenty of free time set aside for you to do your own thing. You are sure to return from Costa Rica having fallen in love with it as we have!
Gay Tour Highlights
• A welcome sunset cocktail party, poolside, set amidst lush rainforest in an old coffee plantation
• Whitewater rafting excursion through Costa Rica's green plains and rainforest (Level 2, 3 and mild 4)
• Tropical rainforest canopy safari excursion. Zip through the jungle canop on wire an pulleys, as you finally get to see life from a monkey's point of view
• 5 nights Accommodations at Costa Rica's best properties (based on double occupancy)
• A hearty buffet breakfast daily
• VIP airport transfers
• All private transfers to Zoom Vacations® excursions
• Services of a Zoom Vacations® Concierge throughout the trip
• Costa Rica gay guide, complete with information on nightlife, restaurants, beaches, shopping, and much more
• Optional San Jose Gay Nightlife excursion
• Optional spa experience.
• All this and more . . . Exclusively for Zoom Vacations® travelers
• Optional pre tour to Guatemala from April 24-29, 2011. Click here for more information!
Xandari Resort & Spa is a tropical paradise of 22 individually designed villas nestled on a 40 acre plantation overlooking the Central Valley of Costa Rica, and only 20 minutes from the San Jose International Airport. At an elevation of 3900 feet (1200 meters), Xandari enjoys a near–perfect temperature of around 70 degrees Fahrenheit all year.
Each spacious villa, surrounded by gardens, has a large view terrace for enjoying the sunset and lights of the valley at night, plus a walled–in terrace for privacy and solitude.
A favorite feature of past Zoom travelers of Xandari is its spa village, set in a tropical garden and includes 5 private palm–roofed jalapas with jacuzzis and a picturesque view of the Central Valley. Enjoy a massage, mud wrap, facial, and various exotic body treatments with a distinctive Costa Rican flavor.
Their indoor/outdoor restaurant features a healthy continental and Costa Rican menu. Many of the fruits and vegetables are from their own organic greenhouse, orchard and gardens. Dine in intimate and elegant simplicity while enjoying a panoramic view of the Central Valley.
The 2009 Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards placed the Xandari Hotel and Spa in the Top Ten of ALL South and Central America Resorts. It is the ONLY hotel in Central America that placed!
•Gaia Hotel, 5 stars, Manuel Antonio, 3 nights
Gaia Hotel and Reserve - Located in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica, is an adults only luxury boutique beach 5 star hotel and resort and a member of "Small Luxury Hotels of the World". Imagine a tropical getaway that offers sublime luxury in a spectacularly exotic locale. This is Gaia. The Gaia Hotel achieves an ideal blend of modern amenities and natural scenery. Nestled in the magnificent coastal forests of Costa Rica, the hotel’s well-appointed, terraced suites and villas offer views of lush and pristine wild surroundings that are beyond compare.
The pool area includes two pools at different levels, connected via a cascading waterfall. Also included in the pool area is a whirlpool, a snack bar, a bar and table dining in the water. The entire pool area offers breathtaking views of the Manuel Antonio area, the volcanic mountain range and the Pacific coastline.
Gaia also offers more conveniences than the guest could need, including an on-site restaurant, room service 24/7, spa, gym, and pool, plus the availability of a myriad of personal services. Gaia presents to the guest all that is desirable in an eco-friendly environment.
Air: International and domestic airfare not included. Zoom Vacations® has negotiated a 5% off your fare with American Airlines on this trip. Go to aa.com/rainbow, type in your departure city and arrival city and don’t forget to enter the Promotion Code: 4441AV. Click " Get Fare".
*Land onlyIntroductory rate, based on double occupancy. Prices are subject to change. Need a roommate? Zoom Vacations® is happy to match you with someone, at no additional charge. Or, you may pay a single supplement and go as a single.
Please read Terms and Conditions prior to booking.
Testimonials From Past Zoom Costa Rica Vacations
We are still aglow from our Zoom Vacation. Mike and I had a terrific experience. We didn't know what we were getting into since neither one of us had ever been on a tour of any kind -but you really allayed our fears and exceeded all of our expectations. The adventures were well chosen and well, adventurous! The Accommodations had beautiful views, friendly, professional staffs- all top-notch. The other members of the group from all over the place, were terrific guys. They all had great life experiences, and differing points of view to share - we made some wonderful new friends. As our Zoom Concierge, you were so nice, helpful, accommodating and professional. But even more importantly: genuinely thoughtful, hilariously funny and preternaturally kind. (How do you do it?)Please add us (at the top) to your enormous list of fans.
You are creating something very special with your business Zoom Vacations®. It seems to me you are building much more than a company - a kind of community with a wonderful adventure in common. I'm sure it doesn't matter where you go with Zoom - when you get there you will have one of the happiest vacations of your life.
Chris and Mike, LA: Zoom Costa Rica 2006
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We had a fabulous trip and enjoyed meeting you and the other guys!
Irwin, Fort Lauderdale: Zoom Costa Rica 2006
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Thanks for sending the photos and emails of the others from the recent fabulous Costa Rica trip. Robert and I had such a great time. I think you did a great job at keeping the boys entertained and no one complained to me of anything! That's a miracle to get all those queens in one place for a week and no problems! It's a good thing we weren't a group from Survivor Costa Rica, people would tune out.
John, San Francisco: Zoom Costa Rica 2006
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The trip was awesome!
Bill, Chicago:Zoom Costa Rica 2006
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Trip was awesome. I really had fun and thank you for making it such a memorable experience.
Luigi, NYC: Zoom Costa Rica 2006
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Dear Zoom Vacations®,
It was an amazing time and just what we needed. I have to thank you for ordering the great weather on the days when we had activities scheduled and the beautiful rain when we wanted to relax. It was the added touch so many agencies fail to think about. Kudos to you! Seriously, we felt very well taken care of and got the relaxation we were hoping for along with some fun hanging out.
You guys do a great job!
Troy, Washington DC: Zoom Costa Rica 2005
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Dear Zoom Vacations®,
When I booked the trip through Zoom, I was a bit concerned, as it was very different than the typical go to your travel agent and get shiny brochures and leave with a printout and tickets. But everything worked so great, and your communication was excellent that I soon forgot my concerns.The trip was awesome to say the least!
Chuck, Oregon: Zoom Independent Vacation to Costa Rica
