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		<title>Harmony Hotel Green Season Special 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2366/harmony-hotel-green-season-special-2010</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Harmony Hotel focuses on beach life and helping each guest to find their own rhythm with nature. Featuring 24 accommodations hidden away among tropical gardens bursting with native vegetation, this luxury resort offers visitors a relaxing setting with a beautiful free form pool as the centerpiece.
 
May 1- August 31, 2010
Stay 5 Nights and Only [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Harmony hotel" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/402_Juice_Bar_at_Harmony_Hotel_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="191" height="132" />The <span href="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/hotels/harmony_hotel.htm"><span style="color: #333399;">Harmony Hotel</span></span> focuses on beach life and helping each guest to find their own rhythm with nature. Featuring 24 accommodations hidden away among tropical gardens bursting with native vegetation, this luxury resort offers visitors a relaxing setting with a beautiful free form pool as the centerpiece.</p>
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<p><strong>May 1- August 31, 2010</strong></p>
<p>Stay 5 Nights and Only Pay For 4 Nights</p>
<p><strong>September 1-November 20th, 2010</strong></p>
<p>Stay 3 Nights and Pay only for 2 Nights</p>
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		<title>La Mansion Arenal Green Season Special</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2363/la-mansion-arenal-green-season-special</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Mansion Arenal Inn includes a group of 12 lovely individual cottages set on a quiet hillside overlooking Lake Arenal. This remote and tranquil location is within minutes from the volcano and hot springs, yet far enough from the tourist center of La Fortuna. The hotel has an antique, European country style with old world [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="La Mansion arenal" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/234_View_of_the_Pool_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="108" />The Mansion Arenal Inn includes a group of 12 lovely individual cottages set on a quiet hillside overlooking Lake Arenal. This remote and tranquil location is within minutes from the volcano and hot springs, yet far enough from the tourist center of La Fortuna. The hotel has an antique, European country style with old world hospitality. Enjoy a swim in the spring-fed, lake-view infinity pool or a meal at the gourmet restaurant.</p>
<p><strong>April 12 - December 10, 2010</strong></p>
<p>Stay 3 Nights and Only Pay for 3</p>
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		<title>La Mansion Inn Special 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2360/la-mansion-inn-special-2010</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:39:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This luxury inn features an incredible view of the Manuel Antonio coastline. It is situated in a mansion at a high elevation in the dense forest overlooking the ocean and is run by one of the best hoteliers in the country. The food and service are top notch. The large, airy suites are richly decorated [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="La Mansion Inn" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/434_Penthouse_Sundeck_at_La_Mansion_Inn_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="153" height="89" />This luxury inn features an incredible view of the Manuel Antonio coastline. It is situated in a mansion at a high elevation in the dense forest overlooking the ocean and is run by one of the best hoteliers in the country. The food and service are top notch. The large, airy suites are richly decorated and all have commanding views of the Pacific.</p>
<p><strong>Only in June!</strong></p>
<p>June 1 - 30, 2010</p>
<p>Stay 4 Nights and Pay only For 3 Nights</p>
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		<title>Tamarindo Diria Special</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2354/tamarindo-diria-special</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tamarindo Diria Beach Hotel offers 113 rooms, 14 condominiums and 2 spectacular pools, including the biggest in Tamarindo. The property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and sits right on the beach, while enjoying a privileged location right in the center of this northwestern Costa Rica town.
 
April 3 - December 14, 2010
Stay 4 Nights and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span href="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/hotels/diria.htm"><span style="color: #333399;"><img class="alignleft" title="Tamarindo Diria" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/406_Sunset_Rooms_at_the_Tamarindo_Diria_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="179" height="132" />Tamarindo Diria</span></span> Beach Hotel offers 113 rooms, 14 condominiums and 2 spectacular pools, including the biggest in Tamarindo. The property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and sits right on the beach, while enjoying a privileged location right in the center of this northwestern <span href="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/"><span style="color: #333399;">Costa Rica</span></span> town.</p>
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<p><strong>April 3 - December 14, 2010</strong></p>
<p>Stay 4 Nights and only pay for  3 Nights</p>
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		<title>Lapa Rios Wild Cat Special</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2352/lapa-rios-wild-cat-special</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:21:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wanted to see and understand the life of wild cats in Costa Rica?  What do Puma&#8217;s and Jaguar&#8217;s eat?
Lapa Rios is offering a unique package between May 2nd and May 15th, that if you stay for 4 nights they will give an extra night free as well as give you the opportunity to experience [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="lapa Rios" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/143_Aerial_View_of_Lapa_Rios_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="118" />Ever wanted to see and understand the life of wild cats in Costa Rica?  What do Puma&#8217;s and Jaguar&#8217;s eat?</p>
<p>Lapa Rios is offering a unique package between <strong>May 2nd and May 15th, that if you stay for 4 nights they will give an extra night free </strong>as well as give you the opportunity to experience the below:</p>
<p>•    Attending a briefing on the status of the wildcat research and conservation program on the Osa Peninsula with project directors Aida Bustamante and Ricardo Moreno.<br />
•    Setting up and checking the heat sensor triggered cameras in the Lapa Rios Wildlife Reserve.  These cameras are used to monitor the movement of jaguar, puma and other wildlife in the reserve and the Osa Peninsula.<br />
•    Hiking into the rainforest and helping collect wildcat footprints in the rainforest.<br />
•    Learning how to conduct an analysis of the wild cats’ diets in the rainforest.<br />
•    Working along side locals who might have been hunters before and now are active in the conservation of the wildlife,  flora and fauna of the Osa Peninsula.<br />
•    Participating in talks given at local schools, community groups and hotels about the wildlife conservation program.<br />
•    Setting up and testing the program that monitors the movement of peccaries (medium sized, wild piglike mammals) with the help of GPS collars, in the reserve and Osa Peninsula.</p>
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		<title>Villa Caletas Low Season Special Offers</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2345/villa-caletas-low-season-special-offers</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:05:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Villa Caletas is a beautiful boutique resort on the outskirts of the beach town of Jaco. Crowning a towering mountain skirted by verdant jungle, Villa Caletas commands a breathtaking view of sea and sky. The hotel is an inspired fusion of design styles - tropical Victorian, neo-classical and French - magically metamorphosed to harmonious beauty [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/337_Villa_Caletas_from_above_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="119" /> Villa Caletas is a beautiful boutique resort on the outskirts of the beach town of Jaco. Crowning a towering mountain skirted by verdant jungle, <span href="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/hotels/villas_caletas.htm"><span style="color: #333399;">Villa Caletas</span></span> commands a breathtaking view of sea and sky. The hotel is an inspired fusion of design styles - tropical Victorian, neo-classical and French - magically metamorphosed to harmonious beauty in its 29 luxurious suites. The property is ensconced in lush gardens with an infinity swimming pool whose edge melds with the sea below.</p>
<p>This low season, they are offering some great specials!</p>
<p><strong>May 1 - August 31st , 2010  &amp;   November 1 - December 20th, 2010<br />
</strong>4&#215;3 Special: Stay for 4 Nights and only pay for 3 Nights</p>
<p> <strong>September 1 - October 31st, 2010</strong><br />
3&#215;2 Special: Stay for 3 Nights and only pay for 2 Nights</p>
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		<title>Punta Islita Special</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2344/punta-islita-special</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hotel Punta Islita is a rare gem in the sustainable hotel industry. The boutique resort sits perched on the crest of a hill overlooking the Pacific, hidden from the world by a tropical exotic jungle. It&#8217;s remote location lends itself to exclusive privacy and a truly authentic Costa Rican experience.
January 15th - December 15th, 2010
Stay [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Punta Islita Discounts" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/85_Pool_view_at_Punta_Islita_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="118" />Hotel Punta Islita is a rare gem in the sustainable hotel industry. The boutique resort sits perched on the crest of a hill overlooking the Pacific, hidden from the world by a tropical exotic jungle. It&#8217;s remote location lends itself to exclusive privacy and a truly authentic <span href="../../">Costa Rica</span>n experience.</p>
<p><strong>January 15th - December 15th, 2010</strong></p>
<p>Stay 4 Nights and only pay for 3</p>
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		<title>Tango Mar Costa Rica Special 2010</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2337/tango-mar-costa-rica-special-2010</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:55:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tango Mar is a boutique beach front hotel where you room will literally be on the beach.  Enjoy a unique stay on one of Costa Rica&#8217;s finest beaches.


May 1- Dec 15 2010
Stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3 nights
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Tango mar Discounts" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/271_Pool_and_Beach_at_tango_Mar_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="118" />Tango Mar is a boutique beach front hotel where you room will literally be on the beach.  Enjoy a unique stay on one of Costa Rica&#8217;s finest beaches.<br />
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<strong>May 1- Dec 15 2010</strong></p>
<p>Stay for 4 nights and only pay for 3 nights</p>
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		<title>Arenas del Mar Manuel Antonio 2010 Deals</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2335/arenas-del-mar-manuel-antonio-2010-deals</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:51:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Arenas del Mar is the only luxury hotel located in Manuel Antonio to have access to 2 beaches as well as being surrounded by rainforest.  Expect to see monkeys flying through the trees and sloths lazing around in the tree tops at Arenas del Mar.  We can help you enjoy this in 2010 with the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Arenas del Mar" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/128_Room_at_Arenas_del_Mar_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="118" />Arenas del Mar is the only luxury hotel located in Manuel Antonio to have access to 2 beaches as well as being surrounded by rainforest.  Expect to see monkeys flying through the trees and sloths lazing around in the tree tops at Arenas del Mar.  We can help you enjoy this in 2010 with the below specials:</p>
<p><strong>May 1st through June 30th</strong><br />
Stay 5 nights, pay only 4.</p>
<p><strong>July 1st through August 31st</strong><br />
Get a free Manuel Antonio Park tour for stays of 4 nights and more.<br />
Kids stay and eat for free.</p>
<p><strong>September 1st through November 20th</strong><br />
Stay 3 nights, pay only 2.</p>
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		<title>Lapa Rios May - Nov 2010 Specials</title>
		<link>http://www.vacationscostarica.com/offers/2333/lapa-rios-may-nov-2010-specials</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:47:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Claire</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Lapa Rios is one of the most unique hotels in Costa Rica located in the Amazon rainforest of Costa Rica.  The hotel is famous as being one of the worlds fore runners in eco-hotels and is 100% sustainable.  Visit this paradise this year and we will help you save some $$$:
May 1st to May 15th [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="lapa Rios" src="http://www.vacationscostarica.com/imageGalery/143_Aerial_View_of_Lapa_Rios_340x255.jpg" alt="" width="158" height="118" />Lapa Rios is one of the most unique hotels in Costa Rica located in the Amazon rainforest of Costa Rica.  The hotel is famous as being one of the worlds fore runners in eco-hotels and is 100% sustainable.  Visit this paradise this year and we will help you save some $$$:</p>
<p><strong>May 1st to May 15th and June 1st to June 30th</strong><br />
Stay 5 nights, pay only 4.</p>
<p><strong>July 1st through August 31st</strong><br />
Kids stay and eat for free.</p>
<p><strong>September 1st through November 20th</strong><br />
Stay 4 nights, pay only 3.</p>
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