When I was contemplating meeting sites for the 2012 midyear meeting for the AAML, I would often ask people if they had ever been to Costa Rica. The answer, inevitably, was “no, but I have always wanted to go there!” Well your chance to do so has arrived! I invite you to join family and friends at the five star Marriott Los Suenos in Playa Herradura, on the pacific coast of Coast Rica, March 11 – 15, 2012.

**Of course, we are a victim of our own success: The hotel sold out in the first ten days of availability! However, we are keeping a waiting list and would be happy to assist you in locating a condo on the grounds for rental during the meeting week.**


***ATTENTION: YOU MUST PRESENT A VALID PASSPORT THAT WILL NOT EXPIRE FOR AT LEAST THREE MONTHS AFTER ARRIVAL AND A ROUNDTRIP/OUTBOUND TICKET.***

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We are urging attendees to arrive Saturday, March 10, with a return date of Saturday, March 17. To provide you with incentive to do so, we have scheduled four “party buses” to leave the San Jose airport at regular intervals on the 11th for the trip to Los Suenos. Not only will you have snacks, “beverages,” and hands free travel to the hotel, but each bus will have a guide to provide you with the history and color of this unique country while you take the new national highway to the pacific coast.

Our welcoming reception will be at the Villa Caletas, located on a rainforest hilltop 1,150 feet above the Pacific Ocean, overlooking the Nicoya Gulf and the crescent beaches of Jacó. The 360-degree panoramic view is breathtaking and just a hint at what is in store for you the remainder of your trip.

How about activities? Just a few things you can experience (in alphabetical order): Aerial tram, ATV tour, biking, bird watching, bungee jumping, butterfly farm, camping, canopy tour, canyon tour, catamaran tour, coffee plantation, crocodile safari, deep sea fishing, golf, hang gliding, hanging bridges, hiking, horseback riding, jet ski touring, kayaking, kite boarding, mountain climbing, national park tours, rock climbing, scuba diving, snorkeling, surfing, tennis volcanoes, waterfalls, white water rafting, and zip lines.

Not in the mood for activities? No problem! Just rest and relax at the fabulous Marriott Los Suenos. With a world class spa and a friendly casino, you do not have to leave the grounds at all. Or how about a round of golf? But not just any round of golf. Ever play on a golf course in the middle of a rain forest? We can’t be responsible if one of the white eagles picks up your ball before you have a chance at that birdie putt!

Hungry? Not a problem. You can enjoy one of the three hotel restaurants (La Vista, Nuevo Latino, Hoyo 19), the Casa del Café coffee house, or the Puesta del Sol pub. If you want to dine off site, you can either drive the few miles into the quaint town of Jaco, or walk across the lawn to the Los Suenos Marina, where you will find four wonderful dining opportunities, including El Galeón Restaurant, Lanterna Ristorante Itialiano, Bambu Sushi and Asian Cuisine, or the Dolce Vita Coffee and Sweets. And for nightlife, the marina also has the lively Hook Up (no, I did not make up the name of this restaurant / night club).

Plus the customary cocktail parties, top shelf CLE, and a little salsa dancing thrown in. This will be a trip of a lifetime, so bring the kids and grandchildren and be prepared for the Pura Vida (pure life) of Costa Rica!

We are fortunate to have two sources of “event planners” in Costa Rica: TAM Travel and Costa Rica Luxury Tours You can find all of the TAM events in the “Activities” section and you can view a PDF of all of Costa Rica Luxury

 

 

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  • Written by amigos.
  • Posted on August 6, 2011.