Located in Malpais, towards the northern end of Santa Teresa beach, on 7 acres of white sand beach, hidden among the beach almond and plumeria trees sits Florblanca Resort. A secluded, romantic haven designed for people who want the comforts of the finest resort while enjoying the adventure and excitement of a tropical jungle destination. This collection of simply luxurious villas ministers to body and soul..

There's a dojo for karate and yoga, a massage therapist, a music room, cable TV in a comfortable lounge, and an art and pottery studio. Resident biologist guides lead horseback tours and nature walks into Cabo Blanco National Park and snorkeling excursions in the surrounding waters.

FlorBlanca Resort hotel hands down the most luxurious option in this neck of the woods, and one of the most luxurious and intimate hotels in the country.

The individual villas are huge, with a vast central living area opening on to a spacious veranda. The furnishings, decorations, and architecture boast a mix of Latin American and Asian influences, with some African adornments thrown in for good measure. Each villa has an outdoor Balinese-inspired bathroom and a sunken tub.

Most have views over the lush gardens to the sea. Every unit features a large open-air bathroom with a garden shower and teardrop-shaped tub set amidst flowering tropical foliage. You can either opt for the one-bedroom villas with a four-poster king-size bed in the main bedroom, or a two-bedroom, two-bathroom villa better suited to families, with two twin-size beds in a separate upstairs bedroom.

Two pools flow into each other, with a sculpted waterfall connecting them in front of Nectar, the excellent alfresco restaurant, which serves four-course gourmet dinners with inventive menus. Multi course breakfasts, included in the room rate are lavish.

RATES 2014

Transfer Tambor airstrip-hotel: $60.00 *up to 4 people

Villa prices vary according to location. Therefore you will see a range of prices based on which villa is available. Some villas have full ocean view, some have partial ocean view and some have garden view. ALL VILLAS FACE THE OCEAN.

NOTES:

• Rates do not include local taxes (13%)
• No children under 6 are allowed at Florblanca.
• Additional person per night $100 + tax
• 5 nights minimum during Peak Season.
• Maximum 3 people in one bedroom villas
• Maximum 5 people in two bedroom villas.
• Deluxe Villas: Ocean View / Superior Villas: Garden View.
• Rates are subject to change without previous notice.

TRANSPORTATION OPERATED BY RAIN FOREST TOURS

Transfer from San Jose area hotels or San Jose's Juan Santamaría International Airport to hotels in Guanacaste range from $155 to $275.00 each way for a minivan with a capacity of up to 9 passengers. Approximate time from San José to the area is from 4^1/2 to 6 hours.

Transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to any hotel in San José $35, including airport assistance, for a minivan with a capacity of up to 9 passengers.