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Anamaya Yoga Retreats and Teacher Training

Posted by on May 18, 2013

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Costa Rica Yoga Retreats at Anamaya Resort

Location: Montezuma, Costa Rica

Rates: $ 895 weekly

Accommodation: Suites and cabins

Amenities: Yoga, infinity pool, spa, free breakfast, restaurant, kitchenette, free internet, parking, suites.

Anamaya is a boutique hotel and yoga retreat located in Montezuma. It is a beach town which is located in the southern part of Costa Rica. This region is known as one of the areas on earth which has people with longer life span.

The yoga retreat is just five minutes away from the beautiful Montezuma falls. The edge of cliff on which the resort is located gives a picturesque view of the Pacific Ocean. The literal meaning of “Anamaya” is “good health” which is the main vision of this resort. Various activities like Yoga Teacher Training courses, Yoga classes, retreats and spa services are centered around the unmatched physical and mental wellbeing offered at Anamaya. Apart from other activities, the resort offers entertainment options like excursions to local areas, circus and fire dancing experiences to add to the exotic experience of stay at the resort.

Yoga Teacher Training and Certification courses are offered here. The course is run for four weeks. There is a yoga deck which gives view of the Pacific Ocean. Yoga enthusiasts enjoy the panoramic view and practice daily sessions of yoga on the deck. Guests can also experience rejuvenation of mind and body by availing spa services at this resort. They can choose from full body relaxation massage to Swedish massages. The services offered are reasonably priced and convenient with 30 minutes sessions starting at $30. The food is organic with options like gluten-free, vegan and raw. In combination with these options, guests can also avail fish and chicken.
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This place is a perfect getaway for people who want to experience the fitness of mind, body and soul. It is an ideal destination for people who have been bogged down with their working schedules. Events like classes, movie shows and lectures are arranged for guests thus providing multiple entertainment options. The resort invites eminent dancers, acrobats and musicians from all over the world. It is not only a chosen destination for yogis and health enthusiasts, it is also preferred for wedding celebrations. With its amenities and location, this place provides an apt environment for newly-weds and honeymooners.

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Tiamo Resorts

Posted by on Jan 13, 2013

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Location : Bahamas

Rates : $ 315 and above

Amenities : Beach, pool, library, scuba diving, fishing, water-sports, restaurant, high-speed internet

Accommodation : 11 rooms, Four types of accommodations

Tiamo is situated in the Out Islands of Bahamas, on the South Andros Island. This resort is accessible only by a boat or seaplane. The resort has a private beach, ten cottages and a villa. It is set up in tropical surroundings with pristine white beaches, clear blue waters and lush green palm trees. The beach-side cottages are best to bask in beauty of Bahamas.

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Barefoot Scuba Resort

Posted by on Jan 10, 2013

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Location : Andamans, India

Rates : $14 and above weekly

Accommodation : Cottages and huts

Amenities : Yoga,kayaking,fishing, Scuba diving, restaurant

Scuba diving is considered as one of the greatest adventures. Whether one is a beginner or a professional, you will attain something new while making your efforts to see the underwater world. Schools of colorful fish and your insight into the amazing marine world will boost your whole experience every time you dive. Barefoot Scuba resort is situated on the Havelock Island in India. Havelok is located in Andaman and the resort is located on the Beach number 3. It is one of the resorts which gives a complete package including diving and training courses for scuba diving.

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Popoyo Surf Lodge

Posted by on Jan 6, 2013

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Location : Nicaragua

Rates : $ 1334 for seven nights per surfer

Accommodations : Private and shared casitas

Amenities : Kitchen, AC, Direct TV, Wireless high speed internet, swimming pool, entertainment, surfing, boating

Popoyo Surf Lodge is situated in the Nicaragua’s Southern Pacific Coast in Playa Guasacate. The entire property is spread over an area of fourteen acres among tropical gardens. Geographically, it is located in the center of Popoyo surf area which is within walking distance from the seven beach breaks.This part of Playa Guasacate is admired for its endless quality breaks throughout the year. The temperatures are warm throughout the year making for an ideal tropical adventure. Popoyo Surf Lodge offers surfing lessons for various abilities i.e from professionals to beginner levels. It welcomes long-boarders, short-boarders, boogie-boarders and knee-boarders. The teachers at Popoyo Surf Lodge offer hands-on surf coaching throughout the tours.

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Safari Surf School

Posted by on Dec 26, 2012

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Location : Nosara, Costa Rica

Rates : $ 1575 and above for 7 days

Accommodation : Various options from Boutiques to five star/resort type accommodations

Amenities : Surfing, canopying, yoga, massages, restaurant, meals

Nosara is a sleepy village located a short distance North of Tamarindo. It is a hamlet like any other except that it is nestled in a relatively solitary stretch of sandy beach. Nosara is home to the well-known and highly admired -the Safari Surf School. The school was a creation of two brothers from Oahu almost ten years ago. Safari Surf is a premier surf camp in Costa Rica as it is an all-inclusive surf camp not only for professionals but also for beginners. The week long surf camps have impressive set of experts who guide you on every step. You can spend your time taking surf lessons and wellness/fitness classes or exploring the forest during excursions.

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Surf Camp Portugal

Posted by on Dec 23, 2012

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Location : Portugal

Rates : $ 48.84 and above per night

Accommodation : Dorms and double rooms, apartments to rent

Amenities : Surfing, TV, DVD player,complimentary WiFi connection, ocean view rooms

Surfcamp Portugal is located just few meters away from the beach Foz do Lizandro in Ericeira, Portugal. It is an ideal surfing getaway not only for seasoned surfers but also for beginners. It is the surfing capital of Lisbon area and a regular spot for World Surf Championship. Portugal is known as Europe’s Mecca for surfers. Ericeira was recently named among the top 3 World Surfing Reserves.

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Song Saa Resort

Posted by on Dec 23, 2012

 

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Location : Thailand

Rates : $ 1, 720 and above

Accommodation : Suites

Amenities : Spa, Gym, yoga, infinity pool, Free Wifi access, iPd dock, sunken bath tubs, indoor and outdoor showers, flat-screen television.

Song Saa Private Island is an Eco-resort which is located in Koh Rong Islands. It is prefect escape which spreads over a pair of spectacular isles. It has thatched and stone villas scattered as dotted lines among jungle canopy and over water in the sea. The resort lies in Koh Rong Archipelago of Cambodia which is made up of mainly uninhabited islands. The entire area is an oases of coral reefs, rain-forests and pristine beaches.

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Grootbos Private Nature Reserve

Posted by on Dec 22, 2012

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Location : South Africa

Rates : $ 440 and above

Accommodation : Lodges and villas

Amenities : Internet, DSTV, telephone, tea/coffee makers, pool, mini bar, restaurant, under-floor heaters, outdoor showers, shop, telescopes and binoculars, conference room, fruit basket, buffet breakfasts etc.

Grootbos Nature Reserve is an Eco-resort which is located in the heart of Cape Town’s abundant wildlife and landscapes. It is two hours drive from Cape Town. The literal meaning of Grootbos is “large forest”. It is named after white milk-woods which are widely found in this area and form an extensive part of the forest in this reserve. This forest houses some unusual flora and fauna and is the largest of its kind. It is a home to trees which are more than hundred years old. According to some of the reviews, Grootbos Nature Reserve is counted among world’s six “floral kingdoms”. This eco-resort has diverse varieties of fynbos vegetation, more than 715 species of plant which flower all around the year. If you are a serious bird-watcher, you are likely to spot more than 100 species of bird and many other animals as well. There are in-house ornithologist, botanist, marine biologist and horticulturist who help tourists in enhancing knowledge about different features of this reserve.

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Gayana Eco Resort, Kota Kinabalu

Posted by on Dec 22, 2012

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Location : Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Rates : $ 341 and above

Accommodation : Villas

Amenities : Banquet facility, swimming pool, facilities for disabled, fitness and gym amenities, laundry services, safe deposit box, child care, conference care, gift shop, internet facilities, room service, outdoor swimming pool, air-condition in rooms, DVD plyaer, Mini Bar, Tea and Coffee, Spa facilities.

Gayana Eco Resort is located at the edges of Gaya, a lush coral reef Island off the Borneo coast. It takes few minutes by a ferry from Kota Kinabalu to reach the resort. The Eco-resort has 52 over-water individual villas which are designed to enhance the noise of ocean below while holding the abiding vistas of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. Gayana Eco resort is the only property which has its own Marine Ecology Research Center which works towards the propagation of Giant Clams and restoration of natural coral reefs. Staying at Gayana Eco Resort, you can also be a part of the activities to bring back the vibrant ocean life in its own natural form. The resort is completely devoted on the conservation of marine life and it has set up its own laboratory. This way it has created an authentic simulated habitat of unusual fish species, corals and clam holding reserves and an educative auditorium.

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