Greetings!
Happy New Year to all of our faithful followers and members, we hope you're enjoying the start to another year and looking forward to some new experiences while traveling the globe! With Central America as our theme this month we have some amazing new places for you to experience...
Did you know that Coffee was brought into Costa Rica from Cuba by a Spanish traveler, Navarro, in 1779? Surprisingly it is not their native plant but you can experience the coffee culture in this beautiful country by visiting the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn. Or perhaps you're dreaming of a private luxury home in the jungle on the beach...Latitude 10 Resort was built as a private resort and is now available to the public. As the winner of the 2008 Grand Award in the International Class for second homes, the resort leaves nothing to be desired in luxury and elegance in its natural setting, providing interaction with the jungle and its beachfront location.
What about lounging on your own private island? Jicaro Island Ecolodge is Nicaragua's most upscale nature resort located on a private island in Lake Nicaragua. The lodge is located just a short boat ride from the colonial town of Granada with spectacular views of the Mombacho Volcano across the lake. Nine private casitas serve as the perfect setting for romantic escapes, activities and active exploration and wellness retreats.
Enjoy dreaming as you peruse through these new properties and don't forget to let your dreams become a reality!
Cheers,
Brooklyn Greig
Director of Affiliate Properties
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...Costa Rica
By Therese Eley, Director of Member Services
Boasting a higher bio-diversity than Europe and the United States combined, in a land mass smaller than that of West Virginia, makes Costa Rica an ideal eco-destination. While the country has only about .25% of the world's landmass, it contains 5% of the world's biodiversity! From soaring volcanoes and cloud forests to quaint villages and stunning tropical beaches, it's quite easy to cover a lot of ground, without having to cover a lot of ground. This small Central American gem is so packed with a splendid array of bio-diversity, it makes for the perfect destination for nature lovers to explore.
Here are 10 of Costa Rica's top eco-attractions:
1.Monteverde Cloud Forest Ecotourism abounds in this iconic cloud forest, home of the Maya bird of paradise, the quetzal. Here it is not uncommon to find organic farms featuring alternative energy sources, honouring the area's tradition of protecting and preserving the area's natural beauty.
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Our Recommendation
By Brooklyn Greig, Director of Affiliate Properties
Latitude 10 Exclusive Beach Resort - Santa Teresa, Costa Rica
Have you ever dreamed of staying in your own private tropical resort right on the beach?
Tucked amongst the native vegetation, lie Latitude 10's five casitas. Each private bungalow is uniquely and luxuriously appointed, with its own personality and vibe.
The private casitas are constructed from almond wood and decorated with local art and handiwork. You might find an easel with a painting propped in the corner, or a coconut broken in half and filled with sand and tea lights, or a ladder made with bamboo set against the bathroom wall. Each room has its own treasures for you to discover and enjoy.
The casitas were designed and built by a local architect without any trees being cut down. The wooden structures have shades but no windows and there are no locks on the doors. The bathrooms are completely open-air with large hot water showers and gardens. It is more than a lovely room, it is a structure enabling you to sleep and reside completely in harmony with nature.
Porches with cozy chairs and hammocks, ceiling fans, safe deposit boxes, and a twice-daily housekeeping service add to your comfort. In the evening, we will pull down the shades, light candles, burn incense, and dim the lights. Our turndown service paired with the sounds of nature provides a very tranquil and very Costa Rican experience.
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New Affiliates By Brooklyn Greig, DIrector of Affiliates
 Arenas Del Mar Beach & Nature Resort Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica An extraordinary beachfront resort situated on the beaches of Manuel Antonio. This incomparable Costa Rican hotel was designed and built with an ambitious combination of deluxe accommodations coupled with the highest level of certified sustainability.click to read Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn Santa Barbara de Heredia, Costa RicaFinca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation & Inn crowns the Central Highlands of Costa Rica, offering an exciting destination where the adventurous and curious traveler will experience the history and cultivation of coffee in Costa Rica and the museums, music, arts and culture of the local communities. click to read Latitude 10 Exclusive Beach Resort Santa Teresa, Costa Rica Have you ever dreamed of staying in your own private tropical resort right on the beach? Latitude 10 Resort was built as a private resort and is now available to the public. As the winner of the 2008 Grand Award in the International Class for second homes, the resort leaves nothing to be desired in luxury and elegance in its natural setting, providing interaction with the jungle and its beachfront location.
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Lapa Rios Ecolodge & Wildlife Reserve
Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
Set in a private nature reserve spread over 1,000 acres of Central America's last remaining lowland tropical rainforest in Costa Rica, Lapa Rios Ecolodge overlooks the pristine point where the Golfo Dulce meets the wild Pacific Ocean, a destination matching everyone's idea of paradise. click to read Jicaro Island Ecolodge Isletas de Grenada, NicaraguaJicaro Island is one of the Isletas (small islands), just a few minutes boat ride from the colonial town of Granada, Nicaragua. This private island getaway has spectacular views of the Mombacho Volcano and other Isletas in Lake Granada. click to read Have any suggestions? Please do not hesitate to contact me at bgreig@discoveryclub.ca For all member bookings and requests you can continue to reach Therese and myself at msr@discoveryclub.ca |
~ SALES PRESENTATIONS ~
January and February
Are you interested in attending one of our sales presentations to learn more about
The Discovery Club?
Please see the dates and locations below to see if one of these events will work for you!
January 26th - Edmonton @ 6pm Edmonton Petroleum Club
January 27th - Red Deer @ 6pm Capri Centre Hotel
February 16th - Saskatoon @ 6pm Saskatoon Club
February 17th - Regina @ 6pm Hotel Saskatchewan
February 23rd - Calgary @ 6pm Sheraton Suites Eau Claire
February 24th - Edmonton @ 6pm Edmonton Petroleum Club
If you would like to attend one of these events please call 800.668.7758 or email khewlett@walkerhospitality.com
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Travel Gems
Secrets Maroma Beach -
Winter Super Sale! Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun offers adults an extra measure of romance and sensuality in an exquisite luxury setting. Immerse yourself in Unlimited-Luxury® where everything is included Visit Website~ Travel now thru April 15th 2011 and receive an additional 44% OFF PLUS $400 USD in Resort Coupons!
Corinthia Hotel Budapest -
FREE Nights in 2011!
First opened in 1896 as the Grand Hotel Royal and restored to its original glory some hundred years later, the Corinthia Budapest - located in the heart of the city - brings together classic hotel opulence with the finest five-star luxury of modern times. Visit Website
~ S tay 2 Nights and receive the 3rd Night FREE Now thru March 31st 2011 (Excluding March 24th - 26th)
Venice Simplon Orient Express Train Tour -
FREE Nights in 2011!
A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express train offers a journey unlike any other. Step aboard and you enter a more gracious, elegant age of travel.
Visit Website ~ Book before January 31st 2011 for any of the Budapest train journeys in 2011 and receive two complimentary nights at Le Meridian in Budapest. |
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What our Members are saying...
"The Aria in Las Vegas rocked!! Unbelievable - we had the best time!!!
The limo service was great, as was the reception - felt like a rock star. Private entrance and reception - even security between the hotel and casino only letting in Sky Suite customers. The Sky Suites are incredible - beautiful rooms and set up. Everything is automated - blackout curtains, rooms lights and settings. The casinos, restaurants, etc. are really well laid out and connected to the hotel - and very elegant. And the staff were more than helpful and friendly. I can't say enough good things about it, really. So much so we want to go back!!!"
- J.F.- Discovery Club Member
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Discovery Club Fast Facts
Trip Advisor
2011 Traveler's Choice Awards
Top 10 Luxury Hotels - Canada
1. Sonora Resort
2. L'Hermitage Hotel *
3. Shangri-La Hotel *
4. Wedgewood Hotel & Spa *
5. Pan Pacific Whistler Village*
6. Prince George Hotel *
7. Auberge Saint-Antoine *
8. Fairmont Pacific Rim *
9. Nita Lake Lodge *
10. Magnolia Hotel and Spa
Eight of these hotels are located in our very own beautiful British Columbia!
Top 10 Luxury Hotels - USA
1. Four Seasons Wailea *
2. The Tides South Beach *
3. Hotel Monaco Portland
4. Omni San Francisco Hotel
5. Four Seasons Las Vegas *
6. The Ritz Carlton Central Park *
7. Inn at Harbour Town
8. Palomar Washington D.C. *
9. Hotel Jerome *
10. French Quarter Inn
* Denotes a Discovery Club Affiliate Property
The Discovery Club is proud to see that our Affiliate Properties make up 8 hotels on the Canadian list and 6 hotels on the USA list!
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