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Complimentary newsletter with travel insights and tidbits. Highlighting Costa Rica as a premium destination. Featuring Hotel Punta Islita and El Silencio Lodge & Spa
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Costa Rica Scoop
Jan - Mar
News and insights for mindful travel by Grupo Islita
2015
-Grupo Islita-
Grupo Islita's CEO Mr. William Rojas
Lively Costa RicaWe have many lively reasons to celebrate thearrival of 2015. A new year is symbolic of afresh start, prompting us to innovate andcreate the memorable experiences thathighlight life's precious narrative.
At Grupo Islita, we see ourselves as a bigfamily. Extended, diverse, and fully commitedto our common goal: to embrace and spreadthe planet-friendly, people-positive happinessthat defines Costa Rica.
I am delighted to join Grupo Islita, wishingformer CEO Gustavo Segura the best in hisnew professional pursuits. And I look forwardto continue strengthening our long-standingcommitment to excellence, sustainability, anduniqueness.
From the sunny Guanacaste coastline to the cozy mountains of Bajos del Toro,Grupo Islita's team wishes you a fantastic 2015.
As guests and partners you are part of ourtravel family and we are proud to share ourlatest good news while extending a cordialinvitation to visit in the coming months.
hotelpuntaislita.com | elsilenciolodge.com
3 nights at Hotel Punta Islita: Deluxe RoomDaily breakfastRT Flights from San José (SJO-Islita-SJO)3 nights at El Silencio Lodge & Spa: SuiteDaily breakfast
*Double occupancy. Valid until April 30th, 2015.Subject to restrictions and availability. Please ask forapplicable rules for families or groups.Contact us for details.
$1008*(per person, plus taxes)
Costa Rica on Your Mind?
(Plan a six-day stay and local flights to Hotel Punta Islita could be on us.)
“In the midst of winter,I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matterhow hard the world pushes against me, within me,there’s something stronger– something better, pushing right back.”
-Albert Camus
-Hotel Punta Islita-
The gorgeous sight of Red Macaws in flighthave inspired us to offer free round-trip airtransportation between San Jose (SJO) andHotel Punta Islita. Don't miss out! Subject toavailability. Minimum stays apply.
For more details, please contact us today:[email protected]
Free Flights!Fly for free until April 30th
If you have ever wonderedwhat Hotel Punta Islita lookslike to a soaring red macaw,please watch our latest video.Enjoy a minute of high-altitude exhilaration!
http://bit.ly/HPIMacawFlight
Soaring
-Hotel Punta Islita-
What is unique about the Islita Museum?It is the first open-air art collection in the region. Butmore remarkably, each work of art is the result of theinvited artist’s intervention in the town of Islita. Thecreative process is enriched by the artist’s communionwith the surrounding nature and community. Thecollection also features pieces by local artists whosetalent has been fostered through the museum.
Whichpiece ismost remarkable to you?Andwhy?The “Lolly” intervention of Costa Rican artist FlorenciaUrbina. After spending time in the community shedevised a set of symbols of such strength andresonance that they have become trademarks of ourMuseum. These are the star (health), moon (culture),and spiral (eternal return). Part of the interventionconsists of the “Popi Signos” or “Lolly Signs” that areset up along the roads in and around Islita, attractingtraveler’s attention prior to their arrival. Once guestsvisit the museum, they have an “aha” moment, whenthey connect the Lolly signs to our project.
Which exhibition has been most special to you?My first exhibition “Creativity and Nature: Art of thePapaturras” showcased work by the Papaturras, thefirst local artist group consolidated within the IslitaMuseum project. Beyond this symbolic coincidence,what was special for me was the sense of artisticempowerment that the artist’s felt in preparing andcompleting their work for this exhibition.When I beganto work with the group I encouraged each member topursue her own interest, emphasizing that eachshould feel free to follow her own intuition and creativedrive. At first they were intimidated, not knowingexactly how to proceed. But quickly they took on thechallenge and the result was a varied exhibition unitedby the group’s shared visual language of stringingtogether bits of the local environment, like shells,stones, wood, and seeds. I was and am delighted tosee that the Papaturras are motivated by thisexpressive freedom.
Lauran (center) shares the creative drive of thePapaturra Artists.
The Islita "Lolly-Signs" stage a colorful welcome.
Artful Chatwith Islita Museum Director Lauran Bonilla-Merchav
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-Edward Young
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-El Silencio Lodge & Spa
In a food processor, flash puree the tomatoes until reaching acoarse consistency. Pour in a mesh colander and drain.
Process the onion and garlic until finely chopped.
Pour tomato, onion, garlic and the rest of the ingredients in a pot.Cook on the stovetop for about ten minutes on low-medium heat,stirring thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Fold in additional salt andpepper to taste.
Serve warm (microwave a bit if necessary) with plantain chips, orthin slices of fresh carrot.For a spicier version, just add more Chipotle. Makes about 2 cups.
10 ripe plum tomatoes1/2 medium yellow onion1 garlic clove2 tbsp Chipotle sauce1 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh lime juice1 tsp kosher salt1 tsp ground black pepper
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Spicy salsa is a chilled Summer favorite.But this serve-warm version is perfect to adda little heat to the winter months.
Need a little breather? Relax for aminute and enjoy our soothing cloudforest environment in this brief video.Rolling mist, waterfalls, and greenlandscapes may inspire your nextgetaway: http://bit.ly/ESLInFlight
Breathe
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-El Silencio Lodge & Spa-
Those were the words author Susan Crandellused todescribeElSilencioLodge&Spawhencovering it as a new exciting destination forTown & Country Magazine.
In 2015, her words become somewhatprophetic as we are proud to announce ourincorporation in the Relais & Châteaux selectportfolio of extraordinary hotels andrestaurants.
As the first Central American member, ElSilencio is thus recognized as a superlativegetaway, successfully achieving Relais &Châteaux's legendary 5C standards:
Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm & Cuisine.
Established in 1954with the goal "to spread itsunique art de vivre across the globe byselecting outstanding properties with a trulyunique character", Relais & Châteaux todaygroupsmore than 500 independent hotels andrestaurants in 64 nations.
The Relais & Châteux imprimatur is the bestcelebration of the beauty of our location, thecomfort of our facilities, our singularmenu, andthe extraordinary hospitality of our team.
We look forward to welcoming you to ourchâteau dans les nuages.
A Castle in the Clouds
Costa Rica'sWILD WISDOM FOR 2015
-Costa Rica-
Singing sloths, dancing anteaters, and frolicking turtles remind us that overworking isexhausting and unhealthy. Costa Rica's new travel campaign offers a wild antidote tostress. Have you seen the new spots? What do you think?
http://bit.ly/SaveTheHumans
Save the Humans
During themonthof January,CostaRica'smountain fields are covered in blooming"Santa Lucías". This tiny wild flower ofminuscule periwinkle petals is highlyregarded as an omen of good fortune andwealth during the year.
Tradition holds that the effect is enhancedif one receives it as a gift froma friend. Wehope this e-version has the same power!
Santa Lucias for You
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