Calaluna.com showcases award winning boutique hotel and villas on coast of scenic Costa Rica.

Tamarindo, Guanacaste -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/14/2015 -- The online magazine PsychologyToday.com recently featured an article entitled "The importance of vacations to our physical and mental health" written by columnist Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Dr. Whitbourne writes, "Taking a vacation may be necessary for mental health. The act of taking a vacation or holiday away from home has the potential to break the cycle of stress that affects millions of people. After a restful vacation, these individuals often feel ready to dive head first into their normal daily routines with added energy and renewed gusto. Family vacations serve an even greater role, as these getaways can bring families closer together and improve relationships in an atmosphere very different from their regular environment."

Meeting the needs of travelers who wish to experience rest, relaxation and a chance to stay in one of the most beautiful natural resorts in the world, is the Cala Luna Hotel & Villas. Spokesperson for Cala Luna Federico Pilurzu explains, "Our family is very proud to be able to offer the ultimate vacation experience at the Cala Luna Hotel. For the repeated excellent service and luxurious accommodations we provide to our guests, we are honored to have been ranked number 20 out of the leading 25 hotels of Central America in the '2014 TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Awards.' This was awarded to us from reviews provided by travelers worldwide based on their reviews of both the Cala Luna Hotel & Cala Luna Beach Vacation Villas."

Federico Pilurzu elaborates, "The fact that our guests wholeheartedly recommend our resort to their family and friends comes as no surprise to us. My family and our entire team work with the sole goal of giving the most personalized services to everyone who chooses to stay with us. In designing this beach resort, our mission was always to make sure each guest came away with memories that would resonate with them for the rest of their life. To achieve this, we work to give them the most luxurious holiday imaginable."

"We have a cocktail lounge and a full service restaurant on the premises that serves up chef inspired meals. Our guests can partake of yoga lessons or find complete relaxation with services at our own on-site spa." Federico Pilurzu states, "Unlike large hotels that are fun by corporations, our beach hotel and villas are family run. Our team gets to know our guests personally so that we can accommodate their requests and anticipate their needs. We cater to families, business trips, groups and romantic couples looking for the perfect retreat here in gorgeous Costa Rica."

To this Federico adds, "Through our efforts and the dedication of all of our staff members, our guests at the Cala Luna are treated to a vacation filled with comfort, incredible views of this natural environment, safety and security at all times. Whether it's a morning of yoga by the pool, a trip into the bustling town of Tamarindo for the day or an evening spent walking on the pristine beaches of Playa Langosta on the Pacific Ocean, there is nothing like a vacation at the Cala Luna."

About Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
The Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas was created in the year 1996 by the Pilurzu-Depypere family. The name of the resort is inspired by the Italian words for Moon Bay in their native Sardinia. Situated amidst the stunning landscape of Costa Rica, this hotel differentiates itself from other vacation destinations based on the personalized service provided by their over 60 staff members.

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Expert, dedicated wedding specialists with long record of success will help hotel's guests enjoy magical, unforgettable weddings, receptions, and honeymoons, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas reports

Tamarindo, Costa Rica -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/09/2014 -- Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas, one of Costa Rica's most highly regarded, beautiful, and intimate hotels, announced the availability of full wedding planning and associated services for the resort's guests. By partnering with some of the country's most experienced and sought-after wedding specialists, Cala Luna will ensure that guests who arrange to have their own nuptials at the hotel will have the kinds of unforgettable experiences that many have come to associate with the tropical paradise of Costa Rica. Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas is located on the scenic and secluded Punta San Francisco, one of the country's most romantic destinations, a short distance from the bustling vacation town of Tamarindo.

"It is with great pleasure that we announce that Cala Luna can now officially provide a full slate of wedding services to our valued guests," Cala Luna General Manager Federico Pilurzu said, "and we know that many magical, memorable ceremonies and celebrations are going to follow." Because of the property's intimate size and beautiful, secluded location, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas has long been a favorite of knowledgeable travelers planning romantic getaways, honeymoons, and anniversary celebrations. Cala Luna's proximity to the popular tourist destination of Tamarindo means that guests at the hotel and villas have easy access to the amenities that town offers, while also being able to enjoy the unmatched privacy and splendor of Punta San Francisco, a separate promontory with its own gorgeous beaches and scenery.

Over the course of many years, a team of expert wedding planners has contributed to a record of hundreds of successful and flawlessly executed weddings and receptions at Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas. Cala Luna has now made that uniquely productive relationship official, bringing those experienced wedding specialists into the company fold so that their services can be given the hotel's imprimatur. Those who take advantage of the newly announced Costa Rica Wedding Services by Cala Luna Boutique Hotel and Villas, then, can be assured that their ceremonies, celebrations, and stays will be just as perfect as they had hoped for, as a highly professional and dedicated team of experts will do everything needed to ensure that all goes according to plan.

In addition to having provided the scene for hundreds of spectacular and wonderful weddings, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas has garnered a reputation for excelling in other ways, as well. Cala Luna's romantic honeymoon packages, for example, have been among the most frequently recommended and highest rated in Costa Rica for years. Cala Luna has also been recognized in other impressive ways, as with the hotel's recent placement high on the list of TripAdvisor.com's top destinations in Costa Rica. Those interested in Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas new wedding services, honeymoon packages, or other offerings can find out more at the hotel's website.

About Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
One of Costa Rica's top vacation destinations, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas provides intimate, romantic accommodations on the secluded Punta San Francisco, a short distance from the active tourist town of Tamarindo in Costa Rica's beautiful Province of Guanacaste.

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Launch of new mobile-friendly website is celebrated with accompanying seasonal specials, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas reports

Tamarindo, Cosa Rica -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/04/2014 -- Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas, a luxury getaway in Costa Rica, today announced the launch of its new website. This site is more user-friendly than its previous incarnation, and now includes responsive design that makes it easy to use with mobile devices. To celebrate the launch, the resort has announced several limited-time specials for summer break travelers and those who book early for the high season.

The Summer Break Special will be a hit for yoga fans. It offers a free yoga class every day during guests' stay, and to make the experience truly special, the setting for the yoga is in a covered outdoor studio "surrounded by tropical flora." Those who book by the end of August for travel before November 30th, on the other hand, will find that a different deal awaits them: The Best Value Package. This package includes accommodations for three nights, daily breakfast, a two-hour surf lesson, free calls to the USA from the reception desk, free yoga classes, and free Wi-Fi.

"We believe these specials and packages are great ways to introduce people to the Cala Luna Beach Hotel & Villas," said Federico Pilurzu of Cala Luna. "Many people who come for a short trip end up returning for a Costa Rica beach honeymoon or simply to enjoy another vacation."

One of the biggest tourism draws for Costa Rica is its beautiful tropical environment. To help preserve this resource, Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas has implemented a number of eco-friendly practices. "We use food that has been locally grown so that there is less packaging to get rid of and fewer emissions related to the transportation of the produce," said Pilurzu. "We also avoid adding restaurant waste, eggshells, and other food items to the garbage dump. Instead, we send these materials to a nearby farm, where they are used as animal feed or crop fertilizer. Any extra food waste is added to our own compost piles, which are used on our garden."

These are just some of the eco-friendly practices done by the resort. It turns out that it is so eco-friendly that plenty of wildlife proliferates there, including sea turtles, ants, and other creatures normal for the Costa Rican shoreline. The resort also makes sure to keep its nighttime lighting to a minimum. This helps preserve normal animal behaviors, but guests will find that the stunning view of the starry night sky is even more interesting to see. Without light pollution interfering with the view, the sky appears to be blanketed in stars.

About Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel & Villas offers both hotel and villa rooms for guests that offer both beachside and tropical environments. It provides a natural setting with plenty of local wildlife and excellent views of the night sky that can't be matched anywhere else.

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