Four Seasons Resort at Peninsula Papagayo

Whatever you're in the mood for, Four Seasons has the place to suit. Healthy breakfasts (or on-the-go picnics) are served at Anejo, which becomes a low-key evening spot with chilled-out tunes, tapas, and hanging couches. Otherwise, enjoy wood-fired seafood at the atmospheric Bahia, go on a journey of Latin American rums at La Reserva or head to the five-court tennis centre to Palapita for Costa Rican street food and local craft beer. The resort also has a family-friendly and adults-only pool, while the spa promises a good pampering with nature's remedies.

The rooms are warm and tropical, adorned with art and local wood, and open to private terraces with ocean, beach or forest views. With one to three bedrooms, the suites are larger and each is unique; choose from bold artworks or stand-out features like a private dining pavilions and infinity pools. At the top of the tier are the one- to six-bedroom residences, many of which boast state-of-the-art media rooms, private kitchens, and pools with connecting hot tubs.

The lush peninsula can be explored on foot (or golf cart!), with a guide to point out the flora and fauna - and there are multiple species of monkey, deer, coatis and incredible birdlife to tick off. Discover the Gulf of Papagayo at your leisure on a kayak or paddleboard, or hop aboard the resort's catamaran and sail to pristine beaches and famous surfing breaks, stopping for a snorkel wherever you fancy. For something different, enjoy a round of golf at the fantastic course overlooking the Bay of Culebra.