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I aim to answer as many of your questions in advance as possible and this group page will be a useful tool you can refer to again and again as needed. That being said, I am here to help you with any questions or concerns you may have, so please feel free to reach out to me via email, or feel free to schedule a call with me via phone by clicking HERE.
Please note that although the official conference dates are November 2-5, 2023, these rates are available if you would like to come earlier or stay later, subject to availability. Should you wish to stay additional nights outside of the official conference dates of November 2-5, please allow a few extra days for confirmation from the hotel.
***As you may or may not be aware, travel is back in a huge way, and securing 50 rooms for a conference in a post-covid world has been challenging. As such, we may not be able to get additional rooms once this room block is sold out. So, please make sure to book early to ensure you get a room. Our last four conferences have sold out, and the demand for travel is high!
Rates below indicate the total cost per room for three nights - November 2nd-5th, and include shared transfers to and from the airport. Single rate means one adult in the room, double rate is for two adults in the room, Triple rate is for three adults in the room. Children's pricing is per child and is for the entire three nights.
And now, let's move on to where the conference is being held...the gorgeous, Dreams Las Mareas...
AILA Fall 2023 Costa Rica Wellness Conference
Resort Details
Located in the beautiful Playa El Jobo on the Northern coast of Guanacaste, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica is a gorgeous beachfront resort with an expansive palm-studded beach and lush tropical jungles. Dreams Las Mareas boasts a contemporary design with tasteful authentic décor. Enjoy Unlimited-Luxury®, where everything is included like gourmet dining options, limitless top-shelf spirits, 24-hour room service and concierge and a balcony with breathtaking views – all without reservations and wristband free. Dreams Las Mareas offers 447 spacious guest suites that provide views of the beautiful ocean, jungle or mountains. Not only can guests enjoy luxurious amenities, but they receive top-notch service. Guests can let their taste buds go wild at one of our world-class dining options with flavors from all over the world at five à la carte restaurants, a buffet, a grill and a café. Or they can enjoy a refreshing cocktail at one of our six bars & lounges. 24-hour dining options allow guests to enjoy late night bites at Coco Café. Or stay in and order room service. It’s all available at any hour day or night.
During the day, guests can dive into one of our crystalline pools with the “La Cascada” water slide for kids, play volleyball with fellow guests at the beach or in the water, snorkel and explore a whole new world under the sea, or simply relax and sunbathe on a chair overlooking the ocean. The Explorer’s Club for kids and Core Zone for teens offers a variety of activities for kids and teens to enjoy, while adults can spend their quality alone time on the beach or indulge treatments at the Dreams Spa by Pevonia®. Exhilarating tours and excursions are available for guests to explore what the Guanacaste region has to offer. And the fun doesn’t have to stop after the sun goes down- Dreams Las Mareas provides various activities and nightlife for guests of all ages. Families, friends and singles can watch a big screen movie on the beach, dance in the moonlight at one of our themed parties, or simply indulge in culinary creations at our gourmet restaurants. Kids can enjoy movie nights or campout nights at the Explorer’s Club while teens can enjoy disco mixers. If adults want a night alone, they can enjoy a private romantic dinner on the beach or mingle at the bars. There surely is something for everyone here at Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica.
- Limitless access to gourmet à la carte dining options without reservations required
- Unlimited international & domestic top-shelf spirits
- Unlimited natural fruit juices and soft drinks
- 24-hour room & concierge service
- Pool and beach wait service
- Daily refreshed mini-bar with soft drinks, juice, bottled water & beer
- Daily maid service
- Endless daytime activities and live nightly entertainment
- Theme parties, oceanfront bars and entertainment venues
- No wristbands required
- All taxes and gratuities included
- Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free international calling to the US, Canada and local landlines with Unlimited Connectivity.
- The mobile app also allows guests to view the schedules of all events, activities and restaurants at the resort, plus to learn about local destinations, excursions, and much more!
Accommodation Categories and Descriptions
Standard Room Amenities
- Private, furnished balcony or terrace with hot tub or direct access to a pool
- Luxury bath amenities
- Mini-bar refreshed daily with beer, juices, soft drinks and bottled water
- 24-hour complimentary room service
- Concierge service
- Twice-daily maid service
- Complimentary Wi-Fi with Unlimited Connectivity
- 42" satellite cable TV
- Alarm clock with MP3 docking station
- Coffee and tea maker
- Intelligent energy saving sensor
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Electronic in-room safe
- All rooms and suites are non-smoking
Junior Suite Tropical View:
One king-size bed or two double beds. Spacious, furnished terrace with hot tub. 490 ft2
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3 Night Price, Including Transportation |
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Single occupancy |
Double occupancy |
Triple occupancy |
Child Rate 3 - 12 |
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Junior Suite Tropical View |
$1375.00 |
$1478.00 |
$2196.00 |
$431.00
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Junior Suite Pool View:
One king-size bed or two double beds. Spacious, furnished terrace with hot tub. 490 ft2
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3 Night Price, Including Transportation |
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Single occupancy |
Double occupancy |
Triple occupancy |
Child Rate 3 - 12 |
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Junior Suite Pool View |
$1531.00 |
$1632.00 |
$2427.00 |
$431.00
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Preferred Club Amenities and Room Categories
- Personalized check-in and check-out
- Special concierge service
- Preferred status and amenities
- Preferred Club suites in premium locations
- Upgraded mini-bar
- Upgraded bath amenities
- Pillow menu
- Complimentary Internet access in-suite
- Complimentary newspaper in-suite every day (English and Spanish)
- Private Preferred Club Lounge
- Daily continental breakfast
- Afternoon hot and cold hors d’oeuvres
- Exquisite desserts and fine liquors
- Complimentary computer access
Preferred Club Junior Suite Tropical View:
One king-size bed or two double beds. Spacious, furnished terrace with a hot tub. 527 ft2
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Room Type: |
3 Night Price, Including Transportation |
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Single occupancy |
Double occupancy |
Triple occupancy |
Child Rate 3 - 12 |
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Preferred Club Junior Suite Tropical View |
$1682.00 |
$1794.00 |
$2670.00 |
$431.00
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Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out Tropical View:
Located on the ground floor. One king-size bed or two double beds. Double vanity bathroom. Spacious, furnished terrace with direct access to a swimming pool. 527 ft2
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Room Type: |
3 Night Price, Including Transportation |
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Single occupancy |
Double occupancy |
Triple occupancy |
Child Rate 3 - 12 |
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Preferred Club Junior Suite Swim Out Tropical View |
$1757.00 |
$1878.00 |
$2796.00 |
$431.00
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What about flights?
How do I get between the airport and resort?
Your round trip transportation costs are included in your total trip price. As we get closer to your departure, I will be requesting your airline information so I can set up your ground transportation.
What about excursions?
Rica! There is a variety of adventure, nature, and culture-oriented excursions for every type of traveler.
• Pure Adrenaline Tour**
This full-day adventure tour includes horseback riding through the dry forest to Rio Negro, whitewater rafting on
class I and II rapids, a zip-line activity over the river canyon, a rappel Cliffside and a swing into the river! Also
includes round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, and a Costa Rican buffet lunch.
Visit the Rincón de la Vieja volcano area with a ten-cable canopy tour, a 400-meter rainforest water slide (longest in
the country), a visit to the hot springs, and a 45-minute horseback ride to the spa on this full-day tour. Also includes
round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, and an organic, healthy lunch.
Enjoy a day full of tubing, aerial canyoning, slides and swings into the river, hiking, and a visit to the hot springs. Also
includes round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, and a Guanacaste-style lunch.
Take this exciting half-day canopy tour (3-4 hours), full of jungle zip-line activities. Also includes round-trip
transportation, a bilingual guide, and canopy equipment.
Get your adrenaline pumping with a three-hour river ride on a river with strong currents and amazing views on this
full-day tour. Also includes round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, and lunch.
Ride around ATVs on this off-road tour to explore beaches, small rural towns, and natural surroundings such as
wildlife areas (you’ll see monkeys, birds, iguanas & more!) for this 2-hour tour. Also includes round-trip
transportation and a bilingual guide. Note: Children ages 16 and under are not allowed to participate. Valid driver’s
license required.
Explore peaceful hills, beautiful streams, small villages, the countryside, and the tropical rainforest in Guanacaste as
the “Sabaneros” did in the old days (Costa Rican cowboys!). Also includes round-trip transportation and a bilingual
guide. Note: Children ages 16 and under are not allowed to participate. Safety waiver must be signed before
participating. A group of 3 guests minimum is required.
This relaxing full-day tour gives guests the opportunity to cross the Arenal Lake in a motorboat, walk through the
rainforest near the Arenal volcano, and visit the hot springs and gardens. Also includes round-trip transportation,
bilingual guide, lunch, and dinner.
On this full-day tour, you can take a motorboat ride on the river to see 12 different types of natural habitats,
including four different species of mangrove trees, aquatic plants, and 150 species of trees in Palo Verde. Then you’ll
get to take a tour through Liberia to learn about the historic adobe and bahareque houses with nearby stores with
pottery and souvenirs and live music. Also includes round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, and lunch.
See one of the most active volcanoes with a nature hike in the area of Las Pailas (geothermal wonders) and discover
over 300 species of birds on this full-day tour. Also includes round-trip transportation, bilingual fee, entrance fee to
the park, and lunch. Note that this park is not offered on Mondays.
Visit one of the oldest national parks in Costa Rica (also the largest remaining tropical dry forest in all of Central
America, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site!) on this half-day tour. Check out the Indio Desnudo Hiking
Trail, “Tierras Emergidas” viewpoint, and a small historical museum where you can learn all about the culture and
history of Costa Rica. Also includes round-trip transportation, bilingual guide, park entrance fee, and fruits.
Cross the border into the country of Nicaragua and discover the Spanish Conquistador-dominated area with
colonial houses and buildings. You’ll get to go on a boat ride along the islands near the volcanos of Nicaragua, a tour
to the Masaya Volcano (one of the most active in the region), and a visit to the viewpoint of Catarina to see a
dormant volcano. Also includes round-trip transportation, a bilingual guide, cold breakfast, immigration taxes,
entrance fees to Masaya Volcano, and a Nicaraguan-style lunch. Note: Passport is mandatory for this tour with 6
months of validity.
*Additional costs apply.
**This tour includes high-energy activities which may not be suitable for all guests.
Distances from Points of Interest
• Guanacaste Park: 26 km, 16 mi
• Santa Rosa Park: 34 km, 21 mi
• Liberia City: 60 km, 37 mi
• Liberia Airport: 72 km, 45 mi
• Rincon de la Vieja Park: 81 km, 50 mi
• Palo Verde Park: 108 km, 67 mi
• Arenal Volcano: 186 km, 116 mi
Trip protection
Trip protection is highly recommended, and is based on the total cost of your vacation. You are required to elect whether you wish to have a trip protection quote sent to you when you make your reservation. If you elect to receive a trip protection quote, it will be emailed to you within 48 business hours. After you review the quote, kindly let me know if you wish to purchase the trip protection, and the premium will be processed at the same time as your deposit. You can also click HERE to view trip protection options and to get your personalized quote. For the best coverage, we suggest the Worldwide Trip Protector Policy and adding on the Cancel For Any Reason protection.
Ready to book?
Ready to book? Click here to submit your reservation request. Deadline to book is August 16, 2023. Reservation requests are processed during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, 9am until 5pm Central Standard Time. Reservations received outside of normal business hours will be processed within 2 business days. All reservations must be paid in full. There is no $300 deposit only option.
**PLEASE NOTE** - We are strongly advising everyone to book their rooms ASAP for this conference as we were only able to hold 50 rooms due to strong demand for travel. As such, once these rooms are gone, we may not be able to get additional rooms. The last four previous conferences in Costa Rica, Jamaica, Cabo San Lucas and Tulum have all sold out, so book early to guarantee your spot and preferred room category.
Passports
PRO TIP: PLEASE check the expiration date on your passports now. Your passport MUST be valid for 6 months after the date you return to the US, so verify your passport is good through May 2024. Wait times for new passports and renewals of your passports are extremely long right now due to many people wanting to travel, so please do yourself a favor and take a look now. If you need to renew or apply for a passport, doing so now will avoid stress later.
Questions?
I am here to help you with any questions or concerns you may have, so please feel free to reach out to me via email, or feel free to schedule a call with me via phone by clicking HERE