Apr 30

WOW! My husband & I booked our vacation based on friends that went to Tango Mar. Thay started talking great things about it and we decided to get there.

Believe it! This place is amazing! From the pickup at the airport (Thanks Eduardo!) to the helpful girls who checked us in (Thanks Jacky & Adriana!), to the wonderful Spa staff (we loved the couples’ massage!!!!) to the sweet ladies in the cocina, preparing all the wonderful food, to the friendly land keepers!

We are not rich, by any means, but we felt like millionaires at this resort with the luxurious surroundings with lush plants & flowers, absolutely delicious meals and courteous & extremely helpful staff ! (I had torn my bathing suit while trying to rip out the tag & when I asked for a needle & thread to sew it myself, that was out of the question & they took care of it for me!!) We stayed only 4 nights & the staff catered to all our needs. They even provide a laundry service! We were driven to Playa Pochote where we saw the famous Lola & enjoyed lunch on the beach (an excellent place for seared tuna & their fries are awesome!).

We also ventured into Tambor for one night & the staff drove us there & picked us up at our request. They made sure we had time to shop a little & then to have dinner so it worked out perfectly! To celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary, we had an exquisite meal prepared for us at Cristobal after our couples’ massage & that was simply divine!

Oh yes, that was after the strawberries in sugar along with champagne! The atmosphere could not have been more romantic for the whole 4 nights that we were there! Our biggest diappointment was our flight had been delayed when we arrived so we only got to the resort after 4:30 on our first day but the sunset was simply phenomenal, so the welcome was incredible! We took an early morning yoga class (it was a first for both of us) & this was incredibly invigorating & relaxing!

The view was just breath-taking! We heard howler monkeys the first day but then they became shy, & other wildlife we enjoyed include the little lizards on the walls & the tiny frogs in our bathroom! The pool was refreshing, along with the smoothies & we felt like we were in paradise!

My husband ventured out on the early morning walk one day & it is not for the faint of heart! All those uphill & downhill roads you drive on to reach this heavenly place, are the same hills you climb on the walk & some of these hills are really intense! We left feeling sad yet completely relaxed & refreshed! Thanks also to Marcos who helped us get some coffee & Cacique at the grocery store so we could stock up before we left Costa Rica!

A really great BIG thanks to all of you at El Pirata for an incredible experience we will not soon forget!

Apr 30

LAS VEGAS, April 30, 2008 Oriens Travel & Hotel Management Corp . ("Oriens”) (Other OTC:OTHM.PK - News), an emerging Travel and Hotel Management Company, operating online travel booking site 128trip and hotel management subsidiary Hotel PURE (http://www.HotelPURE.com), is pleased to welcome Hotel Arenal Kioro from Costa Rica joining Hotel PURE brand.
As Hotel PURE brand gains popularity in the Central America and the Caribbean region as one of the leading franchisor choice for the small and medium size independent hotels, the company welcomes its first 5 star properties, rated by the government of Costa Rica, Hotel Arenal Kioro located in the Northern Costa Rica area just 10 minutes northwest from the town of La Fortuna, and 3.5 hours from the capital city of San Jose. The Arenal Kioro was recently built at the foot of the magnificent Arenal Volcano. Guests staying at this hotel will have the opportunity of viewing a live volcano in action directly from the hotel where there is only a number of locations around the world possess such views. This Hotel PURE Arenal Kioro includes amenities such as a health Spa, Heliconias Restaurant, Snack Bar, Game Room, Temperate Pool for Adults and Children, Hot Spring Pools, Gym, Conference Center and Private Parking. The nearby town of La Fortuna is also a great place for several adventure tours such as mountain biking, ATV Tours, Horseback Riding, visiting the famous Venado Caves, Sport Fishing, Sky Tram, Sky Trek and many more. Hotel PURE will continue to seek out best Costa Rica Hotels and Costa Rica tours to offer to travelers seeking a memorable vacations in the Central America.
The above statements in regard to Oriens, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Oriens’ beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions regarding the future. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to the parties as of such date. It is important to note that the actual outcome and the actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties, such as technological, legislative, corporate, financial and marketplace changes.

Apr 29

My wife and I loved this hotel. Big, comfortable, clean rooms, an extremely friendly staff, and of course an incredible view. It does have a ton of amenities - but that should be expected from a hotel with 108 suites. The breakfast (included) was good, and the hotel is a short ride to a host of great excursions. We also stayed in Manuel Antonio to have dinner a couple of nights. Book this hotel, and make the most of the views and gardens. But for some reason this hotel is the one we talk about the most with our family and friends.

Apr 29

The Arenal Kioro with the perfect starting with the cordial welcome with a glass of wine really surprised my wife and I. The property was nice and well maintained. The pool is very nice and there is a spa although we didn’t use either as we were too busy with sightseeing during our Honey Moon. The hotel has a shuttle that they will take you to your room if it is far away but not too much of a walk.

Everyone was very friendly. I recommend meeting some people and taking a cab to get to the hanging bridges. You can see monkeys without a guide and save alot of money. The hotel had a breakfast buffet that was included. Great restaurant all open to the volcano and a good variety on the menu. Excellent breakfast buffet including omelet station. We hated to leave we liked it so much.

The rooms have Jacuzzis with every room looking out to the volcano. We had great luck seeing the volcano with little clouds in the way.

The bathroom is great with the huge shower separate from the toilet and double sink area. HIgh quality shampoo, conditioner, lotion and soaps. They have internet in the lobby, which was nice to report on what a lovely time we were having.

Apr 29

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