THE RETREAT COSTA RICA ACCEPTED INTO GLOBAL LUXURY TRAVEL GROUP VIRTUOSO®
The Retreat Costa Rica is proud to announce it has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries. This by-invitation-only organization represents over 1,200 travel agency locations with more than 21,000 travel advisors in over 50 countries.
“Virtuoso’s acceptance process is incredibly selective, so becoming a preferred partner is a true honor,” said Diana Stobo, owner and creator of the wellness retreat. “The reputation Virtuoso member agencies have for outstanding dedication to their clients fits perfectly with our own approach to service. As a part of this renowned network, we look forward to offering Virtuoso advisors and their clients special amenities and experiences that will surpass their expectations.”
Highlights of the guest experience at The Retreat Costa Rica include 18 luxury guestrooms nestled on a 50-acre crystal quartz mountain with stunning views of the renowned Blue Zone, Nicoya Peninsula, the Pacific Ocean and the lush Costa Rican rainforest valley. The Retreat offers a variety of wellness packages including Art of Resting, Immersive Wellness and The Retreat’s signature Naked Challenge Detox, while other unique experiences include inventive and plant-based menus and cooking classes, daily yoga, meditation and hiking. The 8,000-square-foot Vida Mia Healing Center & Spa features extensive ayurvedic treatments, crystal healing, farm-to-spa rituals utilizing The Retreat’s organic garden, an infrared sauna with chromatherapy and a saltwater pool for Watsu.
According to Stobo, inclusion in Virtuoso will present new sales and marketing opportunities to the network’s more than 21,000 luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agencies worldwide sell an average of US$28–$32 billion annually, making the network the most significant player in luxury travel.
The Retreat Costa Rica joins Virtuoso’s collection of the finest luxury hotels, resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and other travel entities worldwide. These partners, which specialize in world-class client service and experiences, provide superior offerings, rare opportunities and exceptional value for Virtuoso clients. These prestigious providers can market to Virtuoso clients via network vehicles and to Virtuoso agencies through multiple communications channels and events, including Virtuoso Travel Week, luxury travel’s preeminent worldwide gathering. The Retreat’s acceptance into Virtuoso gives it direct relationships with the world’s leading leisure travel agencies in North and Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
About The Retreat Costa Rica
The Retreat Costa Rica is a luxury wellness boutique resort and spa founded by celebrity chef, bestselling author and health and wellness life coach Diana Stobo in 2015. Located at the base of a quartz mountain outside the town of Atenas, Alajuela, in Costa Rica and 30 minutes from San Juan International Airport, the resort offers guests a transformational experience in a nurturing environment. The Retreat includes elegant accommodations, a spa and healing center, two farm-to-table restaurants, a yoga studio, two saline swimming pools, organic gardens, a coffee plantation, sweeping views and hiking trails. More information is available at www.theretreatcostarica.com.
About Virtuoso
Virtuoso® is the leading global travel agency network specializing in luxury and experiential travel. This by-invitation-only organization comprises over 1,200 travel agency locations with more than 21,000 travel advisors in 54 countries throughout North America, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Drawing upon its preferred relationships with more than 2,300 of the world’s best hotels and resorts, cruise lines, airlines, tour companies and premier destinations, the network provides its upscale clientele with exclusive amenities, rare experiences and privileged access. Normalized annual sales of (U.S.) $28-$32 billion make Virtuoso a powerhouse in the luxury travel industry. For more information, visit www.virtuoso.com.
