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TEXT,^ VICTORIA^DIPLACIDO;^ PHOTOGRAPHY,^ CHRISTIANHORAN^(THE^ FOUR^ SEASONS^ COSTA^RICA)From top: The hammam, the spa pool
and a treatment room at the Spa
at the Four Seasons Costa RicaCOSTA RICA
The Spa at the Four Seasons^At the Four Seasons resort, nestled in the Papagayo
Peninsula on the north Pacific coast of Costa Rica,
people say “pura vida” (which essentially translates to
“the good life”) as a greeting, a farewell and, from what
we can tell, a rhetorical exclamation meaning “This place
is gorgeous and we’re all so lucky to be here.” Life here is
indeed good—and things have just gotten $46 million bet-
ter, thanks to a renovation that includes a sprawling new
spa. Indulge in a full-body exfoliation in the Turkish ham-
mam, or opt for a body treatment (like the vitamin C-rich
Tropical Replenishment Pineapple Wrap, made with
locally sourced fruit) in one of the 18 treatment rooms
with large windows overlooking the lush grounds and the
ocean. Can’t bear to be inside? Hop between the hot and
cool hydrotherapy pools outdoors. Now that’s the life.