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- [Bring the “Cayuga Way” Home: Sustainable Living Beyond Your Vacation](https://cayugacollection.com/bring-the-cayuga-way-home-sustainable-living-beyond-your-vacation/) - Take the Cayuga Way home. Swap single-use plastics for reusables, support local farmers, and choose eco-friendly cleaning products. Reduce, reuse, recycle—mindfully. Build connections within your community and share the inspiration. Small changes, big impact. Sustainability isn’t just a vacation mindset—it’s a way of life.
- [Keeping up the Spirits during Challenging Times](https://cayugacollection.com/keeping-up-the-spirits-during-challenging-times/) - This week, we had our second Cayuga Collection management “get together” of the year. The last 12 months have been tough on all of us so it was clear that we could not do business as usual. We could not expect our managers and corporate team to get excited about looking at spreadsheets, cash flow [ ]
- [Which Side is Better?  Costa Rica’s Caribbean vs. Pacific Coast?](https://cayugacollection.com/which-side-is-better-costa-ricas-caribbean-vs-pacific-coast/) - Our reservations agents get this question a lot: Which side of the country has the best beaches? As well as questions like: Which is the best beach town in Costa Rica? Is it Santa Teresa, Tamarindo or Puerto Viejo? Where can you see more wildlife? Seeing a sloth is very high on the list or course. [ ]
- [Paradise Loves Company. Book One Room And Receive A Complimentary Second Room.](https://cayugacollection.com/book-one-room-get-another-to-share-because-paradise-loves-company/) - For 22 years, The Cayuga Collection has been redefining Luxury Rewilded, creating places where nature, comfort, and connection thrive. Our Hotels are meant to be experienced together—whether with a loved one, a best friend, or a kindred spirit. That’s why we’re offering you an extra room at HOTEL to share. Our gift to you.
- [How to close the “say–do gap” for leisure travelers?](https://cayugacollection.com/how-to-close-the-say-do-gap-for-leisure-travelers/) - During and after the pandemic, we have seen a lot of good intentions to go green and travel more sustainably. Research backs this up. But when we take a closer look, at this research, we find that only very few travelers are willing to walk the talk. Why is that? Why are not more people [ ]
- [Handprint vs. Footprint – How to travel in a sustainable way?](https://cayugacollection.com/handprint-vs-footprint-how-to-travel-in-a-sustainable-way/) - This is a Guest Blog written by Carolin Seiferth. A student at the Hochschule Stralsund in Germany. She will finish a 6-month internship at Senda Monteverde, a Cayuga Collection Hotel next month. When I told my friends last year that I would like to put a heavy emphasis on sustainability in tourism during my internship [ ]
- [We Smell Change in the Air](https://cayugacollection.com/we-smell-change-in-the-air/) - Why do we accept flying on airplanes as completely unsustainable experiences? At the Cayuga Collection, we are considered world leaders in sustainable hospitality. Our strong ethos guides each and every one of our actions, and we’re always on the lookout for ways to be even more sustainable. Over the last 15 years however, we’ve been focusing entirely on [ ]
- [The Symbiosis of Luxury and Sustainability in Hospitality: Our Daily Challenges](https://cayugacollection.com/the-symbiosis-of-luxury-and-sustainability-in-hospitality-our-daily-challenges/) - We often get asked about what makes Cayuga different from other hospitality management companies or boutique hotel operators. One thing for sure is the passion for customer service and developing local staff members of Cayuga’s founders and owners, Andrea and Hans. But what really makes us unique is our mission to achieve the ultimate symbiosis [ ]
- [Uvita, Costa Rica’s Hidden Gem and a Real Alternative to Guanacaste](https://cayugacollection.com/uvita-costa-ricas-hidden-gem-and-a-real-alternative-to-guanacaste/) - Nestled on Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast, Uvita offers a tranquil alternative to bustling Guanacaste. Known for its iconic Whale Tail beach, stunning Nauyaca Waterfalls, and world-class whale watching, it’s a gateway to the biodiverse Osa Peninsula. Experience luxury at Kura Boutique Hotel and discover this serene paradise.
- [Seasonality Is One of Tourism’s Biggest Sustainability Problems. “Wildlife Season” Is How We Solve It.](https://cayugacollection.com/why-we-call-it-wildlife-season/) - Discover why Cayuga Collection replaced the idea of the Green Season with Wildlife Season—and how traveling between May and November supports year-round employment, healthier ecosystems, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
- [Where Forest and Water Meet: Senda’s New Wellness Retreat](https://cayugacollection.com/where-forest-and-water-meet-sendas-new-wellness-retreat/) - Discover Senda Monteverde’s new wellness spaces, including the lagoon-style pool, open-air hot plunges, and boutique sauna, all thoughtfully designed to follow the rhythms of the cloud forest.
- [Beyond the Points: Re-Introducing Cayuga Aficionados](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-aficionados-loyalty-program/) - Discover the Cayuga Aficionados loyalty program—a values‑driven travel community focused on authentic experiences, thoughtful service, and meaningful rewards beyond points. Join like‑minded explorers who value sustainability, connection, and luxury rewilded.
- [Escape the Headlines: Reclaim Your Peace with Luxury Rewilded at Cayuga Collection Hotels](https://cayugacollection.com/escape-the-headlines-reclaim-your-peace-with-luxury-rewilded-at-cayuga-collection-hotels/) - Step away from the noise and into the wild. At Cayuga Collection Hotels, Luxury Rewilded means reconnecting with nature, simplicity, and yourself. Breathe in rainforest air, savor fresh, local cuisine, and let stress melt away. It’s time to reclaim your peace—no schedules, no distractions, just pure, authentic escape.
- [Cayuga Collection Expands Operations into Guatemala!](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-collection-expands-operations-into-guatemala/) - The Cayuga Collection has taken over management of Bolontiku Hotel, a hidden gem located on the shores of Lake Peten near Flores, Guatemala.
- [What does luxury mean to you?](https://cayugacollection.com/what-does-luxury-mean-to-you/) - A few weeks ago, I was at Isla Palenque in Panama, the Cayuga Collection Hotel located on a 400-acre island in the Gulf of Chiriquí. Our manager Aldair told me an interesting story. We received a message from the management of an ultra-luxury resort about an hour s boat ride from Isla Palenque. Two of their [ ]
- [Are you annoyed by all the talk about sustainability?](https://cayugacollection.com/are-you-annoyed-by-all-the-talk-about-sustainability/) - Are you sick and tired of doomsday messages and all the things you are not supposed to do anymore in the name of “sustainability”? Or maybe you just don’t want to be bothered? You are not alone. According to the Ecole Hotelier de Lausanne Study, more than 46% of consumers find nothing attractive in sustainability. [ ]
- [Cayuga Retreat 2022 – Back to Jicaro Island in Nicaragua](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-retreat-2022-back-to-jicaro-island-in-nicaragua/) - Last month, we were able to have our first Cayuga Management Retreat since 2019. It was our first international one. We went to visit Jicaro Island in Lake Nicaragua. We have been in charge of the management of this amazing former National Geographic Unique Lodge since 2009 and it was a real treat to go [ ]
- [Sustainability in Hospitality: Building Trust Through Transparency](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainability-in-hospitality-building-trust-through-transparency/) - Is sustainability in the hospitality industry just another trend? Is it one more thing to check off the list for General Managers and Marketing Directors to gain a competitive edge or catch up with the hotel next door that just got a green label? In a recent Booking.com study, 64 percent of the 29,000 travelers [ ]
- [If it were easy, everybody would do it!](https://cayugacollection.com/if-it-were-easy-everybody-would-do-it/) - The challenges and rewards of reopening Jicaro Island in Nicaragua, among other things… At Cayuga, we don’t shy away from difficult ! This is why for almost 20 years, we have been working on perfecting the symbiosis of luxury and sustainability in hospitality in remote places of Central America. We ran lodges on the Costa Rican [ ]
- [Experience – Learn – Connect – Relax](https://cayugacollection.com/experience-learn-connect-relax/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we believe true luxury lies in the experience. When you can experience, learn, connect, and relax in some of the most inspiring settings on Earth, your vacation can become truly transformative. This concept has been part of our philosophy for almost 20 years now and we apply it to our guests and employees alike. About four [ ]
- [Pura Vida Humans and the Cayuga Collection](https://cayugacollection.com/pura-vida-humans-and-the-cayuga-collection/) - Today, I wanted to introduce you to the Pura Vida Humans. They re a young family of four, who in early 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, sold all of their belongings to travel and explore Costa Rica. They’ve been documenting their journey along the way with their YouTube video series. The Pura Vida Humans joined us [ ]
- [Will Post-Pandemic Tourism turn into Regenerative Travel?](https://cayugacollection.com/will-post-pandemic-tourism-turn-into-regenerative-travel/) - The answer is a definite…. maybe. Just as in so many things, there is no black and white here. I have heard many tourism and sustainability experts on online panels predict that sustainability will play a mayor important role in travel and tourism after the pandemic. Honestly, I am not so sure although, of [ ]
- [Tourism’s Impact on Local Businesses in Rural Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/tourisms-impact-on-local-businesses-in-rural-costa-rica/) - Last week, we headed to Cayuga Collection s Senda Hotel in Monteverde. We hosted a visit by a well-known and respected local journalist Rodolfo Gonzalez. He is the producer and host of the Monday night prime time report called 7 Dias . The goal of the visit was to document the impact that rural tourism in Costa [ ]
- [An “Elevator Pitch”](https://cayugacollection.com/an-elevator-pitch/) - We asked our team to come up with an elevator pitch on why somebody should consider working with Cayuga and this is the result. This is what we would tell a friend or neighbor what it would be like to work at Cayuga or at one of its Collection Hotels. Imagine you feel, every day, [ ]
- [Believe with us in a Future for Travel](https://cayugacollection.com/believe-with-us-in-a-future-of-extraordinary-travel/) - April, we’re happy to see you. I’m sure I am not the only one who felt like March 2020 was a full year of work, and at that, it happened to be the most difficult and emotionally taxing professional year of our lives. And experts say that we’re not even halfway through this crisis. But, [ ]
- [Let’s Recycle as little as possible!](https://cayugacollection.com/lets-recycle-as-little-as-possible/) - We try to recycle as little as possible. Especially plastic. Because if you are forced to recycle, you did something wrong in the first place. It is our last resource. Here is why. We REFUSE excessive packaging. We have not used plastic bottles for water for over ten years at our hotels, resorts, and lodges. [ ]
- [Fresh Local Sustainable Seafood – Dock to Dish at the Cayuga Hotels](https://cayugacollection.com/fresh-local-sustainable-seafood-dock-to-dish-at-the-cayuga-hotels/) - We love food at the Cayuga Collection. And we understand how important a great culinary experience is to the guests at our hotels, resorts and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. We only employ local chefs, use the freshest ingredients provided by suppliers within a range of about 150 miles and focus on local [ ]
- [Undertourism – This Destination needs your Attention](https://cayugacollection.com/undertourism-this-destination-needs-your-attention/) - National Geographic recently published an article about the “destinations that want your attention” vs. the many other destinations that are swamped and suffering from over-tourism. Last year saw a number of destinations finally put the brakes on over-tourism. Venice announced payments for entry, Bruges cut the number of cruise ships and Paris declared intentions to [ ]
- [A Love Affair with Puerto Viejo – The Story of an Unlikely Arts Boutique Hotel](https://cayugacollection.com/a-love-affair-with-puerto-viejo-hotel-aguas-claras/) - The story of Hotel Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo de Limón starts back in 1984. Elizabeth, the hotel’s owner, worked as a translator in Costa Rica’s capital city and was invited by a co-worker to come and check out Puerto Viejo. Back then, nobody from San Jose would ever consider going there. The trip would [ ]
- [How about Surfing Lessons for your kids?](https://cayugacollection.com/how-about-surfing-lessons-for-your-kids/) - Wondering how to get your son or daughter off the electronic device? How about a surfing lesson? Not only does it create a great connection with nature and the ocean, but it also helps the improvement of local communities in the tropics. Here is how it works. Surfing is cool. Surf culture is cool. Most [ ]
- [Are you going to eat beef this week?](https://cayugacollection.com/are-you-going-to-eat-beef-this-week/) - You have most likely read about the wildfires in Brazil that are devouring the Amazon Rainforest. The latest reports speak of over 72,000 wildfires, up 84% from last year. Many of those fires were set by farmers looking to expand their farmland. The biggest enemy of the Amazon is human agriculture activity, mostly cattle ranching [ ]
- [Green Season in Costa Rica: A Month-by-Month Guide](https://cayugacollection.com/green-season-in-costa-rica-a-month-by-month-guide/) - Green Season, or May through November, is an enchanting time of year to visit Costa Rica. The rains return after months of bone dry weather and the country springs back to life showing off every shade of green. But these seven months aren’t the same from start to finish – each is a little different [ ]
- [How A sustainability Award made us “virtuoso”](https://cayugacollection.com/how-a-sustainability-award-made-us-virtuoso/) - Last year, the Cayuga Collection was honored to have Kurà accepted into Virtuoso as one of their preferred hotel partners in Costa Rica. What is Virtuoso? It s the leading global network of travel agencies specializing in luxury and experiential travel, with a membership of more than 20,000 advisors. By being part of Virtuoso, Kurà is [ ]
- [Imagine an Island all to yourself…](https://cayugacollection.com/imagine-an-island-all-to-yourself/) - Share on facebookShare on twitter Isla Palenque, Golfo de Chiriqui, Panama: Your Beach Rain Forest Sanctuary from Civilization Imagine an undiscovered 160-hectare island of lush jungles and untouched beaches in the warm waters of the Pacific Ocean all to yourself and your loved ones. The Cayuga Collection is in the process of offering a new sustainable luxury [ ]
- [Salmon in the Tropics – Is that Luxury?](https://cayugacollection.com/salmon-in-the-tropics-is-that-luxury/) - Last week, we were invited to the trade show Remote Latin America as Keynote Speakers. Our presentation was: The Future of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism. Not an easy task since our crystal ball got misplaced recently (-: Besides talking about topics like over-tourism, climate change adaption and transformational experiences in hospitality, the topic of sustainable food at [ ]
- [The Christmas Winds in Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/christmas-winds-costa-rica/) - Early December is the best time of the year to live and to visit Costa Rica. Why? It marks the ends of the rains, but the vegetation is still lush and green and the wildlife is out and about everywhere. Temperatures are slightly cooler so that even at the beach you probably don’t need A/C [ ]
- [Travel Safety – Check out this Map!](https://cayugacollection.com/travel-safety-check-map/) - We now operate Cayuga Collection Hotels and Lodges in three different countries (Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama) and when talking to guests in one country about travelling to another, a prominent question is: “Is it safe to travel there?” The US State Department came out with an updated website and an interesting map that shows the “risk level” per country by color. [ ]
- [Sustainable Luxury Hotels:  Why is there no competition for what we do?](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainable-luxury-hotels-no-competition/) - We are a management company for Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges. We often get asked who our “competition” is. Who else in the region manages sustainable luxury hotels and lodges? The answer is: Nobody. We’ve almost created a “Blue Ocean Strategy” for ourselves without any competition. Even after operating for nearly 20 years, we still don’t [ ]
- [“A Breath of Fresh Air” – Cayuga is about to open Monteverde’s Newest Hotel](https://cayugacollection.com/a-breath-of-fresh-air-cayuga-is-about-to-open-monteverdes-newest-hotel/) - The Cayuga Collection will open Senda, a new, sustainable luxury hotel in the Cloud Forest of Monteverde on December 15th. Starting November 15th, we will have a “soft opening” for Friends, Family and Industry Fam Trips to test and fine-tune the operation. We are ready to take your reservation inquiries. This is the first “Mountain Hotel” in [ ]
- [What is the Weather Forecast for the rainy season in Costa Rica?](https://cayugacollection.com/what-is-the-weather-forecast-for-the-rainy-season-in-costa-rica/) - If you live in a place like London, New York, Chicago, Berlin or Toronto, most likely you are planning your activities and travel around the forecasts of your weather app. If you live in the tropics, you probably learned quickly, that a weather app for a place like Costa Rica is completely useless. Here is why… [ ]
- [Luxury Rewilded](https://cayugacollection.com/luxury-rewilded/) - LUXURY REWILDED Over The Last 20 Years, We’ve Nurtured Something Extraordinary WHAT IS LUXURY REWILDED? Luxury Rewilded is a return to a deeper, meaningful connection. To the natural world. To each other. And to ourselves. Luxury Rewilded is born from 20 years of hospitality experience. We ve helped nature and people transform in ways we [ ]
- [Aficionados Loyalty Program](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-loyalty-program/) - CAYUGA AFICIONADOS CAYUGA LOYALTY PROGRAM For Guests Who Feel at Home in the Cayuga Collection of Hotels The Aficionados: For Guests Who Feel at Home in the Cayuga Collection of Hotels The Feeling That Stays With You The Feeling That Stays With You There s a joy in returning somewhere familiar: the warmth of a welcome. [ ]
- [Blog](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-way-blog/) - The Cayuga Way Blog Insights On Sustainable Travel STORIES
- [Careers in Sustainable Tourism](https://cayugacollection.com/carreras-hoteleria-sostenible/) - ÚNASE A NUESTRO EQUIPO Carreras en Hotelería Sostenible CARRERAS EN
- [Tropical Honeymoons](https://cayugacollection.com/tropical-honeymoon-destinations/) - TROPICAL HONEYMOON ON YOUR WISHLIST? Stop Looking. You Found Us.
- [About Us](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainable-luxury-hospitality/) - ABOUT US Pioneers in Sustainable Luxury Hospitality ABOUT THE CAYUGA
- [Hotels](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-luxury-hotels/) - THE CAYUGA COLLECTION Sustainable Luxury Hotels in Central America We re
- [Should I visit La Fortuna / Arenal or Monteverde / Santa Elena?](https://cayugacollection.com/visit-la-fortuna-arenal-or-monteverde/) - Our reservations agents are often asked if they should go to La Fortuna where the Arenal Volcano is located or better to see the world-famous Cloud Forest in Monteverde. Many guests want to know where they can see more wildlife and where there is more to do in terms of tours and activities. Choosing [ ]
- [Sweet Culinary Training Sessions](https://cayugacollection.com/sweet-training-sessions/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we work with local talent only and in order to keep up with the expectations of our guests, we need to continuously invest in training. Especially in culinary training. Last week, we brought together the culinary teams from the different Cayuga Collection Hotels in Costa Rica at Arenas del Mar in [ ]
- [The Fine Art of Finding What Hides](https://cayugacollection.com/wildlife-guide-manuel-antonio/) - Meet Julián, the nature guide at Arenas Del Mar whose lifelong connection to Manuel Antonio reveals the wildlife most visitors never notice.
- [Green Values, Global Experience: Sophie Winfield’s Cayuga Internship Experience](https://cayugacollection.com/green-values-global-experience-sophie-winfields-cayuga-internship-experience/) - During her 5-month internship with Cayuga, Sophie Winfield explored sustainable tourism across Costa Rica and Panama. From lush rainforests to luxury eco-lodges, she learned how Cayuga weaves sustainability into every detail. This unforgettable experience deepened her passion for eco-tourism and highlighted the power of responsible, authentic travel.
- [Breakfast at Isla Palenque – Lunch at Kura – Dinner at Arenas del Mar:   All in one day!](https://cayugacollection.com/breakfast-at-isla-palenque-lunch-at-kura-dinner-at-arenas-del-mar-all-in-one-day/) - Last month, we visited a new potential Cayuga Collection Hotel in Panama. On the way back to Costa Rica, we had a very unique and special experience visiting three of the Cayuga Collection Hotels in one day. Isla Palenque in the Gulf of Chriqui in Panama, Kura Boutique Hotel overlooking Uvitas Whale s Tale, and Arenas [ ]
- [International Volunteer Day](https://cayugacollection.com/international-volunteer-day/) - December 5th, 2024 was International Volunteer Day. It was also the day of our End of end-of-year get-together at Cayuga. Volunteering in our communities is an important part of The Cayuga Way and throughout the year, many of our team members, often accompanied by guests, head out to help locals in need, plant trees or [ ]
- [Above the Whale Coast: A Different Way to Experience Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/adults-only-hotel-costa-rica/) - High above Costa Rica s Whale Coast, Kurà offers a different kind of luxury. With just eight suites overlooking the Pacific, it s a place where quiet mornings, unforgettable wildlife, and the freedom to slow down define the experience.
- [My life would be easier if we employed expats. Here is why we don’t!](https://cayugacollection.com/my-life-would-be-easier-if-we-employed-expats-here-is-why-we-dont/) - Every so often, we receive an email from amazing hospitality professionals interested in working with us at the Cayuga Collection. This is the response that I just sent back to a potential General Manager who was referred to us by our friend Harsha L’Acqua from Saira Hospitality (check out the amazing work they do training [ ]
- [Here is what you can count on during these crazy uncertain times!](https://cayugacollection.com/here-is-what-you-can-count-on-during-these-crazy-uncertain-times/) - It has been a struggle for all of us during these past months. When we are forced to live on a “day by day and week by week” motto, it is certainly good to know that there are some things that you can be totally certain about. By being “Strong Today and Extraordinary Tomorrow” we [ ]
- [Just what the Doctor Ordered:  Your Medical Subscription – by Cayuga](https://cayugacollection.com/just-what-the-doctor-ordered-your-medical-subscription-by-cayuga/) - We might just have the antidote to spending too much time on your couch recently, zoom fatigue, lack of exposure to nature, and friendly people. Here are the Health Facts for Cayuga and the Cayuga Collection Hotels in Costa Rica and Panama. Nicaragua coming soon. For an appointment with one of our travel planners, please [ ]
- [Is Reducing Housekeeping Services the New Greenwashing?](https://cayugacollection.com/is-reducing-housekeeping-services-the-new-greenwashing/) - Hoteliers Should Be Upfront, Honest About Reasons for Cutting Service. Read the full article published in Costar here .
- [Which luxury Hotels or Resorts are the Best Places to Stay in Costa Rica?](https://cayugacollection.com/which-luxury-hotels-or-resorts-are-the-best-places-to-stay-in-costa-rica/) - Many searches on the web look for the “best place to stay” or the “best luxury hotel or resort” in Costa Rica. What a difficult task for Google to show the traveler looking for a boutique or five-star hotel the option that make sense for what that specific traveler is looking for. We think it [ ]
- [Senda’s Ficus Tree in Monteverde](https://cayugacollection.com/sendas-ficus-tree-in-monteverde/) - Some of Costa Rica s best biodiversity displays right between the reception and the restaurant at Senda Monteverde. We have counted over thirty species of birds in this amazing tree during just one morning and it is often frequented by mammals such as monkeys, coatis, kinkajúes, and squirrels. But let s start from the beginning here. The [ ]
- [Sustainability Is an Investment in Human Resources and Vice Versa](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainability-is-an-investment-in-human-resources-and-vice-versa/) - Hotel Company s Commitment to Its People Pays Dividends This article was published in Hotel News Now / Costar in March 2022 By Hans PfisterHNN columnistMarch 23, 2022 | 6:48 AM We kind of knew this before, but the pandemic really helped to make it crystal clear that sustainability is mainly about people — how we treat [ ]
- [Mirrors to & from the Sea](https://cayugacollection.com/mirrors-to-from-the-sea/) - Mirror installation in the coastal jungle of Playa Chiquita, Puerto Viejo, Limón, Costa Rica If you have visited our DA Lime Beachfront Restaurant at Aguas Claras, you know this is a very special place. The rain forest. The animals. The beach. The architecture. The garden. The decor. The fresh local food. The Music. The tropical [ ]
- [Reopening Isla Palenque – The Most Perfect “getting away from it all” Getaway](https://cayugacollection.com/reopening-isla-palenque-the-most-perfect-getting-away-from-it-all-getaway/) - We are excited to announce the reopening of Isla Palenque on October 15th. Cayuga Collection’s Panamanian National Geographic Unique Lodge features only eight secluded beachfront casitas and one six-room home on a 400-acre tropical island with 7 secluded beaches. Isla Palenque in the Golfo de Chiriqui is what you have been dreaming of while spending [ ]
- [Reserve With Peace of Mind](https://cayugacollection.com/reserve-with-peace-of-mind/) - Things are different now. We want you to feel confident about your future travels. That is why we’ve implemented our Zero Risk – Zero Hassle Reservations Policy. We have temporarily waived all pre-payment and cancellation policies for new bookings until December 20th, 2020. Reserve today for a stay before December 20th, 2020, and you can cancel any time [ ]
- [Why don’t you Serve European Wines at the Cayuga Collection Hotels?](https://cayugacollection.com/why-dont-you-serve-european-wines-at-the-cayuga-collection-hotels/) - Once in a while, we get a complaint from a guest (often European) why we don’t have French or Italian wines on our menu? We then explain that we try to be as local as possible with our culinary offerings by serving food that is locally grown or harvested in our restaurants. In the case [ ]
- [Simple, Generous & Positive: The 3 Values that Led to a New Idea](https://cayugacollection.com/simple-generous-positive-the-3-values-that-led-to-a-new-idea/) - In my last blog post, I shared our story with you. How we handled March 2020 when the impact of COVID-19 reached our sustainable hotels here in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. What we’re doing right now. The steps we’re taking to ensure that our people and hotels survive this crisis. If you haven’t had [ ]
- [Top Travel Trend #3:  Slo-Mo is the new #FOMO](https://cayugacollection.com/top-travel-trend-3-slo-mo-is-the-new-fomo/) - It is the time of the year when 2020 Tourism and Hospitality Trends are published. What is the new hot thing next year? Here is one that caught our eye. Booking.com predicts these Top Travel Trends. Read more here. Trend #3 in this article is about “taking it slow”. While FOMO the Fear of [ ]
- [Sustainability – It is all about People – Dona Amparo](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainability-it-is-all-about-people-dona-amparo/) - We often get asked: “What the most important thing about sustainability for you at Cayuga?” And the answer is simple. It is all about people. While saving energy and utilities is important, the well-being of the local communities where we operate is our number one priority. And it all starts with our staff. Meet Amparo [ ]
- [Wildfires, Climate Change & Conservation](https://cayugacollection.com/wildfires-climate-change-conservation/) - Wildfires seem to be one of the natural disasters that make people around the world realize that there is a link between humans burning fossil fuels and climate change. We are watching the recent coverage of wildfires from Australia and our heart goes out to everybody that is suffering from there impact Down Under. It [ ]
- [Can my Luxury Vacation in the Tropics be Sustainable?](https://cayugacollection.com/can-my-luxury-vacation-in-the-tropics-be-sustainable/) - Guests tell us that what most impressed them about staying at a Cayuga Collection Hotel, Resort or Lodge in Nicaragua, Costa Rica or Panama was the fact that they felt that they actually made a positive contribution to nature conservation and community development when they stayed with us. Typically, travelers don t think that sustainability and [ ]
- [Think you’ve seen Costa Rica? Not without a visit to Monteverde…](https://cayugacollection.com/think-youve-seen-costa-rica-not-without-a-visit-to-monteverde/) - It’s a simple truth – if you haven’t been to Monteverde, if you haven’t explored its cloud forests, sampled its coffee or had a few close encounters with its wildlife, you haven’t really been to Costa Rica. For one, it’s just been voted amongst the 25 most beautiful places around the world by CNN, but [ ]
- [Want to connect with the “essence of life”? we’ll show you how](https://cayugacollection.com/the-essence-of-life-costa-rica/) - Earlier this month, Costa Rica’s tourism board (ICT) launched a new campaign branding the country as “an opportunity to connect with the essence of life”. And while many will associate Costa Rica with hiking in the rainforest, wildlife-watching and surfing Pacific waves, there’s actually far more to the tropical experience. At its core, you’ll find [ ]
- [Gourmet getaways in Costa Rica? They aren’t just for guests!](https://cayugacollection.com/gourmet-getaways-in-costa-rica-they-arent-just-for-guests/) - Ask any of our guests and they’ll tell you, food is a memorable part of the Cayuga experience. Whichever hotel you visit you’ll find menus packing tasty local ingredients and fusion flavors, putting a most delicious spin on our region’s favorite dishes. And behind those menus are our talented chefs, always keen to experiment and [ ]
- [Should We All Stop Flying on Vacation?](https://cayugacollection.com/should-we-all-stop-flying-on-vacation/) - Will “flygskam” (“flight shame” in Swedish) be the buzzword of this year s summer holiday? Forbes Magazine recently posed the question and it’s got us thinking. It might be too early to tell, but the concept of flygskam isn’t at all too far from reality. Inspired by Gretha Thunberg and the Fridays for Future movement, [ ]
- [Wildlife Season](https://cayugacollection.com/costa-rica-wildlife-season/) - WILDLIFE SEASON The Season for One-of-a-Kind Wildlife Experiences EXPLORE THE
- [Special Offers](https://cayugacollection.com/special-offers-luxury-hotels/) - SPECIAL OFFERS Escape For Longer DISCOVER EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL OFFERS Planning
- [Would you consider Panama for a Boutique Luxury Vacation?](https://cayugacollection.com/consider-panama-boutique-luxury-vacation/) - The Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges is expanding. We are in the process of building a Luxury Boutique Resort of 12 suites and beachfront Casitas island off the Pacific coast of Panama. We are set to open to guests in June and are now stepping up our efforts to “get the word out”. We [ ]
- [For Hotel Owners](https://cayugacollection.com/luxury-hotel-management-services-central-america/) - Luxury Hotel Management Services Step Back From Daily Operations EXPERT
- [Common knowledge: Fish Starts to Rot from the Head](https://cayugacollection.com/common-knowledge-fish-starts-to-rot-from-the-head/) - … or how to have excellent managers and leadership at small sustainable luxury hotels in remote locations. Our guests at the Cayuga Collection Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges rave about our staff. They love the efficient and professional service and comments especially on how friendly, authentic and genuine the service experience is. This is no coincidence. We spend a [ ]
- [How to become a Hospitality Manager without any formal Education?](https://cayugacollection.com/how-to-become-a-hospitality-manager-without-any-formal-education/) - Meet Rodbin Bonilla. He is the Guest Services Coordinator at Arenas de Mar Beachfront Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio in Costa Rica. He has a great story to tell… Exactly 10 years ago in 2005, he arrived at the construction site of Arenas del Mar and asked for a job in construction. He needed time away from [ ]
- [The Zika Virus: What’s the Situation in Costa Rica?](https://cayugacollection.com/the-zika-virus-whats-the-situation-in-costa-rica/) - Zika first made it into the news big time in February 2016. Back then, we published a blog recommending that pregnant women or women who were actively trying to get pregnant should not be traveling to Costa Rica. Two and a half years on, how is the situation looking now in Costa Rica in mid-2018? Much better. [ ]
- [Culinary sustainability at Cayuga – what’s new?](https://cayugacollection.com/culinary-sustainability-at-cayuga-whats-new/) - At all Cayuga Collection Hotels and Lodges, we have always had a strong focus on using the freshest local ingredients in our kitchens. Our recipes are locally inspired and prepared by chefs from Costa Rica, Nicaragua or Panama (depending on the location of the hotel). You won t find imported proteins such as salmon from the [ ]
- [Is it Safe to Travel to Costa Rica in 2018?](https://cayugacollection.com/safe-travel-costa-rica-2018/) - Share on facebook Share on twitter In times of uncertainty, or what Skift Magazine calls “Travel in the Age of Perm-anxiety”, Google search terms around safety are on the rise: Is Costa Rica safe to visit? Safety concerns about Costa Rica 2018? Is it safe to travel with my family to Costa Rica? It’s understandable – we [ ]
- [The Cayuga Collection: Redefining Ultra-Boutique Luxury in Central America](https://cayugacollection.com/ultra-boutique-luxury-hotels-central-america/) - Luxury is evolving. Today’s discerning traveler values privacy, authenticity, and seamless service over scale and uniformity. At Cayuga Collection, our ultra-boutique hotels in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua redefine high-end travel through Luxury Rewilded—intimate properties, conservation-driven operations, and deeply curated experiences in the world’s most biodiverse landscapes.
- [Heal your Soul and Book a Vacation Today](https://cayugacollection.com/heal-your-soul-and-book-a-vacation-today/) - It is fall 2021. We are headed for the third year of the Global Covid-19 pandemic. I heard a friend comment recently that her father, who was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War in the seventies, told her that these have been the most stressful and difficult years of his life. This impressed me. [ ]
- [What a “Strong” Currency Is Really Costing Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/what-a-strong-currency-is-really-costing-costa-rica/) - A rising colón is making local food more expensive than imports—forcing a choice between short-term savings and the long-term survival of Costa Rica’s farmers, fishers, and ecosystems.
- [Six Reasons to Travel to Costa Rica During Wildlife Season](https://cayugacollection.com/wildlife-season-costa-rica-travel/) - Many travelers avoid Costa Rica’s rainy months—but locals know this is the most beautiful time of year. From lush rainforests and vibrant wildlife to quiet beaches and dramatic sunsets, Wildlife Season (May–November) reveals the country at its most alive. Here’s why traveling during this time offers a more authentic, peaceful, and rewarding Costa Rica experience.
- [“Soy Cayuga” – Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast](https://cayugacollection.com/soy-cayuga-culture-eats-strategy-for-breakfast/) - This week we finished a series of training sessions for our management teams at the Cayuga Collection Hotels. Andrea Bonilla, one of the co-founders of Cayuga was in charge of the training sessions that started in June and focused mostly on culture. We could not agree more with management guru Peter Drucker when he said [ ]
- [Upgrading our Restaurant Menus to More Local and Reducing Carbon Footprint](https://cayugacollection.com/upgrading-our-restaurant-menus-to-more-local-and-reducing-carbon-footprint/) - Sustainability is a process, it is never finished. It is like Quality Management and there are always details that can be improved and made better. Our guests are getting more and more curious about the sourcing of our food, and it is not just about taste and freshness. They want to know who produces their [ ]
- [Building a boutique hotel?  Wait… Don’t call the architect quite yet!](https://cayugacollection.com/building-a-boutique-hotel-wait-dont-call-the-architect-quite-yet/) - When we get called by property owners or developers to offer our services as a hospitality management company, one of the first and most common requests to us is: “can you recommend an architect?” Or many times the owners or developers have already started to design the hotel with an architect of their choice. And [ ]
- [Fresh Out of the Oven: Kura’s new, Online Community Baking Program](https://cayugacollection.com/fresh-out-of-the-oven-kuras-new-online-community-baking-program/) - Every Tuesday at 4 pm, Keyla Vasquez logs into zoom from her phone to learn a new skill. Next to her, she has her harshest food critic —her one-year-old son, Felipe. A devoted mother and a loving daughter, Keyla is one of 49 promising students enrolled in Kura’s new, Online Community Baking Program. Like many others, [ ]
- [Sustainability Films](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainable-luxury-travel-films/) - LUXURY TRAVEL FILMS Inspiring Stories of Sustainability from The Cayuga
- [Making Movies- Hiring Women – Investing in Employee Health – Flying Coast to Coast](https://cayugacollection.com/hiring-women-investing-in-employee-health/) - Its June 2021. We are busy. Good busy! Post-Covid Tourism Recovery is happening fast in Costa Rica and we expect to receive as many guests in the second half of 2021 as in 2019. We have been preparing for this surge in demand since last December and we are ready. And grateful for every guest [ ]
- [Experiences](https://cayugacollection.com/luxury-experiences-central-america/) - CAYUGA EXPERIENCES Tailored, Sustainable Luxury Experiences in Central America TRUE LUXURY LIES IN THE EXPERIENCE When you Experience, Learn, Connect and Relax in the most inspiring settings on Earth, vacations become transformative. Discover the Best Luxury Experiences in Central America as we guide you up and down its stunning Pacific and Caribbean Coasts, offering handpicked [ ]
- [Family Vacations](https://cayugacollection.com/costa-rica-family-vacation-guide/) - Family Vacations Do It Right The First Time YES, IT S
- [Photo Gallery](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-collection-photo-gallery/) - THIS IS LUXURY REWILDED The Cayuga Collection Photo Gallery RETURN
- [What it means to us to win the WWTC Tourism for Tomorrow Award](https://cayugacollection.com/what-it-means-to-us-to-win-the-wwtc-tourism-for-tomorrow-award/) - “To be nominated as a finalist is a major honor. To win is one of the ultimate accolades in tourism.” Charles Kao, Founder of Travel Mole Media. Cayuga won the 2018 Tourism for Tomorrow Award in the “People” Category. This award is given out in five categories by the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) every year. Close [ ]
- [When is the best time to see Sunsets in the Tropics?](https://cayugacollection.com/when-is-the-best-time-to-see-sunsets-in-the-tropics/) - Most people visit Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama when it is cold up north from November through March. The dry season in Central American happens around the same time as winter in North America and Europe. But if you are looking for the most amazing sunsets, you might want to visit in June, July or August. Here are pictures [ ]
- [The Honest Truth: Is Costa Rica Too Expensive for Tourists?](https://cayugacollection.com/the-honest-truth-is-costa-rica-too-expensive-for-tourists/) - Costa Rica has become more expensive—there’s no denying it. But higher prices don’t always mean better value. From avoiding crowded hotspots to traveling during Wildlife Season, here’s an honest look at how to experience Costa Rica thoughtfully, sustainably, and well—without overpaying.
- [Rooted, Not Transplanted: The Cayuga Difference in Sustainability](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainable-luxury-hotels-central-america-cayuga/) - Sustainability has become a marketing term—but at Cayuga Collection, it has been our operating system since 2003. As long-term stewards of the land, we build hotels that are rooted in place, led by local teams, and designed to serve conservation. This is regenerative luxury grounded in transparency, community, and active wilderness.
- [Opening our Senda Monteverde Hotel – From 0 to 100 in Three Short Days](https://cayugacollection.com/opening-our-senda-monteverde-hotel-from-0-to-100-in-three-short-days/) - If you have ever participated in the opening of a hotel, you’ll know that it is one of the most hectic and craziest business experiences out there. It wasn’t a whole lot different in the idyllic cloud forest mountain town of Monteverde, where we’ve just opened Senda Hotel. Construction and furniture delivery were delayed by more [ ]
- [Leading the Way in Sustainable Tourism: Our 8% Leakage Rate is a Global Achievement](https://cayugacollection.com/tourism-leakage-sustainable-hospitality-costa-rica/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we’ve proven that tourism can drive real impact. Our Costa Rican hotels keep 92% of expenses within the country—an extraordinary achievement in an industry where 40–80% of revenue often leaks abroad. This milestone validates our commitment to buying local, hiring local, and building a model of sustainable hospitality that uplifts communities while offering meaningful guest experiences.
- [Why we don’t fire our staff in low season!](https://cayugacollection.com/why-we-dont-fire-our-staff-in-low-season/) - Costa Rica has very pronounced tourism seasons. Christmas vacation through spring break is the high season with high occupancy (and rates) across the country. And then comes the low season (we like to call it the green season), and hotel occupancies drop sharply. This is especially true for Guanacaste that attracts more of a sun and beach [ ]
- [Isla Palenque – Island Luxury and Sustainability in a class of its own](https://cayugacollection.com/isla-palenque-island-luxury-and-sustainability-in-a-class-of-its-own/) - On July 1st, 2018, Isla Palenque will join the Cayuga Collection as its first Panamanian Hotel. It will redefine sustainable luxury in Panama. Here is why we think that Isla Palenque will be extremely popular, even within the first months of its operation. Beaches, Beaches More Beaches. If you are planning to be on an island for a few days, [ ]
- [How we do Sustainability – The Cayuga Way!](https://cayugacollection.com/how-we-do-sustainability-the-cayuga-way/) - We strive to create the perfect symbiosis of Sustainability and Luxury for our guests in our Hotels, Resorts and Lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. Sometimes we get asked what we understand by “being sustainable”. Here a quick summary of our actions and initiatives that we think have a big impact on protecting the environment and really make a difference in [ ]
- [Unlocking Excellence: Cayuga Collection and the Inaugural Michelin Keys](https://cayugacollection.com/unlocking-excellence-cayuga-collection-and-the-inaugural-michelin-keys-2/) - The inaugural Michelin Keys have arrived—and three Cayuga Collection hotels are among the first in the world to receive this honor. Recognized for design, service, and exceptional guest experiences, these awards celebrate what we’ve always believed: that sustainable, small-scale luxury in Central America can stand proudly on the world stage.
- [The End of Post-Covid Revenge Travel: A Shift Towards Quality, Value and Sustainability?](https://cayugacollection.com/the-end-of-post-covid-revenge-travel-a-shift-towards-quality-value-and-sustainability/) - The post-pandemic revenge travel wave is fading, giving way to a focus on quality, value, and sustainability. Travelers are seeking meaningful, eco-conscious experiences at fair prices. At the Cayuga Collection, investments in quality and sustainability drive guest satisfaction, setting a path to navigate evolving trends while addressing overtourism and promoting mindful travel.
- [Rethinking the Plate at Arenas Del Mar: Gastronomy, Rewilded](https://cayugacollection.com/luxury-rewilded-gastronomy-arenas-del-mar/) - Food, at Arenas Del Mar, begins long before the plate. Under the direction of Marsia Taha, ingredients are not selected—they are understood. Drawn from rainforest, coast, and community, each dish reflects a deeper process of research, respect, and regeneration. This is not a menu inspired by Costa Rica. It is built from it—where every bite becomes an expression of Luxury Rewilded.
- [The Truth Behind a “Green Seal”:  Why On-Site Audits are the Only Way Forward](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainable-tourism-on-site-audits/) - In a world crowded with “eco” labels and sustainability badges, travelers deserve more than claims—they deserve proof. At Cayuga Collection, independent auditors regularly visit our hotels to verify every sustainability practice on the ground. This is the heart of the Cayuga Way: transparency, accountability, and daily actions that hold up under real scrutiny.
- [15 Lessons Learned in 15 Years of Managing Sustainable Luxury Hotels & Lodges](https://cayugacollection.com/15-lessons-learned-in-15-years-of-managing-sustainable-luxury-hotels-lodges/) - On May 2nd, 2003, Andrea Bonilla and Hans Pfister launched Cayuga, a company dedicated to managing sustainable luxury hotels and lodges in Latin America. 15 years later, here are 15 lessons learned and an insight into what has worked and what could have been done differently. Roby Online Casino is quickly becoming a favorite among [ ]
- [Measuring What Matters: How the Social Progress Index Can Improve Tourism in Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/social-progress-index-costa-rica-tourism/) - Tourism isn t just about economic gain—it’s about improving lives. In Costa Rica, the Social Progress Index (SPI) offers data-driven insights into the real impact of tourism on local communities. Cayuga Collection is using this tool to deepen its purpose-driven hospitality—guiding investment and engagement strategies at Arenas del Mar, Senda Monteverde, and Aguas Claras.
- [More than Ten Years without Single Use Plastics and Counting…](https://cayugacollection.com/more-than-ten-years-without-single-use-plastics-and-counting/) - It’s mid-2019 and there’s no denying that the movement against single-use plastics is well underway. We’re excited that it’s finally taken off and thank our friend Susan Goldberg, Chief Editor at National Geographic, and her team for their report on plastic last year. It really seems like the concept caught on. Now a hot topic, [ ]
- [Sustainability – It is all about People – Don Uri](https://cayugacollection.com/sustainability-it-is-all-about-people-don-uri/) - We often get asked: “What the most important thing about sustainability for you at Cayuga?” And the answer is simple. It is all about people. While saving energy and utilities is important, the well-being of the local communities where we operate is our number one priority. And it all starts with our staff. Meet Uri [ ]
- [About Flying on Airplanes and the Coronavirus…](https://cayugacollection.com/about-flying-on-airplanes-and-the-corona-virus/) - “It’s less risky than you may think, especially if you take some basic precautions.” Our guests at the Cayuga Collection Hotels have told us that once they are staying with us, they feel very comfortable and don’t even remember the situation with the Coronavirus, but the part of getting to our hotels on a plane [ ]
- [Cayuga Collection reopens Hotel Aguas Claras on June 18th](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-collection-reopens-hotel-aguas-claras-on-june-18th/) - The dream of escaping for a few days to Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast is becoming a reality again. We are in the final stages of getting Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo ready for reopening. We have published reduced rates and special values for Costa Ricans and Residents and are implementing strict hygiene measures and sanitary [ ]
- [Why the Cayuga Collection is in good shape for post-lockdown travel](https://cayugacollection.com/why-the-cayuga-collection-is-in-good-shape-for-post-lockdown-travel/) - A few days ago, I was spending some time with my family chatting on our deck. My twin sons, who are aviation enthusiasts, spotted a commercial plane flying by. A rare sight today. We all watched it intently as it crossed the sky, almost with a kind of nostalgic feeling for times gone by. We [ ]
- [Senda Monteverde, Monteverde](https://cayugacollection.com/senda-monteverde/) - Senda Monteverde, Monteverde A contemporary boutique base for quetzal-spotting, cloud forest adventures and mountain retreat relaxation in the lush Monteverde highlands.
- [Family Vacation Ideas for 2021](https://cayugacollection.com/family-vacation-ideas-for-2021/) - Are you planning a family vacation? We might have some great options for you. Get inspired and leave the planning to us. We are the Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels and Lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. The Costa Rica Family Rainforest Cloud Forest Itinerary Visit Costa Rica’s Nature and Adventure Activities [ ]
- [Flexible Booking Policies: Zero Risk, Zero Hassle](https://cayugacollection.com/zero-risk-zero-hassle/) - FOR TRAVEL IN 2022 and 2023: We want you to feel confident with your future travels. That s why we’ve amended our booking cancellation policies for travel through October, 2023. Payment due dates are as follows: Green Season Reservations – 20 days prior to check-in High Season Reservations – 45 days prior to check-in Holiday [ ]
- [Why Celebrate Wellness Day – the Cayuga Way?](https://cayugacollection.com/why-celebrate-wellness-day-the-cayuga-way/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we are proud to offer our guests enriching stays in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. In all of our hotels and lodges, we’ve designed every detail to encourage all who visit to experience, learn, connect and relax in an authentic way. And the key to our authenticity? We walk the talk. [ ]
- [Hospitality without Guests – A Peek Behind our Closed Resort Doors](https://cayugacollection.com/hospitality-without-guests-a-peek-behind-our-closed-resort-doors/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we live our passion for service, people’s wellbeing, and sustainability through luxury hospitality. Unfortunately, right now we’re living it without guests. Just like the rest of the tourism industry around the world, we have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis. But through it we’ve stayed optimistic. Strong today and extraordinary tomorrow. [ ]
- [Most travelers say they care about sustainability but are they really walking the talk?](https://cayugacollection.com/most-travelers-say-they-care-about-sustainability-but-are-they-really-walking-the-talk/) - Remember Kermit the frog’s song from the Muppets “It’s not easy being green”? At the Cayuga Collection, we agree with Kermit. It is not always easy to be green and sustainable. It requires us to go that extra mile and move out of our comfort zone. But more importantly, we must walk the talk! According to [ ]
- [Sophisticated, sexy and sustainable? Not all hotels are made equal](https://cayugacollection.com/sophisticated-sexy-and-sustainable-not-all-hotels-are-made-equal/) - There aren’t many hotels out there that could call themselves sophisticated, sexy and sustainable. Sure, there are hotels and resorts that might qualify under one or maybe two of those categories, but Kurà in Uvita, Costa Rica hits them all. So for anyone who thinks that “sustainable” has to mean “rustic” and invariably unsexy allow [ ]
- [As travel restrictions ease, are you searching for vacation deals that are “too good to be true”?](https://cayugacollection.com/as-travel-restrictions-ease-are-you-searching-for-vacation-deals-that-are-too-good-to-be-true/) - If you are in search of bargain hotel discounts as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, we might have to disappoint you and ask you to look somewhere else. Please don t squeeze us! But if you are comfortable paying a fair price at hotels, resorts and lodges that have been doing things right in the [ ]
- [Tight on Time? Here’s Where to Experience the Essence of Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/tight-on-time-heres-where-to-experience-the-essence-of-costa-rica/) - Compact in size it might be, but Costa Rica is home to enough wonders to keep you exploring and inspired for a lifetime. And with so much to discover, it’s no surprise that the country has famously become a multi-stop destination. But that’s not to say you can’t experience the essence of Costa Rica in [ ]
- [This weekend we start to reopen our hotels in Costa Rica.  We realize that this is a HUGE responsibility!](https://cayugacollection.com/this-weekend-we-will-reopen-our-hotels-in-costa-rica-we-realize-that-this-is-a-huge-responsibility/) - On June 5th we are opening Senda Monteverde for our local guests. Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo will follow on June 18th and Arenas del Mar in Manuel Antonio on July 3rd. We are hoteliers at heart and are overly excited to welcome guests again. But at the same time, we are aware that we [ ]
- [Travel Within Your Social Bubble: Private Takeovers of Our Hotels & Lodges](https://cayugacollection.com/travel-within-your-social-bubble-private-takeovers-of-our-hotels-lodges/) - In a time where we’re all traveling less, our travels need to be better. More immersive, more meaningful, more revitalizing, and as stress-free as possible. Escapes located in remote natural settings or small communities like most of the Cayuga Collection Hotels are in great demand. And of course, we need to feel safe in this [ ]
- [An Identity Crisis at Isla Palenque](https://cayugacollection.com/an-identity-crisis-at-isla-palenque/) - The absence of guests on Isla Palenque has led to a bit of an identity crisis among the team. Chefs have departed the kitchen to become birders, managers have moonlighted as English teachers, naturalist guides have developed an interest in farming the head of HR has moonlighted as a photojournalist. Is this a case [ ]
- [Costa Rica and Cayuga Collection @ SXSW](https://cayugacollection.com/costa-rica-and-cayuga-collection-sxsw/) - What is SxSW? South by Southwest, abbreviated as SXSW and colloquially referred to as South By, is an annual event of parallel film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences organized jointly that take place in Austin, Texas. It started in the late 80s as a local music festival and over the years became a premier [ ]
- [Do you need air conditioning in your hotel room in Monteverde?](https://cayugacollection.com/do-you-need-air-conditioning-in-your-hotel-room-in-monteverde/) - We have been discussing retrofitting our rooms at Senda Monteverde with A/C units. The reason is not that guests who stay at Senda complain about the lack of air conditioning, but it is rather the fact that we lose a few potential guests during the reservation process who insist that they need it to sleep. [ ]
- [We are very proud of what we have accomplished so far during this pandemic!](https://cayugacollection.com/we-are-very-proud-of-what-we-have-accomplished-so-far-during-this-pandemic/) - But we also know that this is far from over and it will take all we have to make it through this! Five months ago, we closed our hotels and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama. We had to let go of about half of our staff and significantly reduce the salaries of the [ ]
- [How to “Walk the Talk” and show that we are not “Greenwashing”](https://cayugacollection.com/how-to-walk-the-talk-and-show-that-we-are-not-greenwashing/) - As the founders of the Cayuga Collection, we have been implementing sustainable hospitality initiatives since the mid-1990s. Sustainability is in our DNA and we can’t think of operating in any other way. We have been recognized for our efforts by organizations like National Geographic, Tourism For Tomorrow, Travel Leisure, and Conde Nast Traveler, among [ ]
- [My Costarican Coast to Coast Corona Internship](https://cayugacollection.com/my-costarican-coast-to-coast-corona-internship/) - A month into my internship, Costa Rica’s Tourism came to a complete stop due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. And then the hotel I was doing my internship got sold to a Silicon Valley Mogul and became a private home Hello! My name is Eve and I had the pleasure to experience a six-month internship with [ ]
- [Keeping Indigenous History and Culture Alive through Art](https://cayugacollection.com/keeping-indigenous-history-and-culture-alive-through-art/) - Kura is the Boruca name for Jaguar. Boruca, also known as Brunka or Brunca, is one of the many indigenous tribes in Costa Rica. Like many other tribes, they struggle to keep their culture and traditions alive. Enabling spaces to honor and commemorate their culture has been an important inspiration for the owners of Kura. [ ]
- [Beachfront Lunch & Drinks in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/beachfront-lunch-drinks-in-puerto-viejo-costa-rica/) - The name Da Lime translates to hanging out with friends or socializing in Jamaican patwah . Da Lime is probably one of the nicest places on the whole Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica to enjoy lunch or drinks right at the beach. DaLime is part of the Boutique Hotel Aguas Claras, a member of the [ ]
- [Over-tourism is back.  Who would have thought…](https://cayugacollection.com/over-tourism-is-back-who-would-have-thought/) - I wrote my last blog talking about overtourism in Costa Rica in 2018. Just 18 months later, tourism shut down due to the Covid-19 pandemic and we were longing for tourists to come back. Just four years later, we are back to talking about overtourism and thanks to the phenomenon of “revenge travel” it is [ ]
- [Welcome to the 2023 Wildlife Season at the Cayuga Collection](https://cayugacollection.com/welcome-to-the-2023-wildlife-season-at-the-cayuga-collection/) - We often get asked when is the best time to visit Costa Rica. If you are purely looking for sun and beach, it is probably the high season on the Pacific coast between December and March. But if you look for more than that and are not a big fan of crowds the time has [ ]
- [Global Tourism Challenges have arrived in Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/global-tourism-challenges-have-arrived-in-costa-rica/) - Global Tourism Challenges have arrived in Costa Rica Last month, we were invited to present on the topic of “The Future of Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism” as keynote speakers at an important travel event called Remote Latin America. On the horizon, we identified three main challenges that are slowly but surely creeping up on Costa Rica. [ ]
- [What is the Weather Forecast for Costa Rica Today?](https://cayugacollection.com/weather-forecast-costa-rica-today/) - Share on facebook Share on twitter Forecasting the weather in Costa Rica is a tough job. Nobody takes the weather forecasts here seriously as the weathermen are notorious for consistently getting it wrong. That’s no surprise in a country with hundreds of micro climates and where conditions usually don’t depend on high or low-pressure systems, [ ]
- [The Secret Life of Wildlife at Arenas Del Mar](https://cayugacollection.com/the-secret-life-of-wildlife-at-arenas-del-mar/) - A puma spotted in broad daylight led to an unexpected discovery at Arenas Del Mar. Through camera traps installed during Wildlife Season, our team uncovered the hidden movement of wildlife across the reserve—from nocturnal predators to the species that sustain them.
- [Wildlife Season in Costa Rica & Panama](https://cayugacollection.com/wildlife-season-costa-rica-panama/) - From May through November, the rainforest doesn’t slow down—it intensifies. Wildlife Season reveals Costa Rica and Panama at their most alive, when migration patterns, rainfall, and abundance converge. This isn’t about avoiding the rain. It’s about understanding what it brings—and stepping into a rhythm where nature leads, and everything responds.
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- [The Cayuga Gratitude Giveaway: Meet the Finalists and Vote for a Winner](https://cayugacollection.com/the-cayuga-gratitude-giveaway-meet-the-finalists-and-vote-for-a-winner/) - When we launched the Cayuga Gratitude Giveaway last month, we asked our travel industry partners to nominate their most-admired and inspiring peers those who have demonstrated compassion, patience and teamwork throughout a very tough year and enter them for a chance to win one of two week-long trips to our hotels lodges [ ]
- [One Island – Seven Tropical Beaches – Isla Palenque, Panama](https://cayugacollection.com/one-island-seven-tropical-beaches-isla-palenque-panama/) - We are weeks away from inaugurating The Cayuga Collection’s newest sustainable luxury resort in the Gulf of Chiriqui on Panama’s Pacific Coast. We invite you to get to know this island paradise… With its 400 acres of ancient tropical forest, coconut groves, lagoons, and mangroves, Isla Palenque offers a multitude of opportunities for hiking, exploration and wildlife sightings, but [ ]
- [“Wow!  My fellow workers are treating me like royalty!”](https://cayugacollection.com/wow-my-fellow-workers-are-treating-me-like-royalty/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we believe that a big part of providing extraordinary service is understanding the experience that our guests live through during their stays. This is why once a year, all of our staff members have the chance to stay with their families at our hotels as guests (all meals and services included). [ ]
- [Missing Paradise? Stream it Live from Manuel Antonio!](https://cayugacollection.com/missing-paradise-stream-it-live-from-manuel-antonio/) - On July 3rd, Cayuga will reopen the Arenas Del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica. Meanwhile, if you’re missing paradise, you can now stream it live from wherever you are. For views of Playa Espadilla down to the National Park from the hotel’s Mirador Restaurant, take a look below. We hope [ ]
- [Cutting CO2 Emissions from Flying might be challenging for us.  But there might be a way through food waste reduction.](https://cayugacollection.com/cutting-co2-emissions-food-waste-reduction/) - Last weekend, I found this quote from an article in The Washington Post while searching for the causes of climate change. “The carbon footprint of U.S. food waste is greater than that of the airline industry. Globally, wasted food accounts for about 8 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions. The environmental consequences of producing food [ ]
- [Facts about Costa Rica that might inspire you to visit!](https://cayugacollection.com/facts-about-costa-rica-that-might-inspire-you-to-visit/) - Did you know that… … over 70 years ago, Costa Rica decided to get rid of its military. Since then, the defense budget was invested in education, health services, and conservation? … Costa Rica holds the world record of producing 100% of its electricity from renewable resources for over 300 consecutive days. No other country [ ]
- [Nicaragua Needs You … but what you didn’t know, is you NEED Nicaragua, too!](https://cayugacollection.com/nicaragua-needs-you-but-what-you-didnt-know-is-you-need-nicaragua-too/) - by Brooke Berlin “What is the most perfect gift I can give my husband for his 50th Birthday?” That was the question I kept asking myself leading up to the Big-0 celebration. Even before the time of social distancing, I knew it was quality time together with our best friends because in a world where [ ]
- [A Mother & Daughter’s Dream Come True:  Our Boutique Hotel on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast](https://cayugacollection.com/a-mother-daughters-dream-come-true-our-boutique-hotel-on-costa-ricas-caribbean-coast/) - Many people dream of a second career that takes them beyond corporate meeting rooms and stressful business travel. Here is the story of a mother who was able to live her dream of opening a boutique hotel with her adult daughter in a tropical beach setting. Elizabeth Steinvorth and her daughter Elena dreamt about opening [ ]
- [Understanding the Isla Palenque Experience](https://cayugacollection.com/understanding-the-isla-palenque-experience/) - Cayuga Collection’s Isla Palenque Resort in the Golfo de Chiriqui in Panama has been open to guests for a month now. Early bookings have exceeded our expectations and our guests are leaving the island fascinated with the experience on the island. We have launched our new website a few weeks ago and we are getting a lot of [ ]
- [This is what it feels like to have 5 friends that are over 150 years old](https://cayugacollection.com/this-is-what-it-feels-like-to-have-5-friends-that-are-over-150-years-old/) - If you have stayed at Isla Palenque, sure enough, you will have met “Chava” (Jose Chavaría). He started as a tourist guide almost four years ago and today he is our Experience Sustainability Manager. Over the years, while trailing the island’s primary and secondary forest, Chava has met five of his island friends. Each [ ]
- [From “Tacotal” to Sloth Sanctuary](https://cayugacollection.com/from-tacotal-to-sloth-sanctuary/) - “Tacotal”. A word known to many Costa Ricans as a bushy unattractive scrubland; this is what Arenas Del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica used to be 30 years ago. This property formerly was 5 hectares of “Tacotal” with great views of the Pacific Ocean used for subsistence farming. During the [ ]
- [Family Weekend Getaway to Monteverde after 3 Months of Lockdown](https://cayugacollection.com/family-weekend-getaway-to-monteverde-after-3-months-of-lockdown/) - A guest blog by Richard and Daniela Hammond. They are residents in Costa Rica, Architects and Founders of Inverse Project www.inverseproject.com After almost 3 month of working from home and home schooling in San Jose, the Costa Rica Government took the step to allow a partial opening of hotels in Costa Rica under special sanitary guidelines [ ]
- [El Sapo, Monteverde – Local Cuisine with an Ancestral Touch](https://cayugacollection.com/el-sapo-monteverde-local-cuisine-with-an-indigenous-touch/) - Our new menu at Senda’s El Sapo Restaurant is not only based on fresh, locally produced products but has a strong ancestral Costa Rican influence embedded in it. Food sustainability has always been a priority for us. At the Cayuga Collection Hotels and Lodges in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua, our culinary focus has always [ ]
- [What to Expect When Traveling to Costa Rica Right Now](https://cayugacollection.com/travel-in-costa-rica-in-2020/) - First some great news. There are no restrictions in place in terms of what nationalities can travel to Costa Rica. We welcome travelers from the United States, Europe and every other country in the world! I love traveling. It’s part of why I decided to create the Cayuga Collection. And I miss traveling internationally a [ ]
- [Celebrating The Cayuga Way: Three Years on The Global Stage](https://cayugacollection.com/celebrating-the-cayuga-way-three-years-on-the-global-stage/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we could find something to celebrate every day. Across our hotels and lodges, we know how to appreciate the little things like happy guests, engaged staff, and smart solutions to our day-to-day difficulties. But now and then, we have some big things to shout about too. And over the last three [ ]
- [“A Hotel that will do Wonders to your Relationship!”](https://cayugacollection.com/a-hotel-that-will-do-wonders-to-your-relationship/) - Please meet Mark. He and his partner have fallen in love with the Kura Hotel in Uvita, Costa Rica. He considers himself an absolute “hotel snob”, who travels the world and is always looking for “that place” with “the extra something”. He says that at Kura he has finally found it. Mark is from London and lives in [ ]
- [“Life Saving” – going beyond the call of duty!](https://cayugacollection.com/life-saving-going-beyond-the-call-of-duty/) - At Cayuga, we work hard every day to make our guests happy. Saving lives is usually not part of our daily routine. At Kura Design Villas, we had to go a bit beyond to do some “Life saving” Wolf Winner Online Casino has emerged as a popular destination for gaming enthusiasts seeking a thrilling online experience. [ ]
- [Cayuga People – Meet Diamanda of Jicaro Island Lodge, Nicaragua](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-people-meet-diamanda-of-jicaro-island-lodge-nicaragua/) - Diamanda del Socorro Jimenez Zapata – an impressive full name to say the least – has lived in Granada all of her life. She has seven brothers and sisters, is married and has an eight-year-old daughter called Isabella. She is also currently taking classes in business administration at UHISPAN in Granada.Diamanda started working at Jicaro Lodge [ ]
- [Isla Palenque becomes Panama’s First National Geographic Unique Lodge of the World](https://cayugacollection.com/isla-palenque-panamas-first-national-geographic-unique-lodge/) - The Tropical Island Experience that you have been dreaming of! Just months after the opening of Cayuga Collection’s first property in Panama, we are proud to announce that our award-winning island sanctuary from civilization is set to become the newest and youngest member of National Geographic’s Unique Lodges of the World, making it the [ ]
- [Where to go when you have a week of vacation time in Panama](https://cayugacollection.com/where-to-do-when-you-have-a-week-or-a-little-more-of-vacation-time-in-panama/) - Disclaimer: Yes, we are biased as we do manage Isla Palenque and believe it is one of the greatest places to visit in Central America. But still, trust us on this one… If you have a week or a bit more to go on vacation and are thinking about visiting Panama, we recommend this luxury vacation itinerary. We [ ]
- [Trends? Sometimes we prefer to stick to the Cayuga Way.](https://cayugacollection.com/trends-sometimes-we-prefer-to-stick-to-the-cayuga-way/) - A few weeks ago, the New York Times published an article in the TRENDING section of their newspaper under the title: “How Skipping Hotel Housekeeping can help the Environment and your Wallet”. It explained how certain hotel chains are promoting sustainability by offering food and beverage credits and other perks for guests who forgo housekeeping services. Several readers responded quite [ ]
- [Where to Go for an “Off the Beaten Path” Authentic Experience this Summer](https://cayugacollection.com/go-off-beaten-path-authentic-experience-summer/) - Getting away from the crowds is a major vacation consideration these days. In a world where “over-tourism” has become a harsh reality in many beautiful destinations such as Barcelona, Amsterdam, Dubrovnik and even Mount Everest, there is a growing longing among travelers for remote destinations. More and more people are actively looking for off the beaten path destinations that are away [ ]
- [The Great Dilemma of the Ecolodge Owner – Resolved Today!](https://cayugacollection.com/the-great-dilemma-of-the-ecolodge-owner-resolved-today/) - In the late 1980s, John and Karen Lewis, two former Peace Corps volunteers from Minnesota, came to Costa Rica. What they had in mind was to purchase a parcel of endangered rainforest for conservation, build a school for the local community, and develop a high-end ecolodge to generate conservation funds, employment and offer an inspiring, [ ]
- [Are Executives of Oil & Drilling Companies Welcome at our Hotels?](https://cayugacollection.com/are-executives-of-oil-drilling-companies-welcome-at-our-hotels/) - Somebody recently suggested that we should do background checks on our guests to make sure that they are aligned with our values in terms of environmental conservation and community development. It’s an interesting thought, that’s for sure, and one that’s probably crossed the minds of many companies that have an environmental focus. One of those [ ]
- [I love getting e-mails like this – wouldn’t you?](https://cayugacollection.com/i-love-getting-e-mails-like-this-wouldnt-you/) - Running a luxury hotel on a remote island in Panama is not easy, but it is all worth it when out of nowhere a guest sends you an e-mail like this. A special thanks to Aldair, Xavier, and the local team of young men and women at Isla Palenque who create this kind [ ]
- [Is Enthusiasm for Sustainability Fading?](https://cayugacollection.com/is-enthusiasm-for-sustainability-fading/) - Earlier this month, these two headlines in the Wall Street Journal caught my attention: “Sales of all-electric models in the U.S. have plateaued” and “Investors pulled more than $14 billion from sustainable funds this year.” What is going on? Are the tough realities of today’s geopolitical situation and the government’s struggle to deal with new [ ]
- [“Papa, is it too late to do something about Climate change?”](https://cayugacollection.com/papa-is-it-too-late-to-do-something-about-climate-change/) - This is what my daughter Lara asked me at dinner the other night. She seemed to contemplate “giving up” and just accepting that we are doomed. Wow… My first thought was, where did she get this? Probably some sensationalist TikTok, but she told me that it was her science teacher who told her in class. [ ]
- [How a Sense of Place Shapes Every Cayuga Stay](https://cayugacollection.com/luxury-with-a-sense-of-place/) - The most meaningful luxury doesn’t stand apart from a destination—it belongs to it. Discover how Cayuga creates a true sense of place through local culture, thoughtful design, regional cuisine, and the people who bring every destination to life. Because the deepest travel experiences are shaped by where you are, not separated from it.
- [Empowering the Next Generation: How Cayuga’s 1% for the Planet Contributions Transformed Lives in 2025](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-1-percent-for-the-planet-impact-2025/) - Through our 1% for the Planet commitment, Cayuga Collection supported the SELAL Program in Costa Rica’s Brunca Region—empowering 250 young leaders between April 2025 and January 2026. From environmental defense workshops to community-led micro-projects, this partnership is shaping the next generation of conservation leaders.
- [Costa Rica in a Day? Go Coast to Coast the Cayuga Way](https://cayugacollection.com/costa-rica-in-a-day-go-coast-to-coast-the-cayuga-way/) - What if you could experience the essence of Costa Rica in a day? Just think, how memorable would it be to soak up two different cultures across two different coasts in the space of 12 hours? You could catch a sunrise on the golden shores of the Caribbean Sea. Spend a morning peddling along the [ ]
- [Wildlife Season is Training and Volunteering Season at the Cayuga Collection](https://cayugacollection.com/wildlife-season-is-training-and-volunteering-season-at-the-cayuga-collection/) - We started Wildlife Season in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua. From May to November is the best way to observe wildlife in and around our hotels. That means “Training and Volunteering Season” for the team at the Cayuga Collection. It is the time to learn new skills and give back to nature and the communities [ ]
- [Magical Places don’t have Direct Flights from Major Cities](https://cayugacollection.com/magical-places-dont-have-direct-flights-from-major-cities/) - We spent last week visiting the top luxury travel agents in the US, telling them all about our Cayuga Collection hotels and lodges in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama. The feedback we received from them about their clients’ stays with us was overwhelmingly positive, but what continues to surprise us is how many agents still [ ]
- [Explore more than 1000 years of Indigenous History at Isla Palenque](https://cayugacollection.com/explore-more-than-1000-years-of-indigenous-history-at-isla-palenque/) - One of the things that fascinates me about Isla Palenque in Panama is the variety of experiences on the island. With seven private beaches and a vibrant tropical flora and fauna, you have the vibe of being stranded as “Robinson Crusoe with all the creature comforts” – with a 1,000+ year history of natives living [ ]
- [Building Trust with our Guests – The Transparent Hotel Operation](https://cayugacollection.com/building-trust-with-our-guests-the-transparent-hotel-operation/) - We will be giving interested guests access to our back of the house to learn about our sanitary measures and how we keep our staff and our guests safe. This is nothing new at Cayuga. But it is about continued transparency and building trust. For more than 15 years, we have been offering complimentary “Back [ ]
- [Employees of the Cayuga Collection: Meet Allan of Arenas del Mar Resort](https://cayugacollection.com/employees-of-the-cayuga-collection-meet-allan-of-arenas-del-mar-resort/) - At the Cayuga Collection, we’re lucky enough to work exclusively with extraordinary people. They’re 100% dedicated hospitality professionals and their passions shine through. While many have had no formal education in the industry, with us, they often discover an ambition to grow through the ranks and experience every side of hotel life – we’ll always give [ ]
- [The Cayuga Gratitude Giveaway](https://cayugacollection.com/the-cayuga-gratitude-giveaway/) - Inspired by tributes to the hard work and sacrifice of Essential Workers, we wanted to do something positive for our friends in travel and shine the light on some of the heroes of the tourism industry. The Travel Advisors, Destination Specialists and members of their team who have worked especially hard this year, often for nothing in return, [ ]
- [What is the Cayuga Collection?  An Elevator Pitch.](https://cayugacollection.com/what-is-the-cayuga-collection-an-elevator-pitch/) - We are an award-winning Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels Lodges in Costa Rica, Panama and Nicaragua. We are recognized as World Leaders in our field and have set the benchmark for sustainable tourism for almost 20 years. Our guests, staff and hotel owners are raving fans of The Cayuga Way, our signature style of [ ]
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- [Jicaro Island Lodge, Lake Nicaragua](https://cayugacollection.com/jicaro-island-ecolodge/) - Jicaro Island Lodge, Lake Nicaragua Lakes, active volcanoes, and your own private island. Need we say more? Now’s your chance to explore incredible Nicaragua.
- [Measuring the Success of Tourism – It’s not All in the Numbers](https://cayugacollection.com/measuring-the-success-of-tourism-its-not-all-in-the-numbers/) - “Tourism acts like fire. If used right, it can change the world for the better. But if it gets out of control, its powers can be highly destructive.” Those are the wise words of Costas Christ, one of the world’s most renowned sustainable tourism consultants, shared in a meeting at National Geographic last month. His comments come at [ ]
- [Café Senda: From Monteverde Soil to Your Cup](https://cayugacollection.com/cafe-senda-sustainable-coffee-senda-monteverde-hotel/) - At Senda Monteverde Hotel, coffee is more than a drink—it’s a story rooted in sustainability, community, and tradition. Since 2019, our team has cultivated Café Senda, from planting the Obata variety on our grounds to proudly serving our first harvest in 2024. Every cup reflects local partnerships, artisanal methods, and a shared commitment to the land.
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- [Coming Soon: New Two-Bedroom Villas at Isla Palenque, Panama](https://cayugacollection.com/coming-soon-new-two-bedroom-villas-at-isla-palenque-panama/) - We are planning to build three new rooms at Isla Palenque, Panama. They will be located on the hill to the right of Las Roccas Restaurant. The two-bedroom villas will be nestled in the forest with stunning views of the Ocean and the Sunets. Each bungalow will feature two separate bedrooms with private bathrooms and [ ]
- [No One Cares about Sustainable Travel? We Beg to Differ](https://cayugacollection.com/no-one-cares-about-sustainable-travel-we-beg-to-differ/) - We are big fans of Skift.com and its founder and CEO Rafat Ali. We love how he speaks up and challenges industry leaders and politicians on travel-related issues. Last month, Ali published a great article entitled “The 21 Uncomfortable Truths That I Have Learned About the Travel Industry”. In it, he says that some of the learnings [ ]
- [Prince Harry is trying to make travel greener. And we want to help him.](https://cayugacollection.com/prince-harry-is-trying-to-make-travel-greener-and-we-want-to-help-him/) - Last week we caught wind of Prince Harry’s new sustainable travel initiative, Travalyst. According to the website, it aims to “change the impact of travel, for good”, acting as the “driving force that paves a new way to travel” without necessarily getting people to travel less. Travalyst wants to help “everyone explore our world in [ ]
- [8 Reasons to Visit Costa Rica during Green Season](https://cayugacollection.com/8-reasons-to-visit-costa-rica-during-green-season/) - Are you considering a vacation to Costa Rica between May and November? We call this time of year “Green Season” and there are some classic myths associated. For one, you might be worried that your trip of a lifetime will be a washout – we assure you otherwise! And for good measure, here are a [ ]
- [How Cayuga Collection provides exceptional hospitality by empowering its teams](https://cayugacollection.com/how-cayuga-collection-provides-exceptional-hospitality-by-empowering-its-teams/) - By Josiah Mackenzie · Posted on July 22, 2022 “Guests really like interacting with our people,” Hans Pfister, founder and President of Cayuga Collection told me recently. “It feels authentic and it feels special because our teams are proud to work here and are so engaged. ”Hans is on a mission to show that ensuring sustainability [ ]
- [Bolontiku Boutique Hotel: Your Base to Guatemala’s Petén and the Ancient Maya](https://cayugacollection.com/bolontiku-hotel-peten-guatemala/) - In Guatemala’s Petén region, ancient Mayan cities rise from the rainforest, and the pristine waters of Lake Petén Itzá shimmer in the tropical sun. At Bolontiku Boutique Hotel, you’ll arrive by boat to a serene lakeside retreat—your gateway to Tikal, El Mirador, and a world of discovery beyond the beaten path.
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- [Planning Your Costa Rican Adventure – Monteverde or Arenal?](https://cayugacollection.com/costa-rica-vacation-monteverde-or-arenal/) - Both tucked away up in the northwest of the country, Monteverde and Arenal are undeniably Costa Rica’s most popular mountain destinations. And it’s often difficult to choose between the two. Rightfully world-famous for its mystical cloud forests is mountain-top Monteverde, while Arenal is known for its now dormant volcano which once spewed lava on a [ ]
- [Life will Thrill You, if You Let it – Whale Watching in Panama](https://cayugacollection.com/whale-watching-in-panama/) - Acting as the bridge between Central and South America, adventure-seeking travelers are spoiled for choice when it comes to exciting things to do in Panama. But with so many traditional activities like sport fishing or jungle hikes to enjoy in this beautiful sliver of country, it’s easy to overlook those more niche adventures. And they’re [ ]
- [Exuberant Jungle Lust: A glimpse of Aguas Claras’ Contemporary Caribbean Garden](https://cayugacollection.com/exuberant-jungle-lust-a-glimpse-of-aguas-claras-contemporary-caribbean-garden/) - Many of you have complimented us on the gardens at Hotel Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica. Today, we share the behind-the-scenes story of how our gardens came to be. Howler monkeys above you. Leafcutter ants below you. Red lipstick palm trees, and birds of paradise all around you. Your first impression might be [ ]
- [Hospitality Training in the Sustainable Luxury Segment](https://cayugacollection.com/hospitality-training-sustainable-luxury-segment/) - Share on facebookShare on twitter At Cayuga, we believe that our local staff is our biggest asset. This is why we are committed to year around employment, something that is not usually done in highly seasonal destinations like Costa Rica and Nicaragua. We take advantage of the lower occupancy months to invest in our infrastructure [ ]
- [Will the Industry Go Back to Business As Usual Post-Pandemic?](https://cayugacollection.com/will-the-industry-go-back-to-business-as-usual-post-pandemic/) - Things are better today. We see tourism recovering faster than expected in Costa Rica, Panama and in the luxury market where we operate. I know that things are still quite difficult in many parts of the world, but recently we have seen a significant increase in demand for our hotels and lodges. Many guests that call [ ]
- [Possibly the Best Hotel Rooms on Central America’s Caribbean Coast](https://cayugacollection.com/possibly-the-best-hotel-rooms-on-central-americas-caribbean-coast/) - We just finished building two new tropical bungalows, tucked within two acres of lush gardens on Playa Chiquita. Filled with art and soul within the Costa Rican jungle, Cayuga Collection s Aguas Claras Hotel in Puerto Viejo created a new room category with the addition of the deluxe bungalows – the perfect complement to the hotel’s [ ]
- [Is Tourism feeling guilty?](https://cayugacollection.com/is-tourism-feeling-guilty/) - Tourism faces growing guilt over its impact on local communities. At a recent UN meeting, experts discussed shifting the blame from overtourism to undermanagement. While travel offers benefits to visitors, it can harm host communities. Responsible tourism practices—like supporting local economies and respecting resources—are essential for sustainable growth.
- [Unique Hotels & Lodges – Unique Values for the Fall of 2021](https://cayugacollection.com/unique-hotels-lodges-unique-values-for-the-fall-of-2021/) - We would like to share some uncommon promotions that might catch your attention. You can enjoy substantial discounts at our hotels and lodges in Costa Rica and Panama if you have solar panels on your roof, or if you own a hybrid or electric car. We will give you an extraordinary break on the room [ ]
- [We can’t just go back to “tourism as usual”](https://cayugacollection.com/we-cant-just-go-back-to-tourism-as-usual/) - We need tourism to come back better. Better for the environment, better for communities, and most importantly better for all the people involved. The United Nations World Tourism Organization has called for a responsible recovery of the tourism sector in order to balance the needs of people, the planet and prosperity. We have a responsibility, [ ]
- [Want to Improve your Environmental Footprint? Consider a Tropical Vacation](https://cayugacollection.com/want-to-improve-your-environmental-footprint-consider-a-tropical-vacation/) - A tropical vacation? Yep, you read it right. But not any old one. It’s a very certain kind of tropical vacation we’re talking about. One that could have a lasting effect on your environmental footprint. We call it “travel done differently” and it’s what we strive to do every day at the Cayuga Collection. But [ ]
- [The Cayuga Green Futures Bond](https://cayugacollection.com/the-green-futures-hotel-bond-program/) - At The Cayuga Collection of Sustainability Luxury Hotels, we continue to be strong today because we truly believe in the future of sustainable travel. We cannot wait to welcome you back again, and give you the most extraordinary experiences of your life. That’s why we’re proud to announce: The Green Futures Bond Green Futures [ ]
- [Recycling Blue Whales.  One per Year!](https://cayugacollection.com/recycling-blue-whales-one-per-year/) - Even though we try to avoid recycling as much as possible and opt to refuse, reduce or reuse products, we realize that are forced to do quite a bit of recycling when we don t have other options. A few days ago, we celebrated international recycling day and it inspired us to take a closer [ ]
- [Updates from Hotel Aguas Claras in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica](https://cayugacollection.com/updates-from-hotel-aguas-claras-in-puerto-viejo-costa-rica/) - The prettiest hotel on Costa Rica’s Caribbean Coast (also known as Costa Rica s best-kept secret) just keeps getting better. Hotel Aguas Claras recently unveiled a new studio bungalow (KuaKua), a restaurant menu restyled to bring more creative Caribbean flair and Libélula Giftshop, where guests can browse artisanal Costa Rican brands plus handcrafted art and jewelry [ ]
- [How we turn Happy Guests into Raging Fans](https://cayugacollection.com/how-we-turn-happy-guests-into-raging-fans/) - Come see for yourself! We are transparent in what we do. All back of the house areas are accessible to our guests. When you walk the talk of sustainability, there is nothing to hide. And we have found that our guests honor that – no, they love it! At every Cayuga Collection Hotel in Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Panama, [ ]
- [What is New Luxury?](https://cayugacollection.com/what-is-new-luxury/) - Sometimes we struggle with the word “Luxury” when we talk about the Cayuga Collection Experience. One the one hand, we are a luxury experience because of the level of service and installations we offer – and of course also because of our premium rates. But on the other hand, we don’t fit into the profile of [ ]
- [Costa Rica – the Happiest Island in the World?](https://cayugacollection.com/costa-rica-happiest-island-world/) - No, of course Costa Rica is not an island. But, it is astonishing how many people think that Costa Rica is exactly that – an island in the Caribbean. We get a number of requests that read “Which is the best part of the island to visit?” or “How do I get around the island [ ]
- [Wildlife Season Packages](https://cayugacollection.com/wildlife-season-packages/) - May through November Wildlife Season.Five Properties. One Window. From May through November, each Cayuga property enters its most active period. The season looks different at every location. Here is what is happening, and what is included at each property. Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica Arenas Del Mar Resort Rainforest Beach 4 Nights Arenas del Mar [ ]
- [We did it!  Cayuga won the National Geographic World Legacy Awards 2017](https://cayugacollection.com/cayuga-won-national-geographic-world-legacy-awards-2017/) - This award means a lot to all of us at the Cayuga Collection Hotels and Lodges in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. We have been involved in sustainable hospitality since 1995 and really appreciate this recognition by National Geographic. A special thank you to all of our staff members, our guests and the owners of the very special hotels [ ]

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