| Rica is becoming a popular destination for | | | | There are two international airports serving Costa |
| corporate and incentive travel. With its diverse | | | | Rica, Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose and |
| climate and many ecological interests, it is a | | | | Liberia Airport in Guanacaste, which both offer |
| country that provides just the right atmosphere | | | | direct flights from many major cities around the |
| for growing and learning both on a personal and a | | | | world. Transportation is provided from the airport |
| professional level. Read on to discover the top | | | | to most major hotels and resorts. Flights to Costa |
| reasons why you should book your next business | | | | Rica are economical and can actually be cheaper in |
| retreat in Costa Rica. | | | | some cases than flights to domestic locations. |
| You can travel to Costa Rica year round. Plan | | | | The quality and service of the resorts and hotels |
| your retreat when it is most convenient for you | | | | is top notch while still very economical. Most |
| and your business instead of trying to plan around | | | | resorts have meeting rooms and planning services |
| a certain travel season. The warm temperate | | | | to help you organize a productive, well run |
| climate makes any time of the year a good time. | | | | business conference. Other business |
| There are two seasons in Costa Rica. High season | | | | accommodations include more rustic cabin |
| runs from December through April, and will mean | | | | retreats or you can even book a safari tent |
| less rain to interfere with your activities. Even | | | | retreat! |
| during the rainy season, the rain is sporadic and | | | | Costa Rica has a special status as a business |
| you should still be able to participate in all the | | | | travel destination. Your corporate retreat is |
| varied activities. | | | | considered tax deductible if you are booking as a |
| Costa Rica is a safe environment for professional | | | | U.S. company. |
| travel, no need to worry about the personal | | | | There is a wide range of activities to participate in |
| safety and well being of your employees or | | | | during off work hours. From simple sport fishing, |
| members. Many of the stories of crime and | | | | golfing, surfing and just relaxing on warm sandy |
| danger are fabricated by the press and media and | | | | beaches to jungle tours, waterfall rappelling, and |
| should not deter you from traveling there. Guided | | | | zip lining, it is all available here year round. |
| transportation is always recommended however | | | | Costa Rica offers inspiring surroundings for letting |
| simply because road and weather conditions can | | | | all those creative juices flow! The tranquil beauty |
| make travel difficult for those unfamiliar with the | | | | and luxurious scenery is sure to stimulate plenty |
| area. | | | | of free thinking and renewed energy. |
| Another highlight of Costa Rica is that it was the | | | | So, why not make Costa Rica your next |
| very first country to formally abolish military | | | | corporate travel destination? Excellent |
| forces. The constitution has forbidden a standing | | | | accommodations and the warm tropical climate |
| military since 1949. And unlike many of its Central | | | | make it the perfect spot for year round business |
| American neighbors, Costa Rica has not had a civil | | | | travel. |
| war since. | | | | |