Five holidays abroad for sun and sea
A beach-bum vibe in Costa Rica
he lushly biodiverse landscape, coasts and jaw-dropping vistas attract thousands of tourists each year, but Costa Rica, which translates as “rich coast”, isn’t just reserved for the rich, says Katie Gatens in The Sunday Times. The sprawling Riu Palace resort (four pools, five restaurants, 500-plus rooms) on a northern beach of the Guanacaste region is affordable and yet offers guests everything from family water rides and high-speed zip lines
