Family travel is always in season. Which destination is on your calendar? Here are five places to consider.
1. Arenal Observatory Lodge, Costa Rica
Wake to a chorus of tropical wildlife in the only lodge located inside Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano National Park. The majestic and perfectly shaped volcanic centerpiece of a rich rainforest setting can be observed from most guest rooms, the dining room and an expansive deck.
Horseback riding, biking, and hiking trails wind through old lava fields and soft jungle trails where howling monkeys, slithering snakes, butterflies, and colorful birds beckon visitors.
Here, the diversity of habitats, from primary and secondary forests to agricultural pastures, creates various niches for winged creatures and other animals to thrive. This is a birding hot spot, with more than 500 species have been recorded in the area, including cute cotinga, black-crested flirt, yellow-eared toucanet, and black-eared tanagers.
Tours of various lengths are available. The lodge serves as a great base camp from which to access river rafting, zip lines, hanging bridges, and hot springs.
For more: www.arenalobservatorylodge.com
