With vast stretches of both Pacific and Caribbean coastline, Costa Rica is an obvious choice for beach lovers looking to completely unwind. However relaxation options here stretch far beyond the beach. A visit to Costa Rica is frequently about reconnecting with nature, and there are some wonderful lodges set in quieter cloud forests or in the heart of the rainforest where the call of toucans and howler monkeys are your only interruptions. Costa Rica also offers some superb spa hotels and yoga retreats set in pristine natural surroundings.