New York Times, January 2010
The New York Times discusses the various ways that happiness is measured - and how Costa Rica tops the rankings across the board.
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Departures, May/June 2008
"Mastering the Art of Ceviche" - Reggie Nadelson goes native - well, almost - on the Costa Rican coast and samples his share of cerveza and ceviche in a laid-back culinary nation where anything goes.
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Robb Report Vacation Homes, April/May 2008
"Ground Floor: Costa Rica: Peninsula Papagayo" - Long known as a haven for surfers and scuba divers, Peninsula Papagayo, on Costa Rica's north Pacific Coast, has caught the eye of landlubbers in search of pura vida, "pure life."
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Indulge, April 2008
"An Abundance of Riches" - The Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica seamlessly blends the best of both worlds on this "Rich Coast" - the lush wonders of wildlife sanctuaries and the luxe pleasures of a five-star hideaway.
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Financial Times, March 2008
"'Mucho Crocodile,' Many More People" - Leslie Woodhead hurtles through the treetops to get a monkey's-eye view of Costa Rica's majestic Pacific
coast - "the hottest property spot in the world."
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Golf Digest Index, Spring 2008
"Exotic Costa Rica" - Steve Rushin ruminates on the Technicolor beauty of the Audubon International-certified Four Seasons Resort course at Peninsula Papagayo and jaw-dropping fairways flitting with wildlife that call to mind "those Disney films in which the people are real and the animals are animated."
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USA Today, February 2008
"Upscale Tourists Hunger for 'Eco-Luxurious' Experiences" - As the remote Guanacaste Province bids to be the next luxury hotspot, hotel developers clamor to emulate the success of the eco-sophisticated and ever-popular Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica.
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The New York Times, January 2008
"A Dramatic Coastal Clubhouse, Inspired by a Shell" - Explore the architectural inspiration behind Ronald Zürcher's soaring 28,000-square-foot ode to a conch shell.
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Travel + Leisure, November 2007
"The New Costa Rica" - Julian Rubenstein investigates the new star of the international eco-jet set as it fulfills its quest to capture the world stage. Follow his tumble through this lush country of ubiquitous creatures and pristine beaches, replete with the eco-flourishes of a top luxury outpost.
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Forbes Life, October 2007
"Coast Benefit" - The luxury real estate boom is on along Costa Rica's north Pacific coastline. For buyers in search of a place to put down roots, the region's virgin landscape poses an awkward dilemma - striking the right balance between development and conservation.
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Business Week, September 2007
"The Luxe Life at Peninsula Papagayo" - An intriguing variety of private havens come together to create the quintessential Costa Rican escape - home to some of the world's most exotic wildlife as well as its most fortunate homeowners.
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Entrée, Summer 2006
"Costa Rica Caliente" - Explore the top ten reasons to visit the sizzling "Gold Coast" of Costa Rica's Pacific Rim in an insightful article that touts Peninsula Papagayo's golf, quiet sands and caring staff among the rewards. From active volcanoes and incredible uncrowded beaches to the charm of "Tico time" and the charitable efforts of eco-stewardship, an unparalleled array of experiences add up to one small country "rich in everything the sophisticated traveler could want." No wonder this lush and luxurious hot spot has earned its share of newfound aficionados.

Executive Golfer, April 2006
"Peninsula Papagayo: A Passion for Peaceful Pleasure" - Leisurely pastimes abound in the secluded waters and forests of Costa Rica's north Pacific coast, including unforgettable golf on Peninsula Papagayo's two championship courses: the renowned Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course and the upcoming Jack Nicklaus Design. "The locals, known reverently as Ticos, have a Spanish term - pura vida - for how nature and culture have combined to create a soulful, spiritual presence at Peninsula Papagayo." Uncover the many facets of Papagayo's "pure life."

Town & Country, December 2005
"Costa Rica with Kids" - The author braved the wilds of the Guanacaste region with her five- and seven-year-olds in tow and discovered something remarkable - a memorable stay at the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo meant having easy access to every exotic outdoor adventure these "Animal Planet junkies" could fathom, while giving up none of the five-star, grown-up luxuries every parent desires.

Travel + Leisure Golf, Jan/Feb 2005
"The 30 Best New Courses of 2004" - The year's 30 finest public and private courses are reviewed, from those designed by professionals, like Gary Player, Arnold Palmer and Robert Trent Jones, and are discovered among serrated cliffs, wooded bluffs, natural ponds and meandering streams. The article includes the ten best new public and resort courses within the United States and the winner of the course-of-the-year award.

Departures, Nov/Dec 2004
"Luxury Real Estate 101" - It's a primer in the hottest trend in high-end home purchasing. Sole and fractional ownership is changing the way we buy luxury property. "Luxury hotel chains like the Four Seasons...by applying their rigorous standards of quality and service...have helped elevate the concept of fractionals..." Purchasers can now afford themselves all the privacy and beauty of a vacation home in a breathtaking location with the added services of a top resort like Costa Rica's Peninsula Papagayo which includes "both a residence club and wholly owned luxury villas." It's a life of privilege that until recently was only attainable by the rich and famous.

Robb Report, June 2004
"Best of the Best, 2004" - Single-out the best resorts and golf courses world-wide and you'll find yourself again and again at one elegant destination. With a spectacular setting and first-class facilities plus the country's best golf course, the Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo has something remarkable for everyone.

Travel + Leisure, June 2004
"Costa Rica The Ultimate Guide" - According to this intriguing guide of Costa Rica, the breathtaking beauty is best experienced when you "slow down and share the love." The author also explains why it is best to explore only one or two of the five regions at a time and even then, at a leisurely pace.

Architectural Digest, April 2004
"Four Seasons Costa Rica" - Respect for the Costa Rican environment permeates both the exterior and interior design of the Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo. Finding inspiration in Pre Columbian civilizations, the architect, Ronald Zurcher, looked to humble native creatures and ceramics for defining shapes of buildings and roofs. Interior designer, Richard Brayton, chose colors that blend with nature, creating a flow from the indoors to the outdoors.

Executive Golfer, December 2003
"Peninsula Papagayo" - The Arnold Palmer signature course is the first of three courses in planning that leads players through a maze of astonishing sights over azure ocean. You'll be treated to ocean views on more than two-thirds of the course with recurring vistas of white sand beaches, turquoise waters and emerald-green carpets of seashore paspalum turf. True to the Four Seasons Resort way of life, it's a carefree experience where everything seamlessly falls into place.