Wellness Retreat NicaraguaÂ’s newest eco-luxe resort.
Aqua Wellness Resort is a new eco-luxe development perched on a forested hillside overlooking a crescent beach on NicaraguaÂ’s unspoiled Pacific Riviera coast. The development offers eco-friendly treetop villas built from sustainable hardwoods that range in size from 1,150 to 1,500 square feet.
Aqua villas feature fine contemporary furnishings, state-of-the-art appliances, and spacious terraces with ocean and/or forest views. Most villas have multiple bedrooms, plunge pools, and separate kitchen/dining bungalows. Alhough rooms are air conditioned, Aqua offers other cooling options—ceiling fans and ocean breezes—that are more earth-friendly.
Owners have access to AquaÂ’s yoga pavilion and open-air full-service restaurant overlooking the beach. In addition to yoga and spa treatments, activities include kayaking, snorkeling, fishing, surfing, and hiking to the nearby village of Gigante, as well as adventure activities such as volcano climbing and zip-lining. Additionally, AquaÂ’s chef serves healthful cuisine that features fresh local seafood and produce.
Aqua Wellness Resort villas range in price from $309,000 to $398,000. Owners can enjoy them for 109 days a year and rent them out the rest of the time through AquaÂ’s management program.
Dreamy Destination Inspirato has added two coastal destinations to its growing portfolio of luxury residences and hotel properties. The new locales, Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara, California, and Los Veneros in Punta de Mita, Mexico, join InspiratoÂ’s 22 other destinations where members can make reservations for a their vacations. Bacara Resort & Spa offers a variety of leisure experiences, including golf, tennis, access to the 42,000-square-foot spa, and some of the most beautiful landscapes on the California coast. InspiratoÂ’s penthouse residences at Los Veneros Resort and Beach Club feature idyllic white sandy beaches and a variety of family-friendly activities.
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