Peace-loving Costa Rica is undoubtedly the adventure tourism capital of the region with its wonderland of natural beauty and wildlife. If you prefer to pamper and indulge, the country also serves up a menu of luxurious hospitality set against the irresistible backdrop of perfect sunsets and beaches. Worldly and open-minded Panama delights with the most cosmopolitan capital in Central America, comprising a shiny skyline reminiscent of Miami and Hong Kong, but it is also a handy gateway for tropical escapes to lush lowland mangroves and highland forests alike. With a customised Costa Rica and Panama tour package from Chan Brothers Travel Private Tours, you will be set to experience all the feel-good vibes of this flourishing Central American duo in no time. Easy.

Costa Rica is likely to be your best bet in the region to indulge in a pampering vacation simply because some of the country’s top-end resorts have been around long enough to understand the intricate standards of immaculate hospitality. If you are searching for resorts with direct beach access, head straight for Guanacaste on the northwestern coast or the Nicoya Peninsula. Personal golf carts, private chefs, exquisite spas, scenic views and infinity pools – you can find some of these and more at five-star resorts such as Hotel Punta Islita, Arenas del Mar Beachfront and Rainforest Resort and JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort and Spa just to name a few.

After paying your island holiday dues at the steamy lowlands and sandy beaches of Costa Rica, it is time to head into the cool environs of the cloud forests for a date with wildlife and nature. Organise a guided hike to Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve to see the best of the native mammals from jaguars and pumas to howler monkeys. Listen to the chirping of the birds and smell the aroma of tropical flowers as the misty clouds surround you on a suspension bridge walk. If you are up for a thrilling experience, you can choose to zip line through the verdant canopy and fly over the thickly vegetated canyons below.