This is Costa Rica's high-water mark for luxury, a spectacular deluxe resort planted near the end of a private peninsula ... and golf clubs, and a par-72, Arnold Palmer-designed golf course.

Katie Chang is a Brooklyn-based travel writer. At Virador Beach Club, Chef Khaled Natour cooks up fresh, vibrant, and culture-melding dishes from ... [+] the Mediterranean and Middle East.

With its stunning biodiversity, round-the-clock security, and ultra-luxurious properties, the Papagayo Peninsula ... and an 18-hole golf course. Guests can also choose from a long menu of outdoor ...