Diana & Matt wedding Day!!

 We were so thrilled to welcome Diana and Matt with their wedding group this past June to Sueño del Mar! The couple’s friends and family took over our beachfront boutique hotel for the week and joined the couple in celebrating their wedding at Cala Luna Point, right next to our hotel, followed by a festive reception under the trees here on our property. The ladies of Liquid Weddings pulled off their beautiful design under the dinner tent complete with gorgeous lighting, an ombre rose centerpiece, and a surprise fire dancer! Congratulations to the lovely couple, and please come back and see us soon!

Looking for the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion? Contact us today to reserve your room at our beachfront bed & breakfast for your wedding, birthday, anniversary, or even a wedding proposal!

Best Sushi in town::: Bamboo Sushi Club :::

There’s no better place to have sushi than in coastal town, and Tamarindo’s fresh seafood selection is incredible! There are several places to have fresh fish, but if sushi is what you are searching for you have to check out Bamboo Sushi Club. Tucked away behind some retail stores is this small garden courtyard is Bamboo Sushi Club serving unique rolls as well as the trusty favorites. Bamboo also serves various rice bowls, dumplings, and an assortment of seafood including calamari, eel, and shrimp. Along with the exceptional food, make sure you sample one of Bamboo’s cocktails. Our favorite is the Vanilla Sky, or you can quench your thirst with iced mint green tea. Definitely make a point to visit Bamboo Sushi Club while in Tamarindo, Costa Rica to try the freshest sushi in town!

Photography: Katherine Stinnett Photography

Our Tropical Flower

Here in Costa Rica we feel very lucky to be surrounded by an abundance of incredible tropical flowers! In our suite you can regularly find a bouquet of these calla lilies, and it’s no surprise to us that these flowers come from the Greek word ‘beauty’. They are a popular choice for weddings and special events because of their ivory white petals and lush green leaves.

Cala lilies come in different colors, but the white variety is the most classic and is used most frequently for special occasions and weddings. This is why we find it to be the perfect flower to welcome brides and grooms into our honeymoon Luna suite!

Although they are called lilies, the calla lily is actually not a lily at all. They grow from perennial bulbs, originate from South Africa, and their roots are actually poisonous. But the calla lily creates a beautiful white bloom that grows tall and is hardy in hot weather, making it a perfect flower to put on display here at our beachfront bed and breakfast!


Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.

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MARGAUX GAMBLE PHOTOGRAPHY 
http://www.margauxphotography.com/ 
KATHERINE STINNETT PHOTOGRAPHY
www.katherinestinnett.com 

Happy 2015!!!

One of the most exciting times of year here at Sueño del Mar Bed & Breakfast is New Year’s! At the beginning of the new year is when high season is officially in full-swing, and we are so happy to welcome our new and old friends back to the property here in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

We are so honored the Jay Family always chooses our boutique bed & breakfast for their family New Year’s celebration each year! Over the past five years we have gotten to know the family well, and we look forward to seeing them each year. What better way to welcome 2015 than with your loved ones on the gorgeous beaches here in Costa Rica at our beachfront property!?

Looking for a new way to celebrate with your family for a milestone birthday, an anniversary, or a reunion? Come see us at Sueño del Mar! We will help you celebrate and relax while enjoying the pura vida.

::Benefits of Green Tea::

 At Sueño del Mar beachfront boutique hotel we offer all different kinds of tea, Most of our guest prefer Green Tea, this are some of the reasons why:

Tea is one of the most valued and widely consumed drinks in the world. Besides being a delicious, inexpensive beverage that has no calories, tea has a unique set of natural chemicals that provide various therapeutic benefits. As more research is conducted, tea, specifically black and green, demonstrates significant antiviral, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti cavity properties. 

1. Oral Health

Along with the natural fluoride found in tea, polyphenols and catechins are associated with killing bacteria that cause tooth decay, bad breath, and gum disease-the number one cause for tooth loss.

2. Bone Health

Routine tea consumption, especially for more than 10 years, has been associated with decreasing the risk of osteoporosis fractures. It's thought that tea helps diminish bone loss through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity.

3. Weight Loss

Evidence is still inconclusive in this area, but it's thought that the catechins found in tea, specifically green tea, create thermogenesis-the production of heat within the body which is related to burning calories. These compounds may inhibit certain chemicals in the brain, therby prolonging thermogenesis.

4. Cancer

Numerous research has demonstrated that tea is beneficial in preventing cancer including prostate, pancreatic, breast, colorectal, esophageal, bladder, lung, and stomach. The catechins found in tea prevent cell mutation, deactivate certain carcinogens, and reduce the formation and growth of tumors. Drinking as many as four cups a day may be necessary to reap the anti-cancer benefits.

5. Heart Health

Tea consumption is also associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

Additional Considerations

Before you run off to start guzzling tea, there are a few things you should know:

• Regular tea has been shown in some research to be more beneficial than decaffeinated tea.

• Brewed tea contains more beneficial properties than instant.

• Tea bags contain the same beneficial properties as loose leaf tea.

• For full health benefits, brew tea for at least 3 minutes.

• The health benefits in tea degrade over time, it is best to drink freshly brewed tea that is hot (but not scalding).

• Caffeine may have adverse effects when combined with medications; speak to a qualified health care provider or pharmacist if you take any medications or supplements.
 

Read more: http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/the-5-health-benefits-of-green-tea.html

Come to join us for breakfast!

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Avocado Nutrition Information Will Surprise You!

Every day Lilli makes sure she serves a slice of avocado on her dishes, do you know why?

Our guest's health is very important to us so we try to ensure that they eat this fruit as much as they can during their stay in Costa Rica. Avocados have a unique flavor; smooth, sweet and very yummy. Come to our Beachfront boutique and have breakfast with us, we start to serve breakfast at 7 am to 11 am.

Did you know?:

Healing Properties:
1. Lubricates the Intestines, treats constipation
2. Benefits the Lungs. Moistens the Lungs for Lung dryness
3. Nourishes Blood, it improves blood factors that modern medicine can not even imagine.
4. Nourishes Yin...prevents the organs from drying out from aging.
5. Benefits the stomach...treats ulcers

Here are healing effects due to amazing Avocado nutrition.

Bad breath: The Avocado is one of the best natural mouth washes and is a remedy for bad breath. It is effective in removing intestinal putrefaction or decomposition which are the real cause of a coated tongue and resultant bad breath.

Beauty Aid: The oil extracted is widely used in preparation of beauty products. These include creams, cleansers and moisturizers to prevent the aging effect of dehydration; bath oils, shampoos, scalp conditioner and hair tonic.

Reduces and Regulates Blood Pressure: The high potassium and foliate content in avocado helps to regulate blood pressure, protecting your body against circulatory diseases, heart problems and stroke.

Improves both Cholesterol levels HDL and LDL: Avocado contains oleic and linolinic acids that are effective in lowering the LDL cholesterol and increasing the "healthy" HDL cholesterol.

Prevents and heals both stomach and Duodenal ulcers: The blandness of this fruit (and papaya) is comforting and soothing to the stomach and duodenum. Its abundant nutrition and enzymes are effective in treating these ulcers.

Eyesight protection: The potent anti-oxidant content in avocado helps neutralize free radicals that are important for improving eyesight and preventing eye problems like astigmatism, cataracts and glaucoma.

Fetal development: The high foliate content is important and necessary for healthy fetal cell and tissue development.

Boosts Immune system: Regular consumption of avocados strengthens the immune system.

Increases absorption of phyto-nutrients: Studies have proven that when even a small amount of avocado is consumed together with other fruits and vegetables, the absorption of phyto-nutrients is higher than when consumed on its own. This alone makes it worth while to be eating avocados regularly.

Prevents Kidney stones: Consumption of the high-potassium content fruit helps to reduce urinary calcium excretion, lowering the risk of stones forming in the kidney.

Reduce Morning Sickness: Vitamin B6 which is found in Avocado helps relieve nausea and queasiness associated with pregnancy.

Benefits the Muscles and Nerves: The high potassium content helps balance electrolytes, aids muscle activity, improves nerve function and boosts energy and metabolism.

Prevents Prostate Cancer: Studies have shown that certain unique phyto-nutrient substances in avocados help prevent the growth of prostate cancer cells and may even help repair damaged cells.

Heals Psoriasis: The avocado oil is beneficial in the treatment of psoriasis. Apply regularly on affected parts to remove the scales.

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

 



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Read more: http://www.holistic-medicine-works.com/avocado-nutrition.html

Owners in the House!

We are so lucky to have recently received a lovely visit from a few of the owners of Sueño del Mar. They invited their friends and family to spend a whole week in paradise: Sueno and Costa Rica! Every year Chet & Kim and Hugh & Diane take flights from Kentucky and Connecticut to enjoy Langosta beach. They usually take this opportunity to bring friends and family and it makes us so happy to have Sueño’s family back home.

Over the years a lot of their friends have enjoyed this little paradise… and we remember them all with cariño and hope to see them back soon,

Sending our love to:

Neil & Ginny Howard from Lexington, KY

Lynn & Chris Cobb from Charleston, SC

Judy & John Powels from Marshfield, MA

Bruce & Leslie Isaacs from Lexington, KY

John from Wells Park City, UT

Scooter & Tracie Hughes from Paris, KY

Norm Schmidt from Norwell MA

Sara Russell from Boston, MA

Tim & Mickey Lido from Acton, MA

Wendy & Roger Kephart from Ostero, FL

Jill & Dickory Rudduck from Chicago, ILL

Becky & Reese Reinhold from Lexington, KY

Sally & Steve Barlow from Barrington, RI

Debby & Daryl Davis from Nashville, TN

Ellie & Ian Davis from Louisville, KY

Cady & Ryan Brown from New Orleans, LA

Dory Blackey from Houston, TX

Beth Blackey from Lexington KY.

Parish & Sidney Isaac from Houston TX

Steward Isaacs from Charlotte NC

Lacy Reinhold from Lexington KY

You will feel right at home at our beachfront Bed and Breakfast located near Tamarindo, Costa Rica.

Photography by www.margauxphotography.com

Three Reasons to Choose Our Boutique B&B for your Costa Rica Vacation

Spending time on the beaches of Costa Rica gives you and your loved ones a chance to unwind in the sun, no matter the time of year. No matter what kind of activities and tours you want to take advantage of around Tamarindo, Costa Rica, by staying at Sueno del Mar, you’ll enjoy a variety of amenities, including:

Top Notch Service

When you last stayed at a big and bustling resort, did the staff know you by your first name? We're a small boutique hotel that puts quality service above visitor volume.  Our team will get to know you and provide you with service that exceeds your expectations.

The Best Breakfasts

Without a good breakfast, it is hard to enjoy a full day of swimming, snorkeling, mountain climbing, or kayaking. Our chef, Lili, prepares healthy and freshly cooked breakfasts while you sleep in.  You will be surprised each day with a new option that is not only fulfilling but delicious as well!

Extra Help With Planning

We provide you with personalized service to help you plan your trip. If something unexpected pops up, just ask us and we’ll be there to help.   

Our beachfront hotel in Playa Langosta is the perfect setting for your next Costa Rica vacation.