Review: Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo

Non-threatening monkeys swing from trees by rooms, and large lizards climb onto balconies at this beautiful resort on the 1,400-acre Peninsula Papagayo in northwest Costa Rica. Following a $35 million resort-wide renovation, the resort now houses four new restaurants and 182 revamped guest rooms, suites and villas. Tee up at the enormous golf course, or spend time zip-lining, volcano hiking, or paddle-boarding. Caracol serves local seafood, steaks, and vegetables from the property's organic garden. Editor's Pick: Gold List 2018