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Tony and Dawn Psaromatis venture on a cross-country tour of 3 different Costa Rican resorts. Will they choose the luxury spa in the rainforest, a mountainside mansion or a beach resort in the jungle?

Tony and Dawn Psaromatis are anxious to start their long-awaited honeymoon, but first they have a tough decision to make: Where will they spend their romantic getaway? Will it be the Hotel Punta Islita, a secluded resort that’s within walking distance of the beach? Or somewhere else?

The Hotel Punta Islita also has many activities for guests. Tony and Dawn go zip lining through the Costa Rican rainforest.

Concierge Marvin Seas takes Tony and Dawn on a tour of the Hotel Punta Islita’s private beach.

The pool at the secluded Hotel Punta Islita.

The jumbo-sized master suites at Tabacon Grand Spa are the ultimate in luxury. The resort, located at the base of one of the world’s 10 most active volcanoes, has one of the most recognized luxury spas in the world.

The view of the active Arenal Volcano from Tabacon Grand Spa.

The 5-star luxury resort has 2 restaurants and offers the ultimate in rainforest relaxation.

None of the thermal spas at Tabacon are man-made; everything is natural. The different pools range from 77 to 102 degrees.

Tony and Dawn arrive at the Tabacon eager to see the first of the 3 potential hotels for their long-overdue honeymoon.

Tony and Dawn take a dip in one of Tabacon’s spa pools.

The bedroom of the impressive master suite at Tabacon Grand Spa.

Tony and Dawn get a taste of how the other half lives while touring the enormous suite at Tabacon.

The stunning infinity pool at Zephyr Palace is located about 1,000 feet above the resort’s private beach.

Tony and Dawn take in the incredible view from one of the 7 suites at Zephyr Palace. So where did they ultimately decide to stay? Watch to find out!

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