Reader Question: Costa Rica Babymoon

Question from Marina Villatoro of Costa Rica
I have a pregnant friend who wants to come to Costa Rica, do you have any babymoon recommendations here?

Answer from Two and a Half Travelers
We'll admit to being a little intimidated at answering this question from a Costa Rica expert like Marina (aka: the travel experta) but we'll give it our best shot!

For a super-indulgent babymoon there's no doubt in our minds that the Four Seasons in Costa Rica will suit even the most selective travelers. Located just a short drive from Liberia International Airport on the country's northwest coast, the Four Seasons gets top marks across the board for pampering and first-class service. I would personally go just for the heavenly pregnancy massage (recommended for women in their 2nd or 3rd trimester) -- specially designed to ease swelling. In addition (or as an alternative for a massage), try the marvelous mango sugar scrub which exfoliates and replenishes skin with a mix of sugar and honey, followed by a natural mango moisturizer.

Lower-priced Alternative
If the Four Seasons is out of reach, we also like the following value-packed vacation package from Xandari Resorts. You can snatch up this standard package for 2 this summer for less than $2000 (including tax, but excluding airfare).

• First two nights & last night at Xandari Resort & Spa, Central Valley.
• Four nights at Xandari by the Pacific, Playa Esterillos.
• Transfer to and from San Jose International Airport.
• Transfer to and from Xandari by the Pacific on schedule shuttle.
• One dinner for two at each resort.
  
• Continental breakfast daily.
• One-hour massage with aromatherapy per person at Xandari Resort & Spa
  

Small Print
The most important thing about your babymoon is that you feel comfortable with the decisions you've made about travel. Like most advice (both professional and unsolicited) that you receive while pregnant, there's often no universal right and wrong when it comes to travel.

In our view, traveling while expecting or with a newborn really comes down to two things: common sense and your own comfort level. Do your research (or work with someone who can do it for you), talk to your doctor and pay attention to your body and your instincts to ensure that you're comfortable with your decision to travel.

Photo from Xandari Resorts -- https://www.xandari.com/Pacific_index.html