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Vacation like Porsha Williams at these 4 Costa Rican resorts

Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia attend the 2023 Pink Awards. The couple recently took to their home in Costa Rica to celebrate daughter, PJ’s 4th birthday.
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia attend the 2023 Pink Awards. The couple recently took to their home in Costa Rica to celebrate daughter, PJ’s 4th birthday. Shutterstock

Porsha Williams and her family are wasting no time getting in the summertime spirit. The media personality and former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star shared an update on her Costa Rican vacation with her husband, Simon Guobadia, and daughter, PJ, in honor of her 4th birthday.

“A Costa Rica Birthday Fit for a Princess [PJ],” Williams captioned the birthday post on Instagram. “The Guobadias know how to have a good time! Fireworks at the house, family obstacle course, cookout, and lots of love. We love you so much whittle munchkin!”

The family is staying at their vacation home while in Costa Rica. The video gave viewers a look at the lavish pool area, and offered a peak at the home’s gorgeous views. If you’re yearning for a Costa Rican getaway, here are four spots that will have you soaking up the sun and living in the lap of luxury.

JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa

If you’re wanting to have a family vacation like the Guobadias, this spa and resort is a fabulous option.This family-friendly Hacienda-style oceanfront hotel is located in the prime location of Guanacaste, Playa Mansita. Guests have access to an exclusive white-sand beach that provides the perfect spot to watch the breathtaking sunset. Room options range from deluxe rooms to spacious suites in the gated community of Hacienda Pinilla. On-site dining options, yoga classes, and various wellness experiences will rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit of the whole family.

Oxygen Jungle Villas

Winner of the 2022 Traveler’s Choice “Best of the Best” places to stay in Uvita, this Costa Rican boutique hotel is an “escape to your secret oasis.” Located within the Uvita rainforest, Oxygen Jungle Villas offers guests an intimate experience in paradise. The combination of lush greenery and ocean views makes for an inherently tranquil stay. The addition of the hotel’s rejuvenating jungle spa experiences, award-winning cuisine, hiking trails, infinity pool, and more will inspire you to connect with yourself and the nature surrounding you.

Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica

This resort, nestled within Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest on Playa El Jobo, sets itself apart from others with its signature “Unlimited Luxury” experience. Everything is included at Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica, including unlimited dining at the wide selection of gourmet restaurants and unlimited drinks, such as top-shelf cocktails. Rooms and suites with a furnished balcony or terrace allows guests to take advantage of the stunning jungle and ocean views. Although the resort is perfect for couples who are in need of quality alone time, Dreams Las Mareas Costa Rica also has activities and excursions that are perfect for the entire family.

El Silencio Lodge & Spa

Tucked within the valley of a rainforest and surrounded by astonishing waterfalls, El Silencio Lodge & Spa welcomes travelers who desire both luxury and sustainability. This eco-lodge encompasses a 500-acre private cloud forest reserve and is only an hour-drive from San Jose. In addition to the gorgeous nature that surrounds it, El Silencio Lodge & Spa offers tranquil wellness and yoga experiences, mouthwatering gastronomy inspired by Costa Rica’s traditional flavors, and elegant suites and villas that take inspiration from the natural world. The resort has also received Elite-level recognition by Costa Rica’s Certification of Sustainable Tourism (CST).

Roshae Hemmings is an arts and culture magazine journalist from St. Louis, MO. A graduate from the Missouri School of Journalism, Roshae has bylines in the Columbia Missourian, Vox Magazine and 5280 Magazine discussing topics ranging from pop culture, social justice and eat and drink. She is a foodie at heart and enjoys eating food as much as learning about the story behind it. When she’s not working on a story, Roshae enjoys cooking, watching and analyzing reality TV, and spending time with family and friends.

This story was originally published April 19, 2023 at 11:11 AM with the headline "Vacation like Porsha Williams at these 4 Costa Rican resorts."

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