4 h. ago Pura Vida: from adventure and luxury to wellness and nature, find your perfect holiday in Costa Rica 

Whether you prefer luxury spas, high octane adventure or revitalising nature – there’s something for every traveller

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4 d. ago Discover Costa Rica’s best beaches, from secluded shores to surf havens and spectacular natural wonders

From nature to watersports or simply a blissful escape, find your perfect shore in Costa Rica

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2 w. ago Ballon d’Or 2025: Dembélé and Bonmatí claim top awards, Wiegman and Hampton win prizes – live

England duo win manager and goalkeeper awardsGet in touch! Email michael.butler@theguardian.comThe Ballon d’Or is awarded by an international jury of specialised journalists, with one representative per country, from the top 100 in the latest Fifa rankings (before the lists are published) for men and the top 50 for women.Each juror selects ten players in descending order of merit from a list of 30 established by the editorial staff of France Football, members of the editorial staff of L’Équipe, the best juror from the previous edition – Costa Rica for the men’s Ballon d’Or, South Africa for the women’s Ballon d’Or – and Uefa ambassadors Luís Figo for the men’s trophy and Nadine Kessler for the women’s trophy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ballon d’Or 2025: Wiegman and Hampton win prizes, main player awards to come – live

England duo win manager and goalkeeper awardsFive England players in top 10 for women’s Ballon d’OrGet in touch! Email michael.butler@theguardian.comThe Ballon d’Or is awarded by an international jury of specialised journalists, with one representative per country, from the top 100 in the latest Fifa rankings (before the lists are published) for men and the top 50 for women.Each juror selects ten players in descending order of merit from a list of 30 established by the editorial staff of France Football, members of the editorial staff of L’Équipe, the best juror from the previous edition – Costa Rica for the men’s Ballon d’Or, South Africa for the women’s Ballon d’Or – and Uefa ambassadors Luís Figo for the men’s trophy and Nadine Kessler for the women’s trophy. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Keep calm in Costa Rica: discover nature, culture and wellbeing that feeds the mind, body and soul

This haven of biodiversity is one of the best destinations in the world for wellness travel – here’s how to find your bliss

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2 w. ago From volcanoes and jungles to jaguars and sea turtles: get back to nature in Costa Rica

Costa Rica is one of the most eco-friendly destinations in the world, preserving and protecting its natural resources for generations to come; here’s how they do it

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