• Costa Rica is a beautiful tropical country.beach image by Amjad Shihab from Fotolia.com
  
  Costa Rica, which means "Rich Coast," is a Central American country between the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Outdoor enthusiasts who visit the country can enjoy activities such as zip-lining, whitewater rafting and diving. All-inclusive resorts offer visitors an option of paying for hotel, airfare, food and transportation upfront. Such resorts can be found in Costa Rica, including resorts with casinos for those who like to gamble.
  
  

Barcelo Langosta Beach

• The Barceló Langosta Beach Resort offers all-inclusive vacation packages, a casino, nightclub, pool with jacuzzi and two restaurants. The casino is open every night with games such as rummy, tute, Caribbean poker, stud poker, roulette and slot machines. The all-inclusive hotel package includes breakfast, lunch and dinner at the Barceló Langosta Buffet and unlimited beverages (cocktails, bottled water, sodas, beer and liquor). Other hotel amenities include a babysitter, nightclub, souvenir shop, beauty shop and salon service. The buffet restaurant offers a variety of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and an a la carte restaurant features a fine dining experience (extra charge, reservations required). Poolside snack bars and the lobby bar are available for drinks and snacks.
  
  Barceló Langosta Beach
  Tamarindo
  Guanacaste Costa Rica
  800-227-2356
  barcelo.com
  
  

Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa

• The Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa is a beachfront, all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica. The resort has an on-site casino that is open every night with roulette, slot machines and poker. The all-inclusive plan includes a full American breakfast, lunch and dinner from the Arenas Restaurant or Sunset Lounge, unlimited beverages (sodas, beer, wine and juices), complimentary snorkeling equipment and unlimited use of the fitness center. Room service and food/drinks at the casino are not included in the all-inclusive plan. Excursions located near this resort include zip-line adventures, deep sea fishing, horseback riding, river rafting and rainforest tours.
  
  Flamingo Beach Resort and Spa
  Santa Cruz
  Guanacaste Costa Rica
  506-265-4444
  resortflamigobeach.com
  
  

Hotel Riu Guanacaste

• The Hotel Riu Guanacaste is another beachfront, all-inclusive resort in Costa Rica. The resort has a casino, nightclub, beauty salon, spa, fitness center, children's playground, pools and jacuzzis. The all-inclusive package features all meals, snacks, beverages, in-room safes, snorkeling equipment and daily entertainment. Three fine dining restaurants are also available with reservations. Beverages served in the casino and nightclubs are not included in the all-inclusive package. Local activities include a golf course, horseback riding, water sports and a tennis court (on site).
  
  Hotel Riu Guanacaste
  Playa Matapalo -- Sardinal
  Carrillo -- Guanacaste
  506-268-1230
  riu.com