Sometimes, holiday plans come together at the last minute. And sometimes, those spontaneous, spur-of-the-moment celebrations are the most memorable. Luckily, hotels in sunny destinations around the world still have spots available this holiday season, and they’re more likely to reserve such prime space for preferred partners. Please note that availability, especially this time of year, is highly volatile. At the time of writing, the hotels mentioned below do indeed have availability, but this may change. Even more reason to reach out to snag your last-minute spot. Read my article on Fora Travel to see where to go!

One of the best parts about Fora Reserve, Fora's in-house preferred partner program, is its variety. The latest inductees are no exception. I'm thrilled to welcome a slate of new hotels into the Reserve family: a Costa Rican jungle escape near a thermal river, a sleek Chicago getaway, a beachfront resort in Crete…There really is something for everyone.

Read on for the latest. Then, reach out to plan and book your VIP vacation at one of Fora's partners.

There’s a reason Costa Rica’s national motto is pura vida. The phrase literally translates to “pure life,” and it encompasses the country’s joyful, holistic approach to living. The people are exceptionally warm and welcoming, always eager to share their life stories, and to hear about yours.

There are dense jungles and idyllic coast lines, nature reserves and Mars-like landscapes, mountain ranges and active volcanoes surrounded by hot springs. There really is something for everyone here, whether you’re craving a blissfully relaxed beach vacation or a rugged active adventure — or somewhere in between.

Meni stressed that Costa Rica is not the type of country you visit once. Rather, you'll return again and again.