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We are committed to providing the highest possible standards of service at the best rates on the market. We are also the first golf travel company to reward customers for travelling with Exclusive Golf and our other brands that are a part of the Zanc Travel Group.

ExclusivePoints are a reward scheme that gives you points to redeem against  ANY  future holiday booked with us.

For new clients we begin by offering 100 points = £10 when you register free as a member of our ExclusivePoints  customer loyalty programme and each time you book a holiday with  Exclusive Golf  we will reward you with points redeemable against your next holiday.

Register  free  for your club membership by simply entering a few details and earn an immediate 100.  Registering as a member is free  and all you have to do is complete our contact form quoting ExclusivePoints.

Club Members Benefits

• As a member we guarantee to match any other like for like offer received elsewhere and in most cases better them.
• Be the first to receive exclusive offers the moment they become available.
• New destinations on line monthly be the first to receive information and their offers.
• We will keep you up to date with any golf news, new hotels and golf destinations.

For Exclusive Points  Reward Programme’s terms & conditions see below:

Terms & Conditions

Exclusivepoints rewards programme, all participants of the exclusivepoints rewards programme must be aged 18 years or over and have registered with either one of our brands exclusive golf or exclusive travellers, as only club members are eligible to earn and spend points. how to earn points, once registered you automatically receive 100 points = £10, if a current or previous client then you will be rewarded with an additional 300 points..

For every £10 you spend is equal to 1 point, please note this can be altered at our discretion and without notice.

Exclusive Points can be earned when booking a trip with Exclusive Golf and then added to the club member’s account for future trips. 

Any   Exclusive Points earned will be credited to the members account on the day they return from their trip. Only the Club Member whose name the booking is confirmed under will earn the points for that particular trip. Points cannot be earned on golf tournaments or society golf days booked through Exclusive Golf. The ExclusivePoints Loyalty Programme once effective must be redeemed within 24 months otherwise they will auto cancel. Points cannot be earned on any payment returned to the member due to a cancelled booking or refund and this includes any bonus points that the member was eligible for the trip; we will honour points on non refundable deposits. HOW TO REDEEM YOUR POINTS ExclusivePoints accumulated in members accounts are only redeemable in multiples of a minimum 500 Points and cannot be earned in conjunction with any other money off or value added offer. However we reserve the right to change this at any time without notice. If we send out a quotation within the same calender year the loyalty points earned will automatically be deduct so not lose out on their value. When receiving a quote we will automatically deduct the points from the quote before returning it to.

Only the club member who is the lead name on the booking is able to redeem their points when making a booking as the group organiser. 

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ExclsuivePoints cannot be redeemed for cash value or any other form of payment.  Points are not transferable and can only be redeemed by the individual club member whose points are credited to. Joint accounts are not available.

ExclsuivePoints   if not used in a calender year will however we do reserve the right to change this at any time and without notice or decide on the flexibility of expiry. We reserve the right to add or remove points from a user's account at any time with due reason, with or without the permission of the user. Please note that your personal details will be only be used by us and under no circumstances will we offer or sell them to any third party companies.

When you sign up for members you also give permission to us on occasions to send you special offers, promotions and any new relevant information.

Exclusive Golf reserve the right to decline an application to join the ExclusivePoints  Rewards Programme or withdraw the membership of any member from the programme; alter or amend the conditions of operation of the programme; or to terminate the programme at any time without notice. 

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Dreamy Costa Rica Escapes – Your Insider’s Guide to Playa Zancudo 

No adventure vacation in Costa Rica could ever be complete without a sweet stint of R&R on some ridiculously beautiful beach.

Enter Playa Zancudo .

One of Costa Rica’s most tranquil and nature-infused beaches is just the treat you need after a whirlwind week of adventures. Unspoiled, expansive, uncrowded and unforgettable, this is the kind of ‘dreamy beach’ that continually puts Costa Rica atop every ‘exotic destination’ travel list.

Where is Playa Zancudo? How to get there?

Playa Zancudo is one of the most beautiful and enjoyable beaches in Puntarenas. It stretches for an astonishing 9 miles south from Punta Zancudo, a promontory where the Rio Coto Colorado flows into the Golfo Dulce.

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What’s special about Playa Zancudo?

Zancudo is considered one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful beaches , characterized by soft black sand and framed the entire length by swaying palm and almond trees .

This southern region of Costa Rica is less developed and less visited than the north, which means it’s superb for unplugged and restful adventures in untouched nature . Serviced by a small and laid-back village of the same name (Zancudo), the beach is the ideal destination for just about anyone who wants to enjoy a stint of R&R in Costa Rica. The southern, wilder side attracts surfers whilst, in the sublimely calm north, sunbathers, swimmers and families can enjoy super relaxing days.

Straight west over the golf is Puerto Jimenez, the springboard for adventures in the Corcovado National Park .

Despite the seemingly ‘deserted’ feel of Playa Zancudo, there’s actually quite a bit of fun to be had here. The town, made up of locals and expats that number merely 500, offers an impressive array of food , gorgeous accommodation and plenty of fun activities , so even if you’re more of an active holidaymaker, you’ll still find plenty to do.

Except that, in Playa Zancudo, you’ll be doing it in a mesmerizing and tranquil corner of Costa Rican paradise.

What to do on Playa Zancudo

Swimming & beach-bumming – It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that this might just be the best swimming stretch of the whole southwestern coastline of Costa Rica. The currents and waves are practically nonexistent on the northern end of the beach, whilst the sapphire seas pick up momentum in the south. That makes it ideal for family and group vacations for those with varying interests. Want to just soak up the rays and enjoy a gentle refreshing frolic? Stay on the northern end. Want to give boogie-boarding and surfing a go for the first time? Stick to the central section of the beach. Want to try some kick-ass surfing? Read on!

Surfing – For excellent surfing, head to the southern end of Zancudo Beach and even further, to the beach of Pavones. This hot-spot attracts world-class surfers and, as a consequence, is replete with fantastic surfing schools and camps, not to mention a hip, young crowd.

Tour the mangroves – Join a kayak tour along the beautiful mangroves framing the shores of the Rio and you’ll likely see several species of monkeys, crocs and a crazy number of exotic birds

Enjoy water sports galore – The Pacific Ocean is meant to be thoroughly enjoyed and Playa Zancudo certainly doesn’t lack in the fun department. Sport fishing is huge here, as is scuba diving, snorkeling and water-skiing. You can be as active (or lazy) as you wish – it’s just great to know there are so many options

Visit Puerto Jimenez – It’s just a 40-minute boat ride across the golf to reach the Osa Peninsula and, although it may be too much as a day-trip, it’s good to know that you can easily visit Zancudo on your way to or from the Corcovado National Park .

Enjoy spectacular sunsets… – Playa Zancudo offers breathtaking views across the golf from morning till night although sunsets here are particularly awesome and more than a little romantic. Looking for a Costa Rica honeymoon adventure ? Include Playa Zancudo in your itinerary!

…And early nights – Playa Zancudo is definitely not a party destination so if you’re looking for a thriving nightlife and bars that are open all night, you will be disappointed. Yes, surfers are usually young but they also wake up at the crack of dawn to catch the best waves so they tend to have quieter nights, with the occasional karaoke evening out thrown in for good measure.

All the more enjoyable, if you ask us!  Plan your trip today!

Where to stay on Playa Zancudo

Given the beach attracts a surfing and relaxing crowd, Playa Zancudo offers a range of super- affordable accommodation options and a few luxury options for those who want to indulge. No matter the budget you have, you can be guaranteed amazing views and prime location – just about every accommodation here is set ridiculously close to the beach.

Playa Zancudo is also a hub for rental luxury villas which entice families who prefer to self-cater and have a little more room for themselves.

At Costa Rica Rios, we can help you find the ideal accommodation for your days in Playa Zancudo and plan fun-filled days exploring the area.

Where to eat out on Playa Zancudo

A smattering of excellent local sodas will titillate your taste buds with ceviche and fantastic nachos but you’ll also find plenty of restaurants offering western fare. For fancier dining options, do know that all the hotels and ‘cabinas’ that have in-house restaurants are open to the public, even if you’re staying elsewhere.

Check out the latest TripAdvisor Zancudo restaurant reviews to find your delectable Zancudo eatery.

Playa Zancudo epitomizes our Costa Rica Rios credo perfectly – this remote, uncrowded and unblemished corner of paradise is just the kind of place we love sharing with our guests. On your upcoming Costa Rica Adventure Vacation , we can easily include a few days here at the end of your journey, so you can fly home relaxed and totally revitalized.

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Travel advisory september 5, 2023, russia - level 4: do not travel.

Updated to remove COVID-specific information and the kidnapping risk indicator as well as updates to security risks.

Do not travel to Russia due to the unpredictable consequences of the  unprovoked full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russian military forces , the potential for  harassment and the singling out of U.S. citizens for detention by Russian government security officials , the  arbitrary enforcement of local law ,  limited flights into and out of Russia , the  Embassy’s limited ability to assist U.S. citizens in Russia , and the possibility of  terrorism .  U.S. citizens residing or travelling in Russia should depart immediately.  Exercise increased caution due to  the risk of wrongful detentions.

The U.S. government’s ability to provide routine or emergency services to U.S. citizens in Russia is severely limited, particularly in areas far from the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, due to Russian government limitations on travel for embassy personnel and staffing, and the ongoing suspension of operations, including consular services, at U.S. consulates.

There have been numerous reports of drone attacks, explosions, and fires in areas in Western and Southern Russia, particularly near the Russian border with Ukraine, as well as in Moscow and St. Petersburg. In the event of an emergency, U.S. citizens should follow instructions from local authorities and seek shelter immediately.

In September 2022, the Russian government mobilized citizens to the armed forces in support of its invasion of Ukraine. Russia may refuse to acknowledge dual nationals’ U.S. citizenship, deny their access to U.S. consular assistance, subject them to mobilization, prevent their departure from Russia, and/or conscript them. 

U.S. citizens should note that U.S. credit and debit cards no longer work in Russia, and options to electronically transfer funds from the United States are extremely limited due to sanctions imposed on Russian banks. There are reports of cash shortages within Russia.

Commercial flight options are extremely limited and are often unavailable on short notice. If you wish to depart Russia, you should make independent arrangements as soon as possible. The U.S. Embassy has severe limitations on its ability to assist U.S. citizens to depart the country and transportation options may suddenly become even more limited. Click  here  for Information for U.S. Citizens Seeking to Depart Russia.

U.S. Embassy personnel are generally not permitted to travel on Russian air carriers due to safety concerns.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) downgraded the air safety rating for Russia from Category 1 to Category 2 on April 21, 2022, due to Russia’s Federal Agency for Air Transport noncompliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety standards.  The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) prohibiting U.S. aviation operations into, out of, within, or over those areas of the Moscow Flight Information Region (FIR), the Samara FIR (UWWW) and the Rostov-na-Donu (URRV) FIR within 160NM of the boundaries of the Dnipro (UKDV) Flight Information Regions. For more information, U.S. citizens should consult the  Federal Aviation Administration’s Prohibitions, Restrictions, and Notices .

The right of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression are not consistently protected in Russia. U.S. citizens should avoid all political or social protests and not photograph security personnel at these events. Russian authorities have arrested U.S. citizens who have participated in demonstrations and there are numerous reports Russian nationals have been detained for social media activity. 

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U.S. citizens, including former and current U.S. government and military personnel and private citizens engaged in business who are visiting or residing in Russia, have been interrogated without cause and threatened by Russian officials, and may become victims of harassment, mistreatment, and extortion. 

Russian security services may fail to notify the U.S. Embassy of the detention of a U.S. citizen and unreasonably delay U.S. consular assistance. Russian security services are increasing the arbitrary enforcement of local laws to target foreign and international organizations they consider “undesirable.”

Russian security services have arrested U.S. citizens on spurious charges, singled out U.S. citizens in Russia for detention and harassment, denied them fair and transparent treatment, and convicted them in secret trials or without presenting credible evidence. Furthermore, Russian authorities arbitrarily enforce local laws against U.S. citizen religious workers and have opened questionable criminal investigations against U.S. citizens engaged in religious activity. U.S. citizens should avoid travel to Russia to perform work for or volunteer with non-governmental organizations or religious organizations.

There have been multiple security incidents in southwestern Russia related to Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. The Russian government declared martial law in Russia’s regions bordering Ukraine (Bryansk, Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov, Krasnodar) on October 20, 2022. The martial law regime allows the rapid introduction of restrictive measures such as curfew, seizure of private property, restriction of entry/exit and freedom of movement, internment of foreigners, forced relocation of local residents, and restrictions on public gatherings. U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to these areas.

Recent legislation has expanded the ability of Russian authorities to detain, question, and arrest individuals suspected of acting against Russia’s interests, including posts on personal social media accounts, engaging with foreign and international entities, discrediting the Russian state or military, as well as advocating for the rights of LGBTQI+ persons.

Terrorist groups, both transnational and local terrorist organizations, and individuals inspired by extremist ideology continue plotting possible attacks in Russia. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs and systems, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Travel to the North Caucasus (including Chechnya and Mt. Elbrus) is prohibited for U.S. government employees and strongly discouraged for U.S. citizens.

The international community, including the United States and Ukraine, does not recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Crimea as well as four other Ukrainian oblasts – Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhya – that Russia has purported to annex more recently. There is extensive Russian Federation military presence in these areas. Russia staged its further invasion of Ukraine, in part, from occupied Crimea, and Russia is likely to take further military actions in Crimea, and the four other Ukrainian oblasts are the subject of intensive fighting. There are continuing abuses against foreigners and the local population by the occupation authorities in these regions, particularly against those who are seen as challenging Russia’s authority.

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Is it possible to visit Russia as a tourist right now? (Q&A)

Who can enter Russia as a tourist?

At present, people from 80 countries can enter Russia. There are two main conditions: first, one must be a citizen of that country or have a permanent residence permit; and second - one needs to enter Russia by plane. The primary document that regulates entry during the coronavirus pandemic is Order no. 635-r (March 16, 2020), which is regularly updated. 

Some of the countries on the list include the United States, Britain, Greece, Germany, Tunisia, Israel, Japan, Armenia, Qatar, Portugal, Mexico, Croatia, Belgium, China, France, Denmark, New Zealand, Iran, Peru, Norway and Argentina. Click here for the full list. 

In the meantime, any country with which Russia currently has a travel agreement can serve as the port of departure (however, the transit country must be on the above list).

What type of visa is required?

Those who already have a valid Russian visa - and citizens of the above countries - can enter Russia using that visa. Those who do require a visa can submit their documents at the Russian consulate in their home country.

What is still not possible at this point is obtaining a unified electronic visa (a type of visa that is valid for up to 16 days, takes only four days to process and does not require submitting any documents relating to the purpose of visit). Therefore, in order to receive a regular tourist visa (valid up to six months) it is necessary to have a confirmed accommodation booking or an agreement with a travel agency.

Is a COVID test required?

Yes, PCR tests must be performed no earlier than 48 hours before arriving in Russia. The results must be printed in Russian or English (this is required even if you received a Sputnik-V vaccine shot). If you’re flying with children, they, too, must obtain a test, irrespective of age. And a form for arrivals must be filled in before entering the country.

Who is not affected by the rules? 

These restrictions don’t apply to foreigners with a valid Russian residence permit or those with close relatives. They can enter Russia from any country using any means of transportation, including by land.

They also do not apply to partially recognized republics of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, as well as citizens of Belarus (or those with Belarusian permanent residence permits), Kazakhstan and citizens of the Donetsk and Lugansk national republics. Entering by land is also possible when traveling from Mongolia or China. 

Furthermore, if Eurasian Economic Union citizens cross over by land, they don’t have to submit a coronavirus test or fill out the arrivals form. 

Is vaccination required? 

No. The QR codes required for visiting public gatherings before spring (including cafes, bars, hotels, etc.) are no longer required in the majority of regions. The same goes for various other COVID restrictions: regions have the final say, but almost all have been lifted.

What about masks?

Masks are also no longer a requirement. However, some regions still require people to wear masks in some places, including stores, pharmacies, shopping malls, movie theaters and so on. In Moscow, the rule on masks has been completely lifted, while, for example, in Kaliningrad, some places still enforce them. 

Are there any quarantine regulations in place?

No, you will not be required to quarantine on arrival to Russia. However, if you get sick in Russia, you will have to be quarantined for a period of seven days at your own expense. Those who have come in contact with infected people do not require quarantining (provided they did not contract the coronavirus). 

Important! In many countries, there are still restrictions on LEAVING for the purpose of tourism, so having a Russian visa does not guarantee you will get permission to leave your country. This must be clarified before making any trips.

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