Mukul Resort & Spa

Nicaragua is hot these days, especially for those who crave the allure of exotic travel. Think Belize in the 1990s or Costa Rica in the 1980s – places known to the jet set for the quiet beaches, the warm hospitality, and exquisite luxury all within the aura of exclusivity.

In this case the spot in mind is about to open in February 2013 on a hideaway beach along the Emerald Coast of Nicaragua’s southern Pacific side. Mukul Luxury Resort & Spa (Mukul means “secret” in the Mayan language) is Nicaragua’s first boutique luxury hotel. It’s a remote and intimate resort on an endless coved beach anchoring the luxury vacation enclave of Guacalito de la Isla. And it’s all owned by Carlos Pellas, the wealthiest name in the Nicaragua. READ MORE …