Travel + Leisure Features Lamangata Founder Debbie Gruelle in Expert Roundup on the World’s Most Relaxing Destination

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Travel + Leisure taps Debbie Gruelle, founder of Lamangata Luxury Surf Resort, as one of six global travel experts asked to name the most relaxing destination in the world — and like every expert surveyed, she points to Costa Rica.

The piece, “We Asked 6 Travel Pros the No. 1 Most Relaxing Destination in the World — and They All Picked the Same Place,” explores why Costa Rica consistently rises to the top for travelers seeking genuine rest. Gruelle speaks to the country’s quieting effect on guests: “After a couple of days, people start to realize they’re not checking their phone as much, they’re sleeping better, and they just feel calmer.”

Her perspective anchors the boutique end of the spectrum in a roundup that also includes properties from the Waldorf Astoria and Auberge Resorts Collection, positioning Lamangata as the intimate alternative for travelers who want that same sense of ease in a smaller, more personal setting.

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