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Juan Santamaría Airport Opens VIP Lounge

VISITORS to the Juan SantamaríaInternational Airport in Alajuela, northwestof San José, can now await theirflights in luxurious surroundings at theairport’s new VIP lounge, inauguratedFeb. 17.The 270-square meter lounge offersfeatures such as satellite television, internationalphone service, free appetizers anddrinks, a wide selection of internationalnewspapers and magazines and a smokinglounge, according to the Web sitewww.viplounge-cr.com.The lounge is open to members from5 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

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