Jicaro exclusive hire provides privacy and peace

The nine split-level casitas of Jicaro (jicarolodge.com) nestle among verdant foliage on a secluded private island on the unspoiled shoreline of Lake Nicaragua, providing groups of friends or extended family with a peaceful hideaway, far from prying eyes.

Exclusive hire of Jicaro starts from £2,078 per night (US$3,420) and includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to private boat transfers from nearby Port Asese.

Furnished with Rainforest Alliance approved wood, each luxury casita enjoys lake views and is designed to take advantage of the island’s gentle cross breezes. The chef sources locally grown ingredients for Jicaro’s nutritious menu, while organic and biodegradable soaps, cleaning detergents and spa products are used throughout the property.

For discerning travellers seeking a stylish retreat, relaxation is at the heart of Jicaro: swimming in the freshwater infinity pool or round the small island; lazing in a favourite shaded spot; enjoying yoga on the terrace or floating deck; and indulging in massages that use indigenous products to rejuvenate the skin. Jicaro guests can explore the relatively undiscovered Nicaraguan rainforest, soak in local hot springs and explore the colonial town of Granada.

Exclusive hire price based on two adults sharing each of the nine casitas in Green Season (1 May to 31 October 2011) excluding local tax of 17%. Contact Jicaro at info@jicarolodge.com.