Hotel Heliconia is an exotic, small boutique hotel in southern Costa Rica named after the showy flower that grows there. It attracts an eclectic clientele drawn to its incredible beauty and peacefulness. It’s all about location, location, location.
Let me introduce you to some of the staff and regulars who return yearly. Appearing bottom to top are:
Sam - the yellow eyed tree frog is the doorman. He’s ex-military, and also serves as a bodyguard should the need arise. He’s always checking out who comes and goes, and knows what’s going on. Clients can rely on Sam to insure their privacy & safety.
Charlene - the colorful golden-tailed sapphire hummingbird was voted the Heliconia’s most favorite cocktail waitress. Cute, bubbly and a bit sassy, she makes everyone in the lobby right at home. Though petite, her colorful outfit makes her easy to find. Rumor has it that Charlene and Sam may be an item.
Mr. O - the olive-backed sunbird is the Heliconia’s capable manager. Proper, discreet and efficient, he’s been running the place smoothly and seeing that the “regulars “ are well looked after. He’s the reason the Heliconia earns 5 star ratings every year.
Carlos - the honeycreeper tanager is an award winning movie producer from Central America. He’s flamboyant, a ladies man, loves to be the center of attention, but has a heart of gold. It’s hard to ignore Carlos as he is often seen sporting his flashy blue-green plumage and black mask.
Morty - the copper throated sunbird is a politician. He’s known for his fiery rhetoric and never met a camera he didn’t like. He’s stays at the Heliconia needing to escape the pressures of the media and D.C. He has a tendency to rile the other guests, so Sam keeps a close eye on him.
Nick- the snowy bellied hummingbird is a world renowned photojournalist. He’s travels all over to photograph the most beautiful and interesting sights this planet has to offer. But Nick always flies back to Hotel Heliconia to enjoy his favorite place and recharge his batteries before his next adventure.
Quentin - the red-eyed tree frog is a lawyer who represents several high profile clients in the entertainment and financial worlds. He’s basically a nocturnal sort, resting during the day. New clients have been startled by his brilliant red eyes popping open if they accidentally interrupt his napping.
Lucia - the silver throated tanager is a retired opera singer. In her heyday, she was the “toast “ of opera houses on 3 continents. On occasion, you will find her warbling in the bar entertaining the customers.
Marella - the blue morpho butterfly owns the penthouse at Heliconia. Back in the day, she was one of the high society ladies who “lunched” when “lunching” was a verb. Impossibly glamorous, hugely entertaining, elegant and admired for her generosity she is referred to as the dowager philanthropist, spending her time flitting from one project to the next.
THE HOTEL & THE GUESTS
Hotel Heliconia is an exotic, small boutique hotel in southern Costa Rica named after the showy flower that grows there. It attracts an eclectic clientele drawn to its incredible beauty and peacefulness. It’s all about location, location, location.
Let me introduce you to some of the staff and regulars who return yearly. Appearing bottom to top are:
Sam - the yellow eyed tree frog is the doorman. He’s ex-military, and also serves as a bodyguard should the need arise. He’s always checking out who comes and goes, and knows what’s going on. Clients can rely on Sam to insure their privacy & safety.
Charlene - the colorful golden-tailed sapphire hummingbird was voted the Heliconia’s most favorite cocktail waitress. Cute, bubbly and a bit sassy, she makes everyone in the lobby right at home. Though petite, her colorful outfit makes her easy to find. Rumor has it that Charlene and Sam may be an item.
Mr. O - the olive-backed sunbird is the Heliconia’s capable manager. Proper, discreet and efficient, he’s been running the place smoothly and seeing that the “regulars “ are well looked after. He’s the reason the Heliconia earns 5 star ratings every year.
Carlos - the honeycreeper tanager is an award winning movie producer from Central America. He’s flamboyant, a ladies man, loves to be the center of attention, but has a heart of gold. It’s hard to ignore Carlos as he is often seen sporting his flashy blue-green plumage and black mask.
Morty - the copper throated sunbird is a politician. He’s known for his fiery rhetoric and never met a camera he didn’t like. He’s stays at the Heliconia needing to escape the pressures of the media and D.C. He has a tendency to rile the other guests, so Sam keeps a close eye on him.
Nick- the snowy bellied hummingbird is a world renowned photojournalist. He’s travels all over to photograph the most beautiful and interesting sights this planet has to offer. But Nick always flies back to Hotel Heliconia to enjoy his favorite place and recharge his batteries before his next adventure.
Quentin - the red-eyed tree frog is a lawyer who represents several high profile clients in the entertainment and financial worlds. He’s basically a nocturnal sort, resting during the day. New clients have been startled by his brilliant red eyes popping open if they accidentally interrupt his napping.
Lucia - the silver throated tanager is a retired opera singer. In her heyday, she was the “toast “ of opera houses on 3 continents. On occasion, you will find her warbling in the bar entertaining the customers.
Marella - the blue morpho butterfly owns the penthouse at Heliconia. Back in the day, she was one of the high society ladies who “lunched” when “lunching” was a verb. Impossibly glamorous, hugely entertaining, elegant and admired for her generosity she is referred to as the dowager philanthropist, spending her time flitting from one project to the next.