Eat Healthy, Eat Locally in Cabo
People head to Cabo for a plethora of reasons, including the fantastic weather, the warm waters of the Sea of Cortez, the bountiful fishing and of course the buzzing nightlife. But, let’s not forget about the delicious food! Cabo is home to an array of eateries, from gourmet restaurants to hole-in-the-wall dives that serve the best tacos I’ve ever tasted. But when it comes to stocking the shelves of the villa that you’ve rented for the week, you can shop at the local Costco, or you can go local and peruse the many farmer’s markets and organic groceries located throughout the area. Cabo Organic Farmers Market Located in the Pedregal…
Santa Carmela Clubhouse Available to Guests of Select Villas
The Santa Carmela neighborhood in Los Cabos is one of the area’s gems. This small community offers a tranquil atmosphere, beautiful vacation homes and a gorgeous setting overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Select vacation rentals offer guests access to the community’s excellent oceanfront clubhouse. This impressive facility features an oceanfront swimming pool, a covered patio dining area with a barbecue area, kitchen prep area and two bathrooms. This is a great place to gather with family for a wonderful afternoon. Available to guests (Monday – Friday only by reservation) of:Casa Margaritas More info:Photos courtesy of Santa Carmela HOA
Interview with Ella Messerli of the Stylish Hotel El Ganzo, Puerto Los Cabos
Located alongside the state-of-the-art Puerto Los Cabos Marina, the Hotel El Ganzo has quickly developed a reputation as a hip boutique-style luxury getaway spot with a uniquely artsy vibe. The hotel’s new Director, Ella Messerli, brings a fun-loving spirit and extensive hospitality background to this shining new star in Cabo’s stellar resort scene. We were excited to hear what Ella has in store for El Ganzo. Here, she shares some insights about this wonderful resort.
Cabo Trip Report: Sunsets & Serenity at Solmar Resort
Rodney & Downs were looking for a peaceful getaway in Cabo San Lucas with an authentic atmosphere evoking Los Cabos in its earlier days, before the expansive luxury resorts came to grace these shores. They chose Solmar Resort (“Hotel Solmar”) for their vacation and couldn’t have been more pleased. Just minutes to the bustling heart of Cabo, this timeless resort offers tranquility and breathtaking views. Here they share some photos and experiences from their stay at this Cabo classic.
Announcing the NEW 2014 Los Cabos Vacation Guide
Every year, our team produces a wonderful full-color Los Cabos Vacation Guide chock full of great Cabo insights, vendors, villas, resorts and services. It is the perfect trip-planning tool for any visitor, with helpful information and vacation ideas. Available free via mail or viewable online, the Los Cabos Vacation Guide is an invaluable resource. Our Director of Marketing & Photographer, Robert Trama, shares some background on the publication of this excellent guide. The Los Cabos Vacation Guide is an annual publication – how many Vacation Guides have been published? We just went to press with our thirteenth edition. The vacation guide process entails months of preparation. What’s involved? The Los…
Sea Turtle Conservation in Baja Sur: Tortugueros Las Playitas
Baja California Sur is well-known as a region rich in vibrant wildlife, pristine waters and beautiful beaches. Sea turtles are some of the area’s most beloved inhabitants, making their nests on the warm sands of Baja. Unfortunately, a range of conservation challenges impact these magnificent creatures’ habitat and survival in Baja. Luckily, groups like Tortugueros Las Playitas are hard at work trying to ensure that they continue to survive – and thrive – in Los Cabos. We discussed their efforts with their team member, Francesca.
A Little R&R at Villa Vista del Mar
Helping people enjoy amazing Cabo vacations is hard work! Where do our team members go to get a little rest and relaxation? Not surprisingly, our Los Cabos villas make the top of our team members’ lists for tranquil getaways. Recently, Lisa from our destination specialist team and her partner Carmen (a very talented chef from the team of A Matter of Taste Catering) got to enjoy a well-deserved getaway at 4-bedroom Villa Vista del Mar. We talked to Lisa about her getaway and what makes the villa so special.
Behind the Scenes Video! Los Cabos, Mexico Photo Shoot
Behind-the-Scenes video from the Los Cabos, Mexico photo shoot Each year, Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations (CaboVillas.com) coordinates a spectacular photo shoot in Los Cabos. We talked to Robert Trama, Director of Marketing and the company’s in-house photographer, about this year’s shoot and the making of the behind-the-scenes (BTS) video. This is your 7th year shooting in Los Cabos. What was the purpose of the annual photo shoot? We try to get down to Cabo every May to do the cover shoot for our annual Los Cabos Vacation guide. Additionally, we always schedule time to shoot some lifestyle, vendor and activity stuff at the villas, by the beach and in…
Soaring above Los Cabos with Cabo Sky Tours (Video)
Spectacular video footage shot while flying above Los Cabos, Mexico I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph several of Los Cabos’ picturesque beaches and serene landscapes, not to mention all of the amazing resort and villa shoots that I’ve undertaken over the years. With that said, it’s always been a big dream of mine to take to the air and focus my lens on Cabo from up above. I recently had the opportunity to fly with Mexico’s top ultralight pilot last month. I must say, it was a photo assignment I won’t soon forget. Besides the vastly different vantage point that the ultralight gives you,…
Trip Report: Desiree’s Visit to Villa del Palmar
Here’s another great trip report from one of our guests. Desiree and her fiancé enjoyed an awesome vacation at Villa del Palmar Beach Resort with plenty of sun, fun and, of course, tequila. Was this your first time in Los Cabos? No, I have been going to Cabo for many years now. Cabo has always been our girls getaway trip. We tried to make it a yearly event, but it was more like every other year. This particular trip was a bit different, because I went with my fiancé. We are newly engaged and went to Cabo San Lucas to celebrate the first anniversary of the day we met. What…
