$13k Villa Giveaway Winners! Jan & Claudia’s Dream Vacation
Our annual vacation giveaway is always a hit. This contest offers the chance to win an unforgettable vacation in a luxurious Los Cabos villa rental. Our most recent winners, Claudia and Jan, won a stay at the incomparable Villa Tres Sietes. This glamorous 4-bedroom oceanfront villa is perfectly situated in the scenic Santa Carmela neighborhood of Los Cabos overlooking the Sea of Cortez. Villa Tres Sietes offers a host of outstanding amenities, including a breathtaking swimming pool, a billiard table, a baby grand piano, stylish decor and stunning modern architecture. Below, Jan shares some highlights of their vacation at Villa Tres Sietes. Enter to win our current Villa Vacation Giveaway Contest…
Sleep Under the Stars! Cabo’s Most Unique Hotel Features
Cabo’s resorts offers everything from dreamy romantic boutique-style retreats to expansive beachfront vacation playgrounds. With so much variety, there’s a Los Cabos resort to fit any traveler’s budget, preferences and sense of style. While you’ll enjoy lovely views, excellent service and great dining at any of our Cabo resorts, some properties offer truly extraordinary amenities to kick your experience to the next level. Here are just a few of our favorite unique resort features.
Cabo’s Wild Locals – Experience Sea Life with Cabo Expeditions
Baja California Sur is known for its natural splendor, with the incredibly vibrant waters of the Sea of Cortez hosting a spectacular variety of marine life. Cabo Expeditions offers a range of incredible tours that let you get up-close views of some of Cabo’s most memorable ocean critters, from whales and dolphins, to sea turtles and rays. Cabo Expeditions is headed up by Oscar Ortiz who also happens to be a talented photographer. Here he shares some recent shots of Cabo’s photogenic sea life.
East Meets Baja: Interview with Chef Mariano of Templo Restaurant in Cabo San Lucas
With creative menus fusing preparation styles and ingredients from Asian and Latin American culinary traditions, Templo grill + wok +bar is one of the most exciting new additions to Cabo San Lucas’s vibrant dining scene. On the menu, you’ll find a delightful variety of creative surprises, including sashimi, Baja-inspired small bites, grilled meats and a well-rounded wine list. Located on Calle Manuel Hidalgo near the corner of 12 de Octubre in Cabo San Lucas, the restaurant is a bit off the beaten path but well worth seeking out. Templo is headed up by Chef Mariano Takinami, Felipe Rebelo (Hotel Bahia and Bar Esquina General Director), and Sergio Baños (Cabo Villas Beach Resort General Director). We…
Top 10 Water Activities in Cabo
Los Cabos is celebrated for the beauty of its seascape. Located at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the mighty Pacific Ocean meets the incredible aquamarine waters of the Sea of Cortez, no visit to Cabo is complete without getting on (or in) the water. While it’s no secret that the region is an amazing destination for fishing, there are plenty of ways to experience the seas of Los Cabos. Whether you’re looking for heart-pumping thrills or a relaxing cruise at sunset, here are some of our favorite water activities in Cabo. 1. Stand Up Paddle – Standup paddle boarding (“SUP”) has its roots in various historic forms, but…
Top 5 Ideas for a Double Date Weekend with Friends in Cabo
If you’re looking for both a romantic vacation with your main squeeze and a fun-filled weekend with some of your closest friends, Cabo San Lucas is perfect choice for a couples’ double date getaway. The trick when traveling with another couple is finding the ideal balance of quiet romance and exciting activities you can share together with a couple of your besties. Just a short flight from many major U.S. cities, Los Cabos is an easy beach destination for a long weekend. Throw in some postcard-worthy natural beauty, gorgeous weather, great accommodations and gourmet dining, and you have the makings of an unforgettable trip. Here are some of our favorite…
Great Dining, Amazing Views & Pool Volleyball at the All-Inclusive Sandos Finisterra Resort
Our guest Leslie had the pleasure of staying at the recently revamped Sandos Finisterra Los Cabos Resort. In its previous incarnation as the Finisterra, this resort was beloved by Cabo visitors for its amazing hilltop location just steps to both Cabo’s vibrant marina and a beautiful Pacific-facing beach. Newly renovated into a luxurious all-inclusive retreat, this oasis is in the heart of the action, yet feels wonderfully relaxing. Here, Leslie shares what made her stay so special: What do you love about Los Cabos? I love everything about Los Cabos! I feel safe, the people are all so nice, the weather is gorgeous and so is the setting! Overall, how…
Perusing the Rows of the San José del Cabo Mercado Organico
We had the opportunity to speak with the general manager of the San José del Cabo Mercado Organico (or San José del Cabo Organic Market). The market is open Saturdays from November through May and is home to local vendors selling everything from jewelry to organic produce. There are several other farmers markets throughout Los Cabos. What sets yours apart? SANJOMO AC (San José del Cabo Mercado Organico) is a non-profit organization that strives to create a place where local products and art can be available and supplied by our multicultural community. Our objective is to promote local organic agriculture, arts and crafts, music and educational resources. We also promote…
Ironman Los Cabos Heats Up the Competition this Weekend!
The Ironman Los Cabos competition takes place March 30th, 2014. This competition is part of the Ironman International race calendar, offering qualifying slots for the 2014 World Championship in Hawaii. The Los Cabos competition boasts a $75,000 prize to be divided among the top 8 male and female winners. The course consists of three components: 1. Swim Course (2.4 miles): Taking place at beautiful Palmilla Beach, this is a one-lap course of 2.4 miles (3.8 km). 2. Bike Course (112 miles): Beginning at Palmilla, the 3- lap bike course (112 miles/180.2 km) continues along the scenic Corridor area of Los Cabos on the main highway to Cabo San Lucas. Along the way,…
Guest Trip Report: Bird’s-Eye Views over Cabo
When good friends and business partners, Mark and Romeo of Visual-Aerials.com decided to head down to Los Cabos for a much-needed getaway, they booked Villa Lorena and brought down their professional aerial photography equipment. The result: some of the most breathtaking bird’s-eye views of Los Cabos and Land’s End that our team has ever had the pleasure of seeing. We talked to Mark about their trip, their photography and what makes Cabo so special.
