Top Fun Activities for Teens in Los Cabos
Last week, our company president, Don Hirschaut, hosted a bunch of his kids’ teen friends for an unforgettable summer vacation in Los Cabos. What is there to do with an energetic group of teenagers in Baja? Plenty, it seems! Here, he shares some of their favorite activities and tours:
Cabo Marine Show Returns July 2012
Boating enthusiasts will return to Cabo San Lucas this year to take part in the Cabo Marine Show on July 5-7, 2012. This multi-day event, taking place in front of the Wyndham Cabo San Lucas Resort along the marina, will showcase leading marine services and vendors, including cutting-edge nautical products, fishing and leisure yachts, security and communication systems, vacation services and so much more. This fun-filled event also features live musical performances and great food. This is a perfect opportunity to stroll the marina, check out the varied exhibitors and people watch. More information about the Cabo Marine Show…
Important G20 Information for Los Cabos Travelers
Thanks to Ali Ordonez for providing much of the information below regarding the G20 Summit of world leaders taking place in Los Cabos, Mexico on June 18-19, 2012: The following are the most important notes from the meeting held by the Official Organizers of G-20: Lic. Julio Camarena & Chief of Staff General Miranda. The toll road will be closed from the 14th – 19th of June. This will be open only to those transporting delegations. Anyone who needs to go to the airport will have to use the old route through San Jose Del Cabo The Convention center WILL be open for the G 20 summit All beaches…
No Wine Country in Cabo You Say? How About the Next Best Thing?
An unforgettable wine, food and entertainment experience located in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Los Cabos Winery complex offers state of the art temperature and humidity controlled barrel aging wine cave, blending, bottling and labeling facilities, wine tasting, a wine lounge and a wine and spirits retail store. Our Director of Sales, Julie Byrd, recently dined at the Winery and tells us why it’s one of her faves:
Your Own Private Island: “La Isla” takes You to Cabo San Lucas Sun & Fun
Like a floating Beach Club, La Isla (“The Island”) is one of the most unique adventures in Cabo San Lucas. This one-of-a-kind vessel is a like patio at sea, offering a deck, bar, sound system, kitchen, lounge furniture and bathroom. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine or an unforgettable evening hosting a private party with family and friends. We talked to Carlos and Nico Hudson, brothers who operate La Isla as part of Ocean Riders Tours. Here, they share what makes this tour so unique:
Make a New Friend in Cabo: Fun & Educational Experiences at Cabo Dolphins
A sleek, modern concrete structure (designed by award-winning Mexican architect, Enrique Norten) tucked alongside the marina in Cabo San Lucas is home to some of the area’s most popular locals—Pacific bottlenose dolphins. Cabo Dolphins (part of the Cabo Adventures family) is a world-class facility offering a range of educational programs focused on raising awareness about marine mammals. Visitors have the chance to get in the water with the resident dolphins (along with experienced trainers) and interact with these extremely intelligent creatures while learning about their biology, physiology, habits, communication techniques and environmental concerns. We sat down with Mark Watson of Cabo Adventures to find out what makes their program so…
The Heart of Cabo San Lucas: Marvelous Médano Beach
The heart of Cabo is vibrant Médano Beach – a nearly two-mile stretch of wonderful soft sand overlooking Cabo San Lucas Bay and the spectacular rock formations of Land’s End marking the meeting of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. Lined with beach clubs, cantinas and luxurious resorts, this is a great location for first-time Los Cabos travelers and a must-visit for any Cabo vacationer. Médano (“The Dune” in Spanish) also happens to be one of Cabo’s most welcoming beaches, with gentle waters and a host of activities including kayaking, jet skiing and parasailing. The place to see and be seen, Médano Beach is host to plenty of…
Ring in 2012 in Cabo San Lucas: New Year’s Eve Events
Cabo San Lucas is a party town all year long—but things kick up a notch (or ten) for New Year’s Eve. From elegant dinner formals to sultry dance-all-night VIP events, there’s a celebration for every visitor looking to ring in the new year in style. If you’re looking for a great way to welcome 2012 in Cabo, be sure to plan early—parties and accommodations book up quickly. Here are a few top picks: Barefoot Formal at Casa Dorada Los Cabos This stylish black-and-white barefoot event returns this year at the beautiful beachfront Casa Dorada Los Cabos Beach Resort boasting entertainment by Melinda Doolittle, Michael Johns, and Rickey Smith (former American…
Tips on Tipping in Los Cabos
Tipping while traveling can be tricky business, because the ways of commerce and gratuity in one corner of the world might be wildly different in another. Did I just insult the waiter by leaving a toothpick of a tip? Did I just fund her child’s education by leaving a diamond-studded tiara of a tip? The Los Cabos area is distinguished by many fine restaurants, resplendent resorts and prime-time shopping areas. Service levels are generally high, though as with any broad area, your mileage can vary. Rest assured though—from the concierge at your hotel to the gardener at your villa to the waitperson at your restaurant, almost all of the folks…
Dia de los Muertos: Day of the Dead is a Celebration of Life
Naming a holiday “The Day of the Dead” (El Día de los Muertos) doesn’t sound like a recipe for joyful celebration. But indeed, this day of remembrance is a time of happy family sharing and activity, for it’s when Mexicans and some people of other Latin cultures lovingly—and colorfully—recall the relatives that have passed. The tradition is pre-Columbian, but has blended elements from the Spanish conquest as well. Some indigenous peoples believed that souls do not die, but continue to rest in Mictlan, a sacred place. Thus, contemporary Mexican families recognize and ritualize the continuance of the generations through the past. Though Mexico celebrates November 2nd as the Day of…
