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,…
Sea of Cortez & Sunsets: A Great Getaway at Casa del Mar
Recently, Jerry Landress of Elite Luxury Publishing had the opportunity to stay at Casa del Mar Pelicano 301. This lovely 2-bedroom condo is located in an excellent Corridor location convenient to some of Cabo’s best golf and offers gorgeous views of the Sea of Cortez. Here, Jerry shares what makes this getaway spot so special: For years I have said, “why not move the office to Los Cabos?” Well if not forever, how about a month or so in the winter? In this virtual world of internet, smart phones, and social media, it’s hardly relevant through which door you enter into cyber space. Or for that matter, where you are…
Great for Groups: Sale at Villa del Corazon, Los Cabos
One of our hottest new villa rentals is Villa del Corazon. Located in a great Corridor location between San José del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, this lovely and spacious villa is convenient to the excellent golf of Cabo del Sol. With 7 bedrooms and comfortably accommodating up to 16 guests, this is the perfect spot to bring a large group or family for an unforgettable vacation getaway. Sale: When you book your stay by 3/31/14 for travel by 10/31/14, you can take advantage of a fabulous rate of $800/night. This is an excellent deal for this amazing villa and is as lows as $50/night, per person for a group of…
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.
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
Santander Eliminates ATM Fees for Travelers in Mexico
Santander Bank has announced that it will allow its U.S. customers to use Santander ATMs in Mexico and Puerto Rico free of charge. Santander Bank customers will be able to make withdrawals free of ATM charges at machines located throughout Los Cabos, Mexico. Santander Bank, N.A. is one of the top retail banks in the United States with a presence primarily in New England. “This is another example of the value Santander brings to its customers,” said Roman Blanco, president and CEO of Santander US. “We are a local bank that is very much focused on the communities we serve—and we are also part of a strong and diversified global…
Fire up the Romance in Cabo! 8 Resorts We Love
With gorgeous beaches, year-round-sunshine, gourmet dining, luxurious accommodations and a different celebrity couple spotted poolside every week, Los Cabos, Mexico is well-known as a romantic getaway spot. Located at the tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos (home to energetic Cabo San Lucas & charming San José del Cabo) is easy to get to and offers plenty of great choices when you’re trying to impress a special someone or keep the fire burning. Here are a few of our top picks for a romantic getaway, whether it’s Valentine’s Day or any time of the year! Zoëtry Casa del Mar A charming boutique-style retreat, Zoëtry Casa del Mar offers gorgeous Sea…
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…
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…
