A Picture-Perfect Getaway at Villa Perla
Last year, Vicki S. of Eau Claire, WI won our 2011 Photo Contest with this amazing shot of a breaching humpback whale in the waters of Los Cabos. This year, she got to take advantage of her fabulous grand prize of an amazing getaway at beautiful Villa Perla, located in the exclusive community of Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas. Here, she shares some of the highlights of her vacation!
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…
A Gourmet Retreat at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos
Long known as an exceptional luxury retreat with a breathtaking beachfront setting overlooking the Sea of Cortez, the recently re-branded adults-only Secrets Marquis Los Cabos just got even better with its addition of the Unlimited-Luxury® concept. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World and now part of the prestigious family of Secrets resorts, guests can enjoy the highly acclaimed gourmet dining of the resort’s award-winning restaurants—now included in the resort’s luxury all-inclusive program, with no reservations or bracelets required. Currently offering three restaurants, the resort will be expanding their dining options in 2012. For now, visitors will enjoy the vibrant fare of themed buffets at Vista Ballenas restaurant,…
Cabo Fishing Heats up with Big October Tournaments
The confluence of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez is magical in many ways, and the numbers of lively gamefish are a big wave of that wand. One of the prime reasons that Los Cabos began to evolve from a series of sleepy coastal villages to the getaway wonderland it is today was due to some big-name celebrity sport-fishermen in the 1940s making a splash. Word had traveled faster than a marlin spinning out a line that the sport-fishing at Baja’s tip was other-worldly. People like Ernest Hemingway and John Wayne upped the ante on the visibility of the sport-fishing scene, which has only become more vibrant over time.…
A Private Retreat at Villa Cortez: Guest Blog by Stephanie Diehl
Stephanie Diehl’s well-known throughout the travel blogging world and “Twitterverse” (@traveldesigned) for her signature blend of humor, Mexico expertise and vast industry knowledge. Recently, she had the opportunity to experience one of our Los Cabos vacation villas up close. Here she shares her memories of a perfect retreat at Villa Cortez! Do you need to get away from the everyday to something different and special, to a place dreams are made of? Somewhere that is luxurious, spacious and private where you feel at ease, a place to reconnect with yourself and each other. A destination that is full of culture, art, nature and world class culinary experiences where you can…
Where To Vacation Swimmingly in Cabo
While Cabo’s all about that winning combination of golden beaches and the impossibly turquoise sea, many visitors are surprised to know that a lot of the Los Cabos coastline simply isn’t recommended for swimming. Due to the confluence of the waters of the mighty Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, strong undertows and unpredictable waves make it wiser to play it safe and admire the ocean views from your resort’s pool. However, there are a few wonderful spots where gentle beaches invite you to take a dip and play in some of the world’s most pristine waters. Here are our some of our top picks of resorts and villas on…
Cabo’s In-Villa Spa Specialist: Interview with Suzanne Morel
While Cabo’s elite spas are gaining a deserved reputation as some of the most extravagant in the world, some of the area’s best massages, beauty services and body treatments can be had right in the privacy and comfort of your own vacation villa rental. There’s just nothing more relaxing than following up a soothing massage on the terrace of an ocean-view villa with a refreshing dip in your private pool. The destination’s premier mobile spa company, Suzanne Morel Face & Body Care, delivers all the spa accouterments and décor right to villas and yachts throughout Los Cabos—from bridal beauty parties to customized spa sanctuaries for celebrity clientele looking for a…
Gone Fishing? Gourmet Tips for What to do with Your Cabo Catch…
Gone fishing in Los Cabos? Home to some of the world’s best marlin, dorado (mahi-mahi) and tuna fishing, Los Cabos is a paradise for anglers of all abilities, whether it’s your first time on those abundant Cabo waters or you’re an annual competitor in one of the area’s big tournaments. While we encourage conservation of Cabo’s magnificent sport fish via catch-and-release, as do the highly experienced crews of the fishing charters we work with, you may decide to keep some of your catch—after all, Los Cabos is legendary for its wonderful, fresh seafood. Here are some delicious ideas of what to do with that catch:
Dramatic Killer Whale Hunt offshore in Los Cabos
A few weeks ago, our friends at Ocean Riders Los Cabos shared some incredible photos of migrant orcas cruising the coastline of Los Cabos. Visitors aboard Ocean Riders’ boats where treated to the once-in-a-lifetime sight of these magnificent hunters pursuing a pod of resident dolphins. The action-packed scene was rife with drama:
