Top 5 Family Activities in Los Cabos: Guest Blog
Jenni Reichert heads up Baja Baby Gear, a great company that offers convenient rentals of cribs, strollers, high chairs and more for your Los Cabos vacation – perfect if you don’t want to lug along all that bulky equipment for your little one on the flight. Here, she shares some of her top picks for family fun in Los Cabos. Visiting a new place can be a little daunting – even more so when you are bringing children with you. It’s hard to know where the locals go unless you know someone from the area. My husband and I have made it our business to check out the top family…
Share to Win!
CONTEST NOW ENDED! We will announce winners shortly! Share to Win! Retweet, Repin or Share* to Win a fabulous getaway in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico! Want to get away to the sun-kissed shores of Los Cabos, Mexico? Here’s your chance to score a great 3-night stay at either Casa Dorada Beach Resort or Villa del Arco Beach Resort, both located right on Cabo’s famous Médano Beach. You’re just steps to downtown dining, shopping and the marina from these beautiful resorts offering plush accommodations, breathtaking views of Land’s End, and outstanding service. Entering to win is easy!* 1. Follow: Twitter.com/Cabopro Facebook.com/Cabovillas or Pinterest.com/Cabovillas 2. Retweet, share or repin this post…
One for the Record Book: Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Fishing Tournament
Record-Setting Tuna Caught at the 13th Annual Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament Even the best-laid plans go awry sometimes. That’s especially true in tournaments when the fish don’t show up. Or in the case of the 2012 Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore, the right fish failed to make an appearance. No qualifying marlin were weighed in this year’s 13th annual event, which took place July 24-28. But by all other measures, it was an unconditional success. Three hundred and five anglers fishing aboard 61 boats caught 94 billfish during the three days of competition. Three marlin didn’t meet the 300-pound weight requirement. A total of 48 striped marlin, 30 blues, one…
Top 8 Marine Animal Encounters in Baja California Sur
Oscar Ortiz heads up Cabo Expeditions, one of the leading operations of environmentally friendly excursions in Los Cabos. Specializing in marine tours, from kayaking in the scenic waters of Cabo, to swimming with majestic whale sharks, Oscar has seen his share of incredible ocean life in Baja California Sur. With the dazzling abundant variety of marine creatures in the beautiful Sea of Cortez, there’s no shortage of photo-worthy encounters to be had. Here, Oscar shares his top marine animal experiences: 1. The Ultimate: Blue Whale – The largest animal that is known to have existed on the planet, the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) can reach lengths of up to 90 feet.…
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:
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…
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…
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,…
