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…
Free AVIS Car Rental with Select Cabo Villa Rentals!
Have you been looking for a great vacation deal in Cabo San Lucas? For a limited time, we’re making the prospect of an amazing Los Cabos getaway even sweeter! Book a 7-night stay at a participating villa rental between June 1, 2014 and October 15, 2014 for travel through October 15, 2014 and you’ll get a FREE Car Rental from Avis (Car Group E) for your trip! This is a great savings for you. Staying in a vacation villa rental offers you outstanding privacy, comfort and value. See participating villa rentals…
Cabo Trip Report: “Amazing Vacation – Stands Out from Everything Else We’ve Ever Done!”
Erika recently traveled to Cabo San Lucas and had the opportunity to stay in Villa Helena, a beautiful 5-bedroom villa rental in Pedregal. Here she shares some highlights of her trip: “My husband and I have travelled to Cabo for years now since we live in Los Angeles. After 10 years of staying at cheap fisherman hotels to upgrading to nice all-inclusives…we knew there had to be a better way to spend our holiday avoiding the crowds, the manufactured buffet lines, and tourist attractions. By renting Villa Helena we were afraid of being too disconnected to the community, but after staying in Pedregal, we couldn’t have been any more off…
Rising Star: Puerto Los Cabos offers Tranquility & Luxury
At the Puerto Los Cabos marina, the ambiance is a magical blend of traditional Baja charm, low-key relaxation and state-of-the-art modern convenience. You can sip a cool drink as you watch lavish yachts cruise by, check out the catch of the day coming in on the local panga boats or enjoy the freshest gourmet ceviche at a marina-side eatery. What had been until recently a quiet fishing village (La Playita) located minutes outside of San José del Cabo, the site of Puerto Los Cabos has quickly established a reputation for luxury, gorgeous views of the Sea of Cortez and a laid-back pace that’s a striking contrast to the bustle of…
10 New Vacation Villa Rentals in Los Cabos, Mexico!
Whether you’re coming to Los Cabos, Mexico for a fun-filled family vacation, a getaway with some of your best friends, or an unforgettable destination wedding, you’ll find that a villa rental is a fantastic option. Offering great value, flexibility and privacy, a villa is the perfect combination of luxury and home-like amenities. We’re continuously seeking out Cabo’s best vacation villas for our guests. Here are 10 amazing new additions to our villa program. 1. Villa Las Rocas 7BR-9.5BA, Sleeps 14 From $2,360/night This beachfront compound is a tropical retreat like no other. Overlooking the Sea of Cortez and a magnificent stretch of beach, Villa Las Rocas features individual casitas, inviting open…
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…
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.
