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Herman has been bestowed two prestigious awards by the Mexican Tourism Board, the “Silver Lens” (“Lente de Plata”), by former President Ernesto Zedillo and former President Vincente Fox. Over 40 pictures, selected by the artist, were chosen for exhibition as the most representative of his work. Herman has left part of his work at Sunset da Mona Lisa, and it will remain on display for sale for three months. The next Photo Fest event will be in August, when three more photographers will be exhibited, and again at the end of the year with three more artists. Each of these photographer’s work will also be displayed for three months. The grand finale event will honor two renowned photographers, details and additional information to be confirmed.
Kudos for Carol Billups
Carol Billups of Realty Executives Los Cabos was presented the Circle of Excellence award at Realty Executives International’s 20th Annual International Convention in San Diego, California. The Circle of Excellence Award is presented to the broker/owners and regional developers who excel in their individual best practices, and who have exceeded a variety of mandatory criteria including reporting, training, marketing and growth, above and beyond a selection of discerning standards. “We are proud to honor Carol Billups and her team with this award because it exemplifies their commitment to exceptional customer service and outstanding sales performance,” said Rich Rector, president and CEO of Realty Executives International. Realty Executives International, based in Phoenix, AZ, is the nation’s first 100% commission company, and has been perfecting its business model for more than 43 years. It is one of the fastest-growing real estate franchises in North America. For additional company information, visit www.realtyexecutives.com. To reach Carol, call Realty Executives Los Cabos at 143-3011. Los Cabos Magazine is pleased to congratulate Carol Billups on her impressive distinction and prestigious award.
September 15th. Mexican Independence Day
For almost 300 years, from the time of the Spanish Conquest in 1521 until 1810, the Spanish, with a brief French interlude of several years, ruled México. The instability of Spain, and the weakness of Napoleon’s appointed ruler of México, Emperor Maximilian, gave opportunity to independence-minded people in México. On the night of September 15th 1810, Padre Miguel Hidalgo gave a sermon, now called the “Grito de Independencia,” rang the Dolores Hidalgo church bells, and cried, “¡Viva México! ¡Viva la Independencia!” Thus began the Mexican fight for freedom. Since then, across México on the eve of September 16th, Mexicans come together in their town plazas where, in the midst of colorful banners, flags, and paper machê flowers, they listen to speeches by politicians until the presidente municipal (the mayor) arrives to give the “Grito de Independencia,” beginning with a shout of “¡Viva México! ¡Viva la Independencia!” The crowds echo the call in exuberant shouts for revolution. With people blowing horns, whistles, tossing confetti, red, white and green streamers, and setting off firecrackers, skyrockets ablaze in the night-sky above, there’s no question that something very special is happening. Bands play and everyone dances. You can join in the festivities held in front of every municipal palace in México. Ceremonies and celebrations will be in both Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo on the evening of September 15th. The next day there will be parades, more Mariachi bands, family picnics, dancing, political speeches, and assorted revelry throughout Los Cabos and of México. No one works that day. Or perhaps the next for that matter.
Openings
Whoa, Whoa, Whoa – It’s Magic!
624 is the area code for Los Cabos. A 6, a 2, or a 4 is one of the number cards in a deck that is most frequently an answer to, “Pick a card. Any Card.” And now 624 is a cool new restaurant in San José del Cabo. The restaurant is drawing a lot of attention for its stylish menu and atmosphere. An intimate dimly lit bar leads you into a cozy enclosed dining room. Through that dining room, you make your way outside to the courtyard that is decorated with several eclectic touches including amazing black and white murals, portraying heroic characters from Mexican history aside American pop culture. Live music runs from salsa-jazz to soft rock classics. Co-owner, Alberto Orta, a professional magician, is astounding with a deck of cards. 624 Restaurant has managed to harmonize an upscale dining experience with a hip place to go. 624 should be on your list of “things to do.” Calle Morelos and Comonfort, Centro, San José del Cabo. Reservations: (624) 146 9033.
Angel’s Touch Make Over Spa. A new vision in medical and dental tourism.
Los Cabos’ first 5-star cosmetic medical, dental and beauty hotel and spa has opened in San José del Cabo. Located in a former two-story 7-bedroom mansion, medical and dental patients can expect to be pampered as part of their treatment experience. In cooperation with a team of doctors and other professionals, total dental makeovers will be emphasized, along with a full menu of plastic surgery, beauty treatments, and chiropractic care. Doctora Rosa Peña’s Angel's Touch Dental Clinic in San José del Cabo has received notoriety from the New York Times, ABC’s Good Morning America program, and NBC. Noting a substantial leap recently in medical and dental tourism to Los Cabos, the doctora had a vision of offering the medical tourist a non-clinical resort-like health care environment designed specifically for them. “Patients respond to treatment better when they are relaxed,” says Dra. Peña, “and what better way to relax than with a massage in the midst of palms, bougainvilleas, and a beautiful swimming pool?” Premium services will be offered to patients, including private airport pick-up and drop-off, complimentary massages, a loaner cell phone, a 24/7 on-call personal assistant, and more. Dra. Peña’s original Angel’s Touch Dental Clinic, in San Jose’s Plaza Doradas, will continue to operate for general dentistry. For a free online dental consultation or an appointment at the spa or clinic: Go to: www.angelsdental.com Ph: (624) 142-6192. Toll Free from the USA: 1-866-331-3996.
Under Construction
Enchantment and Grand Vista. Two New Luxury Developments Offer Flexible Ownership Options
The Enchantment and Grand Vista are two luxury home developments, each with its own distinction. The Enchantment is an enclave of 274 homes nestled among 14 hectares of rolling verdant landscape. It offers the flexibility of a private residence club ownership with the conveniences usually reserved only for the most luxurious resorts. Homeowners at Enchantment will also have a full-service on-site staff making owning a home in México worry-free. The Grand Vista is a gated community of only 31 homes, available in Private Residence Club monthly fractional ownership. Opening in late 2008, this private residence club offers a variety of ownership options. The Grand Vista offers fully deeded monthly ownership. Buyers keep their capital investment to a minimum, but still own a luxury home of the highest quality. Each share is deeded and sold and is available in one or more shares, offering each owner tangible equity that grows. Owning a deeded fraction provides you with the benefits of full ownership, while enabling you to pay only for the part you plan to use.
The Enchantment is available in weekly, monthly or full ownership and, unlike typical timeshares, you own your vacation home for life. It is available to pass along to your loved ones or used as an asset if you decide to upgrade and purchase more weeks. Come explore these new developments rising on the shores where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortés, and discover your own definition of luxury. More information can be found online at www.mamanngroup.com or by calling 624-144-3210.
Zafiro Homes at East Cape
Grupo Cabo East Cape Developments is a privately owned Los Cabos luxury real estate company, actively developing its Zafiro properties on Baja’s East Cape. Zafiro offers beachfront and sea view luxury sites and a collection of high-end home designs. An international architectural and design team, including the firms Robert Ciccozzi Architecture Inc. of Vancouver, Canada, renowned for its elegant and innovative expression, and Gustavo Gontonikas ARQ, known for modern and purist style, is responsible for these vivid and imaginative homes of great distinction. Zafiro’s contemporary designs with tall ceilings, generously proportioned floor plans, walls of glass, big open courtyards, large terraces and spacious decks, private pools and hot tubs, are created with grandeur and intimacy, with freedom to roam and comfortable areas to gather. Zafiro translates to Safire in English. Azure and aquamarine are all around you at Zafiro, this magnificent place to call home. For information on one of the last regions of oceanfront development in a secluded area where only a select few families will soon have beachfront or sea view homes, Grupo Cabo East Cape Developments invites you to visit its office in Las Tiendas de Palmilla, Suite 230, in San José del Cabo, or contact them via telephone at +52 624 144 6999, or email at joe@livezafira.com
What’s New
Lenny’s is now serving dinner!
Craig and Kelli Gottfried, of Lenny’s Deli and The Original Park Restaurant, have responded to numerous requests from their regular clientele who were looking for an option on nights they just wanted to go out, but not for an extravagant meal. Thus, a Deli Dinner Menu is available in the restaurant from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The well-rounded menu offers comfort food, hot and cold sandwiches, salads and soups. From a lamb shank dinner or a meatloaf dinner to salads and a classic cheeseburger, the new dinner menu is a great addition to Los Cabos’ dining preferences. Open seven days a week, Lenny’s Deli is located at the corner of L. Cárdenas on the main drag and Pescador. You can’t miss it.www.loscabosguide.com/restaurants/lennysdeli.htm
Baja Finishes Venetian Plaster
With decades of collective and comprehensive knowledge and experience, Baja Finishes creates unique textures and designs for both interior and exterior surfaces. Venetian Plaster and other lime based plasters have been used for thousands of years to decorate the walls of palaces, royal tombs, and great monuments throughout the world. Today, these products continue to be used to enhance prestigious homes and buildings in every type of architectural design. Baja Finishes’ Venetian Plaster is a composition of finely crushed marble, aged lime, and natural pigments that can transform simple walls into works of art. Sheens range from highly polished marble or a soft satin, to traditional rustic stucco. Contact Baja Finishes for more information about Venetian Plasters and other fine products and services. In México (624) 105-1502. In the USA (541) 550-7307. www.bajafinishes.com
Spas & Bath of Baja
With over thirty years of experience in the industry, Spas and Bath of Baja has arrived. With personal attention to the buyers’ wishes and needs, Spas and Bath of Baja uses Jacuzzi brand premium products that boast the most powerful patented hydrotherapeutic products on the market. Spas and Bath of Baja offers competitive prices, guarantees timely delivery, and provides factory-trained authorized service. Local Cabo representatives are here to help individual homeowners, as well as builders, design a perfect relaxation solution. For more information, please visit us at: www.spasandbathbaja.com, ty@spasandbathbaja.com Cell: (624) 355-3005
Health & Wellness
OOWWWWW!
Common sense should be part of your vacation game. Los Cabos’ beaches are famous for clean sand, pure seawaters and roiling broiling midday sun. It’s no wonder palm covered palapas and bamboo covered pergolas for shelter from el sol are found on almost every beach. Even in the shade, reflection from the water, and even overcast days, are to be regarded as sun hazards as well. Re-hydrate yourself out of the sun with gallons of water or ice tea. Gatorade and Pedialyte help re-hydration and are good sources of electrolytes. Doc says, “nix on the margaritas and beer” for re-hydration. Alcohol is not a good solution.
Baseball caps protect only about 25% of your head. Sombreros and lifeguard hats cover more territory. For something more stylish, Cabo Hats has a great selection of colorful and smart lids that will serve you well, some even made with built-in sun protection fabrics. Sunglasses are a must not only for a fashion statement but also as protection for your eyes. Sunglass Island has just about every type and maker of sunglasses available. Check labels for specific protective features of the glasses before you buy.
Professionals recommend lotions of SPF 30 or more and there are many great cosmetics cum sunburn protective lotions with SPF counts as part of their formula. The La Prairie line, available exclusively at Ultrafemme, just next to Lorenzillo’s restaurant, features several products in their Sun-Kissed Collection including a cellular self-tan for face and body, an anti-wrinkle sun cream, and a Luxe lip treatment with SPF 15. Also available at Ultrafemme, Dior’s collection of various self-tanning and bronzing creams, ranging from SPF 15 to SPF 30. Several well known brands offer lines of fine cosmetic products. Dr. Felisa Lebrero, of Face and More in Cabo San Lucas, recommends several sun care products designed for prolonged use, including a mineral 100% chemical-free lotion and a moisturizing lipstick that helps repair sun and dehydrating damage. Both of these establishments also have wonderful post-sunning lotions and creams that will rejuvenate and help soothe damaged skin.
Signs and symptoms of sunburn usually appear within a few hours of exposure. If you happen to use less-than-common sense and end up with a wicked sunburn at the end of the day, the following is a sunburn-relief recipe and regimen from the respected minds at the Mayo Clinic.
For “Lobster” Sunburn Relief:
• Apply wet towels with cool tap water or take a cool bath. Adding 1/2 cup (about 120 milliliters) of cornstarch, oatmeal or baking soda to your bath water may provide some relief.
• Applying a pure aloe or an aloe vera lotion several times a day, or 1% hydrocortisone cream may ease pain as well. Do not use petroleum jelly, butter or other home remedies on your sunburn. They can prevent or delay healing.
• Leave blisters intact to speed healing and avoid infection. If they burst on their own, apply an antibacterial ointment to the open areas. Your body needs the fluids. Let it peel naturally.
• If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others). Don't give children or teenagers aspirin. It has been shown to cause Reye's syndrome, a rare but potentially fatal disease. Medications with the word “-caine” in them, as in Benzocaine, can cause skin irritation.ß• On Juded its debt payments to the French, British and Spanish. America was in the midst of a civil war, and France’s Napoleon III, bent on worldwide conquest, invaded Mexico with his sights on joining forces with the U.S. Confederacy and dividing up the U.S.A.
Napoleon sent a 6,000-man army equipped with the latest military weaponry to Puebla, 100 miles north of Mexico City. The French, though having not lost a battle in 50 years, were overcome by the local militia of 4,000 Mestizos and Zapotec Indians, armed with antiquated muskets and machetes, and commanded by a young inexperienced Mexican general, Ignacio Zaragoza.
The French returned a year later and seized Mexico City, installing Austria’s Maximilian as Emperor. Mexican President Benito Juarez fled to Washington D.C. to run his government in exile. Lincoln was unable to provide overt aid to Mexico for political reasons. However, U.S. Army General Sherman later reported he “misplaced 30,000 rifles near the Mexican border” that mysteriously ended up in the hands of the beleaguered Mexican army. Emperor Maximilian and his wife Carlotta met their fate being captured and executed by firing squad.
The Battle of Puebla on May 5th 1862 proved that the young Mexico could resist invading foreign armies. Mexico’s defiance provided inspiration to people throughout Latin America as they struggled for their freedom from colonial rule. Cinco de Mayo was a rather minor battle, but its significance is celebrated with fervent patriotic significance.
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