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BEACHES: Yield to the Magic - Beaches of Los Cabos - by Sabrina Lear
Our favorite top ten beaches of Cabo San Lucas and Los Cabos. Whatever your pleasure, it’s all here—sun-kissed sands, heavenly swimming and watersports, solitary shores, or people watching—there’s something for everyone under the Baja sun.
OUTDOORS: Baja Natural - Outdoors Around the Capes - In Los Cabos, the beckoning sea and the captivating desert beg exploration. - by Sabrina Lear.
Few places on earth make it easier to get natural. If your idea of heaven is outdoor sports and activities, this diverse and exciting playground will leave you literally breathless. At the tip of the Baja California peninsula, Cabo San Lucas is home to El Arco (the arch), a modern marina, and Playa El Medano—the bustling HQ of fun. The scenic Tourist Corridor is eighteen miles of jewel-toned bays, sun-swept shores, and fantastic snorkel and dive sites. Gateway to ranch country and the Sierra de La Laguna, colonial San Jose del Cabo provides miles of backcountry roads, trails and secret springs to explore. Further northeast along the Sea of Cortés, the East Cape calls with solitary sands and the only living coral reef on Mexico’s Northwestern Pacific coast at Cabo Pulmo.
TOURISM: In the Best of Hands - Destination Management Companies - DMCs - the backbone of Los Cabos tourism - by Sabrina Lear
Destination management companies—DMCs—are exactly that, managing all aspects of tourist services within a destination. Los Cabos is fortunate to have a nucleus of seasoned companies that specialize in knowing every facet of the region, adding to its cachet as México’s premier resort area. Known as a “high end” destination, in Los Cabos DMCs must satisfy the demands of a sophisticated and well traveled clientele accustomed to world class service, placing our destination management companies amongst the finest worldwide.
DINING: Top Tables - 60 Delicious Reasons for Dining Out
Our endless sun and sand, world-class sportfishing and championship golf may be irresistible, yet one of the best reasons to visit Cabo San Lucas, Los Cabos, Mexico is for eclectic dining in surroundings as varied as Mexico itself. Sweeping views of magnificent shorelines complement innovative menus with hospitality so gracious you’ll never want to leave. Sabrina Lear, Bradley Fraser, Carol Billups, and David Mandich explore top tables around Los Cabos.
SHOPPING: The Hot Zone - Sexy Fashions, Where to Shop and More - by Sabrina Lear
Half the fun of acquiring something new is finding it. In Los Cabos, the municipality that includes Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the Tourist Corridor connecting the two cities, irresistible fashions and accessories add just the right sizzle to tropical days and nights. Boutiques and galleries beckon with original art, jewelry and handcrafted keepsakes. This vacation make time to splurge—the perfect memento awaits
HOTELS: A Place in the Sun. Resorts You'll Never Want to Leave. - by Carol Billups
Mexico’s hottest seaside mecca is a hideaway at the edge of the world. Carol Billups helps you decide where to hang your sombrero. It’s been a perfect day. I slept in for the first time in months, then strolled the beach followed by a tropical breakfast on my ocean front terrace. I treated myself to the “gentle body glow” at the spa and a dreamy massage under a pavilion on the sand. After lunch I lounged by the pool for the afternoon.
FISHING: Seas the Day - THE Guide to Saltwater Sport Fishing in Los Cabos - by Tracy Ehrenberg
Without a doubt, fishing is what put Cabo San Lucas on the map. Home to the largest sportfishing fleet in Mexico, hundreds of boats—from humble skiff-like pangas to sleek luxury yachts—fill every inch of dock space at the Cabo San Lucas marina. The reason they're here: Fishing. Thanks to the nutrient rich waters of the Sea of Cortés, the earth’s youngest sea, no other destination in the world rivals the Los Cabos area for the number and variety of fish caught year round. Tracy Ehrenberg explains how to navigate the world’s greatest fishtrap, even if you don't know a thing about saltwater fishing.
GOLF - Player's Choice - A Course for Every Game - Championship Golf in the Corridor - by Maggie McLean
With seven championship courses designed by the best in the business, there’s enough variety in Los Cabos to challenge any golfer, all within twenty magical miles. Maggie McLean fills you in on Mexico's top golf destination.
VACATION TRENDS: Homes away from Home - Fractional ownership, Vacation Clubs, and Vacation Villas each offer an alternative to hotel accommodations, any one of which may be just right for you.
VACATION TRENDS: Fractional Ownership - Your Next Trip to Los Cabos may last a lifetime.
Fractional ownership . . . you may have heard the term but what does it imply? Usually offered in the form of a Private Residence Club, fractional ownership is title to real property, making it possible to own part of a vacation residence without worrying about maintenance, taxes, or property management. While fractional ownership is not new—individuals have purchased property jointly for years—the added comfort of Private Residence Club amenities, services, and luxurious turnkey accommodations takes fractional ownership to a new level.
VACATION TRENDS: Vacation Clubs - In Los Cabos, Timeshare is Beyond the Ordinary
Every Mexican beach resort has them. They’re at the airport vying for your attention, on the streets offering tourist information, and in selected restaurants as hosts and hostesses. OPCs—outside personal contacts—are there to get you to their resort’s vacation club presentation. Promising everything from free tequila and rental cars to discounted fishing trips and golf if you attend, OPCs earn commissions for every qualified prospect they provide. (So now you know why they’re so persistent.)
VACATION TRENDS: Vacation Villas - Exclusive Estates for the Experience of a Lifetime
Favored by discriminating travelers who can afford to vacation anywhere in the world, Cabo San Lucas’s lavish multi-million dollar villas are equipped with every imaginable amenity: Infinity pools and spas, home theaters, custom kitchens and furnishings, live-in staff, and unbelievable views.
REAL ESTATE - Hooked on Cabo San Lucas - Los Cabos
Fish aren’t the only thing getting hooked in Cabo San Lucas. Every day people decide that a week or two a year just isn’t enough to feed their Baja habit. They dream of having a few friends over for cocktails while watching a spectacular sunset from their private terrace. Or perhaps shaving those last few strokes off their handicap while spending winters in their sunny second home. And so the quest for a paradise of their own begins, fueling one of the largest and most active resort real estate markets in North America.
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