No Wine Country in Cabo You Say? How About the Next Best Thing?

The Winery's impressive 2,000 square foot wine cave boasts oak casts where proprietary blends age gracefully

An unforgettable wine, food and entertainment experience located in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico. The Los Cabos Winery complex offers state of the art temperature and humidity controlled barrel aging wine cave, blending, bottling and labeling facilities, wine tasting, a wine lounge and a wine and spirits retail store. Our Director of Sales, Julie Byrd, recently dined at the Winery and tells us why it’s one of her faves:

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Your Own Private Island: “La Isla” takes You to Cabo San Lucas Sun & Fun

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La Isla offers a "floating patio" perfect for a day on the water in Cabo San Lucas

Like a floating Beach Club, La Isla (“The Island”) is one of the most unique adventures in Cabo San Lucas. This one-of-a-kind vessel is a like patio at sea, offering a deck, bar, sound system, kitchen, lounge furniture and bathroom. It’s the perfect way to spend an afternoon soaking up the sunshine or an unforgettable evening hosting a private party with family and friends. We talked to Carlos and Nico Hudson, brothers who operate La Isla as part of Ocean Riders Tours. Here, they share what makes this tour so unique:

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Casino Night at Villa Bellissima to benefit Green Scholarship Program

Casino Night to benefit Green Scholarship Program will take place at beautiful Villa Bellissima in Cabo San Lucas - Photo by Robert Trama

An amazing evening awaits those attending a special Casino Night Fundraiser at spectacular Villa Bellissima on February 25TH, 2012 benefiting the Green Scholarship Program. For a $100 donation, you’ll get to wine & dine, enjoy live music and try your luck at Vegas-style tables while you admire the incredible Pacific Ocean views from this magnificent private villa—all while benefiting a great cause. This is a rare opportunity to view one of the most magnificent luxury villas in Cabo San Lucas. The Green Scholarship Program benefits deserving local Los Cabos youth who desire to obtain a college education but lack the financial resources.

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Tweet to Win a Stay at Cabo Villas Beach Resort for Two!

Located on Cabo’s famous Médano Beach, stylish Cabo Villas Beach Resort offers a fantastic setting for a great getaway. Steps to all the best beach clubs and activities of Cabo San Lucas, this great resort offers hip accommodations and a host of wonderful amenities, including soothing spa treatments, great service and scenic views of Land’s End from the rooftop Baja Brewing Company.

Tweet for a Chance to Win
a 3-Night Getaway!

Between January 16th and February 29th, 2012, simply follow @Cabopro and tweet or retweet the following for a chance to win a stay at this great resort!

RT by 2/29 & follow @cabopro for chance to win a 3-Night Getaway in Cabo from CaboVillas.com Details: bit.ly/x5YhaA #travel

A winner will be selected at random at the beginning of March 2012 and contacted via Twitter.

- Prize is a 3-Night Stay for Two at Cabo Villas Beach Resort, does not include airfare.
- Travel must be completed by June 1, 2012
- Winner must be 21 years of age or older
- Winner must be a follower of @Cabopro

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Make a New Friend in Cabo: Fun & Educational Experiences at Cabo Dolphins

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Fun 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 special and unique:

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The Heart of Cabo San Lucas: Marvelous Médano Beach

Medano Beach in Cabo San Lucas Mexico

Beautiful Médano Beach is the hub of fun in Cabo San Lucas - Photo by Daniel Ramirez

The heart of Cabo is vibrant Médano Beach – a nearly two-mile stretch of wonderful soft sand overlooking Cabo San Lucas Bay and the spectacular rock formations of Land’s End marking the meeting of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez. Lined with beach clubs, cantinas and luxurious resorts, this is a great location for first-time Los Cabos travelers and a must-visit for any Cabo vacationer. Médano (“The Dune” in Spanish) also happens to be one of Cabo’s most welcoming beaches, with gentle waters and a host of activities including kayaking, jet skiing and parasailing.

The place to see and be seen, Médano Beach is host to plenty of beach vendors, on-the-sand dining, lively beachfront bars and glamorous VIP beach clubs with luxurious amenities. It’s also a great spot to grab a water taxi for an outing to Lover’s Beach, an incredibly pretty small stretch of sand tucked near the famous “El Arco” stone arch at Land’s End. Here are a just a few of our favorite Médano Beach activities and resorts:

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A Gourmet Retreat at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

Vista Ballenas Restaurant at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

Vista Ballenas Restaurant 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, the casual poolside setting and seafood of Dos Mares, and the exceptional fine French cuisine of the romantic Canto del Mar restaurant. Headed up by internationally recognized Executive Chef Thierry Dufour, the restaurants of Secrets Marquis Los Cabos focus on providing creative à la carte menus highlighting the freshest ingredients and masterful preparation.

Vista Ballenas Restaurant at Secrets Marquis Los Cabos

The sushine and Sea of Cortez views are as wonderful as the dining at this world-class resort

Coming soon, the resort will add additional dining options, including:

Barefoot Grill: Located by the pool facing the azure waters of Sea of Cortez, this restaurant will serve up up favorites from the grill for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Spice: Offering guests authentic Pan-Asian Cuisine, chefs will delight dinner guests with live cooking show at Teppanyaki tables.

Coco Café: Visitors will savor premium coffee, snacks and tasty desserts in a casual and relaxed atmosphere at Coco Café.

As if the resort’s wonderful dining venues weren’t enough, visitors will continue to appreciate the breathtaking swimming pools, exceptional service and plush suites that have made this stunning resort legendary.

 More About Secrets Marquis Los Cabos & Current Specials…

 

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Tranquility on the Bay of Dreams, Baja Sur

Bay of Dreams Baja California Sur Mexico

The view of the Bay of Dreams from Rancho de Costa, Baja California Sur (Photo by Robert Trama)

The Bay of Dreams has one of those names that almost sounds like a cliché—until you come for a visit. There is an otherworldly enchantment that permeates the area, and visitors are immediately swept under its spell. Nestled along the peaceful shores are a handful of luxurious vacation retreats, including the expansive beachfront Rancho de Costa. Here’s an overview of this remarkable region.
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Ring in 2012 in Cabo San Lucas: New Year’s Eve Events

Cabo San Lucas is a party town all year long—but things kick up a notch (or ten) for New Year’s Eve. From elegant dinner formals to sultry dance-all-night VIP events, there’s a celebration for every visitor looking to ring in the new year in style. If you’re looking for a great way to welcome 2012 in Cabo, be sure to plan early—parties and accommodations book up quickly. Here are a few top picks:


New Year's Eve Parties in Cabo San Lucas MexicoBarefoot Formal at Casa Dorada Los Cabos

This stylish black-and-white barefoot event returns this year at the beautiful beachfront Casa Dorada Los Cabos Beach Resort boasting entertainment by Melinda Doolittle, Michael Johns, and Rickey Smith  (former American Idol contestant), as well as guest performances by Dancing with the Stars pros. Guests will also enjoy an elegant buffet dinner and a spectacular fireworks show at midnight.

Prices per Ticket $199 per adult

Book your tickets now! Call our team at 1-800-745-2226 for details & reservations.

More New Year’s Eve Events in Cabo San Lucas:

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Surf’s Up in the East Cape

Surfing East Cape Los Cabos MexicoSurfers are an unconventional lot, having the reputation of dropping everything—maybe even their breakfast forks—when they hear a swell is happening. They can also be a bit secretive about their favorite surf breaks, though if you get in good with them, they’ll spill. Surfers also come in every shape, size and age, including being the owners of beautiful villas in Los Cabos.

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