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Why Luxury Villas Are An Essential Part of Planning the Perfect Wedding in Cabo

Los Cabos has long been one of the world’s meccas for destination weddings and special events, thanks to its year-round sunshine, gorgeous beaches and stunning coastal scenery, not to mention the wealth of upscale accommodations and amenities.

If you’re looking for an unforgettable location to match your once-in-a-lifetime celebration, in other words, this is the place….as a huge number of happy couples can attest.

But you may be surprised to learn that the best venues for destination weddings aren’t found in luxury resorts in cape cities Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo, and the best accommodations – from honeymoon suites to rooms for the wedding party and VIP guests – they aren’t found at hotels and resorts either.

They’re found at luxury villas in Los Cabos.

Not only are luxury villas the not-so-secret weapon to planning the perfect wedding in Cabo, they also offer incredible value.

Here’s why…

Location, Location, Location

It’s the first law of real estate and the first law of destination weddings.

As we alluded to in the intro, for a life-changing event like a wedding, it’s important to find a setting that can match the grandeur of the occasion.

And trust us, nothing says grandeur and magnificence in Los Cabos like the luxury villas of Pedregal. This exclusive hillside enclave offers breathtaking elevated panoramas of downtown Cabo San Lucas, as well as horizon-stretching views of both the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Ocean (depending on the vantage).

Famed as the province of vacation homes for A-list movie stars and superstar athletes, Pedregal’s luxury villas are also the venue site of choice for discerning couples…particularly those who are planning weddings for 100 guests or less.

Why is this number important?

Because this is typically the maximum guest count that can be accommodated by the expansive terraces at larger luxury villas, where either the ceremony or reception (0r both!) may be held.

Value and Versatility

When you consider the fact that your wedding venue can also double as the lodging for the bride and groom,and the wedding party, then you begin to understand just how versatile luxury villas are, and just how much value they really offer.

Do not for a moment assume all luxury villas in Pedregal are the same, or that there aren’t other spectacular villas strategically situated throughout Los Cabos. But for general wedding planning purposes, just know that the best of the region’s villas are in Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas, and that the largest offer as many as 10 bedrooms, and can accommodate up to 20 or so guests.

Meaning there’s also room for the parents of the bride and groom, should this kind of arrangement be desired.

It should also be noted that in addition to the many onsite options (indoor and outdoor) for smaller events like rehearsal dinners or cocktail parties, the best of Cabo’s luxury villas also feature large professional quality kitchens for caterers to utilize.

Surprising as it may seem, luxury villas of this size are actually more affordable on a nightly, per person basis than most area luxury resorts. So there’s not only value in their dual purpose capability, but also value strictly as an accommodations option.

Did we mention the convenience factor? If you’re already at your wedding site, that means time saved in terms of travel, as well as convenience in preparation (hair and makeup) for the bride and bridal party, as well as for any costume changes during the course of the event.

Together Time

While the bride and groom are thinking of Los Cabos in terms of the wedding and honeymoon, everyone else is also thinking of it as a vacation. Just saying!

And luxury villas – which often boast VIP amenities like infinity pools, game rooms and home theatres – certainly play into this. But one of the most underrated aspects of the luxury villa experience is the together time it can provide for the wedding party.

The bridal party, for example, can enjoy massages and mani-pedis by the pool courtesy of local mobile spa services, while groomsmen can enjoy margaritas by the fire pit…when they’re not marlin fishing or playing one of the many local championship-level golf courses, that is.

For the bride and groom, occupants of the master suite, this amounts to a pre-honeymoon, and an opportunity to spend time with those that are most important to them before the biggest day of their lives.

That’s something you can’t put on a price on. Consider it a hidden value of the luxury villa when you’re stacking up all the other values, and all the reasons why you should definitely rent one for your destination Cabo wedding.

For more information about upcoming events, activities and attractions, and villa rentals in Los Cabos, call us TOLL FREE at 1-888-655-4548, visit   www.LosCabosVillas.com, or email us at Info@LosCabosVillas.com.

Photo credit:  Creative Destination Events

 Upcoming Events Calendar

August

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore – Aug. 3 – 7

La Vendimia Wine Festival at Esperanza – Aug. 20

Wahoo Gold Cup Jackpot Fishing Tournament – Aug. 21

September

Mexico Independence Day – Sep. 16

October

Los Cabos Billfish Tournament – Oct. 10 – 14

Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Fishing Tournament – Oct. 14 – 17

Bisbee’s Black and Blue Fishing Tournament – Oct. 19 – 23

November

Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally – Nov. 1 – 13

Day of the Dead – Nov. 1, 2

WON Tuna Jackpot – Nov. 3 – 6

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26

Los Cabos Film Festival – Nov. 10 – 17

SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 15 – 20

Revolution Day – Nov. 20

December

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

El Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe – Dec. 12

Las Posadas – Dec. 16 – 24

Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24

Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25

Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31

Bisbee’s Starts 2021 Fishing Tournament Season with a Bang as East Cape Offshore Breaks More Records

Last year, Bisbee’s trio of big-game fishing tournaments in Los Cabos smashed records for participations and payouts, with the East Cape Offshore, Los Cabos Offshore, and Black and Blue tournaments combining to offer an astounding prize pool of over 7.2 million dollars.

So successful was the 2020 fishing season for Bisbee’s that expectations have been “off the charts” high for 2021. Could Bisbee’s break its records all over again?

If last weekend’s East Cape Offshore is any indication, the answer is a resounding yes!

The ECO tournament annually kicks off the season for Bisbee’s in early August, setting the tone for the two October events to follow. Last year, a record 72 teams competed for a record 1.1 million dollars, the first time the tournament had ever crossed the million-dollar threshold.

This year, 96 teams competed in the event, which is hosted by the Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort in the Los Cabos municipality’s gorgeous East Cape region. To say that smashed the year-old record is an understatement. It obliterated it, just as this year’s payout of $1,582,975 obliterated the previous mark…topping it by nearly half a million dollars.

Another way to look at it…the 2021 payouts increased by over 42% in a single year!

“The top two 2021 winning teams received more money than the total amount received by all the winners in the 2020 event,” said Tournament Director Wayne Bisbee. Last year’s ECO payouts, as mentioned, totaled 1,1 million. This year’s largest two payouts were $790,712 for first place, and $431,800 for a roll-over jackpot, for a total of $1.22 million.

No, no one topped last year’s ECO record 704 lb. blue marlin, but the fishing certainly contributed to the excitement surrounding the event. And to be fair, Team Tiger Spirit came close. Their 597 lb. black marlin garnered first place, and was the second largest qualifying fish caught in the 22-year history of the event!

The upshot? If you haven’t entered this year’s Los Cabos Offshore or Black and Blue tournaments yet, what are you waiting for?

Here’s what to expect from the remaining two Bisbee’s events in 2021, including info on entry fees and previous payouts.

Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore – October 14th to 17th

Commonly known as “Little Bisbee’s,” to differentiate it from the “Big Bisbee’s” Black & Blue marlin fishing tournament that also takes place each October in Los Cabos, the Los Cabos Offshore dates back to 2002, and is considered a more laid-back, charity focused endeavor than the Black & Blue.

Cash prizes are awarded to the teams with the three biggest qualifying fish in the game and billfish categories at the LCO, and large amounts of fish/meals are always donated to local families in need.

Base entry for teams is $1,500 U.S., with $22,500 necessary for “across the board” entry in all jackpots and challenges. In 2020, the Los Cabos Offshore topped the million-dollar mark for the second year in a row, with prize pools and jackpots totaling $1,457,000 for the 128 participating teams.

Bisbee’s Black & Blue – October 19th to 23rd

Oft billed as “The World’s Richest Fishing Tournament,” thanks to its million dollar payouts, this marlin fishing tournament originally premiered in 1981, and remains to this day the highest profile annual event in Los Cabos. Base entry for this millionaire maker is $5,000 U.S. per team, and requires a $71,500 U.S. outlay across all categories, jackpots and challenges. Prizes are awarded for the top five catches of black and blue marlin, assuming they meet the minimum standards (300 lbs.).

A robust 127 teams comprising 883 fishermen and women competed in the Black and Blue in 2020, as the B&B smashed its own record with $4,649,350 in total prize money. That bested the former mark, set in 2006, of $4,165,960; which for well over a decade had been the largest payout in sport fishing history.

But as we just saw with the 2021 ECO, history is now being made every time Bisbee’s holds a tournament.

Which is why, of course, Cabo San Lucas is the place to be this October. Where else can you get paid this much to go fishing and party?

For more information about upcoming events, activities and attractions, and villa rentals in Los Cabos, call us TOLL FREE at 1-888-655-4548, visit www.LosCabosVillas.com, or email us at Info@LosCabosVillas.com.

Photo credit:  Gary Graham/Bisbee’s Offshore Fishing Tournaments

Upcoming Events Calendar

August

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore – Aug. 3 – 7

La Vendimia Wine Festival at Esperanza – Aug. 20

Wahoo Gold Cup Jackpot Fishing Tournament – Aug. 21

September

Mexico Independence Day – Sep. 16

October

Los Cabos Billfish Tournament – Oct. 10 – 14

Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore Fishing Tournament – Oct. 14 – 17

Bisbee’s Black and Blue Fishing Tournament – Oct. 19 – 23

November

Baja Ha-Ha Cruisers Rally – Nov. 1 – 13

Day of the Dead – Nov. 1, 2

WON Tuna Jackpot – Nov. 3 – 6

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Nov. 4, 11, 18, 25

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26

Los Cabos Film Festival – Nov. 10 – 17

SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 15 – 20

Revolution Day – Nov. 20

December

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Dec. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

El Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe – Dec. 12

Las Posadas – Dec. 16 – 24

Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24

Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25

Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31