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Fairways, Greens & Ocean Blue: Golf Tournaments in Los Cabos in 2022

October 12, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Fishing and golf are the twin pillars of the Los Cabos sporting calendar. As this article is being written, big-game fishing tournament season is in full swing in Cabo San Lucas, with the Los Cabos Billfish Tournament, and Bisbee’s Los Cabos Offshore and Black & Blue tournaments all taking place during the month of October.

We’ll have plenty of coverage and recaps of the million dollar plus payouts in what’s shaping up as an historic stretch of fishing tournaments, but this week we’re going to take a quick look ahead at the upcoming golf tournaments slated to take place in Los Cabos in 2022. It’s never too early, after all, to start planning (and perhaps signing up!) for some of these benchmark destination events.

Los Cabos Pro-Am Golf Tournament – Jan. 9th to 13th, 2022

The Los Cabos Pro-Am, long a fixture on the regional golf calendar, has seen some changes this year…and they’re good! The tournament had been split up into two separate events last year, each on acclaimed local layouts – at Twin Dolphin and Cabo del Sol. This year, the two courses are both included in the same tournament. The action begins with two rounds at the Tom Weiskopf designed Desert Course at Cabo del Sol, and concludes with a final round at Twin Dolphin, a design collaboration by Todd Eckenrode and legendary player and former Masters Champion Fred Couples that premiered in 2018. Teams consist of 5 players – 4 amateurs and one pro – with participants competing in a best ball format over 54 holes for daily and overall prizes (for both teams and pros). Entry fees include luxurious accommodation packages at local resorts.

Cabo Collegiate Golf Tournament – Feb. 27th to Mar. 1st, 2022

This one’s for the youngsters only, but definitely worth watching and cheering for. Arizona State won the 2020 Cabo Collegiate by 8 strokes, besting Texas A&M on the spectacular Tom Fazio designed course at Querencia, one of the most exclusive and acclaimed private courses in Los Cabos. Who’ll win in 2022 (due to travel restrictions, the 2021 tournament was hosted in the U.S.) when the setting shifts to the even more exclusive and acclaimed Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol, a Jack Nicklaus designed masterpiece that has been a staple of world top 100 rankings for over two decades? Too early to guess, but over 15 top teams from U.S. universities will compete in the three round event, including defending champion Oklahoma, Cal and Stanford, Ole Miss and Florida State, as well as former tournament champions Arizona State and Oklahoma State.

Premier Golf Pro-Am Tournament – May 15th to 21st, 2022

Premier Golf specializes in destination golf experiences, and the pro-am tournament they’ve put together in Cabo San Lucas next year checks all the desired boxes. Not only are participating golfers treated to five days of golf (four rounds of tournament play and one practice round), plus a cocktail party and awards ceremony where prizes are announced, the course list they get to enjoy includes amazing layouts at Quivira, Cabo del Sol, Cabo Real and Puerto Los Cabos. Jack Nicklaus’ Pacific Coast masterpiece at Quivira has been lauded with awards since it opened in 2014, and Nicklaus’ course at Puerto Los Cabos is likewise considered one of the very best in Mexico. 1973 Open Championship winner Tom Weiskopf designed the Desert Course at Cabo del Sol, and although sometimes overshadowed by Nicklaus’ nearby Ocean Course, it showcases breathtaking desert, mountain and ocean views. Robert Trent Jones Jr.’ s course at Cabo Real, meanwhile, effectively put Los Cabos on the golf map when TV cameras captured whales breaching near a seaside green during a 1996 PGA Senior Slam event.

For more information about events, activities 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:  Nicklaus Design

Upcoming Events Calendar

October

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Los Cabos Billfish Tournament – Oct. 10 – 14

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

Top Chef Taco Series at Paradero – Oct. 15 – 16

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 Los Cabos Tuna Jackpot – Nov. 3 – 6

Life Luxe Los Cabos Jazz Festival – Nov. 4 – 8

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

Top Chef Taco Series at Paradero – Nov. 26 – 27

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

Top Chef Taco Series at Paradero – Dec. 9 – 10

El Dia de la Virgen de Guadalupe – Dec. 12

Official Start of Whale Watching Season in Los Cabos – Dec. 15

Las Posadas – Dec. 16 – 24

Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) – Dec. 24

Navidad (Christmas) – Dec. 25

Nochevieja (New Year’s Eve) – Dec. 31

Studio 54 New Year’s Eve Party at Casa Dorada – Dec. 31

January 2022

Los Cabos Pro-Am Golf Tournament at Twin Dolphin and Cabo del Sol – Jan. 9 – 13

Tropic of Cancer Music Series in Todos Santos – Jan. 12 – 16

February 2022

Carnaval in La Paz – Feb. 26 – Mar. 1

Cabo Collegiate Golf Tournament at Querencia – Feb. 27 – Mar. 1

March 2022

Fiestas Tradicionales in San Jose del Cabo – Dates Not Yet Announced

April 2022

Semana Santa – Apr. 10 – 17

May 2022

Cinco de Mayo – May 5

Dia de la Madre – May 10

Warren Hill’s Los Cabos Jazz Festival – May 15 – 18

Premier Golf Pro-Am Tournament – May 15 – 21

 

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Los Cabos by the Numbers: The Latest on Travel Trends and Safety Based on Current Statistics

September 13, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Los Cabos is one of the world’s most popular and beloved tourist destinations, and although the past two years have certainly been challenging for the destination, and for tourism in general, the latest numbers show some very positive trends.

We’ll share the latest statistics as we answer some commonly asked questions about current travel and safety in Los Cabos.

How Easy is it to Travel to Los Cabos Right Now, and How Many People Are Doing So?

Let’s answer the second question first. There were 296,200 airport arrivals to Los Cabos in July 2021, an 11% increase (up 29,000 people) from July 2019, which was pre-Covid-19 of course. Of these arrivals, approximately 33% were domestic travelers (97,600), while the remainder (198,600) were international in origin, and overwhelming from the U.S. (over 99%). Interestingly, domestic travel was down 10.2% from July 2019, while international travel was up 25.6% from the same period.

Overall, these are incredibly positive numbers for Los Cabos as a destination, with significant growth in U.S. based tourism despite the ongoing health and safety challenges posed by Covid-19 and the Delta variant.

As to the first question, it’s still quite easy to travel to Los Cabs, as Mexico does not require negative Covid-19 tests for entry. However, travelers from the U.S. will need negative Antigen or PCR tests within 72-hours of their return flights home.

What is the Satisfaction Level of Tourists with the Los Cabos Experience?

Again, the numbers are very positive here: 74% of tourists in July 2021 rated their experience as “better than expected”, an uptick over both July 2019 and June 2021, suggesting that Los Cabos continues to improve in performance relative to expectation.

Only 1.2% of tourists in July 2021 perceived security as bad or regular, meaning the overwhelming majority not only were safe, but had a positive perception about the safety of Los Cabos in general.

This is an important indicator, since Los Cabos has been by far the most forward thinking of Mexican resort areas in stressing health and safety protocols during the Covid-19 pandemic.

These include the following actions:

  • Los Cabos with Care, an expansive and exhaustive health and safety protocol system that evaluates and strictly implements protocols throughout the transportation and hotel sectors, at restaurants and bars, at tour activities…basically, anywhere tourists are likely to visit.
  • Los Cabos has additionally achieved Sharecare health security verification, becoming the world’s first VERIFIED™ travel destination. This designation signifies that the majority of the hotels and resorts in the destination continue to ensure that their health protocols are in compliance with over 360 expert-validated global standards.
  • Los Cabos has also implemented a COVID-19 testing program to support visitors as they comply with testing requirements for their return flights. Antigen testing is available at all hotels, villas and timeshares, as well as the Los Cabos International Airport for emergency situations. The PCR test (as needed for select countries) is administered at specific locations, including hospitals and laboratories.

How Prevalent is Covid-19 in Los Cabos?

Baja California Sur, the state of which Los Cabos is a part, has – since the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 recorded 52,615 confirmed cases (data through August 19th of this year).

Although the incidence of Covid-19 in tourists is very rare, those visiting should exercise caution. Local residents are required to wear masks in public except in certain situations (eating, drinking, swimming, etc.). This policy does not apply to tourists, but visitors should be especially cautious if they encounter an establishment (shop, restaurant, etc.) where these mandates are not being strictly followed.

What Travel Trends Are Evident from Flights Scheduled to Los Cabos Over the Next Six Months (August 2021 – January 2022)?

Los Cabos should continue to see healthy growth in tourism from the U.S. There are 1.25 million seats scheduled to Los Cabos from the U.S. over the next 6 months, which is 52.5% more seats compared to the same period in 2019.

  • However, when comparing the seats scheduled for the next 6 months against the 2020 flight schedule (heavily pandemic influenced), the volume is 65.5% higher.
  • Chicago (+28.7%), Los Angeles (+82.7%), Phoenix (+40.3%), Houston (+41.9%), Dallas/Fort Worth (+33.5%), Denver (+153.5%), and Seattle (+125.5%) show the most significant airport increase in Los Cabos service versus 2019.
  • Los Angeles remains the top market in the U.S. for Los Cabos service (23% of the market), followed by Dallas (12%), Houston (11%), and Phoenix (8%).

Not surprisingly, all of these destinations are within three hours flight time to Los Cabos (see the attached map).

  • American, Alaska, Delta, and United Airlines are the most relevant airlines to the destination, representing 78% of scheduled service over the next six months.

For more information about travel and safety, as well as 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:  Los Cabos Tourism Board

Upcoming Events Calendar

September

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

Mexico Independence Day – Sep. 16

October

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

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

 

 

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

August 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment

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

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Summer Activities and Events Roundup – Things to Do in Los Cabos in August

July 27, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Summer may be hot in Los Cabos, but there’s never any shortage of things to do.

That is certainly true this August, which not only sees the return of two of the region’s most iconic fishing tournaments, but also sees peak conditions for several of the region’s most popular outdoor activities, including surfing and scuba diving.

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore is the spotlight event this August, marking the start of 2021 season for Bisbee’s trio of Los Cabos based fishing tournaments, and setting the stage for the even more high-profile competitions – specifically, Bisbee’s Black and Blue and Los Cabos Offshore tournaments – that take place in October.

Los Cabos’ gorgeous East Cape will also be the setting for the East Cape Golf Cup Wahoo Jackpot, one of two annual local tournaments where the winner drives off in a brand new vehicle.

Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore – August 3rd to 7th

The East Cape Offshore kicks off Bisbee’s 2021 series starting August 3rd. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three qualifiers in marlin, tuna and dorado categories, with the awards celebration taking place afterwards at the Hotel Buena Vista Beach Resort. Base entry for the event is $1500 per team, with additional fees for daily jackpots ($32,000 “across the board”). Prize money is based on entry fees received, with 60% going to the billfish winners, and 20% each to top tuna and dorado anglers. If last year is any indication, this tournament should not be missed. The 2020 version bested virtually every record in the history of the event, from the largest fish every caught – a 704 lb. blue marlin – to the largest prize purse, which topped the million-dollar mark for the first time. Expect more records this year.

East Cape Gold Cup Wahoo Jackpot Tournament – August 21

Similar to the East Cape Dorado Shootout with its drive-away first prize, the biggest wahoo caught on August 21st will earn one lucky fisherman a showroom fresh 2021 Volkswagen Golf and a Suzuki 140 horsepower four-stroke outboard engine. In total, over $100,000 in cash and prizes are expected to be up for grabs, including great raffle prizes, return trips, fishing outings, and much more. The entry fee is only $500 per team and includes dinner at the awards ceremony. Where else in Los Cabos can you catch a fish and then drive off in a new car?

Sea of Cortés Surf Season – June through August

Surfers will find great waves in Baja California Sur on a year-round basis, although the scene shifts according to the season. During the winter months, for example, the best top breaks are found on the Pacific Coast, most notably off beaches like Cerritos, San Pedrito and La Pastora. The Sea of Cortés takes center stage during the summer months, when seasonal weather fronts and storms called chubascos send perfect southeast swells towards Los Cabos and its beautiful East Cape. Los Cabos sites like Monuments reach their zenith during the summer, as do East Cape meccas Nine Palms and Shipwrecks. The most famous summer break, however, is Zippers at Playa Costa Azul in San José del Cabo. Zippers’ middle break and nearby Acapulquito are popular spots for beginners, and lessons are available.

Sea Turtle Season – August through December

Five of the world’s seven endangered sea turtle species come to Baja California to lay their eggs–the green turtle, hawksbill, loggerhead, olive riddle and leatherback (the largest sea turtle and the world’s fastest aquatic reptile)–with local conservation agencies and some area resorts offering opportunities to assist in the hatchling process. Although mature sea turtles are long-lived and have few predators, they are in great danger during their initial journey away from the nest, extremely vulnerable to predators on both land and sea.  In Los Cabos, sea turtle season stretches from late August until early December.

Peak Diving Season – August and September

Los Cabos boasts spectacular year-round diving, with a half-dozen great sites at Land’s End alone, plus easy access to the living coral reef at Cabo Pulmo – one of the oldest and largest in the Western Hemisphere–and dedicated shipwreck dive sites in both Los Cabos and La Paz. One local boat, the Solmar V, even offers week-long trips to the Revillagigedo Archipelago, some 250 miles south of Cabo San Lucas, for unbelievable underwater encounters with deep sea creatures like manta rays, dolphins and great white sharks. The best times to visit in terms of water temperatures and visibility are during the late summer and early autumn months – especially in August and September – when water temperatures typically range from about 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

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

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

 

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Summer Golf Spotlight: Top Courses in Cabo San Lucas

July 20, 2021 by Leave a Comment

We’ve said it before. We’ll say it again. Los Cabos is one of the most remarkable golf destinations on Earth.

As of 2021, the local portfolio numbers 18 beautiful courses – from Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and their connective Tourist Corridor to the East Cape and beyond – almost all of them world-class, and all built within the last 35 years. Most boast powerhouse pedigrees, with designs from legendary names like Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Greg Norman. All showcase a spectacular blend of ocean, desert and mountain vistas.

Summer is traditionally golf season, and although such seasonal distinctions make little difference in always sunny Los Cabos, now is the time when many golfers turn their thoughts to destination golf trips.

So with that in mind, we’ll be previewing all of the local courses this summer, including the latest updates on specials and discounts.

Our first installment covered San Jose del Cabo. For our second, we’ll be looking at the stunning collection of courses in sister city Cabo San Lucas.

Golf in Cabo San Lucas

Five of the 18 golf courses in Los Cabos can be found in Cabo San Lucas, all of which are found on the Pacific Coast near the northern outskirts of the city…and nearly all of which are breathtakingly beautiful.

During the 1990s, when the golf boom in Los Cabos began, all the great courses were built along the 20-mile tourist corridor which connects Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. Since Davis Love III’s Diamante Dunes course premiered in 2009, Cabo San Lucas has been ground zero for the region’s best new courses.

Note: These five courses are all part of resort and residential developments, with restricted tee time access for guests, owners and renters. To find out more about vacation rentals and how to play these courses, email us at info@loscabosvillas.com.

The Dunes Course at Diamante

In Los Cabos, only Nicklaus landmark Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol (now the Cove Club) has achieved the same sort of acclaim as Davis Love III’s Dunes Course at Diamante; and even that falls short when it comes to the opinion of the sport’s premier tastemakers. Voted top new international course in 2010, Golf Magazine declared the Dunes Course the 52nd best course in the world in 2013, the highest ranking ever achieved by a Los Cabos golf course at that point. It rose even higher on the same list in 2016, ascending to 36th. This lavish praise has elevated the 7,300-yard Dunes Course to “must-play” status for destination golfers, and the links style coastal layout does not disappoint.

El Cardonal at Diamante

“The site is incredible,” Tiger Woods said of his first ever completed golf course design, noting: “I set up the golf strategy to make golfers think and make choices. Regardless of your handicap, there are going to be different ways to play every hole. Angles of approach are going to be very important and will dictate the type of shots you should consider. I love this kind of golf.” So too have the many destination golfers to play El Cardonal since the course opened at Diamante in 2014. Envisioned by its creator as the kind of “Old California” layout he grew up playing as a kid, El Cardonal is long (7,363 yards) but fair, with plenty of gorgeous views.

The Oasis Short Course at Diamante

Tiger Woods returned to Los Cabos in 2016 to sculpt this modest but picturesque par-3 layout at Diamante. Only 12 holes in length, Oasis is a bit like an amuse bouche – a bite-sized hors d’ouevre – for Diamante visitors, who can hone their games before tackling the more difficult Dunes or El Cardonal courses. Although short in terms of length (1,124 yards), the course weaves through lush landscaping that includes an 8-acre lake and over 400 palm trees.

Quivira Golf Club

Jack Nicklaus triumphed again with this magnificent coastal layout at Quivira, a resort and residential development from Pueblo Bonito brand founder Ernesto Coppel Kelly. The 7,139-yard tour de force was voted the world’s best new international course in 2015 by Golf Magazine, and has since earned additional acclaim, including being named one of the W0rld’s 100 Best by Golf Digest. All 18 holes offer ocean views, and seven holes hug the coast, including the remarkable par-4 fifth, which is perched on the edge of sheer cliffside and offers opportunities to try to drive the green (or send your ball straight to Davey Jones’ locker). The 19th hole here also happens to be the best steakhouse in town.

Rancho San Lucas

The most recent addition to the Los Cabos golf landscape, the 7,210-yard Greg Norman designed Rancho San Lucas golf course premiered in February 2020 as the centerpiece of an 834-acre resort and residential development spearheaded by the Solmar Group, the only Los Cabos based resort brand, with seven local hotels and resorts. Norman’s second local layout is challenging but playable for golfers of all skill levels, with wide fairways and memorable touches like British Isles style bunkering. The most memorable feature, however, is the par-3 17th hole, which showcases an island green reminiscent of TPC Sawgrass, but with better views; including a surrounding lake as well as Pacific Ocean backdrops. As at nearby Quivira, ocean views are visible from all 18 holes.

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:  Quivira Golf Club

Upcoming Events Calendar

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

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

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

 

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Arrows Pointing Up:  What Tourism Trends Say About Los Cabos Travel in 2021

June 22, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Tourism statistics for Los Cabos are released every two months, and do much more than simply track the upward or downward trends in things like flights and hotel occupancy; rather, they’re as much an indicator of how people travel as how many are doing so during any given time period.

Of course, the upwards or downwards numbers also matter – quite significantly – since they are effectively measuring the health of a destination from a tourism perspective. But in tracing the way people travel, what they value, and how they’re choosing to experience a destination, it’s also possible to see the way travel habits and preferences are changing over time.

Based on the latest numbers released, Los Cabos tourism is very healthy indeed. But there are definitely some interesting trends developing, including rising interest in both private flights and villas and vacation rentals as an alternative to traditional resorts.

With that in mind, here’s a look at some of the most interesting numbers from the most recent statistical report…

Tourism Has Rebounded in A Big Way

Despite the fact that it has yet to see the return of cruise ships, tourism numbers for Los Cabos are refreshingly robust, especially when viewed side-by-side with statistics from the same times in 2019.

Over 221,800 passengers arrived at Los Cabos International Airport in April 2021, which is a slight decrease from April 2019 – by 12.6% – but an 18.5% increase over March 2021, and an even greater increase over January and February, indicating that the destination as a whole is experiencing a rapid recovery from the depressed pandemic numbers of 2020.

Domestic flights were up 3.4% and represented 37.8% of April arrivals (or 83,800 people). Of the 138,000 international arrivals, meanwhile, the overwhelmingly majority were from the United States, with Chicago, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Houston, Dallas, Denver and Seattle all showing increases in the number of passengers to Los Cabos relative to the same time frame in 2019.

Even more encouraging are the flights scheduled over the next six months, which show increases of 14.3% from Mexico, and 52.4% from the U.S. versus 2019.

Private Flights Are Way Up

Perhaps the most eye-popping number from the most recent report was the fact that private aviation flights to Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo were up 48% in March 2021 relative to the same month in 2019.

These numbers, which have been rising steadily in recent years, reflect an increased emphasis on luxury travel in Los Cabos…which, by the way, the destination itself has been striving to promote…from the influx of luxury brands like Ritz-Carlton, Waldorf Astoria and Four Seasons to the wide array of championship level golf courses and pampering spas.

But these numbers also reflect a heightened focus on privacy and security by travelers in the wake of the 2020 pandemic.

In fact, it’s fair to say that an increased desire for both more luxury and more privacy are behind the trends among U.S. visitors for private jets to and from Los Cabos, and private accommodations during their stays.

Vacation Rentals Are an Increasingly Popular Alternative to Resorts

Villas and vacation rentals have always been a popular alternative to traditional hotels and resorts, at least among discerning travelers. But certainly the demand has risen in recent years, for the same reasons demand has risen for private flights.

So while demand for hotel rooms was still down slightly in April compared to 2019 levels (-23%), the demand for luxury villas and beachfront rental accommodations has never been higher.

We’d expect this trend to continue in future months and years, even as tourist numbers overall stabilize to pre-pandemic levels: partly because of privacy, but also because these rentals offer more luxurious amenities andmore value relative to the traditional hotel experience, especially for families and friends traveling together.

As for Los Cabos itself, the arrows are all pointing up, as numbers of tourists have increased steadily throughout 2021. Expect that trend to continue.

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:  Los Cabos Tourism Board

Upcoming Events Calendar

June

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25

Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament– Jun. 10 – 12

Stars and Stripes Tournament – Jun. 23 – 27

Full Moon Dinner at Esperanza – Jun. 24

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

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

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

 

 

 

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Summer Spotlight: June Events in Los Cabos

June 2, 2021 by Leave a Comment

June ushers in the summer season in Los Cabos, which means not just warmer temperatures, but a new season and new events for some of the region’s most iconic activities.

Fishing tournament season, for examples, begins in June each year when conditions become better for signature local catches like blue and black marlin. The most famous local tournament, Bisbee’s Black and Blue, doesn’t take place until October, but June gets the season started right with the return of the Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing, a major event that offers an unforgettable experience on the water, as well as upwards of $350,000 in prize money.

The Stars and Stripes Tournament also returns, but this is more than just a fishing competition. It’s more like a complete lifestyle experience, with fishing, golf, food, music, and much, much more. And the best part is, it’s all for a very good cause.

But just as June ushers in a new season of events, it also says farewell to another…at least for a few months. That would be Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo, the weekly celebration of art and culture that transforms the downtown heart of the city – from the Distrito del Arte to Plaza Mijares – every Thursday evening from November through June.

So there’s definitely plenty to do this summer…and if these events don’t keep you busy, there’s always the beaches!

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – June 3, 10, 17, 24

The historic Distrito del Arte in San Jose del Cabo takes center stage each Thursday evening during high tourist season–November through June–when residents and visitors alike are invited to stroll its cobblestone streets and peruse the many eclectic fine arts galleries. Art Walk hours are 5 to 9 p.m., when the neighborhood comes alive with wine, cheese and guided tours, as well as colorful street artists and strolling mariachis. After another successful season, Thursdays in June will be the last chance to enjoy Art Walk until it returns for a new season in November 2021.

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – June 4, 11, 18, 25

Art Walk may be the premier weekly cultural event in San Jose del Cabo, but Viva La Plaza holds that distinction in Cabo San Lucas. Held each Friday evening from 6 to 10 p.m. in the Land’s End city’s principal plaza – Plaza Amelia Wilkes – this weekly showcase lures visitors with regional paintings and handicrafts, artfully arrayed around the recently renovated square’s charming central gazebo. Live music and traditional Mexican dance are also big draws, as are food stalls featuring tasty Mexican favorites.

Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament – June 10 – 12

 The 2021 fishing season in Los Cabos starts with the estimated $350,000 on the line for the 7th Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament in Cabo San Lucas. Over 170 billfish were documented at the last tournament in 2019, with plenty of gamefish taken too, including a tournament high 33.3 lb. wahoo and a 22.8 lb. dorado (mahi mahi). Team Tejas took home the highest payout, earning $130,320 of the $300,000 in total prize money, after catching and releasing a whopping 27 striped marlin during the two days of official fishing. So those are numbers to beat in 2021, and the rules remain the same. There are two categories: billfish and gamefish. Species eligible in the former category include blue, black and striped marlin, as well as sailfish, spearfish and swordfish. Of these, blue marlin, black marlin and swordfish are the most valuable, counting 300 points per properly documented catch and release. Striped marlin, sailfish and spearfish count 100 points each. Documentation is done via video evidence and radio verification.

 Stars and Stripes Golf and Fishing Tournament – June 23 – 27

During the 20+ years of its existence, the annual Stars and Stripes’ golf and fishing tournament has raised over 36 million dollars for youth focused charities. But it’s not simply a tournament or a charity benefit…more like a complete lifestyle experience. Participants stay at the luxurious Hilton Los Cabos; go big-game sportfishing for dorado, wahoo, tuna, sailfish, swordfish, and black, blue and striped marlin; play golf at some of the world’s best golf courses; and enjoy spectacular live entertainment nightly. This year’s headliners, for instance, are reggae legend Ziggy Marley and acclaimed singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge.

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:  Pelagic Gear

Upcoming Events Calendar

June

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25

Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament– Jun. 10 – 12

Stars and Stripes Tournament – Jun. 23 – 27

Full Moon Dinner at Esperanza – Jun. 24

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

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

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

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Destination Golf: A 2021 Guide to Golf Courses in Los Cabos

April 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Los Cabos is one of the world’s most magical golf destinations. In just over 30 years, cape cities Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo, and the surrounding area on the southernmost rim of the Baja California peninsula have celebrated the openings of an astounding 18 golf courses, including world-class layouts from a who’s who of legendary figures, from Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods to Greg Norman and Fred Couples.

So the issue isn’t where to play…but rather, where to play first! Our guide is designed to help in that regard, delineating between public and private courses (and those with some restrictions), as well as offering basic info on history, designers/architects, yardage and location.

Cabo del Sol – Desert Course

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Tom Weiskopf

Date Opened:  2001

Overview:  18 holes, par 71, 7,049 yards

Status:  Resort/Public Access

Cabo Real Golf Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Date Opened:  1993

Overview:  18 holes, par 71, 6,848 yards

Status:  Resort/Public Access

Cabo San Lucas Country Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Roy and Matt Dye

Date Opened:  1994

Overview:  18 holes, par 71, 6,852 yards

Status:  Resort/Public Access

Chileno Bay Golf and Beach Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Tom Fazio

Date Opened:  2013

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,260 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

Club Campestre

Location:  San Jose del Cabo

Designed by:  Jack Nicklaus

Date Opened:  2007

Overview:  18 holes, par 71, 6,996 yards

Status:  Resort/Public Access

Costa Palmas Golf Club

Location:  East Cape

Designed by:  Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Date Opened:  2019

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,221 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

Cove Club (formerly Cabo del Sol Ocean Course)

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Jack Nicklaus

Date Opened:  1994

Overview:  Currently Under Renovation

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Residential Access

Diamante – The Dunes Course

Location:  Cabo San Lucas

Designed by:  Davis Love III

Date Opened:  2010

Overview:  18 holes, par 71, 7,022 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

El Cardonal at Diamante

Location:  Cabo San Lucas

Designed by:  Tiger Woods

Date Opened:  2014

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,363 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

El Dorado Golf and Beach Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Jack Nicklaus

Date Opened:  1999

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,278 yards

Status:  Private

Oasis Short Course at Diamante

Location:  Cabo San Lucas

Designed by:  Tiger Woods

Date Opened:  2016

Overview:  12 holes, 1,124 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

Palmilla Golf Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Jack Nicklaus

Date Opened:  1992/1999

Overview:  27 holes (play choice or combo of Mountain, Arroyo and Ocean 9-hole courses)

Status:  Resort/Public Access

Puerto Los Cabos Golf Club

Location:  San Jose del Cabo

Designed by:  Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman

Date Opened:  2007

Overview:  27 holes, par 72 for Nicklaus I and II, 7,194 yards

Status:  Resort/Public Access

Querencia Golf Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Tom Fazio

Date Opened:  2000

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,050 yards

Status:  Private

Quivira Golf Club

Location:  Cabo San Lucas

Designed by:  Jack Nicklaus

Date Opened:  2014

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,085 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

Rancho San Lucas Golf Club

Location:  Cabo San Lucas

Designed by:  Greg Norman

Date Opened:  2020

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,210 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

Twin Dolphin Golf Club

Location:  Tourist Corridor

Designed by:  Fred Couples

Date Opened:  2018

Overview:  18 holes, par 72, 7,156 yards

Status:  Private/Limited Resort and Rental-Residential Access

Vidanta Los Cabos

Location:  San Jose del Cabo

Designed by:  Mario Schjetnan

Date Opened:  1987

Overview:  9 holes, par 35, 3,153 yards

Status:  Resort/Public Access

A glance at the above list illustrates some of the potential difficulties in planning a destination Los Cabos golf experience. Namely, that although a few courses are exclusively public or private, most fall somewhere in the middle. For example, tee time access is limited to those staying at nearby resorts or at rentals, residences and luxury villas. To find out how to play the courses you want to play, as well as to arrange qualifying or nearby vacation rentals, contact us by email or phone as indicated below.

For more information about events, activities 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:  Quivira Golf Club

Upcoming Events Calendar

March

Cabo Collegiate Golf Tournament – Feb. – Mar. 2

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

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

Semana Santa – Mar. 28. – Apr. 3

April

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23

Todos Santos Film Festival – Apr. 15 – 18

May

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – May 6, 13, 20, 27

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – May 7, 14, 21, 28

June

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25

Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament– Jun. 10 – 12

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

Wahoo Gold Cup Jackpot Fishing Tournament – Aug. 21

September

Mexico Independence Day – Sep. 16

October

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

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

November

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

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

SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 15 – 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

 

 

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An Introduction to Vacation Rentals in Los Cabos: 3 Reasons Resorts Can’t Compete with the Region’s Unmatched Collection of Ocean View Getaways

March 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Year after year, more people begin to see the value of vacation rentals in Los Cabos over resorts, not only in terms of potential savings, but as an important (perhaps the most important) ingredient in a better, more enjoyable, and more memorable overall vacation experience.

The pandemic conditions of the past year have only highlighted some of the biggest attractions of the vacation rental experience – namely, privacy and safety, which these days go hand in hand – but there are many reasons if you love Los Cabos as a destination and always stayed in resorts, you may want to rethink your vacation getaway strategy.

Here are three of the most compelling…

Bigger is Better, Especially When Bigger May Also Be More Affordable

The size of the average hotel/resort room is about 400 square feet. The size of the average vacation rental is 2,000 square feet. Even if you’ve upgraded to a suite or even a penthouse, chances are your hotel or resort accommodations are going to be significantly smaller than that of a modestly sized rental property…not to mention the size of the average luxury villa. For a single night stay, this sort of vacation upgrade may not make sense financially. But over the course of a week or more, the rates are apt to be very similar, if not more affordable in favor of the larger property.

That being the case, why wouldn’t you choose vacation rentals in Los Cabos?

Better Fit, Better Location

Whether you’re traveling with that special someone, with your kids, with extended family, or with a group of friends for a destination golf or fishing trip, vacation rentals in Los Cabos offer far more options than resorts in terms of finding the right fit. For a couple, perhaps an ocean view penthouse condo is the perfect choice. For a family or larger groups, perhaps a beachfront home is preferred, or a luxury villa with commanding Land’s End views. With vacation rentals, it’s not just the size that’s optional, but the amenities and the location…which can be tailored to your personal vacation plans. With resorts, your only real option is more rooms.

For instance, say you’re on a fishing or golfing themed outing with another couple. Not only can you find a property proximate to your daily activity of choice (say, fishing boats in the Cabo San Lucas Marina, for example, or Cabo del Sol’s excellent golf courses), you can find one with complementary amenities. For instance, a large kitchen where your private chef can prepare the daily catch to order; or a jacuzzi to soothe back and shoulders after 18 holes of golf.

The options are nearly endless.

More Privacy Equals More Safety

It probably goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway: the world has changed in the past 12 months. Even as vaccination numbers surge and life gets safer, the lessons we’ve learned are likely to be with us for some time to come. Namely, that as much as possible, you should practice social distancing.

Certainly in the short term, this is a smart strategy to protect yourself and people you love. That said, “vacation rentals in Los Cabos” become the obvious choice, because even the most intimate boutique hotel or exclusive luxury resort is going to bring you into contact with many people you don’t know. It’s inevitable.

This is not to promote fear. Los Cabos was the first destination on the Pacific Coast to qualify for the Travel Safety Stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council, and the destination as a whole is committed to the safety of visitors…from airport arrivals to protocols at shops, restaurants, bars and beaches.

But just as a private jet is preferable to a commercial airliner, there’s no question that vacation rentals in Los Cabos offer an extra level of privacy, and therefore, an extra level of safety and security.

For more information about events, activities 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: Villa La Roca

Upcoming Events Calendar

March

Cabo Collegiate Golf Tournament – Feb. – Mar. 2

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

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

Todos Santos Film Festival – Mar. 18 – 21

Semana Santa – Mar. 28. – Apr. 3

April

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23

Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race – Apr. 23 – 26

NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally Road Race – Apr. 23 – 30

May

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – May 6, 13, 20, 27

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – May 7, 14, 21, 28

June

Los Cabos Open of Surf – Jun. 3 -7

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25

Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament– Jun. 10 – 12

Stars and Stripes Golf and Fishing Tournament – Jun. 23 – 27

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

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

WON Tuna Jackpot Fishing Tournament – 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

SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 15 – 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

Official Start of Whale Watching Season – Dec. 15

Nochebuena – Dec. 24

Navidad – Dec. 25

Nochevieja – Dec. 31

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Leisure Plus Luxury: 3 Tips for Planning the Perfect Los Cabos Golf Vacation

February 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Over the course of a little more than 30 years, Los Cabos has become one of the world’s greatest golf destinations, boasting no less than 18 first-class courses from a who’s who of legendary players and designers, including Jack Nicklaus, who has designed six of them, and Tiger Woods, who is currently working on his third.

It’s not just the designers who are remarkable, however, but the settings. Nearly every course features spectacular ocean views, and many layouts wind through desert or dunes, and offer backdrops of rugged mountains, before the inevitable jaw-dropping crescendo of crashing waves (Pacific Ocean side), or idyllic palm-framed greens against a serene sea (Sea of Cortez side), with the postcard perfection of each only magnified by passing pleasure yachts and seasonally breaching whales.

It’s a place, in other words, that every destination golfer must visit at least once.

That said, it’s not the kind of golf destination where you just grab your clubs and head for the nearest airport or private jet FBO.

A little planning is in order if you want to optimize and maximize your time – on and off the course – in this sun-kissed paradise along the southernmost rim of the Baja California peninsula.

With that in mind, here are three simple tips for planning the perfect Los Cabos golf vacation.

Pick Out the Courses You Want to Play Beforehand

The 18 currently operating courses in Los Cabos (yes, more are on the way!) fall into three broad categories: public, private, and playable with some restrictions.

In the first category are the courses at Cabo Real, Cabo San Lucas Country Club, Campestre, Palmilla, Puerto Los Cabos, and Vidanta at Grand Mayan. All are open to the public and playable without any restrictions.

In the second category are Querencia and El Dorado. If you are not a property owner at one of these developments, or friends with one, these course are inaccessible.

The largest category by far, however, is the third: courses playable with some restrictions. This group includes Diamante’s Dunes Course, ranked among the world’s 100 best, as well as Tiger Woods’ El Cardonal and Oasis Short Course. It also includes Quivira Golf Club, Jack Nicklaus’ latest local masterpiece, Tom Fazio’s Chileno Bay Golf Club, the Greg Norman designed Rancho San Lucas, Fred Couples’ Twin Dolphin, the Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf designed courses at Cabo del Sol, and the Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed Costa Palmas Golf Club.

By restrictions, what we mean is that tee times are reserved for those at select resorts, residential and rental properties. But trust us: if you really want to play any of these superb courses, you most definitely can.

We should also add, this being 2021, that Los Cabos as a destination has been committed to maximum safety since the start of the pandemic last year, a commitment also shared by local golf courses. Golf as a pastime is perfect for the age of social distancing, but even so, courses have gone the extra distance to ensure players feel safe, and are safe at all times.

Find a Luxury Villa or Home Rental Close to Your Favorite Courses

Once you’ve picked out a course or two (or three) where you want to play most often during your Los Cabos vacation, the smart move is to find a villa or home rental that is conveniently close.

Luxury villas and beach or course adjacent rentals are, of course, the preferred option for destination golfers, especially when traveling in groups.

There are several reasons for this, of course; one being privacy, two being safety, three being luxury. As long as you’re paying to play some of the world’s best courses, after all, why not stay at one of the region’s most remarkable properties?

We might also add a fourth, since for small groups and those planning extended stays home rentals are not only more luxurious than local luxury resorts, but quite often more affordable as well.

Luckily, there is no shortage of jaw-dropping rentals available, from villas hugging the hillside cliffs in the exclusive Cabo San Lucas enclave of Pedregal to beachfront homes all along the coast, each filled with a unique mix of luxe amenities.

And of course top rentals offer round-the-clock concierge service, with easy access to everything from private chefs and sommeliers to mobile massage and spa services.

Blend in the Perfect Mix of Wining, Dining & Pampering Amenities

Play golf by day, but at night? Just play. That’s the motto of destination golfers everywhere, and naturally Los Cabos offers plenty of tempting options along these lines, from restaurants featuring top chefs and extensive wine lists to pampering spas where couples can relax together in total comfort and privacy.

And of course, as you may have heard, Los Cabos also has more than a few beautiful beaches.

Need more details? All you have to do is ask.

For more information about events, activities 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: Quivira Golf Club

Upcoming Events Calendar

February

Todos Santos Writers Workshop (Virtual Session) – Jan. 31 – Feb. 6

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

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

Día de la Constitución (Constitution Day) – Feb. 5

Valentine’s Day – Feb. 14

Día de la Bandera Mexicana (Flag Day) –  Feb. 24

Cabo Collegiate Golf Tournament – Feb. 28 – Mar. 2

March

Cabo Collegiate Golf Tournament – Feb. – Mar. 2

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

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

Todos Santos Film Festival – Mar. 18 – 21

East Cape Arts Festival – Mar. 21

Semana Santa – Mar. 28. – Apr. 3

April

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Apr. 1, 8, 15, 22

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23

Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race – Apr. 23 – 26

NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally Road Race – Apr. 23 – 30

May

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – May 6, 13, 20, 27

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – May 7, 14, 21, 28

June

Los Cabos Open of Surf – Jun. 3 -7

Art Walk in San Jose del Cabo – Jun. 3, 10, 17, 24

Viva La Plaza in Cabo San Lucas – Jun. 4, 11, 18, 25

Pelagic Triple Crown of Fishing Tournament– Jun. 10 – 12

Stars and Stripes Golf and Fishing Tournament – Jun. 23 – 27

July

East Cape Dorado Shootout Fishing Tournament – Jul. 17

Los Cabos Open of Tennis – Jul. 19 – 24

Ladies Only Fishing Tournament at Palmas de Cortez – Jul. 22 – 26

August

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

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

WON Tuna Jackpot Fishing Tournament – 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

SCORE Baja 1000 – Nov. 15 – 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

Official Start of Whale Watching Season – Dec. 15

Nochebuena – Dec. 24

Navidad – Dec. 25

Nochevieja – Dec. 31

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