LosCabos posts
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Apr 2nd, 2013 at 2:00PM: Greetings, everyone! This week I'll be taking over the Gadling Instagram feed (find it here) as I head to the sunny shores of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
You'll get an inside glimpse at my travels, including a tequila school, sunset horseback rides along the beach and lots of spa scouting. It's a hard life, but someone has to do it.
Cabo San Lucas is known as a celebrity paradise, and this trip ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (3 months ago)
Feb 7th, 2013 at 1:00PM: We're categorizing all things romantic over the next few weeks here on Gadling, focusing on "over-the-top" travel packages that allow you to declare your love in true high style.
Today's package comes from one of Mexico's most luxurious resorts, Capella Pedregal, located in Cabo San Lucas. (You may recall that Capella's Washington, DC property is the subject of our ongoing "Birth of a Hotel" ...
by Elizabeth Seward (RSS feed) (11 months ago)
Jun 24th, 2012 at 3:00PM: In case our global decadence hasn't yet reached a peak, you too can now shell out for a $1,000 ice pop made with gold flakes and premium tequila. This might just be the world's most expensive ice pop. Offered at the pool of the Marquis Los Cabos resort in Baja California Sur, Mexico, this sugary, golden treat can't last you more than a few moments of indulgence before it melts, but c'est la vie? ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 year ago)
Aug 29th, 2011 at 3:00PM: Ready, set, book. The East Coast was largely spared the wrath of Hurricane Irene and no other pending tropical storms are threatening to ruin your upcoming three-day weekend. Why not jet away for a quick tropical vacation? From the East Coast, many Caribbean islands are a nonstop flight away, and from the west and Texas, Mexico is an easy jaunt.
Consider the following great last-minute Labor ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
May 19th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
Located at the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula where the Sea of Cortes meets the Pacific Ocean, Grand Solmar Land's End Resort & Spa Cabo San Lucas celebrates its official grand opening this weekend. The only new resort to open in Los Cabos this year, the resort was designed by the same architect who crafted the celebrity favorite Las Ventanas al Paraiso, HKS.
The most ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
May 11th, 2011 at 1:30PM: Later this month, Los Cabos will become the first area in Mexico to offer Global Entry kiosks for international travelers arriving at the San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD).
Beginning on May 24, Global Entry kiosks will be stationed within the airport to allow pre-approved, low-risk travelers to avoid standing in line and proceed directly to the kiosk for expedited clearance upon ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Apr 27th, 2011 at 2:00PM:
The weather is warming and we're itching to hit the sand (after a few more weeks in the gym, naturally). Summer travel stories are often full of suggestions for budget and family-friendly getaways ... but what if you just want to splurge? Economy be damned. Play up the "luxe" factor at these great summer beach destinations for those seeking to see and be seen, enjoy world-class restaurants ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Apr 14th, 2011 at 4:45PM:
Every four to seven years, the tide surrounding the iconic Arch of Los Cabos (El Arco) recedes to reveal a pristine, white sand beach. This natural phenomenon is happening today in Los Cabos. If you're in the area, stop by and check it out!
Located in the region deemed "Lands End," the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula, this arch is a popular destination for travelers ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jan 5th, 2011 at 4:00PM: One of the most magical sightings of the Baja Penninsula is the annual migration of the gray whale, which takes place each January through March. Skillfully combining the idea of renewal and water therapy, luxe resort One&Only Palmilla, has crafted a new "Celebration of Life" spa treatment at the resort's 22,000 square foot spa.
Utilizing local salts harvested from the rich lagoons of Los ...
by Melanie Nayer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Aug 31st, 2010 at 10:01AM: Viva, Mexico!
Get your margaritas ready and toast to Virgin America's new flight announcements. The airline announced today it will serve San Jose del Cabo International Airport (SJD) and Cancun International Airport (CUN) with nonstop flights from California starting this December.
The fights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Los Cabos start Dec. 16, 2010, and flights from ...
by Melanie Nayer (RSS feed) (2 years ago)
Jul 8th, 2010 at 3:00PM: You deserve the very best. You've worked hard, probably played a little hard, and you're ready to reward yourself by splurging on a much-needed gateway. So, where do the best of the best go when they want to escape?
With the help of their readers, Travel + Leisure editors released the 2010 World's Best awards. The lists include everything from airlines to islands, and hotels to cruise ships. ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jan 27th, 2010 at 8:00AM: Last year was a busy one for the tourism business in Los Cabos, Mexico. Despite the unmistakable impact of the H1N1 swine flu virus on the region's action in the spring and summer, there were plenty of exciting developments, including the opening of five new hotels. You now have plenty of choices when you head out to Los Cabos, which just happens to be a great place to unwind.
1. Barcelo Los ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jan 6th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Travel to Mexico got a big ol' kick in the cojones last year. The global recession spanked airlines and hotels around the world, and since the United States was ground zero for the financial crisis that accelerated the recession, Mexico likely lost some action from its biggest trading partner. And then swine flu came along, bringing much of the Mexican tourism and travel industry to a crawl. When ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jul 4th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Naples, Florida. Bethpage Black. Pebble Beach. St. Andrews. These are the sorts of places that come to mind when you think "top spot for golf." But, Los Cabos? Mexico? Prepare to have your illusions shattered: Fiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf & Spa Resort – a destination whose name you just can't say quickly – picked up the #9 spot on Golf Digest's world hotspots for golf (if ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jun 23rd, 2009 at 8:00AM: Planning a wedding is the final test of a relationship. If a couple can survive this gauntlet of vendors and family members, the marriage has a real shot. It's even more taxing when you're putting together a destination wedding (definitely not my favorite kind). The only thing that could make this experience worse is the emotional toll exacted by interfaith struggles. If you're dealing with this ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jun 16th, 2009 at 8:00AM: When I think "Cabo," I don't think art ... at least, I didn't. A few paces into the San Jose del Cabo's historic art district however, I felt my mind begin to shift. Galleries line Guerrero, Obregon, Morelos and Comonfort, each ready to invite you in for a look at the creations of artists local to Los Cabos (and Mexico in general). Don't look for the schlock you'd find at a tourist trap in this ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jun 9th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Commands like "forward grind" and "backward grind" are guaranteed to elicit a chuckle, but when you're deep in the throes of a sailing race, the laughter is pushed to the back of your mind. At the Cabo Adventures America's Cup Sailing experience, recreation is seasoned with competition. Head out onto the water in Los Cabos, Mexico, and test your mettle against other visitors to Baja California ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (3 years ago)
Jun 2nd, 2009 at 8:00AM:
Set foot in One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico, and it's pretty clear there isn't a bad room in the house. Elegantly designed restaurants feature carefully constructed menus, and the beach is within easy reach of just about any spot on the property. But, sometimes privacy is paramount. Or, you'd like a bit more special attention than you'd get at the average upscale resort. When your ...
by Tom Johansmeyer (RSS feed) (4 years ago)
Apr 26th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Los Cabos has a new look online. The city's Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched a new traveler-facing website, www.visitloscabos.travel, to help guests plan their vacations with ease. With the website's new features, you'll be able to tailor your trip to this hot vacation spot to whatever specific needs you have.
The most useful of the tools available is "My Los Cabos Planner." You can ...