LOS CABOS

WHERE TO STAY:

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  Unique and breathtakingly beautiful, Hacienda Encantada is a spectacular, all-inclusive resort located on the Tourist Corridor in Cabo San Lucas. The magnificent, panoramic views of the Sea of Cortez provide a truly romantic setting for all newly-weds celebrating the beginning of their life together. Distinctive dining, spacious and luxurious accommodations, a first-class holistic spa, and a variety of venues for special events will complete this idyllic adventure.

  You will be amazed by the bright, terra-cotta colored, Hacienda-style buildings beautifully decorated with hand-made Talavera tile murals, vases, classical sculptures, Spanish colonial fountains, upscale traditional Mexican furnishings, as well as contemporary art for contrast. Each exquisite detail, plus a welcoming ambiance, will provide an authentic Mexican experience for your honeymoon or Destination Wedding.

  Telephone: 1-877-243-4880
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  On the finest stretch of beach, as one of the premiere Cabo San Lucas resorts, ME Cabo resort steps down to the sea, its 155 rooms and suites arranged in a terraced embrace of free-form pools and gardens, Bali beds and sunshine. Well known for being a midweek Lounge hotel & a hip-sexy-cosmopolitan weekend party hotel, ME Cabo holds a cool hypnotic groove.

  Individualized service is the living, breathing soul of the culture of ME. At its heart is the belief that "Everything Is Possible." The Aura Managers of ME Cabo, a Los Cabos resort, are the key to discovering just how much fun it can be to be you, at ME Cabo.

  Unlike many resorts in Cabo San Lucas, ME Cabo takes full advantage of its idyllic orientation on the beautiful Playa el Medano. The two-level lagoon pool steps down toward Cabo's famous swimming beach. Lounge the day away on a poolside Bali bed with a postcard view across the bay to the famous Land's End rocks and Lovers' Beach. Steps from the Marina, bars, casinos and shopping centers, ME Cabo enjoys a premiere location.

  Protected by headlands, the graceful sweep of Playa el Medano is lapped by a gentle surf, making it ideal for swimming. This Cabo San Lucas resort sits at the center of the strand, commanding the finest views in town. Nikki Beach is your host on the sand, with cool drinks from the bar, grilled specialties at The Deck, and music timed to the tides.

  Telephone: 1.800.33.MELIA / 011 (52) 55 57 05 22 12
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  Melia Cabo Real rests on the southern coast of Baja California Sur, lying peacefully along the shore between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Its 305 guestrooms and suites feature private terraces or balconies with panoramic views of the gardens, golf course, or ocean. The resort also offers the M Experience - a collection of guestrooms and suites elevating guests to VIP status and enhanced amenities.

  Five restaurants and three bars offer traditional Mexican, Asian, Pacific Rim, and California haute cuisine. The Spa by the Sea's extensive massage menu lets guests choose from Swedish, deep tissue, or sport massages, perfect for after visiting the outdoor fitness center or a day of golf at Cabo Real Golf Course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and enveloping the resort, guests enjoy special rates at the course through the onsite golf desk.

  Plenty of sun and relaxation await on the resort's long stretch of beach, the only protected swimming beach in the area. The resort also hosts the area's second largest convention center, making it a prime destination for business events.

  Telephone: 1.800.33.MELIA / 011.52.624.144.2222
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• One & Only PALMILLA: 172 rooms. The first hotel in Cabo is the perfect place for sybarites. Elegance far away from phones and tv. Exquisite seaside setting overlooking the ocean. Rooms with large balconies overlooking palm gardens and/or the ocean are linked by shaded pathways. Excellent 18 hole golf courses nearby. Posh and pretty. Privacy plus. Address: Km 7.5 Carretera Transpeninsular, San Jose Del Cabo | Tel: +52 (624) 146-7000, 1 (866) 829-2977 Toll free U.S.
  
  
• WESTIN REGINA: 243 rooms. All the comforts of home and more along with in-room phones and tv's!!! Striking modern decor. Camera ready pool area by the sea. Championship golf nearby. Health club and other deluxe amenities. Address: Carretera Cabo San Lucas, Km. 27.5 | Tel: 227-0505 | Fax: 227-0510 | USA: (800) 228-3000
  
  
• HOTEL FINISTERRA: Cabo San Lucas. 200 rooms. High on a steep cliff overlooking Land's End. Ocean views. Peaceful atmosphere. You never notice that this is a large hotel. Within walking distance of downtown clubs, restaurants and fishing fleets. Relaxing pool area and "far away from it all" feel. Swim on the town beach across from the marina or in the pretty pool. Address: PO Box 1, Cabo San Lucas | Tel: 3-3333 | Fax: 3-0590 | USA: (800) 347-2252
  
  
• CASA DEL MAR: Cabo San Lucas. 31 rooms. All rooms have jacuzzis, color tv and direct dial to the USA! The decor is contemporary posh. The pool area is striking. Everything makes you feel exclusive and top of the line. Tranquility reigns. A golf course is adjacent to the hotel. Address Carretera Cabo San Lucas Km. 19.5 | Tel: 4-0030 | Fax: 4-0034
  
  
• MELIA SAN LUCAS: Cabo San Lucas. 250 rooms. All the conveniences of a large hotel right on the town beach which is ideal for swimming and water sports. Plenty of people and non-stop movement. Pretty pool area and a romantic restaurant right by the beach. Easy walk to town. Address: Playa Medano | Tel: 3-1000 | Fax: 3-4020 | USA: (800) 336-3542
  
  
• SOLMAR: Cabo San Lucas. 124 suites. This fishermen's favorite is right on a glittering expanse of pristine beach near Land's End. You can watch whales in the distance as you lounge around the friendly pool and bar. Comfortable, efficient suites have everything you need for romance. You can walk to town. Address: Domicilio Conocido | Tel: 3-3535 | Fax: 3-0410 | USA: (800) 344-3349

BEST BUDGET BET:

• TROPICANA INN: San Jose del Cabo. Everything is mini-sized, but all you need is there in a super friendly setting. Small palm lined pool area. A big restaurant/ sports bar where everybody goes is your dining room. Great people watching at the sidewalk cafe. 10 minute ride to the beach. Seconds away from downtown restaurants and shops. Address: Boulevard Mijares | Tel: 2-1580 | Fax: 2-1590
  

HONEYMOON TRAVEL TIPS:

• Average year round temperature: 75 degrees F
  
  
• Distance from the airport: San Jose del Cabo: 8 miles; Cabo San Lucas: 28 miles.
  
  
• City Code: 114
• Distances are great here but exploring is wonderful. Taxis are expensive. If you plan to travel between the towns, go deep sea fishing or play golf daily, rent a car. Round trip taxi fare between the two towns: $40.
  
  
• Be sure to get a confirmation number for all car rentals.
  
  
• Pack a shawl or sweater. Desert nights can get cool.
  
  
• Beach are exquisite, but not all are safe for swimming. Check with your hotel on the safest places to swim.

DON’T MISS:

• BOATRIDE: The boatride from the Sea of Cortez to the Pacific Ocean includes sea lions, marine life, and spectacular rock formations.
  
  
• SUNSET DRINKS: A sunset drink at D'Giorgio II. Enter from the highway at Las Misiones. Walk to the restaurant at the point. Walk through stepping stones in the pool, pull up a chair and table and prepare for romance plus as you watch the sun go down over 'The Arch', a natural Cabo landmark.
  
  
• TODOS SANTOS: Daytrip to the mini sized artist's town of Todos Santos and linger over lunch (closed Tuesdays) for a long time at Cafe Santa Fe. A beautiful drive to a beautiful place.
  
  
• PLAYA SANTA MARIA: This has to be one of the world's most beautiful moonshaped bays. Take a picnic and your own shade. Enter off the highway just before the Twin Dolphin. Perfect for sunning, swimming and snorkeling. Sunsets are a knockout.

RESTAURANTS:

• DAMIANA: San Jose del Cabo. A small charming colonial style home houses this tiny place where even lunch is romantic. Dine on a patio under flowering trees. Nighttime candlelight makes it even better. Tel: (624) 142-0499.
  
  
• CLUB CASCADAS BEACH GRILL: Cabo San Lucas. The staff at the beachside dining room will move your table to the ocean’s edge upon request. Just the two of you can dine at a table under the stars and listen to the sound of waves. Reserve a table by the water’s edge in advance. Tel: (624) 143-0307.
  
  
• EL GALEON: Cabo San Lucas. High on a hill overlooking the marina. Italian specialties, soft classical music, relaxed atmosphere and a view of the harbor. Tel: (624) 145-7576.
  
  
• ALFONSO'S: Cabo San Lucas. Small, refined place overlooking the yachts and the marina. The owner has been pleasing Cabo visitors with his restaurants for a quarter of a century. Tel: (624) 143-2022.
  

DESTINATION WEDDINGS:

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  Melia Cabo Real rests on the southern coast of Baja California Sur, lying peacefully along the shore between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. Its 305 guestrooms and suites feature private terraces or balconies with panoramic views of the gardens, golf course, or ocean. The resort also offers the M Experience - a collection of guestrooms and suites elevating guests to VIP status and enhanced amenities.

  Five restaurants and three bars offer traditional Mexican, Asian, Pacific Rim, and California haute cuisine. The Spa by the Sea's extensive massage menu lets guests choose from Swedish, deep tissue, or sport massages, perfect for after visiting the outdoor fitness center or a day of golf at Cabo Real Golf Course. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and enveloping the resort, guests enjoy special rates at the course through the onsite golf desk.

  Plenty of sun and relaxation await on the resort's long stretch of beach, the only protected swimming beach in the area. The resort also hosts the area's second largest convention center, making it a prime destination for business events.

  Telephone: 1.800.33.MELIA / 011.52.624.144.2222
  Email:
  Website:
  
  
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  On the finest stretch of beach, as one of the premiere Cabo San Lucas resorts, ME Cabo resort steps down to the sea, its 155 rooms and suites arranged in a terraced embrace of free-form pools and gardens, Bali beds and sunshine. Well known for being a midweek Lounge hotel & a hip-sexy-cosmopolitan weekend party hotel, ME Cabo holds a cool hypnotic groove.

  Individualized service is the living, breathing soul of the culture of ME. At its heart is the belief that "Everything Is Possible." The Aura Managers of ME Cabo, a Los Cabos resort, are the key to discovering just how much fun it can be to be you, at ME Cabo.

  Unlike many resorts in Cabo San Lucas, ME Cabo takes full advantage of its idyllic orientation on the beautiful Playa el Medano. The two-level lagoon pool steps down toward Cabo's famous swimming beach. Lounge the day away on a poolside Bali bed with a postcard view across the bay to the famous Land's End rocks and Lovers' Beach. Steps from the Marina, bars, casinos and shopping centers, ME Cabo enjoys a premiere location.

  Protected by headlands, the graceful sweep of Playa el Medano is lapped by a gentle surf, making it ideal for swimming. This Cabo San Lucas resort sits at the center of the strand, commanding the finest views in town. Nikki Beach is your host on the sand, with cool drinks from the bar, grilled specialties at The Deck, and music timed to the tides.

  Telephone: 1.800.33.MELIA / 011 (52) 55 57 05 22 12
  Email:
  Website: