Things to do in Los Cabos

From exclusive villas rife with privacy to indulgent resorts rich with luxury, there’s no shortage of swank accommodations in Cabo. At the One&Only Palmilla, kick back and lose yourself in a resort where the service is impeccable (private butler, anyone?), relaxation is an art form, and breath-taking views are de rigueur. Located twenty minutes from the centre of the action in Cabo San Lucas, guests at the One&Only Palmilla can polish their serve from one of three floodlit tennis courts, lounge on the private access beach, charter the resort’s yacht for a luxury spin around the Sea of Cortez, or check in for a day of total indulgence at the One&Only Spa; a tropical sanctuary replete with yoga garden, hot and cold rock pools and thirteen private treatment villas.

If you’re longing to vacation like a rock star, look no further than The Residences at Hacienda Encantada – where you and up to nine of your closest friends can revel in the quintessential privacy afforded by a three-bedroom luxury villa. With more than 3,000sf of sprawling space, the dual level villas are elegant havens boasting amenities like gourmet kitchens, pocketing glass walls, grand staircases crafted of smoothly honed stone, and distinctive artwork. The covetable features continue outside where manicured gardens, a private pool with swim-up bar, hot tub, fire pit and views that seem to go on for days are waiting for you. Along with daily housekeeping and a bevy of available services that include everything from private chefs to pre-arrival provisioning; guests may also take advantage of the fine dining, pools and activities at the adjacent Hacienda Encantada Resort & Spa – or simply shut the door and surround themselves in the pure bliss of a tropical world all their own.

Alluring though they may be, the fireplace, private terrace with plunge pool and a complimentary bottle of Tequila found in every room at The Resort at Pedregal aren’t the only ways this posh resort greets its arriving guests. Nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the cliffs bordering Cabo San Lucas’ marina area, Pedregal guests are whisked through – yes, through – the mountain via a chandelier illuminated tunnel before being delivered into an open-air courtyard and lobby where cold margaritas are served with a warm side of welcome.

After sunset, Cabo comes alive with a cacophony of food, music and fun that continues long into the night. Start your evening with dinner at Manta, located in Thompson’s tony Cape Hotel. The newest gem in Chef Enrique Olvera’s jewel-encrusted crown, Manta’s menu of specialities includes showstoppers like Octopus anticucho with chorizo mayo and beef tacos with smoked oyster dip – all served in a restaurant that is as much a feast for the eyes as it is the palate. After dinner, head up to the impossibly chic Rooftop Lounge where Osvaldo Vazquez’s handcrafted cocktails and stunning, panoramic views have a penchant for luring in Cabo’s beautiful people.

At Richard Sandoval’s Toro, sip strawberry basil caipiriñhas while pondering a menu of Pan-Latin flavours infused with South American, Japanese and Chinese flair. For committed carnivores and passionate oenophiles, there’s no reason to go anywhere other than Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s Seared where Wagyu is a word spoken as reverently as a prayer and the extensive wine list is arguably Cabo’s finest.

For a dining experience that elevates the very concept of a romantic dinner to an entirely new level, let the concierge staff at Hacienda Encantada plan a bespoke dinner for two on the beach. With live musicians to serenade you and a softly glowing table set against a backdrop of crashing waves; it’s an evening you won’t soon forget.

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