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Bettie
Kensmoe recently returned from a
familiarization trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She
inspected several resort/hotel
properties and swam with the dolphins.
Here is part of her report on the Cabo
San Lucas area and some of her
photos. Bettie has an extensive
collection of photos of hotel/resort
properties in the area. Call
Bettie at 701.492.5000 or email.
She will be pleased to help you plan
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Cabo is a desert
location - like taking Phoenix and putting
it on the ocean. Lots of cactus,
deserts and mountains.
There are actually 3 different areas. San
Jose, the more traditional Mexico, relaxed
and laid back, with lots of shopping,
restaurants and things to do. The
Corridor - the beach area between the two
cities of San Jose and Cabo San Lucas, has
lots of resorts but no shopping, dining or
entertainment close by. Cabo San Lucas
has lots of shopping, dining and
entertainment.
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Host hotel for the visit, the Pueblo
Bonito Pacifica, has very dramatic
entrances as you drive down the winding road
to the resort. This remote retreat and
spa resort is located on the beach. In the
evening, there are fire pits and seating
around. Recommended for someone wanting to
do nothing but lie on the beach, rejuvenate
at the spa, as there is not night
life. It has two sister
properties, Pueblo Bonito Rose
and Pueblo Bonito Sunset Resort &
Spa, with transfers between the resorts
3 times a day.
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The Villa del Palmar & Spa & Spa,
is a condo property with suites up to
2-bedroom accommodations. It is
located on the Sea of Cortez, with a
swimable beach and a short walk to
town. Cruise ships are visible as they
are in port. This property is good for
families since the rooms have kitchen facilities
and there is a nice pool complete with
waterslide. It has nightly entertainment and
a kids club.
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Riu Palace is a large all-inclusive
resort about 10 minutes from downtown
Cabo. There will be another Riu built
next door in another year or so. This
is a very nice property, the best area is
the pool. It has a nice infinity pool
area with swim up bars and other
in-the-water seating area. There are
seven restaurants, five bars including the
two swim up bars. This is a active
property which is perfect for all ages.
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Melia Cabo San Lucas has upscale
accommodations, located on the beach and
within walking distance to the downtown
area. As you walk in the lobby, there
is an amazing ocean view. Pool is very
nice with cabanas located throughout the
area and on the beach. Passions
nightclub, very modern, made me think of a
nightclub in Los Angeles.
It has sheer curtains offering privacy and
overstuffed chairs. It is a very
active property which is perfect for the
young at heart. Music plays until the
wee hours of the morning and can be heard
from all rooms. Perfect for young
professionals.
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A highlight of my
visit was the the 2 1/2-hour sunset cruise
aboard a double-decker yacht. It cruises the
bay and views the famous arch. This
cruise offers a buffet dinner and drinks.
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