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FINDING PARADISE IN CABO SAN LUCAS

Finding Paradise in Cabo San Lucas
BY JILL WEINLEIN
My Quivira Los Cabos adventure began
two days before arriving to the Pueblo
Bonito Pacifica resort, when my personal
butler named Leopoldo emailed me to
introduce himself and welcome me before
my arrival.
The exclusive and luxury adult-only
Pueblo Bonito Pacifica in the Quivira Los
Cabos development is nestled on a
secluded three-mile stretch of pristine
beach. The resort offers a variety of
restaurants and bars, the Armonia
wellness-inspired spa, plus privileges to
23 restaurants and 12 bars at sister Pueblo
Bonito resorts in Cabo San Lucas. Nearby
at Pueblo Bonito Sunset, guests can take a
resort shuttle to dine at The Market’s
cultural dining venue, sip a Mexican
cocktail on the terrace of The After or Available
enjoy an intimate fine dining dinner at the
candlelit La Frida restaurant. Both the
Pueblo Bonito Rose and Pueblo Bonito Throughout my four day stay,
Los Cabos are beachfront properties Leopoldo was available to assist me
throughout my stay. Offered a
selection of exclusive handmade,
artisan soaps to use and take home,
plus arranged shuttle transportation.
Since I was traveling with a group,
we were invited to meet the resort’s
management for a welcome toast in the
3,200-sq. ft., Presidential Suite up on
the 5th floor. While sipping a mango
margarita, I met the newer General
Manager Lawrence Tuck. He maintains
the resort’s AAA Five Diamond
standards by focusing on detail and (310) 736-2595
service standards. ”Guests at our three
newer ultra-luxury buildings receive
enhanced amenities and first-class
personalized service, including 24-hour
British Butler Institute-certified butler The next morning I decided to join other Other culinary options include fresh fish
service, and privileges to the exclusive guests on the beach for a morning yoga and sushi at the more casual Pescado, and
within walking distance to the harbor. VIP whale watching lounge offering class and beach walk, before trying my poolside service at Aire Restaurant &
Guests can take a fishing and whale culinary experiences throughout the hand at beach fishing. Since we didn’t catch Aquabar Aire for lunch and dinner
watching excursion with Cabo Adventures, day and specialty cocktails,” said Tuck. any fish, the resort’s staff had a large table specialties, snacks, and refreshing cocktails
at its swim-up bar.
or enjoy water activities right off the beach, Afterwards we all went down to the set and chefs prepared a warm Hook & For lighter fare Boscados Deli makes
while overlooking the famous Los Arcos ground floor fine dining Peninsula Cook breakfast right on the beach. freshly brewed coffees and teas,
rock formations. restaurant in The Towers at Pacifica, Afterwards, I boarded a shuttle to
Upon arrival to Pueblo Bonito Pacifica, and sat at a private table with the Quivira Golf Club to take a golf lesson with homemade Mexican and French pastries,
butlers dressed in uniform, await their Quivira golf pro Anthonio Reynante, the golf pro and later take a golf cart to tour delicious sandwiches, light snacks, and
desserts from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
guest arrivals at the entrance of the lobby. and the Director of Marketing of the oceanfront golf course. One of the Two other bars on the property include
After receiving a refreshing beverage, my Pueblo Bonito, Mary van den Heuvel. highlights is the oldest standing structures Refresca, and a Sports and Tapas Partidos
butler Leopoldo escorted me to my room While enjoying a gourmet meal that in Cabo San Lucas, a 1905 lighthouse that
1641 at The Towers at Pacifica. included clams, fresh sea bass, steak rests at a point on the golf course where the Bar that opens at 3 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Next time you seek a weekend or week
My king size bed had the word and pasta, Mary shared the various Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. long getaway, Quivira Los Cabos and the
“Welcome” arranged with glass pebbles. experiences guests can partake in while Back at the clubhouse, I ordered lunch in Pueblo Bonito resorts provide guests a
There were 10 pillows of different sizes, staying at Pueblo Bonito Pacifica. “We the ocean view restaurant, before walking multitude of enrichment experiences, as
some functional, and others decorative host a Hook & Cook morning for along the beach back to the resort for an
displayed. Guests receive a pillow menu to guests right on our private beach,” afternoon massage. well as lounge chairs and beach cabanas to
choose what type of soft or hard pillow for Mary said. “The staff use fishing poles Guests on Sunday are treated to an relax, read a good book, and appreciate the
Pacific Ocean views. Homeowner options
the optimal night’s sleep. The large white and teach guests fishing tips right on elegant champagne brunch at the pool and are available https://
bathroom offered an expansive shower the sand.” Other experiences include a water view restaurant Siempre. Various www.quiviraloscabos.com. For more
with two types of shower heads. My round of golf at the picturesque Jack food stations had appealing International
favorite spot in the room was the balcony Nicklaus 18-hole course, cooking and Mexican dishes. During the week this information and reservations at the Pueblo
with two chairs overlooking the resort and lessons, wine tasting afternoons, and a dining option is open for breakfast, lunch, Bonito resorts talk to your travel
professional or go to https://
Pacific Ocean. visit to the resort’s spa. and dinner.
www.pueblobonito.com/resorts 1-800-
990-8250.
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