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Cabos
By Debert
Cook, CMP
Los Cabos is a destination of sun, sand and
golf that golf groups, families or individual
golfers will find simply grand. The municipality
includes the cites of Cabo San Lucas and San
Jose del Cabo, and is located in the state of
Baja California Sur, at the southern tip of
the Baja Peninsula. Its tourist Corridor is
set between the two sister cities and upon arriving
into Los Cabos International Airport you’ll
find a variety of accommodations within its
20 mile strip of hotels and resorts.
Debert Cook, CMP
The destination is accessible by air from most
major cities in the United States and Mexico.
For visitors arriving by air, Mexico has instituted
a $15 visitor the fee, which covers visits of
more than 72 hours and up to 30 days. It is
usually included in the airline-ticket price.
From Los Angeles flying time is approximately
2 hours and from New York you can count on 7
hours 45 minutes. The unit of exchange is the
peso.
Sheraton Hacienda del Mar
The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar is a prefect
choice for lodging if you’re looking for
a quiet and well-run resort. It’s quiet,
relaxing and noted for its cobblestone lanes,
winding paths, quaint Placitas, warm terracotta
motifs and attentive staff. Relaxing water fountains,
four restaurants, bars and shops onsite capture
the unique feel and “taste” of Old
Mexico that you will long remember. Meal options
consist of elaborate buffets, casual poolside
fares, candlelit gourmet or an intimate dinner
on your private hotel room balcony. I recommend
having dinner at the Pitahayas restaurant. It’s
the only 5 Diamond restaurant in Los Cabos.
Sheraton Hacienda del Mar
270 guestrooms feature spacious comfort with
an authentic upscale Mexican décor, in-room
private Jacuzzi and the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper
Bed will help you, and your golf group, unwind
and soak up the ambience of your stay. And,
you’ll definitely want to discover their
Cactus Spa--a tranquil sanctuary to rejuvenate
your body from head-to-toe. Skilled technicians
guide healing hands guide across your body for
massage, facials and numerous special treatments.
11 Mexican-styled treatment rooms offer excellent
body wraps plus beach/pool, in-room and couple's
services. Guests may also enjoy the sauna, steam
room, jacuzzi and hot and cold plunges; either
before or after treatments.
There are five championship level golf courses
in Los Cabos and two of them surround the Sheraton.
Hacienda del Mar:
Cabo del Sol
Cabo del Sol
An 18 hole desert course designed by Tom Weiskopf
and features an inland layout. While playing,
you’ll be astounded by the incredible
views combined in the natural setting of desert
and ocean. The golf course varies in length
from 4,810 to 7,097 yards, with gentle greens,
subtle rolls and some challenging elevation
changes. The average daily rate is $165.00 from
November 2008 to May 2009: $165.00. Twilight
rate: $140.00.
Sheraton Ocean Course
Ocean Course
This famed Jack Nicklaus Signature course opened
in 1993 is now the #1 rated golf course in Central
and South America. It sits on 1.5 miles of magnificent
oceanfront along the Sea of Cortez and offers
challenging play. Slope: 147 - Par: 72 -Rating:
74.5. The fourth hole is the longest on the
front nine playing 568 yards from the championship
tees. Holes six and seven are a rare surprise
with back-to-back par threes that play 190 and
207 yards respectively. The average daily rate
is $350.00 from October 2008 to June 2009. Twilight
rate: $295.00.
Westin Los Cabos
If your soul is searching for sensual discovery,
you’ll find it at the Westin Resort &
Spa which has the look and feel of being carved
right out of a mountain. The breathtaking views,
flamboyant venue colors and cliffside dining
will awaken your senses to the vibrancy of being
in Mexico.
Westin Los Cabos
A lovely garden area surrounds a free-form
pool with infinity edge, swim-up bar, and 12-person
spa tub; a children’s pool is set away
from other pools for youth to enjoy. Take advantage
of a 50 minute Swedish massage at the beach
and the “Westin Unwind,” where you
can have an art lesson with local artisans and
create a Mexican masterpiece to take home with
you! Mine was a hand-painted, multicolored iguana
with green and orange spots and red eyes that
seem to follow you around.
243 guest rooms are each decorated in warm
earth tones and features the Westin heavenly
Bed and Westin Heavenly Bath. The five distinctive
restaurants on property feature cuisine from
casual to fine dining. I propose you try lunch
poolside at La Playa Restaurant for a casual
flare or, you can “make your own lunch”
– A casual tapas cooking lesson with the
chef while sipping Mexican beer. Arrecifes Restaurant
(reservations and semi-formal dress) is an option
not to be missed for those who enjoy fine dining.
Los Cabos natural rock arch
Great food with soul that sets the standard
for cuisine in Los Cabos and a cliff-side location
that comes with a beautiful sunset. Finish your
evening with a Tequila tasting at La Cascada
Bar Fire Pit and know that Los Cabos has a whole
lot for golfers to enjoy.
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