It is a rare occasion but today it’s pouring down rain in Los Angeles. The wet weather makes the short commute to the airport more dramatic than usual. Travelers are flustered as they battle the unexpected downpour.
Passengers peel off layers as they board the plane since the arrival destination is approximately 30 degrees Fahrenheit warmer that our departure destination. Two hours and ten minutes later we land in warm weather and clear blue skies.
With menus in Spanish and English Cabo San Lucas, Mexico is certainly tourist friendly. It’s not your usual desert. Where the Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez meet is an intersection abound with outdoor activities, including 10 of the world’s top 100 golf courses and a variety of water sports.
Me by Melia is on Medano Beach in downtown Cabo San Lucas. It has a St. Barth vibe at its pool club Nikki Beach. The Me has a great brunch and reasonably priced poolside food menu. Tip: if you love to be near the scene but not a part of it check out the cafe and chaise lounges right in the sand down the steps past the pool.
If you are seeking a more adventurous and rustic beach experience pack a picnic (including plenty of water) and drive to the East Cape. Make sure you are in a four wheel drive vehicle, truck or SUV since the East Cape roads are unpaved. Here is where you will encounter arguably the most photographed wild donkeys in the world. I even fed one of the donkeys a strawberry.
Fidel at Fidel’s Cigar Shoppe, in Downtown San Jose Del Cabo on the main drag, has been keeping the tourists happy for years. Fidel sells fine tequila and cigars in his store. With pics of past patrons like Arnold Schwarznegger and Will Smith on the wall you are bound to find something in his little store to fit your desire. My local research has shown that his tequilas are well priced.
Sitting on my own balcony with a poetic view of Land’s End makes me wish for more Cabo days. This place is special. You can take photographs and search for the perfect words to describe what your senses perceive. But in the end they will ultimately fall short of describing the true and vast beauty of Cabo.
Mexican ice cream, Hollanda to be specific, is sure to satisfy even the most persnickety sweet tooth. I enjoyed my vanilla Hollanda ice cream with a small drizzle of vanilla tequila. This purchase requires a visit to a local shop or market but your taste buds will thank you. In fact, I purchased my vanilla tequila from Fidel.
For more on Cabo San Lucas take a look at the April Issue of Z!NK Magazine. They are featuring an article written by Yours Truly in their Travel section called “Vaporization.”
Love Cabo
Xo