Over the past decade, Cabo San Lucas—just a two-hour flight from the Valley—has grown into one of the hottest vacation destinations in the world. And it is about to get hotter.
This month, the beach-kissed destination will celebrate the opening of one of its most highly anticipated all-inclusive waterfront resorts, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos (LosCabosBoutique.GrandVelas.com).
The new concept for Velas Resorts, which also boasts the Forbes Travel Guide 5-star award-winning Grand Velas Los Cabos and Mar Del Cabo in the region, is a stylish, adults-only sanctuary in the heart of Baja California Sur with just 79 suites to guarantee intimate pampering and utmost privacy.
Enjoy Sweet Suites
Each suite is more than 900 square feet with a private terrace, living area, walk-in shower and Jacuzzi, and premium complimentary minibar. In addition, there’s a 24-hour personal butler who can set up everything from tequila and mezcal tastings to intricate marriage proposals and extravagant vowel renewals.
The suites provide easy access to the property’s infinity pool and the private beach, which feature loungers, daybeds, cabanas, and full food and beverage service. There’s also proximity to a soothing cactus garden.
Epicurean Delights
To ensure epicurean exploration at the highest level during your stay, Velas enlisted 2-Michelin-Star chef Sydney Schutte to consult across all eateries, resulting in a rich diversity of ingredients and flavors in casual and fine dining offerings.
Of note are Loto, a high-end Japanese Mexican fusion restaurant; Del Mar, an oceanfront eatery that takes advantage of the cornucopia of fresh seafood options; and nightly themed dinners across the property. Resort guests may also book reservations at any of the five exclusive restaurants at nearby Grand Velas Los Cabos, including the award-winning Cocina de Autor, also led by Schutte.
Wellness Rules
Wellness is another focus at Grand Velas Boutique, thanks in great part to the SE spa, which invites its guests to take part in a water ceremony during their stay.
The immersive experience, free for guests who also book a spa treatment, features a guided program that includes the sauna, steam room, ice room, and Jacuzzi. Specialty items such as tinctures, aloe, and masks are utilized to enhance the restorative effects of each facility. The ceremony’s grand finale is time in the magnesium pool, which has been shown to relax muscles naturally, improve skin elasticity and hair health, and even lower blood pressure.
After the water journey, guests may indulge in various treatments inspired by the ocean and natural desert surroundings, many of which are combined with sound therapy using ocean waves as their inspiration. Infrared heat detoxification therapy, meditation, and sleep therapy in a specialized station equipped with state-of-the-art technology are also available.
Outdoor Adventures
Of course, considering Cabo San Lucas is known as the “Aquarium of the World” (a nickname first given by storied explorer Jacques Cousteau), Grand Velas Boutique also offers a bucket list of outdoor experiences to maximize the wonders in and around sparkling blue water.
December to late April is whale season, which offers an opportunity to spot blue, gray, and orca species on most days. Grand Velas Boutique concierge team can book a host of expeditions on large, small, or private vessels to see the gliding giants dance across the water near the boat, often breaching from the ocean with their young or as part of the mating ritual.
Grant Velas also works directly with Marina Cabo San Lucas to offer luxury yacht, sailboat, and fishing charters, as well as sunset cruises past Lovers Beach and its famous arches, where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez. Both snorkeling and SCUBA diving excursions are available, as are a host of activities for land lovers, including ziplining, rock climbing, ATV, and canopy tours through the Boca de Sierra National Park.
Why is hyper-personalized crucial to us? We understand each guest has distinct tastes, needs, and preferences, which moves us to provide a stay as unique as they are.