The best part of this semiprivate diving experience was that we all accomplished all that in just a few hours and were back in time for a leisurely lunch at the Montage, which was quite the feat, as a two-dive experience in Los Cabos usually takes up most of the day. Once I hopped on to that nearby boat, we went to two dive sites, where we found sea turtles, whitetip sharks, and spotted eagle rays. It was a wonderful change from the usual dive experience in Cabo, which involves early bus pickups, bumpy (and often long) drives to a marina dive shop, gearing up there to finally board the boat to go out for the dives, and then a repeat of that time-consuming ritual on the return. Having their own on-property dive shop meant that I was outfitted right on the beach at the tentlike shop with all the scuba gear I needed, then ferried via dinghy right out into the bay, where the dive boat was anchored. On my 2021 visit to the resort, I discovered that the diving experience was truly first class there. Much newer on the Cabo scene is the ultra-modern Montage Los Cabos Resort, which was built in 2018 on the Bahia Santa Maria, a small, protected beach bay that offers an idyllic setting - including swimming, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, and direct access to its scuba-diving boat. The Montage opened in 2018 and is one of Cabo's newer hotels. Here are 11 of my favorite places to stay, priced across the board. All have pools - some are incredibly beautiful, too - but if getting in the ocean is an important part of your vacation experience, there are a limited number of places with swimmable beaches, so choose wisely. Note that many of the Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo resorts do not have swimmable beaches because of the rip currents and rocky shores. But there are still less expensive places to stay, and venturing beyond Cabo San Lucas to La Paz is a smart way to save money and have an equally grand vacation. Visitors should know that Cabo San Lucas skews to the higher end of the price ranges these days. While gorgeous villa rentals are definitely an integral part of the modern Cabo experience (see Cabo Platinum below, for instance), there is still a good variety of accommodations to be had in Baja California Sur. It's pretty clear things in Los Cabos have changed over the years when you hear that it's the place where the side-by-side Cabo "Casamigos" villas that George Clooney and his power-couple pals Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber built together in 2009 and sold for $100 million in 2016. It's just the nature of the Cabo beast, as over the years, it's become a playground for the ultrarich and very famous. Now, that's the price for a low-end hotel with basic rooms and few amenities. When I began exploring the region, even the most posh resorts cost no more than $300 a night. I've been traveling several times a year to Los Cabos and Baja California Sur for nearly 30 years, first on a travel-writing assignment and later on many more trips, some to do research for more articles about new places there and others just to have fun with friends. Click here for Morning Brew’s privacy policy. It often indicates a user profile.īy clicking “Sign Up,” you also agree to marketing emails from both Insider and Morning Brew and you accept Insider’s Terms and Privacy Policy. We invite you to experience Montage Los Cabos' natural splendor, authentic allure, unparalleled service and comfortable luxury.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. The distinct dining options feature modern and traditional interpretations of Mexican fare, as well as Baja inspired cuisine which highlights the region's abundant seafood and innovative use of fresh, local ingredients. The resort includes three pools, two tennis courts, pool and beach cabanas, Montage's signature children's program, Paintbox and access to Twin Dolphin Club. Montage Los Cabos specializes in offering its guests highly-personalized and authentic experiences, including wellness programs and treatments at the signature Spa Montage, as well as an array of fitness offerings. The intimate secluded setting offers spectacular views and walk-in access to the finest swimming, diving and snorkeling in the region. Set on the sweeping shores of Santa Maria Bay in Los Cabos, Mexico, Montage Los Cabos features 122 expansive guestrooms, suites and casas along with 52 Montage Residences. Discover a sanctuary where the azure waters of the Sea of Cortez meet the Baja desert sands.
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