HOTELS AND RESORTS IN CABO
WHERE TO STAY IN CABO SAN LUCAS

The southern tip of the Baja peninsula encompasses some truly miraculous geography and coastal scenery. Planning a trip to this paradise requires a little homework in order to make the most of your time here. When considering where to stay it is important to find the right location for your tastes and your budget. Accommodations in Cabo range from as low as $45 per night in the budget class to $5,000 a night and more for some five star resorts and private villas.

There are three distinct areas in Cabo; San Jose del Cabo; the Corridor (which runs from just south of San Jose del Cabo to about three miles from Cabo San Lucas); and of course, Cabo San Lucas or Land's End. When deciding on which area is best for you, think about what it is you wish to do and see as well as what day trips you would like to make part of your experience. Let's start with San Jose del Cabo, the area closest to the International Airport.

All-inclusive resorts are not all the same. Many all-inclusive resorts in Cabo San Lucas, San Jose del Cabo and the Cabo Corridor areas offer complete programs that include meals, drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), recreation and activities, taxes and tips, so leaving your wallet and cash in the room safe is the way to go. Others offer meals and drinks or meals only as an option to standard American or European plans, so check what each has to offer before making your final decision. The best part of a complete all-inclusive resort in Cabo is that you know what you'll spend on a daily basis for most everything you'll need or want. Budget extra cash for activities like golf, sport fishing, watercraft and ATV adventures as these are not part of any all-inclusive we know of.

Cabosbest.com has compiled a list of the all-inclusive resorts in the Cabo area and most include e-mail and/or toll free reservation numbers where available.

Other options for finding all inclusive properties is an online timeshare company they have timeshare properties all over the world. Sometimes a timeshare rental on the resale market can save you money, and still get you all of the great benefits of buying it from the resort.

Read our Article:
IS AN ALL-INCLUSIVE RIGHT FOR ME?

THE CABO CORRIDOR
BEST HOTELS ALONG THE COAST OF CABO

The stretch of coast and highway that runs from south of San Jose del Cabo to near Cabo San Lucas is known as the corridor. Here, the definitive attraction is the coast and the azure blue and turquoise waters of the Sea of Cortez. The late, great writer, John Steinbeck took part in a marine expedition of the Sea of Cortez with marine biologist Ed Rickets and wrote about the area in his Log From The Sea Of Cortez. "At last we stopped in front of a mournful cantina where morose young men hung about waiting for something to happen. They had waited a long time–several generations–for something to happen, these good-looking young men." Well, something has happened and some may say too quickly. Although it is hard to deny the beauty of the corridor developments, there is still the thought that maybe it was better left untouched. Be that as it may, the corridor offers some of the finest accommodations, amenities and activities in all of Cabo. Buy a Cabo San Lucas timeshare for the perfect vacation. Enjoy the pleasures of a lifestyle of sun, sand, and surf. HolidayGroup.com offers a large selection of timeshares at leading resorts in Mexico. Discover the true and everlasting beauty of a vacation in Mexico.

Rugged cliffs, quiet coves teeming with hundreds of species of marine life, desert vistas and mountains all come together to create a veritable Eden. For those who love the ocean and enjoy sport fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving and water sports, this place is heaven on earth. Most resorts here offer on-site dining, entertainment and activities from golf to tennis to beach soccer and volleyball making the need to leave to search for things to do almost unnecessary. However, in a place this beautiful and this diverse, we always recommend renting a car for at least a day or two to do some exploring of your own. If a night on the town in Cabo San Lucas is what your are after, it's best to take advantage of shuttle services from your hotel or take a taxi. Tequila makes for a terrible copilot and Mexican police do not hesitate to arrest the drunken driver.

The corridor is also home to most of Cabo's premier, world-class golf courses. Designed by the best in the business, these courses are frequent hosts of PGA tour events. All the resorts along the corridor can assist you in booking your tee times and transporting you via shuttle, limo or even in a Hummer, so getting to the course on time and in style is no problem at all. For more information on sights to see, things to do or courses to play, visit our photo gallery, activities and golf pages.

SAN JOSE DEL CABO
PLACES TO STAY IN SAN JOSE

Originally an 18th century mission town, some areas of San Jose del Cabo still have the look and feel that it must have had way back when. Exploring Viejo San Jose is a real treat. Small shops offer up works by local artisans and range from; rustic Mexican furniture; high-quality handcrafted silver jewelry and accessories; hand-woven blankets; leather goods and more. While the town still retains it's old-world look and feel, that is likely to change with the construction of a new marina and several master-planned communities currently underway. The small town of La Playita abuts the new marina development area and real estate prices have sky rocketed in the last few years. While lots within the development start around $180,000 US, this is sure to keep rising and rising. Plans include several resort hotels and golf courses including courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman.

One of this area's biggest draws is the San Jose Estuary. Here lush tropical vegetation surrounds the waters of the estuary creating a wildlife and bird sanctuary that must be seen to be appreciated. Taking a day to kayak through these peaceful waters is a trip you won't soon forget; just don't forget to bring your camera. The coastal areas of San Jose del Cabo offer the chance to visit coves where pirates hid, preparing to ambush Spanish Galleons entering the Sea of Cortez. Folklore tells of vast treasures still hidden along this historic and magnificent coastline.

One of the best reasons to choose San Jose del Cabo as your destination is that it is somewhat centrally located between La Paz and Cabo San Lucas making day trips both north to La Paz and south to Land's End more realistic. Renting a car is the best way to experience this area, as you will find yourself eager to explore both the coast and the mountains looking for that next great view or discovery.

CABO SAN LUCAS - LAND'S END
HOTELS AND RESORTS IN CABO SAN LUCAS

If you're looking for quick and easy access to wild nightlife, sport fishing, a wide variety of restaurants, bars, shopping and just plain good old people watching, staying in Cabo San Lucas may be your best bet. In addition to the party atmosphere of downtown Cabo San Lucas you have Medano Beach, which is the safest swimming beach in Cabo. Medano Beach is for more than swimming, some of the areas most happening clubs and eateries are right here on the sand. Cabo San Lucas has the greatest variety of accommodations, both in price and type. Here you will find five star resorts, all-inclusive resorts, private villas in the famous and exclusive Pedregal development, condos and even B&B's that offer a peaceful retreat from the bustle of the downtown area. You can also choose to stay on the marina side of the cape, or on the breezy and usually 10-15 degree cooler Pacific side where endless ocean views await. Swimming is not an option on this side of the cape. Shore-breaking waves and a powerful undertow make the Pacific extremely dangerous and signs will warn you to "Stay Out, Stay Alive" and they mean it. The Pacific side restricts street and beach vendors from entering the area so getting hassled by the local merchants is not an issue. Please remember that you are in their country and if approached by unwanted vendors, a simple wave off or a "no, gracias" will get them to leave you alone. Polite works.

Staying in Cabo San Lucas is an especially good idea if you'd rather avoid driving in a foreign land and don't want to spend a fortune on taxis. Most cab rides to or from your resort and downtown or the marina are around $8 to $10. Water taxis are easy to find and will gladly shuttle you to snorkeling areas, Lover's Beach or your beachfront hotel for about $20 a ride.

Perhaps the greatest reason to stay in Cabo San Lucas is the fact that everything is right here. ATV tours, horseback riding, eco-tours, desert racing, sport fishing, water sports, parasailing and more are never more than a few minutes away. If you've never been to Cabo, this is the place for first-timers, unless peaceful out-of-the-way vacationing is what you're after.