AUGUST 2016 | newsletter UPGRADED SWIMMING AREA AT
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AUGUST 2016 | newsletter UPGRADED SWIMMING AREA AT
Greetings from all Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa Staff ............................................................. AUGUST 2016 | newslet ter ............................................................. To activate the hyperlinks, please view our electronic newsletter at www.cabovillasbeachresort.com/members-information.htm MEET MIGUEL PORTILLO Food and beverage veteran and world traveler Roberto Abbagnale has been named general manager of the beach club at Cabo Villas! Born in Naples, Italy, Roberto began his career as a chef at age 16! He has provided his culinary expertise all over the world, including Dubai, Thailand, Spain, Egypt, London and most recently Puerto Vallarta. Returning to Cabo is a bit of a homecoming for Roberto. He served as general manager at Nikki Beach from 2012 – 2014. The beach club has incredible sushi, delicious food and cool, refreshing drinks. Roberto looks forward to seeing you at the beach club! UPGRADED SWIMMING AREA AT CABO VILLAS Miguel Portillo is a mainstay as one of the bellmen For a safer environment on Medano Beach for our members and guests, Cabo Villas upgraded the swimming buoys, in addition to expanding the area by 300 square yards! With our large yellow buoys, we now have the most identifiable swimming area on the entire beach, free from the dangers of motorized vehicles! Medano Beach is the most swimmable beach in all of Los Cabos! Who is ready for an incredible swim in the Sea of Cortez? at Cabo Villas. Raised in Mexico City, Miguel joined the Cabo Villas family in 2007, almost 10 years ago! He and his wife have three girls, ages 16, 11 and nine. He enjoys going to the movies. Thanks Miguel for nearly a decade of service and the excellent hospitality you provide our Did you know that mangoes are the most commonly eaten fruit in the world? Summertime in the Baja means it's mango season! This delicious fruit grows in abundance in our area. Treat your taste buds to an incredible cup of fresh mango slices or a mango on a stick, available every day from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. at the main pool at Cabo Villas Beach Resort. The pool’s Infinity Bar also serves a mouth-watering Mango Killer drink special! members and guests at Cabo Villas! TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLES AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK As most of you know, Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa has grown organically over the past 16 years. Family owned and operated, loyalty to all of those who have helped build this resort has always been first and foremost. It does need to be noted that Cabo as a destination is changing considerably. With the addition of over 4,000 new rooms in the next two years, competition will be as fierce as ever. Many exciting changes are coming to our resort in the very near future and we are very proud to be launching a true “lifestyle” property into the Cabo market. Our complete renovation of the existing beach front tower, combined with the development’s expansion plans, will create a new icon on Cabo’s main beach. We have also experimented with various operators of our restaurants and bars. Staying competitive in the market, without losing the personal touch, has always been our goal. Drai’s, our most recent operator on the beach, is no longer working with Cabo Villas. The termination is very amicable, and we have certainly left the door open for future ventures with this powerful operator. Meanwhile, the beach club is operating better than ever. The entire look and feel has remained, as the beautiful beach furniture and beach bar and kitchen have remained in place. Our management team has already made some slight changes to the menu, lowered the pricing, created some awesome specials, and have really put the heart and soul back into the beach club. Also, our beach club is locally famous for sushi! We are very pleased to offer the finest fresh fish, some amazing new recipes, a full list of the old favorites and Nika, the same sushi chef as we have featured forever! After many requests, we also put the “swing bar” back in place! You will also recognize many friendly faces on the beach. We are confident you will embrace this evolution, as the music and entire vibe on the beach is back to normal. Stay tuned for additional exciting updates, as there is much more to come! Transportation services from the airport to Cabo Villas Beach Resort are available through Olympus Tours, who offer both shuttle and private services. Shuttle transportation to Cabo Villas is for arrival only, and is $18 USD per person (minimum of four passengers is required). Private transportation is $90 USD. You can book your transportation to Cabo Villas online here. For transportation back to the airport, the rate is $75 (1 – 4 persons). Additional persons are $18 USD. Our Concierge staff will be happy to assist you with your return transportation to the airport. Welcome back to parad i s e ! www.cabovillasbeachresort.co m/resort-amenities.htm. BBQ POOL PARTY Francisco is a favorite with our members and guests, and he has added another facet to his incredible service! Francisco now serves private dinners at Cabo Villas Beach Resort! The specialty menu's include American, Asian, International, Mexican and Surf & Turf. Francisco looks forward to serving you during your next visit to Cabo! 10% SAVINGS FOR MEMBERS Cabo Villas is proud to introduce our newest amenity, Café Gratitude! Located just up the stairs from the golf putting green by the Pool Grill, Café Gratitude features Starbucks coffee, and will offer delicious hot drinks including espresso, cappuccino and latte and cold drinks such as mocha and latte. Café Gratitude will also serve frappuccino and various flavors of tea. Come and get your coffee, open from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m.! Cabo Villas members get 10% off! Everyone likes a BBQ! Join us from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m. every Thursday at the Infinity Pool and dig in to all-you-can-eat BBQ ribs, hamburgers, beef tacos and chicken tacos, not to mention all-youcan drink domestic drinks! AMAZING ACTIVITIES WITH THE VIP CARD Cabo Villas has exclusive pricing on all activities and tours available in the Los Cabos area. Here’s a sneak peak at a few examples; Water sports, snorkeling, land tours, ATV tours, and sunset and dinner cruises. Extreme tours such as authentic off-road cars used in the Baja 1,000 race, dune buggies, zip lining and bungee jumping. Golf at some of Cabo’s finest courses. Luxurious spa services at our world class SPARITUAL. Deep sea fishing on everything from a top-of-the-line sportfishing charter to a basic panga. Kayaking and paddle boarding. Land and sea tours that take you “off the beaten path” and into nature. Tours of surrounding towns including meals and transportation. Experience some of the most charming Mexican culture imaginable! Car rental. Dining at many fine establishments including on-site restaurants Attitude, Pool Grill, Baja Brewing Company and the beach club. And check with our Concierge for additional quality dining eateries. Jungle cruise – Take advantage of Special Hurricane Odile prices! Enjoy discounts of 10% - 30% with the Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa VIP Card. Utilizing your VIP card for activities and dining will give you substantial savings! Our on-site concierge will be happy to take care of you. Visit our activities office across from the golf putting green, dial ext. 2047 upon your arrival, or emai concierge@cabovillasbeachresort.com. BREAKFAST Begin your morning with views of Land’s End while enjoying our breakfast buffet at Attitude Restaurant. Our full-range buffet includes an omelet of your choice and a variety of morning favorites including pancakes, bacon, sausage, hash browns, bagels, cereal, yogurt, fresh juices and coffee. The breakfast buffet is available from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. for $12 USD. INFUSION ART CAFFE The summer season is well underway in Cabo. Water temps in the mid 80’s and crystal clear deep blue water have blessed us here at Land’s End, and the fish have showed up strong! The Blue Marlin bite is nothing short of spectacular; 2-3 Blue bites per day are normal. VERY exciting and lots of anglers are stretching their arms. Blue Marlin are the most incredible of all game fish and when they are biting, one has to go after them strong. They average 200-300 lbs and fight like nothing you have ever seen, it’s so exciting. The Tuna bite has also been incredible. Schools are being found all over and some massive schools are being found very close to shore; 200 lb Yellowfins are being landed daily, and some even larger. We are catching them with our kite method, as well as live bait and lures. They are ferocious and plentiful. It has been many years since we have seen a Tuna bite like this. Remember to bring you ice chest to haul fish home. Combine all of this with an occasional Wahoo bite and a few Dorado mixed in and you have true world class Cabo fishing. The Striped Marlin bite is also incredible. Most anglers are chasing Blues and Tuna, but if you want to target Sripeys, you can see 4-6 bites per day. It’s a great time of the year for light tackle and even fly gear. We have been raising Stripeys on hookless lures, just to toss bait or Ballyhoo to them; super exciting. Get down here! This is what Cabo is all about. August and Sept will set many records. Come and get your part of this! Check out our Cabo Yacht at www.badmedicinesportfishng.com. Reserve your fishing adventure with our cordial staff at info@badmedicinesportfishing.com or 605-929-4280. And stay caught up on all the Bad Medicine news on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bad-Medicine-Sportfishing/284129554946214?ref=hl. Thanks and look forward to getting you on the water! The Infusion Art Caffe bistro offers the best coffee in all of Cabo San Lucas! And if you are in the mood for something other than coffee, we have a variety of teas, smoothies and more. Located across the street from Costco in Plaza Transpeninsular by Blockbuster, Infusion Art Caffe’s staff will put a smile on your face while providing amazing coffee and delicious food! Claudia Erickson of Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa is the proud owner, and looks forward to seeing you soon at Infusion Art Caffe! CABO VILLAS BEACH RESORT & SPA IS CASH-FREE PRIME RIB NIGHT AT BAJA BREWING As a friendly reminder, Cabo Villas is cash-free. The front desk, Sparitual, Pool Grill, Attitude Restaurant and our swim-up Infinity Bar in the main pool, are all cash-free. We have found this makes for a more enjoyable experience for our guests. These areas will accept major credit cards, or you can make the charges to your room. The applicable member discount will automatically be applied. Thank you! ALL-INCLUSIVE FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS Enjoy mouth-watering prime rib and the best view in all of Cabo ever Friday night at Baja Brewing! The delicious prime rib is served Going out to eat gets to be expensive! Enjoy the convenience of our all-inclusive food and beverage packages! The Cabo Villas meal plan consists of the breakfast buffet, one appetizer and one main course for lunch, and domestic drinks (dinner is not included). The meal plan is $55 USD per day ($50 USD if pre-ordered on Cabo Villas website shopping cart) and is valid from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. We also offer two all-inclusive drink plans; the first applies to all domestic drinks and is $40 USD per day ($35 USD if pre-ordered on Cabo Villas website shopping cart). The second applies to all premium drinks and is $65 USD per day ($60 USD if pre-ordered on Cabo Villas website shopping cart). The two drink plans are valid from 1 a.m. - 10 p.m. with roasted potatoes and vegetables, and the views of Land’s End and the Cabo San Lucas Bay are amazing! Baja Brewing Company was the first microbrewery in Los Cabos and all of Baja California Sur. Located on the rooftop terrace of Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa, fall in love with the spectacular views of Land’s End while choosing from eight craft beer recipes. Our popular beer pizzas are made with beer ingredients and were highlighted in Food and Wine magazine! The menu offers Relax and pamper yourself with two options this month at SpaRitual. Package 1 includes a manicure with a 15-day durable shellac and a 50-minute tired feet massage for $145 USD, and Package 2 consists of a 50-minute relaxing massage and 30-minute express facial for $195 USD. Located beneath the Infinity pool at Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa, SPARITUAL is a unique oasis to indulge and seduce your senses and nourish your health and well-being. SPARITUAL is your sanctuary in paradise, waiting to fulfill your needs and exceed your expectations. View all of our signature rituals and treatments at www.sparitual.com.mx. traditional pub fare such as burgers, chicken fingers, Shepard’s pie wings and onion rings, in addition to more sophisticated entrees including steaks, fresh fish and shrimp, skewers and pastas. Live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights playing everything from classic rock to salsa. Open from 8:00 a.m. – midnight. PICTURE PERFECT WEDDINGS Cabo San Lucas is perfect setting for your ideal wedding. Cabo Villas is home to three unique wedding venues, providing a spectacular backdrop for your big day! Intimate wedding packages for up to 10 people start at $1,655 USD (plus tax), while our “Heart of Cabo” matrimony experience is just $489 USD (plus tax). Please contact weddings@cabovillasbeachresort.com. Celebrate the beginning of a lifetime together with your feet in the ocean and your dreams at your fingertips, www.cabovillasbeachresort.com/mexican-beach-weddings.htm! We invite you to take a look at our menu’s at www.cabovillasbeachresort.com /baja-brewing-company.htm. THE LOS CABOS CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION TV ON CHANNEL 18 Over the past 15 years, Cabo Villas Beach Resort & Spa has been grateful and honored to be a part of a number of caring foundations and charities in the Los Cabos area. Cabo Villas has grown extremely close with the Los Cabos Children Foundation. Their main goal is to provide medical assistance for children in the Los Cabos area suffering from cancer, heart defects and other serious illnesses. The LCCF and their amazing kids are showcased on channel 18. These children have little or no chance without treatment and medical assistance. A typical heart surgery for a child costs $10,000 (USD), while a year of cancer treatment totals $20,000 (USD). Cabo Villas invites you to join us in a rewarding experience with the Los Cabos Children’s Foundation. During your stay, $1 USD per day will be included on your total bill, which will go directly to helping these wonderful children. We sincerely thank you for thoughtfulness and generosity! For those of you who would like to contribute more than $1 per day to these children, the LCCF is grateful and appreciative of your kind gesture. Please let the front desk personnel know your preferred donation amount during check-out. Please visit this amazing organization at www.loscaboschildren.org. (For those members and guests who want to pass on the donation, simply inform our front desk personnel upon check-out). LCCF CHILD OF THE MONTH MARITZA After a year of treatment in the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Unit at the Salvatierra Hospital in La Paz, Maritza Estrella is now in surveillance! This means that she currently hasn't presented cancer cell activity and will no longer receive chemotherapy, but she will remain under medical supervision. She received this amazing news in February one day before her 5th birthday! Throughout her treatment, Maritza always showed strength, joy and courage. We are so happy for her and so grateful for you who make wonderful news like this one possible with your generous support! All these life-saving procedures could not be possible without your help and support to the Los Cabos Children's Foundation to fund this amazing program called "Spirit of Love". To learn more about their programs and ways you can help visit their website www.loscaboschildren.org. PRE-STOCK YOUR ROOM WITH THE WEBSITE SHOPPING CART Cabo Villas members and guests love the convenience of our shopping cart services on our website! Enjoy the convenience of ordering refreshments, snacks, drinks and additional vacation necessities before you arrive! Take advantage of this added amenity by visiting us online at shopping.cabovillasbeachresort.com CABO VILLAS BEACH RESORT & SPA