Elite Traveler May-June 2018

Surfer Villa THE CAPE, A THOMPSON HOTEL

Appropriately located at one of Cabo’s popular surfing spots, Monuments Beach, the two-story, three-bedroom Surfer Villa is designed with the wave enthusiast in mind. Perfect for groups (there’s an option to add a fourth bedroom) and entertaining, it has a large outdoor area with a dining setup and lounge, BBQ, wet bar and private plunge pool, all overlooking the Sea of Cortez and El Arco. Its adventurous decor has been described as ‘Baja-meets–Southern California,’ and the villa is filled with custom midcentury-style Latin American furnishings and surf-focused art. Photographs from Ed Fladung, who quit his job in the US and moved to Mexico to surf, adorn the space, along with handmade tiles painted with traditional Mexican patterns. After a day spent catching waves, recover with a soak in a freestanding copper bathtub or in the in-suite sauna, or relax with a game on the custom billiard table and a movie in the entertainment room. MEXICOMUST Go whale watching From December to April, charter a private yacht for an opportunity to see humpback and gray whales in their mating grounds. The Cape will stock your yacht with everything you need for a day on the water, including a private chef to whip up local delicacies, paddle boards, snorkeling gear and kayaks. Special amenities Full kitchen, laundry room, one complimentary pool cabana, complimentary surfboard rentals, round-trip airport transfers, personal concierge service, daily breakfast Size 5,848 sq ft Nightly rate from $3,800 Contact book online at thompsonhotels.com