Elite Traveler May-June 2018

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Casita MARQUIS LOS CABOS

Upending preconceived notions of all-inclusive hotels, Marquis Los Cabos, a member of Leading Hotels of theWorld, calls its concept ‘unlimited luxury.’ The all-suite, adults-only resort has five restaurants, two bars, three pools and countless activities. Its one-bedroom casitas have gardens with plunge pools and ocean views, perfect for lazy afternoons spent ordering guacamole and chips from room service. The calming design has touches of Mexican-inspired decor and original paintings from local artists. Looking for more bedrooms? Check in to the fifth-floor Presidential Suite, which has two bedrooms and a balcony with sun loungers. Don’t forget to visit the award-winning 13,000-sq-ft spa featuring Natura Bissé treatments using limited-edition Diamond Rose products.

Size 1,670 sq ft Nightly rate from $1,438

Contact Paola Velasco, reservations manager, concierge@ marquisloscabos.com, +1 877 238 9399, marquisloscabos.com

2018 OPENINGS Montage Los Cabos Twin Dolphin, the development’s residential community, is already open, and this summer Montage opens a hotel. Set on not one, but two, swimmable beaches on the Santa Maria Bay, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing and luxurious beach vacation. Book Casa Santa Maria, a private 10,865-sq-ft, five- bedroom oceanfront compound. montagehotels.com

NobuHotel Los Cabos This is a big year for Nobu Hotels, which is opening five new properties in 2018. Bringing modern Japanese minimalism to Los Cabos’s sunny shores, the resort is bright and filled with custom furnishings, elegant wood soaking tubs, geometric design elements and lots of stone, a nod to the surrounding landscape. nobuhotels.com

Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos On the East Cape, far from the hustle and bustle of Cabo San Lucas, the new Four Seasons will welcome guests late this year. The resort’s highlights include a superyacht marina, Robert Trent Jones II–designed golf course, a sports complex with tennis, pickleball, basketball and roller hockey, and best of all, a large,

Le Blanc Los Cabos Currently in its soft opening, this all-inclusive resort is perfect for couples looking for over-the-top pampering. It has 24-hour butler service, an incredible spa with a large hydrotherapy area and seven eateries, including Lumiere, a French-fusion fine-dining restaurant with a multicourse tasting menu. leblancsparesorts.com

Zadún, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve With two championship golf courses, a desert botanical park and a collection of villas with personal butlers, outdoor showers and swimming pools, Zadún is poised to become one of Los Cabos’s most cherished hotels. It will open just in time for December’s incredible whale-watching season. ritzcarlton.com

swimmable beach. costapalmas.com

Photo INGALLSPHOTO, Julieta Amezcua Photography