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Los Cabos Myths and Truths

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Some say pirates once inhabited the area and you might hear rumors of a shipload of sunken treasure buried under the sparkling Sea of Cortez.

In the mountain regions around Cabo, large teeth from the 200 million-year-old Megalodon sharks can be discovered; they are thought to be a grandfather of the Great White Shark. Finding one brings good fortune.

Each year in early autumn, one of nature’s most enchanting seasonal renewals occur—the migration of hundreds of whales from the frigid waters of the Arctic to the temperate and tranquil bays surrounding the Baja Peninsula. From December to April, there is no better place to observe and delight in the display than Los Cabos.

Making their journey south, completing a 12,000-mile migration by late December and staying until late April when they repeat their journey northward. Idyllic weather, shallow waters, salinity and abundant marine life in the bays and lagoons north of Los Cabos provide a perfect place for whales to birth and rear their young.

An afternoon spent on the sea generally yields an up close look at these majestic creatures; one never tires of their majesty. Baby whales seemingly relishing and frolicking in tail smacking or lobtailing antics, although it appears this practice is for sheer delight, it will eventually aid them in stunning or scaring prey.

From the serenity of your casita, reclined in your beach hammock or bobbing on the sea on a yacht or power raft, whale watching is forever thrilling.

For lounge inhabitants, cabana boys announce the whale performance with the legendary blowing of the conch shell.

Truths: Los Cabos is a picture-perfect mixture of languid afternoons and playful whales.
Journey with Our Whale Whisperer!

New York New York!

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Bursting with blossoms, spring in New York is popping. A long family weekend recently included these activities with our superb New York ground team. Teenagers in tow, we love the Crosby Street Hotel in Soho, something for everyone; kids can explore on their own for trendy and hip shops.

Many of our clients provide a destination city with no instructions or requests, they trust us to seek out the unusual, add the traditional museums and theater and off they go! Our local team expertly manages every minute and is available for any last minute requests.

With rain showers on the horizon, we began first day with a car tour highlighting Central Park, pointing out areas to be enjoyed later in the sunshine. Mosey toward Harlem to view the iconic Apollo Theatre, President Clinton’s office, Strivers Row; ending the sightseeing at the classic temple of comfort food, Red Rooster. Showcasing the culinary neighborhood traditions and Chef Marcus Samuelsson’s rich background. And yes, we can achieve reservations despite the sold out status!

The afternoon is devoted to museums and shopping. Evening theater – so much to choose from right now!

Next morning tour the Manhattan Harbor in a private iconic Water Taxi with a traditional New York lunch on board. View the Statue of Liberty from the unique perspective of the waterfront and learn more about New York’s historic skyline – with private guide. It’s not fancy, but great fun, the boat looks like an old-time Checker cab and is all yours to privately enjoy all morning.Up close viewing of the Statue of Liberty, and the Brooklyn Bridge completed in 1883. The iconic Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States, and the view from underneath is unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

The World Trade Center Site, see history in the making as the construction cranes rise from the World Trade Center site where, once completed, One World Trade Center will be 1,776 feet tall.

Once on land visit the Empire State Building, built during the American Great Depression in 1930, this astounding building has 102 floors and 6,500 windows, and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. We have VIP tickets allowing a view from the 102nd floor. Most visitors stop at the 86nd floor.

Finish up with the Greenwich Village tour in the adjacent Meatpacking District for a walk on the Highline, the elevated railroad that is now a wonderful park with amazing views of the river and some great avant-garde architecture.

Driver drops you off to graze at Eataly, a great collection of gourmet food purveyors. The marketplace is the city’s ultimate destination for food lovers to shop and taste and savor – an extravaganza includes a premier retail center for Italian delicacies and wine, a culinary educational center, and a diverse slate of boutique eateries.

Evening theater, again. We have best seats at any and every play.

The city that never sleeps is a playground for families. A much longer list of private exclusives can be added to a Journey.