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Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas the Meaning of Five Star Experiences

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Chapter Two – Clairvoyant Staff. Some may tire of my perpetual praise of Four Seasons properties – I am not a FS Junkie- There are cities where I reserve other brands exclusively!

At Four Seasons Punta Mita, I’m convinced every staff member has memorized my face and my client bookings – everyone recognizes me and recites my clients and their preferred suites or villas, truly impressive!

I was unaware that Easter had such a long celebration period – the plane was full of kiddos, we had premium economy seats – if Alaska offered a first-class plane only, every flight would sell out. I had flexible dates – but premium economy was the best we could achieve – three ladies of a certain age with metal knees….Oye. Not enough canned Champers – who knew Champagne came in a can? I’m certain one row up, they deCANted it! It is always served in a glass up front!

Alaska Air Premium Economy Champers- in a CAN!

I am obsessed with stories related to Travel Experiences. After a too short week here in Paradise, I could fill a novella on amazing experiences!

My goal was to explore the new residences and Villas – much has transpired in the two years since my last visit. GM, Borja emailed me on the plane: You are almost here, we can’t wait to see you! My response: Kiddos galore on plane, we need icy Margaritas on arrival, por favor!

I have an outside team now offering VIP arrival and departure services. Mexico airports are infamously amusing with the push the button random chance game…push button – greenlight means you pass thorough with no bag inspection. Red light – drop bags on conveyor for Xray. VIP airport services are addictive once you’ve enjoyed – met at the wing and an airport expert navigates you out to a driver. Mexico is not quite CDG in VIP level, but having the team manage our luggage and get us past many of the stops was excellent – did I mention the kiddos on the plane? Parched & peckish travelers.

We were greeted by Borja and a small legion of the Four Seasons Welcome Committee! Gwen, instead of the Mezcal arrival drink, Ricardo, our Tequila Master, will accompany you to your residence for a Tequila & Mezcal Immersion and Tasting, we can check you in there as well.  Muchas Gracias!

The Arrival Always Sets The Stage for The Stay!

Please meet Poli, your dedicated butler, he’s here for all your needs. Poli delivers us to my glorious residence in style – bags follow.

Ricardo, the Four Seasons Tequila Master, is an on-property expert – the tasting setting in my residence included nine glasses for tasting, three styles each sipper! Casa Dragones Tequila Blanco, Código 1530 Anejo Tequila and the familiar artisan hand painted cobalt bottle Clase Azul Reposado.

Tequila & Agave Welcome!
Tequila Master, Ricardo!
Tequila & Agave Welcome!

One of our three doesn’t drink and within moments of tasting, I noticed her slipping into the sofa cushions – long travel day – not much food…out for the count! In the hazy review, I was surprised to learn Tequila and Mezcal were very popular during the early 1900s during Prohibition. U.S. laws prohibiting the making and selling alcohol, translated to tequila smuggled into the U.S. over the border. Prohibition also encouraged the opening of over 150 bars in the border town of Tijuana.

And yes, we can arrange for Ricardo to entertain, teach, and serve his favorites in your Residence or suite! Two toddled off to Milos for dinner – and guess who appeared to mix our Margaritas? Ricardo! Every night at cocktail hour, he appeared at each restaurant to prepare our Margaritas! We would look up from a menu and there’s Ricardo! He & Poli are a tight team!

My two bedroom Residence included the peripatetic Poli, our dedicated Concierge butler. Besides being funny and telepathic, knowing our whereabouts at every moment, he gently reminded us of our scheduled activities. I walked out the door for my tennis lesson and a buggy awaited me, soft nudge at the beach – buggy headed to you for spa appointment, dinner etc.! One of our travelers initially didn’t venture out as often and he gently reached out to her for food orders, check ins. Senor Poli, at our beck and call.  And yes again, we can arrange for Poli as your VIP Butler Concierge. We’re certain Poli inserted Air tags into our beach bags, he would randomly turn up to check on us. Hotel Whisper training is a Four Seasons hallmark!

Bikes – big beach cruisers are scattered all over the property – if there isn’t a paper name tag, it’s yours for casual cruising. Black bikes for boys, white bikes for girls – high handlebars and coaster brakes, no gears. Drop the bike wherever you want, no rules!

We’re convinced a staff member called Poli when one of us took a spill on the beach cruiser, no names, and no injuries! Within moments three medics arrived in a buggy – at first, we couldn’t figure out who they were when they pulled up to us while we were sipping water on a shop terrace… Red bags with red medic cross- Oh, are you here for us? Yes- we had a report of a bike collision. I can hear the call to Poli: Women of a certain age bike riding in linen dresses and beach bags take a spill… send Medics! We declined care as they arrived without Margaritas! VIP Service at every level. This was a first for me!

Red bags with medic cross- Oh, are you here for us? Yes- we had a report of a bike collision.

Boats Catamaran and Kayaks. The sandy beach and gentle surf are safe here, the Sea of Cortez will not carry you out to sea like most of the rip tide beaches in Cabo. Kayaks, a catamaran, sand bikes, all methods of surf accessories are stacked every morning for complimentary guest use.

Tennis – Professional courts with lights and several pros with a selection of rackets, play at your own level. Highly Recommend Bruno! I took lessons with him on my last visit, he & Jonny are so much fun and will whip you around the court in competitive play or match your level. Overhead smash need a tune up, try a new racket, sign up early Bruno is in demand. He’s fun and his Argentinian accent commanding: Go Gwen, come on come on, encouragement is inspiring! After I departed, Bruno connected with my local tennis shop and instructed Julian on a new racket for me, Five Star Service! 

Tee Time! There are more than a few reasons why the course at Four Seasons Costa Palmas is highly ranked. Designed to Delight, the world-class 18-hole championship golf course featuring desert and ocean views, dunescapes and fairways that unravel down hillsides. A masterpiece designed by Robert Trent Jones II that sets the golf experience apart in Baja´s East Cape.

Water Taxi – this is a new service. Right below my residence, the yacht slips also house an electric Water taxi to shuttle guests to the new Nancy Silverton restaurant Mozza Baja. Every ten minutes the little taxi escorts guests across the harbor to dine or dance in the new night club!

Water Taxi

Ruben, Cabana Beach Butler – the best! Wander the pools and find Ruben – if your favorite pool, like mine is the hard-to-find small pool near the residences. Entice him to be stationed there…another mind reader! He knows your orders, he sets up beach or pool loungers, saves loungers for you in the desired location, he knows what time you want to snack, he encourages you to drink water and hydrate! He remembers salt or no salt, up or on the rocks, lime, or lemon! Gracias Ruben, we will be back! When he gave us the secret Beach Butler Button we vowed not to depart! Hotel Whisperer Extraordinaire!

Nightclub at Costa Palmas Marina Village Chiki. Inspired by La Casa Azul in Mexico City, especially its architectural configurations, the nightclub’s interiors are eclectic in style yet retain a uniquely Mexican feel that plays to a fresh generation of cultural enthusiasts and modern-day travelers. The speakeasy aesthetic offers a variety of seating experiences, including intimate booths designed for relaxing before or after hitting the dance floor, and outdoor seating in a central courtyard area. And everywhere, there are murals and mosaics that bring walls to life in a deeply rooted Mexican way.

A brilliant color palette of reds, oranges, and greens lends drama and excitement while colored lighting help create a cantina vibe throughout the dining and bar areas.

Five Star Service, my friend who stayed in my Residence, surprised at every afternoon delectable delivery of drinks and snacks exclaimed: Is this your typical travel? Si SI, and it’s the same for our clients who are always treated as VIP at Four Seasons Los Cabos at Costa Palmas.

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Gracias Borja and the exceptional team who delighted us every day! Hotel Whisperers.

Highly Recommend!

Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas

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Cabo San Lucas is a quick flight down the coast to sunny Baja, many of our clients love Cabo and we can now share an inside peek at the Four Seasons Hottest Luxe Resort. Located in undiscovered and undeveloped Costa Palmas. A hidden gem awaits at the East Cape in a spectacular desert landscape.

Sunset Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas

Just a bit over an hour drive from the airport, through a desolate desert, passing a few small villages, but mostly appreciate striking stands of stately cactus! In a quick map-quest, I located a small town enroute and asked my driver to make a brief detour through Santiago – an authentic sleepy village on a side road. This area feels like ancient México, pass through the blocks, the town consists of a small mission style church, a colorful library and a Zoo! I didn’t feel compelled to stroll, it was satisfying enough to pass through a quiet village.

Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas Casa de Brasa

The arrival is subtle, the meandering property is accessed by a sandy road noted by the iconic Four Seasons image on a rust colored sign, an enormous spread of cactus and tall trees are dotted thought the meandering dusty road to the resort. The edges of the 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II designed golf course appear before you reach the soaring roofline of the arrival pavilion. Reflecting pools of still and trickling water, broad expanses of shadowed walkways, the arrival foyer sets the stage with an extended view toward the sea over small pools and exquisite manicured cactus gardens. The landscaping is even more captivating at night as the buildings are terraced with architectural plantings and are brilliantly lit. It’s secluded and remote, it may not be for everyone, until the local community is built up, however I felt like I was on the edge of the world.

Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort, Suite Dreams

From my beach lounger under a massive white umbrella, the view of the Sea of Cortez was enhanced by the enveloping backdrop of the Sierra de la Laguna mountain range and a few small islands off in the distance. In the winter, a breeze blows most days, keeping you cool and creating a few waves in the sea. Spring and summer, the breeze dissipates, which might make the days feel a bit warmer. It was the perfect combination for endless days of chaise reading. I missed the Four Seasons Maldives beach butler buttons, but the beach butlers hustled to the chaise with menus, ice water, and of course the personal cabana guy who randomly passed by with sunscreen, chilled cocktails and baby corn on a stick! Notable interruptions to my hours of reading! Four pools, including an expansive kiddy pool, Jacuzzi pools, a lap pool behind the state of the art gym, tennis courts with pro, basketball court, kids club and golf! Small kiddy fountain is just outside the Kids Club.

Activities: water sports are 15-20 mins away where it is safer to loft in the wind away from the hotel buildings. The expansive desert will entertain with ATV adventures, biking and horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, and dipping in hot springs – all within minutes of the resort.
The numbers: rooms, all 141 guest rooms, including 23 suites, all have views of the Sea of Cortez and private terraces, many ground floor rooms have plunge pools. The basic starter rooms are enormous with massive open bathrooms, a walk-through dressing room and a separate half bath. The spacious rooms provide a sense of place, a cool combination of light and shade, shelves dotted with books, and comfy furniture.

Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas

My plunge pool terrace also included an outdoor sitting area with a relaxing sofa and beach chair – which replicates the terraces on the second and third floor rooms. The third-floor rooms have views of the sea. Arranged in several horseshoe zones, the resort doesn’t feel huge. My personal fave rooms weren’t open yet, but I took a tour with the GM. Opening soon, the ocean front rooms on the jetty end of the resort, sit precisely where the dawn sun rises from the sea with a technicolor display of pinks and mauve hued clouds. These larger suites feel more secluded and just a few steps away, a small pool and a protected space of loungers and palm trees seem like a private enclave. Plus, you have unobstructed views of the sea and the arm of the rocky jetty extending into the horizon. On the exact opposite side of the resort sits the three-bedroom Presidential Suite – also with unobstructed ocean views, it was under construction, but we tiptoed through it. An L shaped plunge pool is off the master bedroom, living room windows encase a small cactus garden, a full kitchen and dining area make this a suite not to be left at all!

Señora, would you like a baby corn on a stick!? Si si! Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas

The Sea of Cortez is one of the richest and most diverse on the planet. The deep, protected marina, once fully constructed will accommodate sleek yachts up to 250 feet, and a promised marina village with cafes and boutiques. A UNESCO Marine World Heritage site, the nearby Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park is home to 695 species of aquatic plants and 891 species of fish. Jacques Cousteau called it “The Aquarium of the World.” Plan a boat trip from the marina for unforgettable diving and snorkeling. Take a short hike and go for swim beneath a waterfall pouring off granite cliffs. Or head to El Triunfo, a 19th-century mining town where several old buildings have been restored and converted to restaurants, boutiques, art galleries and a museum. Try your hand at Organic Gardening remarkably lush and green, the vast Costa Palmas community includes 18 acres of organic farms and orchards – providing truly locally sourced ingredients for the Four Seasons restaurants. Meet the farmers and get hands-on to learn the latest techniques in sustainable organic growing

Five dining options including world-renowned Estiatorio Milos on the beach. Recognized as one of the finest Mediterranean seafood restaurants in the world, Estiatorio Milos was founded by acclaimed chef Costas Spiliadis who has made it an unparalleled culinary destination in Montreal, New York, Athens, Las Vegas, Miami and London. International flair meets local ingredients at this chic beachside restaurant and bar.

Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas Casa de Brasa

Keep it casual at Casa de Brasa, the poolside Baja brasserie, serving fresh favorites such as grilled shrimp tacos, chopped salads and guacamole made to order. Choose from craft beers, classic margaritas and frozen cocktails. Lounge dining is delivered fresh from Casa de Brasa.

Ceviche Bar – Taste the freshest local ceviches, tossed with your choice of chili vinegars and herbs from our garden. Or try the tostadas, topped with sailfish, jicama and jalapeño.

Head to sea and cast a rod for the Catch Your Own Dinner program at Casa De Brasa. Board a fishing boat at the private marina and venture out onto the Sea of Cortez to catch your own sailfish, snapper or marlin. The chef will then custom-prepare your meal with your choice of our signature sauces and sides. Among the options is Pescado Sarandeado from Mexico’s Nayarit region, featuring snapper marinated in a spicy paste of ancho and guajillo chilis.

We are keeping an eye on soon to open Villas and beachside suites! Aren’t you feeling the urge to escape?

Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas
Four Seasons Los Cabo Resort at Costa Palmas