There are few places on earth that rival Los Cabos’s landscape: sun-drenched deserts sprawl on for miles, eventually giving way to rocky cliffs that plunge into the sea below. Los Cabos is located on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, cradled by the sparkling Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California) on its east and the Pacific Ocean on its west.
Often mischaracterized as just another college student’s spring break destination, Exclusive Resorts is doing its part to show a different face of Los Cabos—one that emphasizes the region’s stunning natural beauty and its ability to rejuvenate the body and mind.
The best part about Exclusive Resorts’ five-star villas at Auberge Resorts, Esperanza, is that they do not stand out. Instead, they blend in. With their palm-thatched roofs, warm breezes rustling the curtains, bubbling private pools, and white-tile patios baking in the sun, the villas blend in with the Los Cabos landscape surrounding them: desert, sky, sea, and stone.
Esperanza’s grounds take advantage of Los Cabos’ rolling hills by staggering their villas up the incline, making it so that every balcony has a view of the ocean waves spraying against the rocky cliffs. Guests can even glimpse playful whales and dolphins jumping in the gulf when they dine at Cocina Del Mar, the resort’s restaurant that is carved into a picturesque seaside cliff.
My party enjoyed one of Exclusive Resorts’ villas at Auberge Resorts, Esperanza, complete with four private suites, a shared living and dining room, and a full kitchen. Without a doubt, the crowning jewel of the villa was the balcony: perfect for grilling and chilling with its ocean view, barbeque and dining area, lounge chairs, and best of all, a private jacuzzi three stories off the ground. This type of villa is a great option for multi-generational families seeking a space that offers a blend of community, privacy, luxury, and rusticness.
Picture yourself sinking into a plush couch and enjoying a family movie night or treating yourself and a date to mezcal tasting right in your living room. You and your grandkids could watch the sunset from the jacuzzi while an in-residence chef prepares a Baja-inspired dinner. There are even wellness options to choose from: give your mind a break with a breathwork ceremony or practice some yoga under the sun. All of this could happen just steps away from the comfort of your bed and belongings—Exclusive Resorts makes these distinctly Los Cabos experiences (and more) come to life right in your own residence.
Exclusive Resorts is well-known for delivering unparalleled travel experiences like this one. The vacation club gives its members exclusive access to several top-rated destinations. Exclusive Resorts has over 350 luxury residences to choose from around the world. In this way, Exclusive Resorts services adventure seekers, sun chasers, and luxury lovers who would prefer to vacation somewhere new every year rather than pay for the maintenance of a vacation home that stays the same forever. Why wait for things to get old when you could choose an alternative that is brand-new year after year?
I was thrilled to discover a lesser-broadcasted advantage of an Exclusive Resorts vacation: planning the trip was hassle-free. A representative was available to create a custom itinerary that ensured my party would get to see the Los Cabos highlights reel, along with several authentic experiences that I would have missed if I were planning the trip on my own. The schedule fit together like a puzzle; no moment was wasted and my time in Los Cabos was used to the fullest. Transportation, restaurants, and authentic Los Cabos experiences were mine to enjoy without the worry of organizing them—a thoroughly restful vacation for the brain and a break from endless to-do lists.
My packed schedule still allowed for ample time to explore the world outside of the villa by foot. Outside the Exclusive Resorts villa, Los Cabos’ beauty greets guests on the grounds of Esperanza. There are not many places in the world where you can wake up to birdsong, grab a coffee, stroll along winding paths, cool off in an infinity pool, see cacti, hibiscus, and whales, and relax on a cliffside beach without even leaving your resort.
An Exclusive Resorts vacation at Auberge Resorts, Esperanza is an experience that can be fine-tuned to suit any traveller’s wildest dreams. Both the guest who prefers to spend their day lounging in their villa and the one who wants to be out-and-about on a pre-planned trip will have something in common: relaxation for their mind as Exclusive Resorts handles the hassle and the splendor of Los Cabos puts them at ease.
Read more about Exclusive Resorts memberships on their website.
Be sure to check out the Visit Los Cabos site as well for plenty of recommendations for what to add to your custom-made itinerary.
