Los Cabos: Mexico’s Emerging High-End Destination

Los Cabos, aka “Cabo” according to returning spring breakers and bachelorettes, is notorious for never-ending tequila shots on beaches framed by glistening waters and the destination’s iconic arch. But this paradise along the southern tip of the Baja peninsula offers more than the drama flowing from late nights and what reality TV leads you to believe.

Los Cabos is emerging into a high-end destination for those discerning travelers seeking serene infused with luxury, and even A-list celebrities. New, tastefully designed properties throughout the region create an ambience unparalleled to other vacation hot spots. Just last spring, Gwyneth Paltrow chose the modern and Zen-like Montage Los Cabos and Jennifer Aniston frequently vacations in Los Cabos, with her favorite resort being One&Only Palmilla (both properties are bookable on VAX through American Airlines Vacations).

A Mexican vacation isn’t complete until sampling authentic Mexican food can be crossed off your to-do list. All-inclusive resorts make for an easy dining experience, but what is more authentic than a farm-to-table cuisine from locals? During Cabo’s high season, November through January, hot spots for global cuisine thrive. Flora Farms began in 1996 as a farmhouse, and currently serves as home to tourists, offering them access to the onsite barbershop, lush gardens, spa, market and restaurant. Acre Baja, a bed and breakfast that opened in 2015, is nearby on 25 acres of farmland. Visitors can greet the day with morning yoga sessions, dine on global cuisine in the property’s restaurant and retreat to their villas or tree-houses for some “grounded luxury.”

Searching for a vacation infused with modern design, farm-to-table meals and a chic-cultural style of partying? Swap shots for sipping delectable drinks at these high-end Cabo resorts you can find on VAX: Breathless Cabo San Lucas Resort and Spa, Paradisus Los Cabos, Reflect Krystal Grand Los Cabos, and RIU Palace Cabo San Lucas.