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Living room in Villa Cortez

One&Only Palmilla SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO, MEXICO

MEET Peter Bowling, Managing Director Phone: +52 624 146 7000

STAY Villa Cortez Square footage: 8,500 indoors; 2,000 outdoors Nightly rate: from $11,000 The oversized Villa Cortez offers the ultimate in luxury and privacy, with an expansive infinity pool with views of the ocean, four sumptuous bedrooms, a 12-person private screening theater and a state-of-the-art gym. The open floor plan leads directly to the outdoor living space, which includes a palapa-style poolside seating area with a fire pit and an outdoor rain shower. Each of the 13 private treatment villas here offers a beautifully appointed, air-conditioned massage pavilion and alfresco garden. Every detail is an important part of the experience – from the rituals that accompany each treatment, to the premium aromatherapy products using indigenous ingredients from cactus flowers. Contact: Skarlette Castro, Spa Director Phone: +52 624 146 7000 ext 7012 Email: skarlette.castro@oneandonlypalmilla.com Signature treatments: Secret Garden Remedy, Baja Deep Tissue Pindas Ritual The menu features well-known signature dishes from Jean-Georges Vongerichten, including the finest steaks and the freshest Atlantic and Pacific seafood, accompanied by delicious sauces, plus side dishes and the country’s most extensive wine list. A glass-walled meat cellar features a variety of different cuts of the finest meats from around the world, including Wagyu and Kobe beef. DINE SEARED RELAX One&Only Spa

One&Only Palmilla is located on the tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, a region also known as Los Cabos, alongside one of the few swimmable beaches in the area. All its 174 rooms, suites and villas offer 24-hour butler service and a terrace facing the sea. The resort offers a plethora of dining options, including SEARED, a creation of chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Suviche and Agua by Larbi, with its unique “Mexiterranean” menu. On land and sea, One&Only Palmilla is a recreational paradise featuring two dramatic infinity pools, an elegant spa with private treatment villas, a signature Jack Nicklaus-designed 27-hole golf course, tennis courts, a surfing program, non-motorized water sports, seasonal whale watching, sport fishing and the resort’s own private yacht. The complimentary KidsOnly club keeps children active and entertained. The options are endless at One&Only Palmilla.

One&Only Palmilla Km 7.5, Carretera Transpeninsular San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur Mexico oneandonlypalmilla.com

Villa Cortez’s poolside area

Contact: Victor Cordoba Phone: +52 624 146 7000 Email: victor.cordoba@oneandonlypalmilla.com