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Swimming pool at Grand Velas Los Cabos

MEET Ignacio Mendoza, General Director Phone: +52 624 104 9800 Email: ignacio.mendoza@velasresorts.com

STAY Presidential Suite Square footage: 5,400 A luxurious Los Cabos retreat with great ambience, the marvelous two-bedroom Presidential Suite features imported furniture, exquisite Mexican artwork and a gorgeous private pool on the furnished terrace with minimalist style and breathtaking views of the Gulf of California. Entertainment features include iPod docks and 65-inch TVs, and there is a spacious living room, dining for eight and a stocked bar with a customizable selection of wine and liquor. The spa-like bathroom has double rain and handheld showers, with marble walls and local woodwork. Enjoy 24-hour in-suite and poolside butler service, VIP transportation to and from the airport, and a 50-minute massage per person per day. An authentic reinterpretation of luxury and well-being based on millenary rituals and treatments, the Grand Velas signature spa has 16 spa suites, including one Wedding Suite and four double suites, hydrothermal journey, beauty salon and spa boutique. Contact: Josselyn De la Mora Email: jdelamora@velasresorts.com RELAX SE Spa by Grand Velas Under the guidance of two-Michelin-star chef Sidney Schutte, Cocina de Autor is the ideal place for guests looking for creative cuisine. Contact: Sidney Schutte, Chef Email: rbabiod@velasresorts.com Velas 10: Enjoy seafood and steak at this oceanfront bar/restaurant. Frida: Contemporary Mexican cuisine Lucca: Italian-Mediterranean cuisine DINE Cocina de Autor

Grand Velas Los Cabos LOS CABOS, MEXICO Set in one of the most sophisticated destinations in Mexico, Grand Velas Los Cabos is located at the very spot where the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean converge. The beauty shimmering from the union of the desert and sea is unrivaled. More than 300 luxurious suites of over 1,000 sq ft – each with spectacular views and excellent service – make for an unforgettable vacation experience. Grand Velas Los Cabos is the perfect blend of unique location, all-inclusive luxury and world-class service.

Grand Velas Los Cabos Km 17.3, Carretera Transpeninsular Cabo San Lucas–San José del Cabo Corredor Turístico Los Cabos 23405 Baja California Sur Mexico velasresorts.com loscabos.grandvelas.com

Piaf: Classic French Cabrilla: Ceviche bar

ENJOY Miramar: Oceanfront bar Sky Bar: Ocean-view terrace bar

Golf Courses Cabo Real, Puerto Los Cabos, Club Campestre San José Par: Cabo Real, 71; Puerto Los Cabos, 73; Club Campestre San José, 71

Phone: +52 01 800 543 2044 Email: smartin@questrogolf.com

For health and fitness junkies, the TechnoGym Center offers personal trainers, exercise programs, yoga, Pilates and meditation.

Spa cabin at Grand Velas Los Cabos