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Welcome to the LIFESTYLE Magazine Here, you’ll find great tips for your Cabo vacation, as well as advice regarding villa rentals, activities and services you can’t miss while visiting our sunny shores. In this issue we talk about our President’s formal invitation for the world leaders to attend the G-20 Summit in Cabo, how to get discounts on green fees in Cabo, a current calendar of events, Cabo’s hottest Yachts, some art talk & lastly our ongoing specials on Cabo adventure activities, Villas & services. LIFESTYLE is Los Cabo’s most comprehensive Concierge & LIFESTYLE Management Company. Created to offer one of a kind personalized luxury experiences, LIFESTYLE ensures that you live the lifestyle you deserve while in Los Cabos. The first destination club management company in the area & possibly in the industry, today LIFESTYLE has redefined the concept of turn key services. Our in-house work force has over a decade of experience in the hospitality & management industry, offering our clients something more than just attention to detail and highly personalized service; they ensure peace of mind while in Los Cabos. LIFESTYLE Villas a division of LIFESTYLE, is a carefully handpicked selection of stunning beachfront, ocean & golf view villas and condominiums in Los Cabos’ most prestigious developments. Where LIFESTYLE Villas differs from many other villa rental companies is that each LIFESTYLE Villas is managed by LIFESTYLE and have been standardized. We have high thread count linens, bathrooms, safes, VOIP, wireless internet, fully stocked kitchens ready for you or your chef to prepare any meal. Another differentiating factor is that we include many services when renting directly with us, which include: • Pre-arrival destination planning • Pre-arrival grocery shopping & stocking (groceries billed prior to departure) • One arrival airport to villa private transportation in luxury late model SUV • Arrival welcome cocktails & appetizer • Meet & greet by your LIFESTYLE concierge who is on call during your stay • Breakfast prepared fresh in your villa the first morning (groceries not included) • Daily housekeeping (except Sundays & Holidays) • L’Occitane toiletries • Daily hand delivery of NY Times fax Some promotions may have a variation of these services, please refer to our website in Current Specials. We hope you enjoy our magazine and we look forward to working with you & providing an unforgettable experience that leaves you longing for your return.
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Original art treasures behind the doors of lifestyle villas This year we introduced art work by Yandi Monardo in a small selection of our villas, in an effort to showcase local talent and slowly incorporate a Geo Cultural experience for our guests & home owners. We chose Yandi’s series of work as his pieces have local inspirations & on some paintings he actually used clay gathered from the Miraflores region. All his artwork is for sale & the following are some samples.
For more information about Yandi’s work as well as his workshops, you can contact him directly. For our guests in residence, we can schedule a meeting with the artist so he can explain his work & inspiration.
E-mail: yandimonardo@yahoo.com.mx Mobile: (624) 174-4145 Web: www.monardoyandi.com
Enjoy outstanding pieces of art while you get lost in this town that might steal your hearth
Every Thursday evening, visitors and residents enjoy strolling the art district of San Jose del Cabo along Obregon Street behind the church, sipping wine and viewing fine art. The Art Walk takes place from November to May 5pm to 9pm.
ART GALLERY EL LUNARIO
 This amazing art gallery located in the heart of San Jose del Cabo was open in 2010, ever since it has surprised us with exhibitions of beautiful paintings and sculptures of several local and foreign artists, gaining a well known reputation for its colorful and yet lovely art. That is why it is our pleasure to announce that our great friend Yandi Monardo, has became a partner of this gallery. Don´t miss the opportunity to visit this magnificent place and enjoy some great art & interact with the artists themselves while you sip some champagne.
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ART WALK IN SAN JOSE DEL CABO
Come and enjoy the color and creativity flowing from the old adobe buildings of the ever-growing Art District in San Jose del Cabo. Behind the main square and away from the busy main streets are many unique galleries featuring works of Mexican and international artists and artisans.
groups, starting with the Asian grouping comprising of China, Indonesia, Japan and Korea.”
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President Calderón further stated, “I want to invite everyone to come to Mexico in June of next year, for the next G-20 and B-20. Believe me, Los Cabos is a little warmer than this place, there is plenty of sun, if you want to experiment with solar energy, etc. such as receiving sunlight on your own body. We will give a big welcome in Mexico this coming year.” With 13,000 total rooms in the destination, Los Cabos will dedicate 11,000 rooms to the G20 Summit, while the Mexican government will invest more than $47,000,000 into the development and promotion of the Summit.
President Felipe Calderon Invites Global Leaders to Los Cabos for 2012 G20 In June we have already written about Mexico’s President Felipe Calderon and his visit to Los Cabos. In June, President Felipe Calderon and Governor Marcos Covarrubias visited a local school to kick start a new “personal I.D.” program that is being implemented for all Mexican children. He also inaugurated a Hospital and lastly attended a meeting with the Private Sector to announce that he is pushing for the G 20 to be hosted in Los Cabos in October 2012. Today we are happy to share with you that last week President Calderon addressed the Group of Twenty (G20) during a work session in Cannes, France and invited the global leaders to join him in Los Cabos, Mexico in June 2012 for the next meeting of the G20 and B20. As the annual G20 Summit comes to an end, preparations are well underway throughout Los Cabos to prepare for more than 7,000 attendees that will arrive in the destination.
Referencing ongoing planning, the final communique from the G20, reads “On December 1st. 2011, Mexico will start chairing the G20. We will convene in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, in June 2012, under the Chairmanship of Mexico. Russia will chair the G20 in 2013, Australia in 2014 and Turkey in 2015. We have also agreed, as part of our reforms to the G20, that after 2015, annual presidencies of the G20 will be chosen from rotating regional
In addition, a new 653,400 square foot Convention Center will house the G20 meetings and events. Designed to accommodate over 6,000 people, the Convention Center represents $100,000,000 investment by the federal government and a $1,500,000 investment from the State of Baja California Sur. The municipality of Los Cabos endowed a 15-acre tract of land which is located alongside a private golf community and boasts magnificent views for the building of the Convention Center, and the Los Cabos Tourism Board has also invested almost $1,000,000 in the project. The Convention Center will be designated a “green” facility, and will be designed with energy efficiency in mind and will be equipped with solar panels. Construction of the center is set to begin during the first week of November. About Los Cabos: Located at the tip of the 1,000-mile long Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos is home to award-winning hotels and resorts, championship golf courses, rejuvenating spas, world-class
About the G20: The G20 was originally established in 1999, in the wake of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, to bring together major advanced and emerging economies to stabilize the global financial market. To tackle the economic crisis that spread throughout the world in 2008, the G20 members were called upon to further strengthen international cooperation. G20 Summits have been held in Washington in 2008, in London and Pittsburgh in 2009, in Toronto and Seoul in 2010 and this year, the G20 will take place in Cannes, France on November 3 – 4. News via Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau. Image via Presidential website.
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Baja California Sur, 22 January 2012. President CalderĂłn supervised work on the four-lane La Paz-Todos Santos-Los Cabos Highway and inaugurated the 90-kilometer stretch. This road will improve the economy in the south of the state and the quality of life of all the inhabitants by becoming an axis that will improve road links and reduce traveling times. The president declared that since Los Cabos is a crucial tourist center for Mexico, the inauguration of this construction will increase tourism and boost economic activity throughout the region. The project involved an investment of 3.5 million pesos and will enable the over 8,000 vehicles that travel along it every day to advance more safely and quickly. Travel time be-
tween La Paz and Cabo San Lucas will be reduced from 2:15 to 1:30 hours. The size of the investment involved makes this one of the most important highways in the region, second only to the one from MazatlĂĄn to Durango As part of the highway complex, the project will include a flyover in Todos Santos that will further reduce travel time. This flyover will also improve living conditions for the Todos Los Santos community, which will benefit from the reduced traffic flow. The president concluded by saying that in addition to improving road links between people, infrastructure triggers employment and in this case, will increase the flow of visitors and trade.
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sport fishing and much more. With a unique landscape of dramatic desert and white sand beaches, Los Cabos is an exotic escape within easy reach of most U.S. cities.
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Events Calendar march Festival of San José del Cabo
Each year is organized this festival in honor of the patron saint of the city: San Jose. The festival begins with music festivals and, following 2 weeks carnival and parades.
DAY 22 - 25 BAJA SHAKESPEARE´S 2012 PRODUCTION, CINDERELLA, AT RANCHO BUENA VISTA.
All details closer to performance dates. Contact tyfield@hotmail.com
Cross Country Race San Jose 500
On the track “Loco Sandoval” of San Jose del Cabo is run off-road racing, reaching a total of 500 miles, offering an electrifying experience.Come and feel the adrenaline and the blood running through his veins. An event you will never forget!
APRIL SPRING BREAK
Welcome package, mini-massage, complimentary service. 2x1 choose your favorite activity (whales, fishing & golf).
CROSS COUNTRY RACE Dos Mares 500
“500 kilometers between two seas at high speed through the night is an experience that many would like to have.” This is your opportunity to live to the end, join the great multitude of followers of this great sport, about us and enjoy the experience.
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Kite and windsurf events plus SUP island crossing, downwinder and more. E-mail tim@palapasventana.com
MAY International Game Fish Association This fishing tournament was previously held in Hawaii. Each year brings the winners of 77 qualifying tournaments, ensuring a superb spectacle. Come to Cabo San Lucas and catch marlin, tuna, wahoo and other big fish. NOTE:
Whale Migration Starting in mid October until mid-April
Starting October until mid-April, all along the peninsula you will be able to see the migrating whales. Many whales enjoy the warm waters of Los Cabos, including the Gray Whale, Blue Whale, Sperm Whale, Humpback and Fin Whale. Some of the whale activity viewable from shore includes breaching (jumping into the air), sounding (showing the tail fin as they dive) and spyhopping (where the whale lifts its head to the surface and looks around).
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LOS CABOS WHALE FESTIVAL For two consecutive days, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo will present events of artistic expression— painting, photography, film, music, workshops, conferences—related to whales,
What is the festival? Los Cabos Whale Festival will be a local and international festivity, a family social event where people can come and learn about the wonderful marine life that inhabit our seas, especially about the whales that visit us every year.
tistic expression—painting, photography, film, music, workshops, conferences—related to whales, in such a way that all visitors will have the opportunity to learn, enjoy and take home a great learning experience; all thanks to Los Cabos Whale Festival.
Conservation / Art / Tourism For two consecutive days, Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo will present events of ar-
Cabo San Lucas Los Cabos is one of the three major beach destinations in the country and it welcomes 80% of the state recreational tourism.
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THE WHALES Of the great diversity of marine mammals, there are eleven species of baleen whales; eight of them can be spotted and observed off the shores of this Peninsula, and, as unique and incredible as it seems, five of them can only be seen in Los Cabos. In the coasts of Baja California Sur, there is a huge variety of marine species, among which are many marine mammals, such as the Gray Whale, the Humpback Whale, the Bryde’s Whale, the Finback Whale and the majestic Blue Whale, who have chosen our coastlines as shelter; due primarily, to their distribution and proximity to the coast, have become the most important cetacean in Mexico. December through April, visitors of Los Cabos have the privi-
lege of watching these beautiful whales sailing just a few minutes from the bay; one can even have the good fortune of seeing them from the coastal zone. This is why it is of paramount importance to Los Cabos to generate an event of great magnitude with the WHALE as its emblem, and thus exalt Los Cabos as the best tourist destination for Whale Watching and enjoyment of these marine giants; an event that increases the influx of tourists and consequently, generates more income, adding a cultural and conservation component to its international fame.. The aim of this festival is that the local community and visitors from everywhere consciously learns and get interested in the protection and care of marine life, not only because
December through April, visitors of Los Cabos have the privilege of watching these beautiful whales of its biological significance on the planet, but for what this means to the locals as an economic flow. Â Among several presentations, Festival Ballena Los cabos will have a marine mammals photo exhibition, a large format exhibition by photographer Masa Ushioda; keynote of conservation and management of whales, given by DR. Jorge Urban, Among other. http://festivalballenaloscabos.com/
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WELCOME TO THE NINTH EDITION OF THE FESTIVAL DE CINE DE TODOS SANTOS. NINE YEARS OF INDEPENDENT, PROVOCATIVE, AND SURPRISING LATIN AMERICAN FILM. Nine productive years of film with innovative and vibrant programming. Aesthetically significant films that discover new aspects of our local culture ingrained with Mexican and Latin American historical and social issues. With 25 films that express the vitality and diversity of Latin film our growth is evident this year. It is with great pleasure that we have added two new venues for our films, in La Paz, the Teatro Juarez and Galería Galería. We are continuing with our film program at the Universidad de BCS, always well attended by enthusiastic students. Our award winning program, ‘Youth in Video’, has also grown, attracting ,this summer, almost 70 young people and kids from Pescadero and Todos Santos. We will enjoy their animated films and documentaries in the Children’s Festival. A day of pride and film for the young filmmakers and their families. For the first time we begin our ‘CineParque’ program with an open air presentation of the film “Enamorada” (1949) starring the eternal diva María Felix, a work of art from the Golden Era of Mexican cinema. María Felix, with her timeless beauty,is the image of our 2012 festival.
The Rancheros from Baja California Sur.We mourn the passing away of the legendary actor, Pedro Armendáriz Jr., who was to receive our tribute for a lifetime of dedication to film. After a delightful visit from Diego Luna during last year’s 8th Festival de Cine Todos Santos, we have coordinated an association of our festivals, with his nomadic documentary film festival , “Ambulante,” and are now united to a network of 12 states that share this exciting journey.
Connection and dialogue with creative talent is an important part of our festival and we are honored by the presence of distinguished guests: Actors, Daniel Giménez Cacho and Dolores Heredia from México, Esther Regina from Madrid Spain. Directors, David Liles from San José del Cabo Maya Goded, from Mexico City, DF, Bobby Nicholson from California,U.S.A, Cesar Talamantes from La Paz.Producer Alain Petri.
This year, “OSCAR” comes to Todos Santos! With a Gala party that will bring to town all of the glamour of Hollywood in the legendary Hotel California including Marilyn Monroe and María Felix! Time to enjoy film and its stars! The committee of the Todos Santos Film Festival expresses its gratitude to all whom have made this cinematic adventure possible. Without the generous support of our sponsors, advertisers, members, volunteers, spectators and friends the festival would not have been made a reality. Many thanks! Lic. Sylvia Perel, Founding Director
SATURDAY 25 3:00 Suitable Queen Dir. Maya Goded México/2011/17 min Invited guest Maya Goded
Thursday 23 Youth in Video Films by young students from the 2011 Summer Workshops in Todos Santos.
“Short Film Festival” a selection of the best shorts ( documentary, fiction and animation) from Argentina, Cuba, Chile, Mexico and Spain.
14:00 hrs – “Behind The Scene” Directed by David Liles y Luis Inés Sandoval Solís México/2012/16 min
5:00 The Other Californios Dir. César Talamantes México/ 2010/ 80 min Invited guest: Director Cesar Talamantes
“Un Chango Destruye Todos Santos” Directed by Bertha Aguilar México/ 2011/ 2 min “Romance Del Chango Y La Liebre” Directed by Bertha Aguilar México/ 2011/ 2 min “7 Voices, 7 Questions, 7 Days” Documentary by Todos Santos´s Students México /2011/ 25 min
7:30 Hidalgo, the Never Told Story Dir. Antonio Serrano España~México/ 2010/ 115min SUNDAY 26 2:00 Desert Flowers Dir. José Alvarez, México/ 2009/ 71min 3:30 The Finger Dir. Sergio Teubal Argentina/ 2011/ 93min
Preceded by animated films by children from Escuela Melitón Albañez and the Centro Cultural Néstor Agúndez~ Todos Santos.
5.30 The Peddler Dir. Eduardo de la Serna, Lucas Marcheggiano, Adriana Yurcovich Argentina/ 2009/ 84min
OPENING NIGHT FILM 6:00 The Painting Lesson Dir. Pablo Perelman Chile- México /2011/ 85 min Invited Guest: actor Daniel Giménez Cacho
Special Event GALA PARTY “HOLLYWOOD IN TODOS SANTOS” Fundraiser for Youth in Video Program Hotel California~. Time TBD Pre-sale tickets at Hotel California
FRIDAY 24 Special Event “Water & Gold” 5:30 Even The Rain Dir. Icíar Bollaín, España/2010/103min 8:30 The Battleship México/2009/85 Dir. Alvaro Curiel
MONDAY 27 5:00 The 100 Cuban “Sones” Dir. Edesio Alejandro Cuba/2010/ 82’ CLOSING NIGHT FILM 7:00 ISPANSI ( Spaniards) Dir. Carlos Iglesias Spain/2010/100 min Premier in México
La Paz Galeria Galeria Revolución 590 esq. Juarez Col. Central tel.1256973, La Paz TUESDAY- FEBRUARY 28 7:00 Christmas Inc. Dir. Fernando Rovzar México/2008/ 100 min WEDNESDAY - FEBRUARY 29 7:00 Rivers of Men Dir: Tim Dirdamal México/ 2011/ 76 min Teatro Juarez Belisario Domínguez s/n Col. Centro, La Paz THURSDAY - MARCH 1st 7:00 Even the Rain (Spain- Bolivia) Dir. Icíar Bollaín, España/2010/103min Preceded by the film EL HORNO (The Oven) Dir. Raúl Caballero México/ 2009/ 10 min Invited guest: Dolores Heredia FRIDAY ~ MARCH 2 7:00 The Battleship Dir. Alvaro Curiel México/2009/85 SATURDAY ~ MARCH 3 7:00 ISPANSI ( Spaniards) Dir. Carlos Iglesias España/ 2010/100 min Premier in México Pre-sale in Todos Santos at Bookstore El Tecolote - Todos Santos. (Presale starting on Feb 1) Pre-sale in La Paz at GotBajaMadero e/5 de Mayo y Constitucion - La Paz (starting on Feb 1st) For more information, updates, changes, please visit: www.todossantoscinefest.com
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SCHEDULE OF FILMS Teatro Marquez de León, Todos Santos, BCS February 23-27, 2012 All Films with English subtitles
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Flying Private to Cabo Did you know that Baja California Sur is the only state in Mexico that has 4 international airports? SJD SAN JOSE DEL CABO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT & FBO MMLS CABO SAN LUCAS INTERNATIONAL FBO LAP LA PAZ INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTO LORETO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
I think this re affirms the long term growth potential for development that this incredible state has. If you haven’t been to our local FBO’s lately, take a peek. The Cabo FBO road & facilities have been
improved & the SJD FBO has been moved to another terminal that is also a step up from the last one. This summer we aligned ourselves with ATI Jet Charter for our upcoming fall/winter season. This will give our clients access to the best priced private jet travel & also to their Medical air ambulance division. You never know when you’ll need this service, but now you can deal directly with the service provider and avoid from being overcharged in the event of an unforeseen incident. So the next time you feel like flying private or if you or anyone you know requires medical evacuation out of Mexico, give us a call as we are certain we can get you the most competitive prices in the market.
The following is a note from our Private Air partners Welcome to the world of private flying, where you will leave behind the indignities associated with airline travel... We are ATI Jet Charter, a company with more than 20 years experience flying high profile business people, celebrities, top government officials and some European Royals. We have our main base and corporate offices in El Paso, Texas, and operational bases in Eagle/Vail Valley, Colorado, Teterboro, NJ, Van Nuys, CA, and Saint Croix, US Virgin Islands. We also operate ATI Airmed, an air ambulance service with intensive care unit capabilities for those who have been struck by disaster away from home.
from us, flight after flight regardless of which aircraft was assigned to them for the trip, unlike those big name fractional operators where there’s a myriad of aircraft types and configurations. millions of flight hours of proven track record without structural failure even under the worst weather conditions.
Some high profile professionals and corporations in our Eagle and West Texas regions have second homes in Cabo, and routinely fly here; we serve both San Jose and Cabo San Lucas airports, depending on what the customer requests. You will Our fleet consists of 4 comfortable enjoy the consistency of stepping and luxuriously appointed Learjet on an airplane that looks just like the 55’s, one luxurious Learjet 35 which one you just flew with us last month: is convertible to ambulance, and all our fleet has the same corporate one dedicated ambulance Lear 25. paint scheme and the same interior We exclusively operate Lear jets, configuration and appointments, the most trusted and reliable, best so customers have an exacting built light and mid size jets that have standard and know what to expect
All our captains must meet the requirement of having a minimum of 3000 hours in Lear jets before we allow them in the left seat, so rest assured your crew is experienced on the aircraft they’re flying. All their training is done at Flight Safety Learjet training center in Tucson, AZ, and reinforced with recurrent, periodical training at our home base in El Paso, TX. We have operated accident free since company inception, and that’s the result of our safety policies and crew training. We invite you to check with us when planning your next Cabo trip (www. atijet.com), and our partners on the ground LIFESTYLE can put together for you the ultimate Cabo experience.
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WHALE WATCHING PHOTO SAFARI An amazing, up-close whale watching experience
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We provide: 1. Transportation from selected hotels 2. Whale briefing 3. Expert marine mammal guide 4. Life jacket 5. Hydrophone to hear the whales sing 6. Photography presentation Bring: • Camera: video or still camera • Non-slip, soft sole shoes • Sunscreen • Light jacket or sweater • Clothes that can get wet • Hat / Cap Restrictions: • Guests with limited mobility, neck or back problems and expectant mothers may not participate • Bathrooms are not available on board Minimum age: 5 years Official Goverment Certification. Full, comprehensive insurance.
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Whale Whatching Photo Safari There are few things in the world that compare to the sight of massive Humpback whales shooting out of the ocean´s depths and launching high into the air - returning to the sea amidst a colossal splash. To be yards away from such a sight is a truly breathtaking experience. Join us on our specially designed, high-speed inflatable Apex boats for a safe and comfortable expedition.
On this tour, you will learn all about these magnificent animals and even have the opportunity to listen to them communicate under the surface with our hydrophone listing system. Our guides will get you as close as safely possible so you can capture the whale displays in spectacular photos and video to take home and share with family and friends. Don´t miss out on this extraordinary experience.
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OUTDOOR ZIP LINE ADVENTURE MEXICO´S PREMIER ADVENTURE COMPANY Experience Cabo’s premier extreme eco-adventure with zip lines, rappelling, rock climbing and more Exhilarating and exciting, our Outdoor Adventure combines amazing activitieswith the impressive scenery of Boca de la Sierra, a UNESCO protected biosphere reserve. Zip line across canyons above a beautiful desert stream, rappel down a rock wall, traverse various suspended bridges, climb the famous Crazy Ladder and more.
This thrilling adventure brings out the child in all of us. Upon arrival at the Base Camp, you’ll be met by our friendly and bilingual guides who will give you all necessary instructions. Then you are off for an adventure of a lifetime! Rappel down and climb up rock walls, cross commando and hanging bridges, hang from the Tarzan
Swing, climb the Crazy Ladder and zip line on 10 lines, including side-by-side lines for racing your friends and the Monster line of over 1,700 feet (550 meters) long. Safety is our primary focus. We are the only zip line operator in Cabo to offer doublesecurity zip lines, and our Outdoor Adventure has been designed to meet all standards set by the ACCT, the world’s leading challenge course trade organization.
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OUTBACK & CAMEL SAFARI Enjoy a unique desert experience with a nature walk, camel ride, visit to a virgin beach and delicious regional cuisine. This adventure takes you on a voyage of discovery as you journey away from the tourist areas and delve deeper into the stunning outback and secluded wonders of the Baja peninsula. Enjoy spectacular views, a gentle nature walk, camel ride and delicious cuisine as you explore Rancho San Cristobal on this exclusive adventure. Explore a seaside ranch, which includes a working sea turtle sanctuary in our unique and fun Mercedes BenzŽ Unimog 4x4 truck. Along the way our expert guide will introduce you to Baja and the surrounding area. Experience a guided nature walk and learn about the area’s spectacular flora and fauna. Head to a beautiful and peaceful beach for a oncein-lifetime camel ride overlooking the sea. Enjoy a tequila tasting and tortilla making lesson before a delicious lunch. Enjoy stunning views of the Pacific as you savor an authentic Mexican lunch prepared with regional spices and flavors and sip cool refreshing beverages.
Spend time with your new friends on your journey back to Cabos, sharing stories along the way.
Did you know? A camels hump does not store water. It stores fat, lessening heattrapping insulation around the rest of the body.
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MOUNTAIN BIKE ADVENTURE
Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a first-time mountain biker, our Mountain Bike Adventure is an enjoyable way to experience the outback of Cabo.
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With our expert guides, you will be set-up on modern, all-terrain bikes, fitted just for you, and taken on an enjoyable ride down cactus-lined tracks to a stunning hidden beach overlooking the Pacific. Your ride ends with an authentic Mexican feast and celebratory drink. Journey out to the scenic and beautiful Rancho San Cristobal, 20 minutes north of Cabo’s city center, where you will feel worlds away from the clamor of Cabo. This protected preserve, overlooking the majestic Pacific, offers a unique and beautiful location for a fun and enjoyable biking tour designed for everyone.
At the ranch our friendly and knowledgeable guides will greet you for an overview of the tour and introduction to your all-terrain bike. You will also be fitted with a helmet, gloves and given a bottle of water. Once comfortable with the bike, your guide will lead you on a stunning ride through a truly unique region of Cabo that very few tourists get a chance to experience. As you ride, our guides will teach you about the amazing flora and fauna of the area, even showing you ancient cacti and plant life with natural healing properties. Keep an eye out for ospreys, red tail hawks, cara caras, California
quails, roadrunners, chipmunks, deer, and foxes, as this secluded area is full of wildlife. In the winter, you may even see humpback whales offshore. After free time on a virgin beach, you’ll head up to our “casa tipica” for refreshing flavored waters and a delectable Mexican meal, full of regional flavors to complete your adventure. You will also enjoy a celebratory drink of tequila with your new friends to end the day.
Dive the “the world’s aquarium” for an unmatched Mexico dive experience Whether you are a beginner or experienced diver, Cabo San Lucas and Cabo Adventures provide everything you need to experience and explore some of the best diving in the world. Our highly qualified, PADI-certified dive team is there to make sure you have an outstanding and safe dive experience. You will travel to the dive sites aboard our 47-foot Scuba adventure, the most comfortable and welldesigned dive boat in Cabo–approved by the US Coast Guard, with full bathroom and fresh water showers aboard. Our highly experienced dive masters will accompany you for your safety and comfort. Rest assured knowing that we have been in the scuba diving business for more than 15 y ears and will take care of everything.
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LAND’S END (The Point) Depths start out around 25 ft. with the opportunity to dive the canyon. Calm conditions allow you to get up close and personal with the resident sea lions that call this spot home. Loads of structure and life-covered rock walls are home to tropical fish, lobsters, hawkfish and even schools of tuna. Eels are another common sighting. Currents can get a little strong and unpredictable so dives here are best suited for the intermediate to advanced diver.
NEPTUNE’S FINGER Also located in Cabo Bay, this dive brings you to rock piles and boulders covered in sea sponges, gorgonias and sea fans. The usual colorful display of tropical fish complete the picture with a good chance of a visit from a sea turtle. With the help of local protection agencies and volunteers, sea turtles are making a comeback here in Cabo.
PELICAN ROCK SAND FALLS
Located in Cabo Bay alongside the rocky cliffs that lead the way to Land’s End, this area offers dives starting at 20 feet. Drop down the walls with sea fans and schools of goat fish, puffers, eels, parrotfish and angels. Other common sightings are lobsters, jacks,rays and the occasional white tip reef shark. Most famous for Jacques Cousteau’s discovery of the “Sand Falls”, this is a great choice for a quick trip that’s only a 5 minute boat ride from the Cabo marina.
NORTH WALL This is one of the best locations for beginning divers and those taking “resort” courses but it still holds wonders that even very experienced divers will enjoy
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DOLPHIN SWIM EXPERIENCE
A fun dolphin adventure with an exciting ride Everyone dreams of swimming with dolphins, and our Dolphin Swim Experience is your chance to chat, cuddle, play and swim with these charming and affable creatures. Designed for those who want the comfort of a shallow platform (through most of the program) as well as an exciting swim encounter. From the platform, you will get to know your dolphin up close and personal – learning all about these gentle and amazing animals. You also enjoy a thrilling ride with your dolphin. This is truly a unique and magical experience full of unique interaction and fun water activities.
DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER An unforgettable introduction to dolphins Our Dolphin Encounter is designed for non-swimmers and families; it is an ideal introduction to dolphins. This encounter takes place in the shallow water of our seawater pool - where you’ll get acquainted with these friendly and curious characters and learn about their anatomy, physiology and the history of the ocean’s most inspiring and intelligent mammals. Feel their smooth skin, feed them their favorite treat, kiss and play with them and communicate one-on-one using your newly learned hand signals – just like a trainer.
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DOLPHIN KIDS An unforgettable experience especially designed for kids At Cabo Dolphins we believe people of all ages should have the chance to experience our friendly family of dolphins. So we designed this program specifically for young children, age four to
nine, to provide them with the chance to interact and get closer to dolphins than they ever dreamed possible. Set in shallow water for safety and comfort, you are sure to see ear-toear smiles and hear giggles of delight, as the kids experience their encounter.
TRAINER FOR A DAY An educational and unique dolphin adventure If you love dolphins, or have ever thought about being a dolphin trainer, the adventure of a lifetime awaits you at Cabo Dolphins. Developed for people who want to learn more about training marine mammals, our Trainer for a Day
program gives you the chance to spend an educational day working beside our dolphin trainers at our dolphin center in Cabo. You’ll learn animal care, training methods and experience fun in-water activities. A career as a dolphin trainer may be yours!
DOLPHIN SWIM
Our most exciting and interactive swimming adventure Our Dolphin Swim is the ultimate dolphin swim, providing the smallest group size and most interaction available anywhere. Interacting 40 minutes in the water with a dolphin, you’re ensured the best possible opportunity to develop a close, personal bond with your new
dolphin friend. During this deepwater, intimate swim, you’ll discover all there is to know about dolphins, from the best possible teachers the dolphins themselves - as they communicate and flirt with you in the comfort and safety of our specially designed pool.
TOP TIPS FOR OUR ADVENTURES Sea Tours:
Land Tours:
Bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, hat, light sweater in the winter and for evening tours, money for souvenirs and photos. For divers, we recommend that you avoid diving within 24 hours of a flight. Certified divers must bring their diving ID.
Bring closed-toe shoes, change of clothes, light sweater and money for souvenirs, snacks and photos. For safety reasons, persons with a history of convulsions, vertigo and cardiac problems and expecting mothers may not participate.
For reservations please contact:
Dolphin Programs:
Expecting mothers:
Director of Hospitality
For the dolphins safety cameras are not permitted in the pool or observation area. Please check tour-specific limitations.
Restricted from the Dolphin Programs, Outback & Camel Safari, Outdoor Zip Line Adventure, America’s Cup, Sunset Sailing, Scuba Diving and Snorkel & Sea Adventure.
Susana Martin
Local Line: 624-144-4954 Toll Free: 888-655-9589
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FOR THE BEST CABO EXPERIENCE TH INK LIFESTYLE
2012 SPRING SPECIAL - Stay 7 & pay 5 - Plus 2 x1 on whale watching*, snorkel or sunset cruise & discounted golf (Offer valid from March 13- April 30th. Valid for travel in 2012 only, excluding peak holiday periods.)
You might notice that we don’t have hundreds of villas on our site & that’s because we only rent villas that have been carefully handpicked, due to their location, amenities, architecture and layout. The villas that you see on our site are managed and fully operated by LIFESTYLE, Cabo’s premiere Concierge & LIFESTYLE Management Company. Voted Cabo’s Best Property Management & Customer Service in 2010. You have the peace of mind knowing that you have a support team of over 40 staff assuring that your vacation is flawless.
High thread count linens, fully stocked kitchens & added value services makes LIFESTYLE Villas the best value in rentals. We want you to have an experience of a life time
each and every time. When booking directly with LIFESTYLE Villas you will enjoy every 4th night free & the following services (worth over $450 USD) at no cost to you.
On top of the great offering above we include the following services at no cost to you or your clients! • Pre-arrival destination planning • Pre-arrival grocery shopping & stocking (does not include grocery items) • 1 arrival airport to villa private transportation in luxury late model SUV • Arrival welcome cocktails & light snack • Meet & greet by your LIFESTYLE concierge who is on call 24/7
• Daily housekeeping (Except Sundays & Holidays) • L’Occitane toiletries • Hand daily delivery of NY Times fax • Yachts • Golf • Private Transportation
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Villas you should consider
• CASA NIRVANA Los Cabos Corridor Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 8 Ft2: 4,500
• casa juan miguel Cabo del Sol, Cabo San Lucas Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 4,100
NOTES -Applicable on new reservations only starting March 13th, 2012. Not combinable with other promotions. *Refers to Whale Watching tours which end on the 30th of March due to their northward migration. Discounted golf applicable to Questro Golf Courses, up to $30 USD off per person. Refer to our E Magazine located on the home page for upto date green fees. Special Green Fees Rates (more information on page 43)
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HANDS ON MEXICAN COOKING CLASSES wi t h C h e f P i a Q u i n t a n a
At LIFESTYLE, our mission is to help our clients experience the best of the Cabo Lifestyle. We believe that vacations enrich our souls with positive life experiences that leave us longing to return to that magical place & provide us with the time to rest, recharge & rekindle our relationships with one another. With this in mind, we have created a new culinary experience, where you can learn how to prepare authentic Mexican & International recipes in the comfort of your private kitchen with your family & friends. Learn our favorite dishes with our good friend Pia Quintana, whom is a well regarded Mexican Chef. Originally from Mexico City, Pia is professional, creative & fun, and well regarded in the culinary world.
The following Themes are available: TAMALES Tamales in Banana Leaf Tamales in Corn Leaf Tamales in Cazuela CEVICHES Asian Tuna Scallop Ceviche Ceviche with Exotic Fruits Shrimp Ceviche Acapulco Style
Price: $89.50 USD + 11% tax per person (minimum 4 persons)
QUESADILLAS & MEXICAN SALSAS Chicken & Spinach Potato & Chorizo Ranchera (Roasted tomatoes) Green Salsa (Tomatillo) Xnipex ( cured onions & habaneros) Guacamole, Salsa Mexicana Peanut Sauce MACHO Sauce ( For the Spicy lovers!)
Includes: Cooking lessons with Chef Pia Quintana, all ingredients, copies of recipes plus you get to eat everything you learned how to make with the people you love.
OTHER IDEAS / THEMES Mexican Healthy Spa Cuisine Appetizers with a Mexican flare Food from the Sea
eNJOY A PRIVATE CLASS BY A PROFESSIONAL CHEF IN THE COMFORT ON YOUR VILLA
Take advantage of this great activity and learn some great cooking tips and recipes all while relaxing in the comfort of your home with friends & family. Contact us to book your cooking classes or a villa rental in Cabo San Lucas at: (US) 619.564.4399 or 888.655.9589 or (MX) +52.624.144.4954; email us at info@lifestylevillas.net, or connect with us on Twitter @LifestyleVillas or Facebook as LifestyleVillas.
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Pricing for Profit, a Lifestyle Villas Business Development Seminar Written by Editor In the beginning of January Villa Serena, one of our beautiful beachfront Lifestyle Villas, was the location of a special event. We hosted “Pricing for Profit”, a business development seminar by Marley Majcher (some of you might know her also as The Party Goddess), and Nicole Mathews, from the Henley Company.
how to improve our pricing, performance, efficiency, reasonable cost cutting and valuing our time with some common sense tips and howto’s. Read Marley’s own words as she describes her experience in Cabo San Lucas with Lifestyle Villas. Thanks to Lifestyle team’s help and our partners, working in Cabo for Marley is called “Intensive in Cabo San Lucas“.
Marley, the author of the book But Are You Making Any Money? and the CEO of The Party Goddess!, a nationally acclaimed full-service catering and event planning company, shared with us some very useful tips on pricing for profit. We’ve all been there (or perhaps still are) – we work hard, we have fun and we like it, but the question still stays the same: are we making any money? Did I price or cost absolutely everything? What about your time spent on making the proposals? time driving, parking tickets, the lunch meeting all those little things add up & if you are not considering them, you may be eating at your own profits. Marley shared with us some tips on
After a break Nicole Mathews, Principal and Founder of The Henley Company, LLC., with over twelve years of direct event management and marketing experience continued, with a topic “Stop competing, start creating”, and explained a concept of self created events. Her motto always was “Don’t wait for the opportunities to come to you – go and get them!”, which she shows with some great examples on the events that she has created with her team, among them Sex And The City launch events and more. Read Nicole’s experience in Cabo San Lucas with Lifestyle team and our partners, who participated at the event; Nicole posted also couple of
videos, so check out the Lifestyle Cabo experience by Nicole. Besides Marley and Nicole, we’d also like to give a big Thank You to our participants & vendors: Julianne Warriner (A Matter of Taste) for providing a yummy breakfast & great service as always, Beth Dalton (For You I Do, Weddings), Annie Murphy (Pez Gato Marine Adventures / Tropicat Cabo), Sylvianne Magaña (InSight Marketing), Cecilia Reyes (Casiano‘s / El Itakate Catering), Arrandi Torres (International Insurance Services), Vanessa (Flowers and Events Los Cabos), Edson Contreras (PyroSmart) and Romana Lilic (LA76 Strategic Design and Photography). We all had a great time and I believe everyone took away valueable lessons & advise which we all plan to implement over the course of this year. We can’t wait until the next seminar with Marley and Nicole in January 2013! Marley Majcher The Party Goddess
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Vacationing in Los Cabos, S o p h is t i c a t i o n a n d L u x u r y The following is an excerpt from ESTILO MAGAZINE Published in January 2012
“Vacationing in Los Cabos, Sophistication and Luxury,” is the title of an article about Lifestyle Villas, published in ESTILO Mexico magazine, in their yearly issue covering destination Los Cabos. We particularly love the cover of this edition – it features Casa Bella, Lifestyle’s gorgeous 6,500 square foot custom home located in the exclusive community of Cabo Colorado near Palmilla. “Cabo San Lucas has been long known for offering the most exclusive and luxurious vacation experiences in all of Mexico. For years, the Land’s End paradise, ideally positioned between
the Sea of Cortez, the Pacific Ocean and the stark desert landscape, was a restricted playground for celebrities and the world elite. But today, thanks to a boast of services, improved infrastructure and warm hospitality, Los Cabos has become a world-class destination welcoming visitors from around the globe. Luxury Villa Rentals While many first-class hotels line the beaches of Los Cabos, in recent years, travellers have enjoyed an increasingly popular alternative by renting vacation properties for their stay.
This option is especially attractive for families with children and groups travelling together, but is equally perfect for a romantic getaway for two. The advantages of vacation rentals are many. They provide more privacy and space for holiday-makers. Amenities can be endless such as (private) swimming pool, Jacuzzi, hot tub, tennis court, DVD library and so forth. And the high-end options also come with specialized services such as private chef, concierge, transportation, etc. Sure, you can get many of these in a hotel, but they are usu-
ally billed as an extra charge and you’ll have to wait your turn among all the other guests expecting them.” … “Events of a Lifetime Luxury villa rentals are not limited to vacations. In fact, few places compare with Cabo as a magical wedding or party destination. Whether is is a honeymoon, special birthday, family reunion, corporate retreat or wedding that brings you to Cabo, one thing is for certain ñ you will remember it forever. And choosing a private villa for your venue will make it infinitely more exclusive, glamorous and fabulous.”
The 4 vital digital marketing trends for 2012.
NEWS
- Buy country-specific domain names (.co.uk for UK, .com.mx for México, etc.) - Create a mobile-friendly version of your website. - Use Facebook ads to target audience by demographics, interests, etc. - Master the usage of free tools like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc. - Use services like foursquare and Gowalla to engage consumers. - Don’t forget to claim your Google Places page (Google Places Optimization).
No. 2 Video Advertising Leads the Way According to a recent report by emarketer, online video advertising spend in the US will cross the $3 billion mark in 2012. Online video marketing is an emerging trend due to two major reasons – better reach and better measurement. Since more than 1.3 billion videos are watched in the US per day, video advertising happens to be a rich medium to establish an emotional connection with consumers, engage them quickly and achieve a higher conversion.
No. 3 Gamification Drives Social Momentum Keeping an eye on what the future holds in its palm is key to growing your business and reaching out to new audiences. Trends will continue to change directions. And if you aren’t ready to embrace the upcoming developments, you can easily lose the race. As we proceed into 2012, it’s highly essential that you become cognizant of the top digital marketing trends.
Yes, it’s not just the latest fad. Though adopting this marketing approach depends on the kind of business you run, gamification can present some of the most potential opportunities you wouldn’t want to miss. To get started with it, you should first of all get the concept pretty clear in your mind. Gamification is not entirely similar to games. In fact, the concept that underlies the term is the application of gaming principles to Given below are four key trends that you’ll need to watch in 2012, so that non-game experiences in an effort to drive social momentum among the you can make your digital marketing efforts fruitful and elevate your audiences. Several brands have gamified their marketing strategies to engage customers (by offering incentives) and provoke them to take business to new heights. action. Start-ups can benefit from this concept the most.
No. 1 Location, Location, Location! Location-based marketing (LBM) is one of the top trends in the digital marketing arena, as the year 2012 continues to unfold. Focusing on delivering content (instantly usable information) to the user should always remain a high priority, if you’re really serious about generating more leads as well as staying ahead of the competition. With the ever-increasing population of mobile device users, delivering content to consumers based on their location becomes even more important.
No. 4 Privacy Concerns are Growing User privacy is another burning issue that digital marketers should pay careful attention to. Today, consumers are more vigilant about the usage of their personal data by businesses. Whether you’re an advertising agency, a retailer, a trader or an OS creator, you can never keep consumers in the dark about how you’re going to handle their personal data. The more knowledge and control (over personal data) you provide, the more trust you can gain from users.
The biggest benefit of location-specific marketing is that you can immediately increase the rate of conversion for your business. To There are many more trends that you’ll need to watch out for, to bolster your digital marketing strategy further. What’s really important, however, improve your location-based marketing, you can follow these tips. is that you don’t get distracted while getting the basics right. Blvd. Lázaro Cárdenas Edif. Rose Mary Int. 103 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S. C.P. 23450
Business Marketing Strategies
T. (624) 143 7656 jparra@im.com.mx lsolis@im.com.mx im.com.mx
Market research - Advertising - Graphic Design - Multimedia Direct Marketing - Audio & Video Production - Printing
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105FT. SCORPIO PRIVATE CHARTER This gorgeous yacht stops traffic. Her impressive lines make an impact in any port of the world. Sleek, modern, with all imagin- able amenities this is the mostv luxurious yacht for charter in Los Cabos. Available to a select few, Scorpio is ideal for cruising and diving and can sleep up to ten guests. The over sized salon is paneled in high gloss cherry wood and tastefully decorated featur- ing a formal dining area, comfortable sitting area with couches and flat screen T.V as well as a sit�up bar; a few steps outside will put you on the aft deck where a cozy dining area, allows you to take your meals al fresco. The galley is well designed with all amenities for preparing fabulous meals. The dramatic master stateroom is spacious, with sitting area, desk, tasteful accents; this beautifully designed stateroom features an en suite on a sepa- rate level including a large jacuzzi.
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74ft. la odisea The Northern Sea of Cortes La Odisea is a 74-foot (54 ton) Sunseeker yacht. Sunseeker is to luxury yachts what Rolls Royce is to luxury cars. La Odisea is based in Los Cabos and La Paz in the Sea of Cortes. From these two ports La Odisea covers the southern part of the Baja California peninsula in Mexico. The mission of La Odisea is to provide our guests with experiences beyond imagination. La Odisea has a world-class wine cellar with the very best wine, tequilas and liqueurs. We have a gourmet chef on board with a distinguished background in international fine cuisine. La Odisea takes the very concept of personalized service to the highest standards. La Odisea is decorated with original works of art by Fernando Botero and the interior design and fabrics of Ralph Lauren. Most charter boats are used exclusively for charter. La Odisea & Scorpio are different, both are private boats that are occasionally chartered, so the condition of both yachts is spectacular. La Odisea is owned by the Botero family (Yes, the Colombian Botero!). It is chartered occasionally and to special guests. This makes all the difference in the world.
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villa omega
Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 4800
VILLA RENTALS
LIFESTYLE Villas is a carefully handpicked selection of stunning Beachfront, Ocean & Golf View Villas and Condominiums in Los Cabos’ most prestigious developments. On the contrary to other villa rental company, we manage every home we rent, and therefore we are able to maintain superb Quality Standards in every property.
VILLA AMANDA
Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Sleeps: 11 FT2: 5808
Casa corona
Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Sleeps: 12 FT2: 5,000
AGAVE AZUL
Las Posadas Cabo Del Sol Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Sleeps: 10 FT2: 4,400
casa STAMM
Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 3,900
Long Term Rentals More and more people are relocating to Los Cabos for its great weather, natural beauty and Lifestyle. LIFESTYLE can assist you to find that perfect long term rental. Some of our LIFESTYLE Villas are available on a long term rental basis.
One Medano Beach
Ocean & Golf View Condos Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 4 FT2: 2250
All LIFESTYLE clients have access to the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar resort amenities. This includes discounts at the different restaurants, access to gym, pools, spa and the Kids’ Club. The Kids Club is a safe place for school-aged children to spend time outside the home with other kids. It provides play and childcare in a stimulating environment, offering new opportunities for children to develop and learn and bringing peace of mind to parents who want to spend some time shopping, having spa treatments, etc. Since the schedule of events changes seasonally, please contact us for the current list and more detailed information.
CASA BELLA
Ocean & Golf View Villas Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Sleeps: 10 FT2: 6500
Toll Free: 1-888-655-9589 US Tel.: 619-564-4399 US Fax: 619-955-6624 Mexico: 011-52-624-144-4954 Email: info@lifestylevillas.net
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VILLA serena
BLUE SEA COMPOUND, CORRIDOR, BEACHFRONT Villa Serena is a 6,103 square-foot exclusive beachfront residence with five bedrooms and five and one-half granite and marble bathrooms. Villa Serena is the epitome if a beachfront vacation villa. Situated on a private white sandy beach, this contemporary home is magnificently appointed. The living room, dining room and master bedroom have breathtaking views over the infinity edge pool to the pristine white sandy beach and the calm warm waters of the Sea of Cortez. All bedrooms have large flat screen televisions, high threadcount linens & terry. Just off the spacious cantera stone tiled patio, you have a quiet beach for practicing early morning yoga or taking a long walk to enjoy hours of serenity. The stateof-the-art granite countertop kitchen lends itself to entertaining in style whether you love to cook or prefer to have your Lifestyle Concierge arrange for a private chef to prepare mouth-watering cuisine. Villa Serena is truly a self-contained paradise. From the moment you arrive, you will feel at home. Let your Lifestyle
Concierge arrange for breakfast in bed, a poolside manicure, pedicure or margaritas after golf. If you feel the need to leave the beautiful villa, we can arrange for whale watching, deep sea fishing or a shopping tour.If you are looking for additional rooms,
Villa Details | Master Suite: King sized bed, Jacuzzi tub, wall safe, ocean view | Guest Suite 1: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 2: Two Queen sized beds, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 3: 2 Full sized beds + 1 Twin Trundle bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 4: Two Twin sized beds, en-suite bathroom Beachfront Villa Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5.5 Sleeps: 11 FT2: 6,103
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Villa gracia
LAS RESIDENCIAS, PUNTA BALLENA, OCEAN VIEW Villa Gracia is a beautiful, well appointed home located in the private gated community of Punta Ballena, which is home to the world famous Esperanza Resort. Beautifully framed archways of rich woods combined with marble floors, neutral tones and rich red and brown accents give a classic hacienda exterior look, yet a contemporary interior feel to this home. It is old world Mexico combined with modern day amenities.
up to six passengers, your pre-arrival grocery shopping and stocking, arrival cocktails and appetizer, a dedicated Lifestyle Concierge, daily breakfast preparation & housekeeping & daily delivery of the NY Times fax. The villa also has a 2 man golf cart available for guests use.
Spacious indoor living areas make this villa very comfortable for 3 or more couples. Bedrooms are large and 3 of the 4 have ocean views. The lower master has a private pool plunge pool just steps from your king size bed. All rooms have large en suite bathrooms with marble through out.
| Master Suite: King sized bed, ensuite bathroom, Jacuzzi tub, ocean view | Jr. Master: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom, Jacuzzi tub, ocean view | Guest Suite 2: Queen sized bed, en-suite bathroom, ocean view and private pool area | Casita : Two Twin sized beds, ensuite bathroom
When booking directly with Lifestyle Villas, you know you will be arriving to a villa that is well managed and maintained. We provide additional services to you at no extra cost, some of those services include: pre-planning your vacation, one complimentary airport to villa transfer for
Villa Details
Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 4,500
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Casa juan miguel CABO DEL SOL, OCEAN & GOLF VIEW
Casa Juan Miguel is a beautiful ocean view villa, featuring 4,100 square feet of impeccably designed Spanish and Mexican architecture, located in the exclusive gated community of Cabo del Sol. This villa boasts great ocean and golf views of the Jack Nicklaus signature golf course. This 4 bedroom and 5 bath home offers ocean views from the master, living, dining and kitchen area. You will find marble and granite finishes throughout this newly built villa. This villa is great for families!. You will enjoy the outdoor living areas that include a wet bar covered by a palapa, table for 8, gas grill and a large terrace for lounging under the sun. Lifestyle Villas goal is to provide you with an unforgettable turn key vacation experience. When booking directly with Lifestyle Villas, you know you will be arriving to a villa that is well managed and maintained. We provide additional services to you at no extra cost, some of those services include: pre-planning your vacation, one complimentary airport to villa transfer for up to six passengers, your prearrival grocery shopping and stocking, arrival
cocktails and appetizer, a dedicated Lifestyle Concierge, first breakfast preparation, housekeeping & daily delivery of the NY Times fax.
VILLA DETAILS | Master Suite: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom, ocean view | Guest Suite 1: Queen sized beds, en-suite bathroom | Casita 1: 2 Twin sized beds or one King sized bed, en-suite bathroom | Casita 2: Queen sized bed en-suite bathroom Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 4,100
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casa alegria
CABO DEL SOL, OCEAN & GOLF VIEW Lifestyle Villas is proud to present Casa Alegria. This beautiful Spanish/Mexican villa features 6,000 sq. ft of interior living space, 6 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Overlooking the 18th hole & the Cabo del Sol club house, the blue waters of the Sea of Cortes make a stunning backdrop for this villa. Casa Alegria also features a gourmet kitchen, an impressive executive office, and private caretaker’s quarters that makes for a wonderful private studio. Pocket doors open on to huge terraces, infinity pool, poolside entertainment area and fire pit. Cabo del Sol is only a 10 min drive to downtown Cabo San Lucas. From Casa Alegria you are within walking distance to the Cabo del Sol beach and Sheraton Hacienda del Mar hotel. As a Lifestyle Villas guest, you will have access to the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar facilities: pool, spa, gym, restaurants, and will receive discounts on green fees at major courses in Cabo. With the assistance of our Lifestyle team, we can plan an unforgettable vacation with all the services you would expect in a five-star resort but in the comfort of a beautiful private villa. Our Destination Specialists will work with you in the pre-planning stages, while your
Personal Lifestyle Concierge will coordinate everything you need once you are in residence. Staying in a villa has never been so easy.
Villa Details | Master Suite: King-size bed, en-suite bathroom, ocean view | Guest Suite 1: One kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 2: One kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 3: One kingsize bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 4: One queensize bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 5: Two twin-size beds, en-suite bathroom Bedrooms: 6 Bathrooms: 6.5 Sleeps: 12 FT2: 6,000
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Casa nirvana
LAS RESIDENCIAS, PUNTA BALLENA, OCEAN VIEW Casa Nirvana is a beautiful, one of a kind modern home in the exclusive Punta Ballena gated community. This 4,500 sq ft. second row home in the Las Residencias community offers space, natural light, quality construction and a pleasingly and consistently imaginative approach to both design and presentation. This home makes a statement from the moment you enter the main entrance. An enchanting water feature complete with Oklahoma stone greets you and provides a delightful introduction to a well designed home. With high, arched ceilings and marble floors throughout this home, offers a feeling of spaciousness and light. The kitchen is well designed and has top of the line appliances, perfect for your Chef to prepare those home cooked meals. Next to the kitchen & the dining room is a wet bar area, where you can prepare your afternoon margaritas. The dinning/living room is an open room concept, perfect for families to spend time together. You can spend the day between sunning outside and simply relaxing in your chez lounge under some shade and cool breezes.
Villa Details | Master Suite: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom, ocean view | Guest Suite 1: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 2: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom | Guest Suite 3: 2 Full sized beds, en-suite bathroom | Casita: Queen sized bed plus one full sofa, en-suite bathroom Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 4,500
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villa colibri
PUERTA DEL SOL, CABO DEL SOL, OCEAN & GOLF VIEW
Villa Colibri is a beautiful 3 bedroom 3.5 bath ocean view property on the Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. This 3,850 square-foot twostory home is located in Puerta del Sol, inside the exclusive gated community of Cabo del Sol. The grand foyer of Villa Colibri presents breathtaking views of the Sea of Cortez. Positioned perfectly, you will find yourself a few steps from the beach and within walking distance from The Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort and two of Cabo’s top ranked golf courses. As a guest of Lifestyle Villas you have full access to the Sheraton Hacienda del Mar hotel (Access cannot be guaranteed during Holiday periods). Your Lifestyle Concierge will accompany you to open an account. You’ll have choices of various pools and restaurants to relax and enjoy. The main level of the villa offers an open concept living room, dining room and state-of-theart kitchen with a breakfast nook perfect for reading your daily Times Fax. The master bedroom, located on the main floor, offers private access to the terrace and an outdoor Grotto Jacuzzi bath with waterfall. The lower level master bedrooms compliment the family room creating a retreat from the upper level activities. Both
bedrooms are steps away from the pool area. You have access to an onsite gym & spa area. We recommend taking advantage of the wonderful in house spa treatments that our vendors offer, you’ll be truly amazed at the set ups and great services they provide.
Villa Details | Master Suite: King sized bed, ensuite bathroom, Outdoor Jacuzzi tub, wall safe, ocean view | Guest Suite 1: King sized bed, en-suite bathroom, Jacuzzi tub | Guest Suite 2: King sized bed & a Twin trundle bed, en-suite bathroom Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3.5 Sleeps: 8 FT2: 3,850
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The secret to paying lower green fees
in Cabo Los Cabos is Mexico's number one golf destination for world class Championship golf courses. Eleven courses in total. Three Private Country Clubs, El Dorado Country Club, Querencia Country Club & the newest addition Diamante. One nine hole course by the Mayan golf group. 6 resort courses including. Cabo san Lucas Country Club Roy Dye Cabo del Sol Ocean Course by Jack Nicklaus Cabo del Sol Desert Course by Tom Weiskopf Cabo Real by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Club Camp estr e San Jos e del Cabo by Jack Nicklaus Puerto Los Cabos:9 holes by Greg Norman and the other 9 holes by Jack Nicklaus
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Though considered by some as intimidating, avid golfers will find them challenging and will appreciate the genius and skill that went into their designs, while less experienced players will be rewarded with a good day’s combat & magnificent views (including whale watching in the winter months!). The magnificent terrain is comparable to that found in Arizona and California desert golf courses. What sets Los Cabos apart is the presence of the Sea of Cortez, a sparkling water-wonderland of incredible hues reaching as far south as the eye can see & teaming with wildlife. Golfers here have an added bonus eleven months of rain-free vacation play. So how do you get discounts on green fees? Since we strongly belive in providing outstanding service & offerings, we are passing on discounts to all of our guests who stay in a LIFESTYLE Villa. In some cases you'll get to enjoy upto $35 USD off per green fee. See the table with pricing. So for your next trip, consider staying with LIFESTYLE & enjoy these discounts plus our additional added value services.
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LOS CABOS GOLF 2012 - LIFESTYLE PREFERRED RATES PALMILLA DEC 16, 2011 - MAY 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time 7:00-11:50 AM Twilight 12:00 PM-Close
Public Rate $233.10 $160.95
Lifestyle $199.80 $144.30
JUN 1 - OCTOBER 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time 7:00-11:50 AM Twilight 12:00 PM-Close
Public Rate $144.30 $99.90
Lifestyle $116.55 $83.25
CABO REAL DEC 16, 2011 - MAY 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time Twilight 1:30 PM-Close
Public Rate $225.00 $150.00
Lifestyle $190.00 $130.00
CLUB CAMPESTRE DEC 16, 2011 - MAY 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time Twilight 1:30 PM-Close
Public Rate $170.00 $130.00
Lifestyle $145.00 $110.00
PUERTO LOS CABOS Dec 26, 2011-May 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time Twilight 1:30 PM-Close
Public Rate $195.00 $140.00
Lifestyle $165.00 $120.00
CABO DEL SOL OCEAN Dec 26, 2011-May 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time 7:00-10:50 AM Twilight-Day 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM Twilight 1:00 PM-Close
Public Rate $355.00 $280.00 $215.00
Lifestyle $355.00 $280.00 $215.00
CABO DEL SOL DESERT NOV 1, 2011-May 31, 2012 Round of Golf Morning Time 7:00-10:50 AM Twilight-Day 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM Twilight 1:00 PM-Close
Public Rate $230.00 $165.00 $110.00
Lifestyle $230.00 $165.00 $110.00
ALL RATES INCLUDE 11% TAX
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Stop Online Piracy Act From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) is Provisions include the requesting of court orders to bar advertising net-
a United States bill introduced by works and payment facilities from conducting business with infringing
U.S. Representative Lamar S. Smith (R- websites, and search engines from
linking to the sites, and court orders
TX) to expand the ability of U.S. law requiring Internet service providers enforcement to fight online trafficking to block access to the sites. The law in copyrighted intellectual property and counterfeit goods.
would expand existing criminal laws to include unauthorized streaming of copyrighted content, imposing a maximum penalty of five years in prison. A similar bill in the U.S. Senate is titled the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). Proponents of the legislation state it will protect the intellectual-property market and corresponding industry, jobs and revenue, and is necessary to bolster enforcement of copyright laws, especially
against foreign websites. Claiming flaws in present laws that do not cover foreign-owned and operated sites, and citing examples of “active promotion of rogue websites” by U.S. search engines, proponents assert stronger enforcement tools are needed. Opponents state the proposed legislation threatens free speech and innovation, and enables law enforcement to block access to entire internet domains due to infringing content posted on a single blog or webpage. They have raised concerns that SOPA would bypass the “safe harbor” protections from liability presently afforded to Internet sites by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Library associations have expressed concerns that the legislation’s emphasis on stronger copyright enforcement would expose libraries to prosecution. Other opponents state that requiring search engines to delete a domain name could begin a worldwide arms race of unprecedented censorship of the Web and violates the First Amendment. On January 18, 2012, the English Wikipedia, Reddit, and an estimated 7,000 other smaller websites coordinated a service blackout, or posted links and images in protest against SOPA and PIPA, in an effort to raise awareness. In excess of 160 million people viewed Wikipedia’s banner. A number of other protest actions were organized, including petition drives, with Google stating it collected over 7 million signatures, boycotts of companies that support the legislation, and a rally held in New York City. In response to the protest actions, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) stated, “It’s a danger-
A number of other protest actions were organized, including petition drives, with Google stating it collected over 7 million signatures ous and troubling development when the platforms that serve as gateways to information intentionally skew the facts to incite their users and arm them with misinformation”, and “it’s very difficult to counter the misinformation when the disseminators also own the platform.” The sites of several pro-SOPA organizations such as RIAA, CBS.com, and others were slowed or shut down with denial of service attacks started on January 19. ç Self-proclaimed members of the “hacktivist” group Anonymous claimed responsibility and stated the attacks were a protest of both SOPA and the United States Department of Justice shutdown of Megaupload that same day.[2] Opponents of the bill have proposed the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act (OPEN) as an alternative.[3][4] On January 20, 2012, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Smith postponed plans to draft the bill: “The committee remains committed to finding a solution to the problem of online piracy that protects American intellectual property and innovation... The House Judiciary Committee will postpone consideration of the legislation until there is wider agreement on a solution.”
PROTECT IP Act From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia
The PROTECT IP Act (Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act, or PIPA) is a proposed law with the stated goal of giving the US government and copyright holders additional tools to curb access to “rogue websites dedicated to infringing or counterfeit goods”, especially those registered outside the U.S. The bill was introduced on May 12, 2011, by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and 11 bipartisan co-sponsors. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that implementation of the bill would cost the federal government $47 million through 2016, to cover enforcement costs and the hiring and training of 22 new special agents and 26 support staff. The Senate Judiciary Committee passed the bill, but Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) placed a hold on it. The PROTECT IP Act is a rewrite of the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA), which failed to pass in 2010. A similar House version of the bill, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), was introduced on October 26, 2011. In the wake of online protests held on January 18, 2012, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced that a vote on the bill would be postponed until issues raised about the bill were resolved.
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