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Baja Bliss
Villa del Palmar Resort brings it all together for the vacationing golfer
BY BART POTTER • CG STAFF WRITER
Old Mexico charm comes together with every dining, lodging and recreational amenity that's possible to imagine in one blessed Baja California place.
That’s the Villa del Palmar Resort, where you get all of the above and a great golf course, too.
“It really feels like the undiscovered, untouched piece of Mexico that’s hard to find anymore,” says Aisling Mahoney, PR coordinator for Villa del Palmar.
“It really feels like the undiscovered, untouched piece of Mexico that’s hard to find anymore,” says Aisling Mahoney, PR coordinator for Villa del Palmar.
A stay-and-play vacation here, roughly a half-hour from the town of Loreto, might as well be a stay and play and play and play … on the golf course and off.
Danzante Bay is a 740-acre master-planned community, home to the award-winning Villa del Palmar at the Islands of Loreto hotel and new “Baja contemporary” real estate offerings.
Let’s start with the golf.
TPC Danzante Bay (tpcdanzantebay.com), voted one of the best golf courses in Mexico by Golf Digest, is an 18-hole gem from world-renowned architect Rees Jones. The only TPC course in Mexico, Danzante Bay is known for its shot-making challenge and jaw-dropping visuals.
The natural beauty of the course arrests the eye. The rolling hills of the Sierra de la Giganta Mountains hug the contoured greens and open to views of the Islands of Loreto.
At a length of 7,237 yards from the tips, TPC Danzante Bay delivers exceptional golf, while the clubhouse, on-site pro shop, and state-of-the-art practice facilities add to the experience.
This unique TPC layout might be the most photographed golf course and resort in all of Mexico, Mahoney says.
Loreto sits on the eastern coast of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. The oldest human settlement in Baja, the beach town is known for its secluded, unspoiled setting, clear seawaters teeming with marine life, colonial buildings from the early 17th Century, and natural topography unique to Baja.
If for some reason you or anybody in your vacation party doesn’t play golf, there’s no chance for boredom at Villa del Palmar.
With a seemingly endless variety of activities to entertain children of all ages — including cooking classes, treasure hunts, Spanish lessons, and Mexican crafts — along with a secluded stretch of beach and spacious suites, Villa del Palmar is a haven for families and multi-generational travel. The resort’s Family Fun Package includes a fournight stay in a Deluxe Suite, daily breakfast, a snorkeling excursion, putting at TPC Danzante Bay, a beach bonfire, and more.
Hotel-led boat and scuba diving tours offer guests an up-close look at the underwater wildlife of the Loreto Bay National Marine Park. Dubbed the “Galápagos of Mexico,” the park is home to nearly 800 animal species including manta rays, dolphins, and whales.
Mahoney says the property, sheltered by the bay, is safe for families. All parts of the property are joined by paths.
“It feels like a small community,” she said.
At the hotel you’ll have everything you need — five restaurants with a rich array of dining options, with food grown and sourced locally. All the hotel rooms are suites with kitchenettes, and a market stocked with fresh food is on-site.
The resort doesn’t forget the youngest members of families — join the Kids Club on the first day and you’re covered for the rest of your stay, Mahoney says, with special programs just for children.
The property offers several packages including a Stay and Play package and Unlimited Golf or Spa package.
Villa del Palmar takes pains to let you know you can live here year-round if you want. The Loreto region is shaping up as the next big Baja resort and residential market. For visitors seeking an authentic Mexican lifestyle in a setting of natural luxury, lots and homes are available for sale.
Buyers can choose from four home plans from Kevin B. Howard Architects, ranging from three to six bedrooms and 2,400 to 4,350-plus square feet. Pricing for built product ranges from $1.7 to $6.9 million and lots are also available for sale with pricing from $370,000.
Come early, stay late, or stay forever. Villa del Palmar has a plan for you.
