Out of Office Reply: Marquis Los Cabos

BY KEVIN MARR

and Carlos Rios being showcased across the resort as well.

But, if you’re me, you’re looking for another watermelon mojito and your swim trunks to engage in some form of water retreat. With Marquis Los Cabos’ three pools, this is my likely whereabouts over the coming days. Whether it’s the Sunrise Pool (positioned to enjoy the sunrise for early risers), the main pool or the Sunset Pool (guess what this one looks at), doing nothing never felt so appropriate. The entire property oozes relaxation with service at your beck and call, and this is just the paradise outdoors. The resort’s inner dwellings include an unforgettable spa facility, an exercise room and restaurants that cover their bets with Mexican, Japanese and French cuisine. Additional indoor activities can find a welcoming venue in your respective hotel suite or casita, all with panoramic views of Miss Cortez for miles in every direction.

We implied “adventure” on the grounds and, if you’re the athletic type, then maybe you segment your days with food, drink, tanning, pool time, spa and then take advantage of the volleyball, water aerobics, rifle shooting and the slew of other activities at your disposal through Marquis. Sport fishing, scuba, golf, surfing and horseback riding are all here for the asking. No shortage of palm trees reminds you to smile, breathe, relax and repeat because there’s no better therapy than pampering in Cabo.

More at marquisloscabos.com // +52 624 144 2000

Dining

f you do find yourself outside the Marquis confines, there’s plenty of foodie adventures to be had. Los Cabos plays host to an unsuspecting but incomparable dining scene.

For epic views and crashing waves, head into Cabo San Lucas and through the tunnel that leads to The Resort at Pedregal. There, you’ll find two distinctive dining options –El Farallon and Don Manuel’s. The former is one of the region’s most lauded and is, quite literally, tucked into the seaside cliffs. Executive Chef Gustavo Pinet sets the best selection of local catch on mounds of shaved ice, as fish experts guide you through the menu with an old-fashioned scale that weighs each choice. The latter, Don Manuel’s, offers seaside dining that is anything but expected Mexican fare. Think reimagined classics like pork belly and sea bass, fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a creative menu of craft cocktails. On the other side of the corridor, towards old town San Jose del Cabo, sits a tucked away corner replete with unlikely gastronomic superstars. What appears at first glance to be drab outskirts on the wrong side of the tracks, is in fact a growing hub of coveted al fresco eateries. The most notable and established of the bunch is Flora Farms. Few places in the world rival the esoteric sense of cool that the ten stunning acres evoke. Part organic farm, part restaurant, part bar, part retail (there’s even a James Perse concept store on property) part inn and pure magic. Make a reservation for brunch at Flora’s Field Kitchen or head over for a craft cocktail at The Farm Bar. Hint – opt for the Farm Julep, made with fresh watermelon juice. Dinners on property are sublime, with everything from pork chops to pizza to a seasonal vegetable platter that’s out of this world. If you want to extend your stay, book one of the private Culinary Cottages, where guests can revel in the lap of charming luxury as they enjoy the property’s private quarters, on-site cooking classes, a spa garden and swimming pool.

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Nearby is Acre, another farm-to-table joint that’s as ambient as its neighboring Flora Farms, yet with its own distinctive personality. The restaurant and cocktail bar boast chic, modern decor and food and beverage offerings that you’re more apt to see in the confines of Los Angeles or New York than the middle of a 25-acre farm in rural Mexico. The next phase for the expansive property will be on-site treehouse accommodations, available for guest occupancy later this fall. Within the same vicinity is the third and most understated (yet equally delicious) of the organic collective. Huerta Los Tamarindos is a property dating back to the 19th century and is both authentic and picturesque. Owned and run by locals, it’s not quite as opulent as its neighbors, yet dishes up tasty food in a naturally stunning setting. Using 100% organic produce, the restaurant also offers cooking classes and a small marketplace.

Back in old San Jose del Cabo, plenty of options abound –from traditional Mexican at Jasmin to creative Mexican at Mi Casa. Also try Nik San in the Shops at Palmilla for the area’s best sushi and Japanese food.

- by Betsy Marr in CABO 057 SIRANDSPORT.COM arrow.com/fiveyearsout

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