Hour: 1 – 7 pm, Plaza Pública
Entrance: $250 MXP day-of event, $200 MXP pre-sale

Tickets Online: http://baja.com/gastrovino
Tickets La Paz: Got Baja Store
Tickets Todos Santos: La Bodega de Todos Santos and El Tecolote BookStore

The GastroVino Festival is a weekend dedicated to experiencing the authentic gastronomy and wines of our beloved Peninsula, Baja California.

For 250 pesos, day-of purchase, or 200 pesos ahead of time online, you receive your personal wine glass and access to samples from some of the best local restaurants and wineries of Baja. All samples are included and you will also have the option to purchase 60 peso entrees and discounted wines by the bottle.

More information: www.gastrovino.mx

Festival de Plantacion / Plantation Festival

On Saturday, May 19, 2012, join us at MD Vinos in Los Planes: live music at the vineyard, wine degustations, conferences by the enologist Laura Zamora at the first “MD Vinos – Plantation Festival”. MD Vinos is the first vineyard in Baja California Sur.

The tenth in the MoMA Design Store’s Destination: Design Series, Destination: Mexico highlights emerging Mexican designers who are offering contemporary interpretations of classical Mexican themes.

Here is the selection of some of our favorites and must haves. If you live in Los Cabos or Baja, you can get most of the items with your local artisans.

Holiday – Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day)
Mexico — May 1, 2012
National holiday (equivalent to the U.S. Labor Day)
Also referred to as May Day.

Holiday – Cinco de Mayo
Mexico — May 5, 2012
This National holiday commemorates the Mexican victory over the French army at Puebla de los Angeles in 1862. This holiday is celebrated more in the US than in Mexico, but you know what we say – any holiday is a good enough reason to celebrate!

Holiday – Mother’s Day
Mexico — May 10, 2012
Due to the importance of the mother in Mexican culture Mother’s Day is an especially significant holiday.

Events

Celebration – La Paz is celebrating it’s 477th birthday!
Join the festivities in La Paz downtown, Malecon, including concerts and La Paz’s queen coronation.

Festival – Loreto Fest
Puerto Escondido — May 4, 2012 to May 6, 2012
Enjoy three days of fun and games, and some of the best music in the sea. Monies raised benefit local school children. For more information, contact info@hiddenportyachtclub.com.
View Website: www.hiddenportyachtclub.com

Sports – CABO 500 Race
Cabo San Lucas — May 6, 2012
Set your schedule for the 2012 CABO 500 for Sunday, May 6. The San Diego pre-race meeting will be Saturday, April 28. More details following…
View Website: www.cabo500.com

Fishing – IGFA Offshore World Championship
Los Cabos — May 13, 2012 to May 18, 2012
Known as the “Olympics of Sportfishing,” this is one of the most prestigious blue-water fishing tournaments in the world. It hosts 70 teams from 30 countries.
View Website: www.igfaoffshorechampionship.com

SIMA Surf Summit
May 16 – 19
Surf industry leaders and stars gather to showcase the finest surf brands, ideas, trends and innovations.

http://www.sima.com/surfsummit.aspx

Yellowtail Shootout
A day trip from Cabo San Lucas, La Paz hosts the annual Yellowtail Shootout. Call (818) 762-5873 for more information.

Regular events

San José del Cabo Art Walk
Every Thursday Evening
Every Thursday evening from November to May, 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. 5pm-9pm

Organic market:
- at Soriana, CSL: every Tuesday between 8 am – 1 pm
- at Pedregal, CSL: every Wednesday and Saturday between 7.30 am and 1 pm
- at The Shoppes at Palmilla: every Friday, 8 am – 1 pm
- at San Jose del Cabo: every Saturday between 9 am – 3 pm. More information: www.sanjomo.com

Date: Friday: 27 April 2012 at 7 PM at Bahia Hotel & Beach Club

RSVP: info@baresquina.com, (624) 143.1889

The artist: Enrique Bascon, enrique@artebascon.com, www.artebascon.com

India spice box photo by frankartculinary on flickr

San Jose del Cabo welcomes “The Curry House”, an authentic homemade Indian food.  The food is made to order and is prepared with 100% authentic Indian spices.  They have take-outs and are located in San Jose del Cabo.
The owners and chefs are originally from Mumbai, India and bring our spices directly from there.

There are two menus available:
Regular menu: Requires 24 hours anticipation (Sunday- Friday)
Menu of the day: No anticipation (Sunday-Friday until 3:00pm, except Monday)
On Saturdays they have a booth at the Organic Market in San Jose (9:00 am – 3:00pm)
Visit their website to know more health benefits of Indian Spices.

Contact:
Cell phone: 044 624 171 2974/ 044 624 125 2011
Email: cabocurryhouse@gmail.com
Website: www.cabocurryhouse.com

photo by Matthieu Aubry via flickr

Is curry a spice?
Curry or curries is a generic term, primarily employed in Western culture to denote a wide variety of dishes originating in Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Thai or other Southeast Asian cuisines.  “Curry powder” is not a single spice, but mixture of different spices makes curry. It can be wet or dry and can be cooked either with vegetable, meat, poultry or fish.

One of their special dishes is delicious Rogan Josh.  It is an aromatic lamb dish hailing from Kashmir.  Rogan means oil in Persian, while Josh means “heat, hot or passionate”.  Rogan Josh thus means cooked in oil at intense heat.  It is a meat dish which is red in color due to the use of “Kashmiri Mirchi” (red chilies).  This dish is cooked in caramelized onions and tomatoes with medium to spicy wet gravy flavored with aniseed, separately served with basmati rice or naan.

Namaste!

Cover photo by kekko72 via flickr

The Inspiration

The Label Barrymore Wines
Inspired by her travels in Italy, Barrymore chose Pinot Grigio. In honor of her family, Barrymore chose to showcase her family crest on the label, which was designed by Shepard Fairey, the iconic American graphic designer and his Studio Number One team.

The Region
Barrymore Pinot Grigio, an IGT Delle Venezie, is made from grapes grown in the Triveneto area, which includes three of Italy’s most northern regions: Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto Adige and Veneto. The Triveneto regions lie just below the Alps and are renowned for producing crisp and fruity white wines.

The Grape
Made with Pinot Grigio, a grape also known as Pinot Gris in different wine-growing regions around the world, it is derived from Pinot Noir, which influences the lively grapes’ silvery hue.
Pinot Grigio is beloved around the world as a wine ready to pair nicely with a multitude of food. A terrific match for all kinds of Italian dishes, from gnocchi in brown butter with fried sage to a Caprese salad, Pinot Grigio is a great wine for the dinner table, as well as for enjoying pre-dinner with friends and family.

Awards
Barrymore Pinot Grigio wins GOLD at Le Challenge International du Vin, Wilson Daniels, April 6, 2012

Q & A with Drew Barrymore: L.A. Cravings, Dying Art Forms & Barrymore Wines (via Descubre Baja California)

Drew Barrymore perks up when we start talking about Baja’s wine country – a topic that seems to be on everyone’s lips since Anthony Bourdain declared it the new Tuscany. “That sounds so cool!” she says excitedly on the other end of the phone. “All I do is sit around and research what food adventures I can go on, and that one sounds like a really good one.”

Barrymore has always been a culinary thrill-seeker, downing piles of sushi with her famous godfather when she was 7. Get her talking about octopus, tacos or a patty melt and she practically coos. It’s that love of food and the communal experience of eating and drinking that’s informed her latest venture: the launch of Barrymore Wines. It’s a humble foray into the world of winemaking, currently producing just Pinot Grigio with a label that bares her family crest, done up by friend and famed street artist Shepard Fairey.

A self-proclaimed winemaking neophyte, Barrymore is taking it slow. Ultimately, she’d love to produce more varietals, and perhaps even open a wine bar somewhere in the city. For now though, there’s just the one bottle, and for her, that’s all anyone needs to set the right mood.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2012
7.00 PM – Welcome party at Bahia Hotel/Bar Esquina, Pre-Registration

SATURDAY, APRIL 21, 2012
6.30 AM-8.30 AM Registration at Medano Beach Club
8.30 AM: Skippers Meeting
9.00 AM: Race to the End; Men & Women Division
11.00 AM: Paddle Clinic
1.oo PM: Skippers Meeting
2.00 PM: Relay Race, four people per team
5.00 PM: Sunset Paddle to the End
6.00 PM: Bonfire Beach Party with Live Music at the Medano Beach Club

AFTER PARTY AT BAR ESQUINA

The 1st Annual CABO SUP “Paddle to the End” Entry Fee: $25 USD. The fee includes all races and festivities. Register now, email lee@cabosup.com

A good move is to invest in Cabo, but a smart move is to protect that investment.

For over 10 years, International Insurance Services has been helping Mexicans and Foreigners with all aspects of insurance services: life, health care, scholarship & retirement, auto (for national and foreigner cars), construction & liability, watercrafts and many more. Their services are 100% bilingual (which means you will get your papers in English too!) and represent all major companies in Mexico, including: QBE, GNP, Qualitas, Zurich, SkyMed, Mapfre, Bupa, AIG and GMX.

Since their establishment, residents and visitors of Los Cabos have been able to rely on the professionals at International Insurance Services whenever they need any medical, personal or commercial insurance coverage. Their expertise, knowledge and relationship with major international insurances brands have helped people enjoy the area with the peacefulness that all they could possibly need is just a phone call away.

The best way to acknowledge their impeccable service is with testimonials by some of their clientele:

“Arandi,
I would like to compliment you on the service I have received. Not just recently but over the many years I have been doing business with you.
I’m the kind of person who buys insurance hoping to never use it. For most of the time that has held true.
As you know a short time ago I was involved in a potentially very dangerous accident out in the middle of nowhere many miles from any town. I was sideswiped by a 45 foot semi truck trying to pass me at a high rate of speed. All it took was one phone call to your agency and an adjuster arrived within 40 minutes. He was very professional and efficient; unlike the adjuster for the trucker who took 3 hours to arrive.
The body shop you sent me to was once again “top of the line” and did a flawless job of repairing the damage to my vehicle. Damaged wheels and tires replaced and my car is as good as new.
This just goes to prove what I have believed for many years. When you buy insurance always deal with a reputable agent in the area in which you are going to use the insurance. I can only imagine what the situation would have been if I had to try to get ahold of an agent in the U.S. from that road side.
I also want to commend your office staff. Whenever I have a question no matter how small I always receive an immediate response with the answer. No automated emails about “we will respond within 48 hours”.
All in all very professional personal service from you and everyone on your staff.
Thank you,
Ron Nelson”

Find more testimonials about International Insurance Services here https://www.caboinsurance.com/home/en/noticias/testimonios/

And for your convenience, the following link gives you a quick guide of what to do whenever you have an insurance claim: https://www.caboinsurance.com/home/en/companias/aba/reportar.php

International Insurance Services office is located on Plaza San Lucas (by Walmart & Sam’s Club), Suite 88 on the second floor, IIS team is completely fluid in both English and Spanish and can help you with all your questions regarding any insurances services you might need: from life and medical coverage, to retirement and scholarship options.

Contact information
Office (624) 143-1212
Toll free from US & Canada 1 866 376 2289
Email: arandi@caboinsurance.com
www.caboinsurance.com

Date: April 26-28, 2012

EVENT OVERVIEW

Come experience a dream vacation, while attending a celebrity event that will help benefit several children’s charities. Dream Homes of Cabo will be hosting LPGA golf pro, Lorena Ochoa, and various other celebrities, for a premier event at the exclusive Puerto Los Cabos Golf & Marina Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico.

A variety of exciting activities that are sure to appeal to guest of all ages and interests is scheduled. Whether you’ve been longing to golf on our world renowned courses, nourish yourself with fabulous cuisine, relax poolside or embark on exciting adventures, we’ve got just the vacation for you.

All packages include luxury home tours, social events, cocktail parties, awards dinner with live entertainment, adventure outings and discounted accommodations at any of our world class participating resorts*.

* Four of the designated resorts will also include complimentary ground transportation via the Transcabo Transportation Company. Services will be provided to and from the airport, to event activities at Puerto Los Cabos, and to all event parties. All airport tranfers must be pre-arranged directly with the Transcabo Transportation Company, e-mail Hiro Saito or call (624) 163-7373 Ext. 7315.

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Complimentary transportation from the airport to the designated sponsor resorts.
Parade of Dream Homes
Taste of the Town; San Jose del Cabo Art Walk

Friday, April 27, 2012
Celebrity Golf Tournament, Puerto Los Cabos Golf Course (breakfast & lunch for golfers)
Day at Puerto Los Cabos Private Beach Club (lunch and choice of activities for non-golfers)
Lorena Ochoa Professional Golf Clinic &Long Drive Exhibition (all guests)
Evening Cocktail Party and Live Entertainment, Hilton Beach Hotel (all guests)

Saturday, April 28, 2012
Completion of Celebrity Golf Tournament, Puerto Los Cabo (breakfast & lunch for golfers)
Freedom to Schedule Your Choice of Included Activities (non-golfers)
Cocktail party, Award Dinner and Live Entertainment, Club Campestre (all guests)

Sunday, April 29, 2012
Complimentary transportation to the airport from the designated sponsor resorts.

VENUE

FEATURED GOLF COURSE- Puerto Los Cabos is one of San Jose del Cabo’s most elite communities offering a full range of luxury services and amenities. At 2,000 acres, it is one of the largest Marina and Golf course resorts in Mexico, with future plans of two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by renowned Greg Norman and Jack Nicklaus. The current 18-hole course was designed as collaboration between the two golf celebrities, with Greg Norman designing the first nine holes and Jack Nicklaus completing the back nine.

FEATURED RESORT FOR NON-GOLFER ACTIVITIES- Puerto Los Cabos Beach Club offers complete luxury and comfort to its guests with all the finest amenities and services. Whether you want to relax by the infinity-edge pool, enjoy a delicious meal at the restaurant and bar, work out in the fitness center or simply watch the waves from up close with your family, this is the place to be.

COCKTAIL PARTY- Hilton Los Cabos Beach Resort is a 375 room hotel nestled into an epic beach cove in Los Cabos. This resort offers the finest service, spectacular group events and a luxurious atmosphere, which is why we’ve chosen it as one of our event’s preferred accommodations.

AWARDS DINNER- Club Campestre is a beautiful golf community complete with an 18-hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, private villas and design for future condominiums and commercial shopping centers. We are delighted to have Club Campestre’s private beach club as the venue for our final cocktail party and awards dinner with live entertainment.

GOLF PACKAGE ITINERARY $850 US

Thursday, April 26, 2012
Practice Round – Choice of 3 Golf Courses: Cabo Real, Club Campestre, Puerto Los Cabos
or valid up to six months from the date of the event
6:00pm – 8:00pm Downtown ‘Art Walk’ San Jose del Cabo is rolling out the red carpet for event guests. Cocktail Parties and mixers at Ida Victoria Art Gallery, Frank Arnold Gallery & Metin/Natus Gallery & discount offers to event guests at participating restaurants and local sponsors throughout the town

Friday, April 27, 2012
8:00am-9:30am Event Registration, Continental Breakfast and Optional Golf Game Tune Up at the golf course
10am Shotgun Start of 18 holes at Puerto Los Cabos- (front 9 by Greg Norman, back 9 by Jack Nicklaus)
11:00am -1:00pm Catered Lunch Stations throughout the golf course
3:00pm – 3:30pm Long Drive Exhibition with World Record Holder and World Champion- Mike Dobbyn
3:30pm – 4:30pm Lorena Ochoa Golf Clinic
6:30pm – 10:00pm Event Kickoff Cocktail Party-Tapas & Hors D’oeuvres – Hilton Los Cabos Beach Resort-Featuring Diego Ramirez & Quartet and the Columns of Art by Pez Gordo

Saturday, April 28, 2012
8:00am-9:30am Continental Breakfast and Optional Golf Game Tune Up at golf course
10:00am Second Round of Celebrity Golf Tournament at Puerto Los Cabos
6:30pm – 7:30pm Cocktails at Campestre Private Beach Club
7:30pm – 10:30pm+ Awards Dinner at Campestre Private Beach Club With Live Entertainment by “ROOTDOWN”

For more information inquire at golf@dreamhomesofcabo.com.

GUEST NON-GOLF ITINERARY $650 US

Thursday, April 26, 2012
6:00pm – 8:00pm Cocktail Parties (Ida Victoria Art Gallery, Frank Arnold Gallery & Metin/Natus Gallery)
Taste of Town- discount offers to event guests at participating restaurants and local sponsors throughout the town

Friday, April 27, 2012
7:30am – 8:30am Modu Beach Boot Camp
8:30am – 9:30am Yoga
9:00am – 3:00pm Day at Puerto Los Cabos Private Beach Club with Lunch
10:00am -12:00pm Yacht Cruises
10:00am -1:00pm Baja Wide Open Tours
11:00am – 12:00pm Beach Volleyball Exhibition & Shootout
2:00pm – 3:00pm Golf Instruction-For Beginners and Advanced Players!
3:00pm – 3:30pm World Champion Long Drive Exhibition
3:30pm – 4:30pm Lorena Ochoa Golf Clinic
6:30 – 10:00pm Event Kickoff Cocktail Party-Tapas & hors d’oeuvres -
Hilton Los Cabos Beach Resort-Featuring Diego Ramirez & Quartet
and the Columns of Art by Pez Gordo

Saturday, April 28, 2012
11:00am – 2:00pm Chef’s Culinary Classes & Lunch at One & Only Palmilla
11:00am – 2:00pm Chef’s Culinary Class & Lunch at Las Ventanas
10:30pm – 2:00pm Chef’s Culinary Class & Lunch at Tamarindos Organic Farm
San Jose town sponsors still offering discounts to participants
6:30pm – 7:30pm Cockatil Party at Campestre Private Beach Club
7:30pm – 10:30pm+ Awards Dinner at Campestre Private Beach Club With Live Entertainment by “ROOTDOWN”

More information: Cabo Celebrity Golf Invitational

As a golf professional who played golf throughout college, played professionally for several years and went on to make a career out of golf, it was nearly unthinkable to take a vacation that included the four letter word which had consumed our lives.  So when my gorgeous wife Amy, came to me with the idea of a golf getaway for just the two of us, it was almost too good to be true.  Our lives have changed dramatically over the past several years.  I have moved into Resort management, Amy has a thriving photography business and we have three beautiful little girls at home.  We rarely have time to think, let alone spend some time together.  The thought of planning a vacation is daunting and the reality is that we cannot set up the logistics for more than a few days.  Having moved to the Baja over a year ago, we have not had the chance to travel around and see the beauty of this magical land.  So we took the plunge and headed out on a three day journey around the southern tip of the Baja that we have since dubbed “The Baja Golf Trail” and we returned with memories of a lifetime.

The goal of our trip was simple, spend some time together as a couple, experience the beauty of the Baja as it was meant to be seen, eat some amazing food and, yes, play some golf along the way. Setting out from Cabo San Lucas mid morning on Thursday we began our adventure up Mexico 1 toward the Bay of Dreams or Bahia de Los Sueños.

Perhaps nowhere in the world will you find a better collection of golf courses in such a perfect setting.  With almost all of the courses playing along or with views of the Sea of Cortez, Cabo is guaranteed to satisfy all of your golf desires.  Each course offers a desert golf feel mixed with the seaside look found only in a few locations worldwide.  While it is possible to spend a week playing just the courses around Cabo, this trip was about exploration in addition to golf and thus we continued on with our appetite whet for what lay ahead.

The drive north was great.  Rigid mountains and desert landscape are broken up regularly by the most spectacular aqua clear water of the coastal villages.  You can truly get a sense and feel for the Baja prior to any civilization.  The towns are unique, the landscape amazing and, as our good friend told us, “stay on the pavement and you won’t get lost.”  He was correct.  When the road turned to dirt we had arrived!

The Bay of Dreams is straight out of an island fantasy.  Having grown up in the cold, snowy, harsh winters of Vermont, you would often think about being on an island with the crystal clear water rolling to the shore, couple of chairs, an umbrella and a bucket of beer.  When we pulled through the gates of the Gran Sueño Resort we had it all except the bucket of beer was substituted for a couple of ice cold margaritas… oh well.  The Gran Sueño is a private oasis created by the legendary real estate icon Steve Games.  As if it is his own private playground, the resort has several different unique homes that can be shared by a couple, family or a group of friends.  Mark Azoff and his staff treat you like family and we felt like we had left the world behind and escaped into our own universe.

We dove into the water, swam out to a floating raft and took it all in.  The relaxation ran through our bodies and Amy said, “This must be a top five Bennett moment…”  Life was good.  With an afternoon tee time set we headed back to our villa and geared up for some golf. Having seen the golf course as we drove in, I knew we were in for a treat.

Loading up our bags from the Beach Club we were escorted out along the coast line to the first tee where I quickly realized that we were one of just two groups playing that day.  I couldn’t stop smiling and Amy couldn’t resist snapping pictures.  It was breathtaking. In the spirit of the moment I made the decision that I was going to tee it up barefoot as if I had just come from the beach and was heading to play.  I put the peg in the ground and ripped one down the fairway, it was awesome.  Following an even par start through six holes, Amy said I should put my shoes on so people were not confused in the pictures…  I am still not sure golf shoes are really needed but my golf game was not as good once my shoes were laced.

The course is masterfully designed and blends into the dunes perfectly.  The grass is cut to fairway length throughout and the tee boxes roll from one to the next with subtle mounding.  I am not sure if I enjoyed the course more as a golfer or if Amy enjoyed the course more as a photographer but we would both rank this as one of the best golf experiences of our lives.  We were free to play the course at the pace we pleased (ended up taking 2.5 hours) and the way we wanted. I found the course challenging and rewarding with a mixture of different shot requirements.  The beauty is unparalleled and the company was superb.

While I must admit it was difficult to pack up the next day and leave the Gran Sueño (recommend staying a few days), we packed up and headed North to La Paz.  Within an hour we had arrived to the outskirts of the city.  We hit the water and headed right along the bay passing Pedregal de La Paz to Costa Baja.

Costa Baja is in contrast to Bahia de los Sueños, but spectacular in its own way.  While Bahia de los Suenos is more of a throwback, Costa Baja is a modern day golf course with breathtaking elevation changes and vistas.  Climbing up into the mountains, there are many shots where you tee off with the Sea of Cortez as the background.  Your ball seems to float into the blue abyss, depending on how well it is hit until reaching the perfectly manicured grasses below.  Gary Player did a fabulous job of accommodating all skills by placing a variety of tee boxes on each hole. And his routing truly took advantage of the best pieces of land.

Now, what I have not told you to this point is that Amy, when motivated, is one of the most talented golfers that I have seen.  Although I may be a bit biased, she has a beautiful swing and as a former US Ski Team member, her athleticism is unmatched.  So when she told me that she was ready to play and wanted a “match”, I knew we were in for a great day.  The game was simple, Amy gets a shot a hole and when she hits the green she has a choice, take an automatic two putt or play it out to completion.  The whole idea was to make the game fun and for us to have a little friendly competition.  So when she drove the 270 yard Par 4 sixth hole and had to choose between an automatic birdie three of a chance to make an eagle two, Amy went for the eagle and walked away with the win.

Ultimately, the course played perfectly for us both.  From the back tees it is a challenge and demanding course but from the forward tees Amy stated “Gary Player must really love women” because she had shots that she could handle and it kept her in the game.  By the 17th hole Amy was one up on me with two to play and when she knocked a gorgeous looking 6 iron to 15 feet, she picked up, took her par and the victory!  La Paz truly has a world class golf course to be proud of.
As we sat at a dinner that evening, we realized that this little journey through the Baja was incredible on so many levels.  We were truly reconnecting as a couple, we were experiencing an amazing land and culture together and we were enjoying a great game in our own way on our own level.  This is what a golf getaway should be.

The following morning we set off for Cabo but not before a perfectly timed lunch in Todos Santos where we fueled up for the last round of the “Baja Trail” at Diamante Golf Course. Situated on the Pacific side just to the North of Cabo, Diamante would bring our experience full circle, literally.  Designed by the newly appointed US Ryder Cup Captain, Davis Love III and his team, Diamante is a wonderful links style layout that blends in perfectly to the Pacific Dunes that surround the land. So, we landed on the driving range and were meet by the smell of smoldering slider burgers and sound of rock music cranking from the speakers setting the tone for the day.

The course is beautifully laid out to accommodate the prevailing Pacific breeze.  Golfers are forced to play a variety of shots and control the trajectory of the ball.  The front nine plays through the dunes and you are teased with views of the Pacific that highlight the 15th, 16th and 17th  holes.  Most importantly to us, Diamante blends a perfect mixture of golf with world class service and hospitality.  “Comfort Stations” on every 6 holes offer anything from Tortilla soup to pineapple tamales, fruits, candies, and drinks galore…  It is certainly not hard to forget the last bad shot when you are met with a smiling face and an ice cold Corona… yes please!  We truly felt “comfortable” at the “Comfort Stations”.

By the time we had reached the 17th tee, golf had become secondary.  The golf course, the beauty of the land, the service and the comfort where capped off by a perfectly poured Diamante water (turns out to be a mixture of rum, vodka, pineapple and Fresca) on the Pacific Beach.  Diamante is more than just golf, it is a true experience.

With just a 15 minute drive home, Amy and I reminisced about our couple of days together, which felt like a week’s vacation.  We had done it all and satisfied all of our desires.  I can confidently say that the Baja offers the most unique landscape, some of the best golf courses in the world and when combined with the people that you love, it can create some of the most memorable experiences.

We have already begun to plan our next “vacaciónes” and there is no doubt that it will include the same elements as this trip.  So why not give the Baja Golf Trail a try?  I can promise that you will love every minute.  And oh by the way… you never have to ask about rain checks.

David Bennett, Residence Manager at Capella Pedregal
Ex mini tour player and All American Division #1 Golfer for University of North Florida, Father of 3 girls

Amy Bennett, Photographer, www.cabofoto.com
Golf enthusiast, Mother of 3 girls
Amy’s Blog: www.amybennettphoto.com
Amy’s Twitter: @AmyBennettPhoto
Amy’s Facebook page: AmyBennettPhoto