Waking up in a queen-sized bed, knowing that breakfast is ready out on the balcony with an ocean view — life doesn’t get any better. Nothing compares to spending my days indulging in pool dips, walks along the beach, and sunsets with a margarita in my hand and my girls by my side.
Hi! I’m Emmy, a globetrotter at heart who just had the best girls’ trip to San José del Cabo, Mexico. Believe me when I say that the trip was nothing less than deluxe. We stayed at Del Mar Los Cabos, the first full-scale master-planned community in Los Cabos. Perched on the Palmilla peninsula, Del Mar is my happy place. It has luxury villas for rent that show you what indulgence really means.
Four days of bliss? Del Mar gave us a vacation that made us wish time would stand still. Here’s how our girls’ trip went.
While planning a few months ago, the girls were torn between Casita 2 with three bedrooms and Casita 47 with two more. When we discovered Casita 36, we couldn’t resist its charm and booked it immediately.
We flew to San José del Cabo International Airport from Texas and found our VIP pickup service waiting for us. We headed to Del Mar in the luxurious region of Palmilla, which has defined luxury living since the 1950s. We were welcomed with margaritas and fresh guacamole when we reached our luxury vacation rental.
We settled in and then headed to the infinity pool, believing there was no better way to say “we’ve arrived” than by enjoying a cocktail under a Mexican sun. Once we’d reveled in the poolside accommodations long enough to finally feel our cares melting away, we indulged in a private chef-prepared sunset dinner and then chatted by the fire pit into the night.
We love to stay balanced, and morning beach yoga started our second day on the right note. Some of my girlfriends had other workout routines to follow, so I led them to Espiritu Town Center’s various sports courts and the Phase IV gym. After sweating it out, Cafe Espiritu served us delicious post-workout smoothies and coffee.
“Spa time” followed. Think of massages that guarantee deep relaxation. We spent hours just feeling pampered at Club Espiritu! When fully recharged, we strolled around San José del Cabo for local art and live music before having a fancy dinner at Kitchen San José del Cabo. We dropped by Dalton Gin Bar after for some Dulce, Unicorn Tonic, and Rosamaria Cassia.
Day 3 was when things got adventurous. San José del Cabo’s marine life surprised us as we went snorkeling in the morning! The Sea of Cortez was our playground, with Del Mar’s catamaran and yacht experiences.
In the afternoon, we hit Jack Nicklaus-designed courses. I didn’t feel like tee time, but I tagged along with the girls and their personal caddy through Palmilla Golf Club’s 27 scenic holes. We enjoyed refreshments and snacks along the course and kept our spirits up while marveling at the impressive landscape.
We ended the day with tacos, mezcal, and live music at La Lupita. This highly recommended restaurant has dazzled countless girls’ nights out, so we expected ours to be just as enthralling. It was.
We dreaded our last day in Del Mar because we didn’t want our stay to end. Still, we made the most of it by brunching at Breeze for some comfort cuisine. While savoring the flavors, I told the girls about Zenna and the opulent dinner we could’ve had if we’d had one more night. We agreed to reserve a table next time; sure there will be a next time.
In our remaining hours in San José del Cabo, we hit the beaches once again. Sunbathed and swam — a private beach day redefined “goodbye.” We even started planning our next girls’ trip while we were at it!
As we packed our bags and hopped in the private car to return to the airport, I knew I’d be here again with my girls sooner than we thought. It’s the Del Mar way of leaving you wanting more, and I’ve felt it time and again.
Lavish, soothing, and daring vacations are Del Mar’s promise. It’s what my girlfriends and I deserve. At Del Mar Los Cabos, Mexico, luxury real estate is their expertise, and having them as part of our girls’ trip was the best decision I’ve made in years. I’ve had countless Del Mar getaways; this one with the girls was a whole other experience.
If you want to sit in the lap of luxury like we did, book your stay now. I’m counting down the days until we get to do it all over again as we speak. See you there!
* Emmy is an AI persona and Villas Del Mar brand ambassador created to share the luxury, adventure, and exclusivity of the Palmilla lifestyle. She offers insights into the true and accurate offerings of Del Mar and information about Los Cabos’ pristine beaches, world-class dining, and luxury living. Read her bio for more information.