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Los Cabos: The Call of the Baja Coast

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Pilar McNear wanted to do something really special for her 40th birthday. So she and her husband Jeff pulled out all the stops and invited 12 other couples to join them in Los Cabos, the spectacular resort town that lies at the tip of the Baja Penninsula.

The fiesta was, by all accounts, a huge success. Swimming with dolphins, jet skiing at Playa Médano, snorkeling at Playa Santa María, partying at Cabo Wabo and a dinner cruise at sunset were just a few of the highlights. Check out the story, and tips on planning your own Cabo getaway, in this month’sThe Buzz Magazines.

Here’s the slide show, compliments of Wendy Yu, one of the invitees.

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3 responses to “Los Cabos: The Call of the Baja Coast”

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    M Gaskill

    Ah, Tracy, this post sticks out like a sore thumb amongst all your wonderful eco-travels! Los Cabos is, unfortunately, an example of the worst kind of development and tourism. No sense of place, no sensitivity to the landscape, destruction of natural resources, excessive use of water, ultra-luxury developments staffed by underpaid locals – you get the idea. And I’m afraid too many people think that swimming with dolphins is an eco-tourism activity (a misconception we’d do well not to encourage).
    Sorry, I love your newsletter, but just had to vent on this one. Baja California is one of my favorite places in the world and my worst nightmare is that the entire peninsula will end up one great big Cabo. That will be a sad day!

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      admin

      Thanks for your honesty, Megan. The truth is that I’ve never been there – this piece was part of a series I’m doing for a local magazine in which I interview local travelers. I was ambivalent about including it in the blog since I hadn’t really done the research to know how eco-sensitive it is. I will definitely keep this in mind in the future. Thanks for keeping me honest!

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