Surf and TurfLas Ventanas and the Sea of CortezWhy settle for a landlocked vacation when you can enjoy the best of both land and sea. Rosewood's Las Ventanas al Paraiso, which offers an unequaled level of luxury and hospitality in Los Cabos, has created new yacht packages that offer the best of Baja. The packages combine a luxury sailing adventure aboard the resort's posh yachts with a pampered stay at world-class Las Ventanas. Take in the abundant marine life and dramatic seascapes of the calm blue waters of the Sea of Cortez as well as enjoying water sports while aboard. The six-day, five-night Cortez Explorer package includes accommodations for two nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) at Las Ventanas and three nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) on the yacht. The eight-day, seven-night Baja Discovery package includes accommodations for four nights (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday) at Las Ventanas and three nights (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) on the yacht. Both include all transfers, champagne upon arrival, beverages on board, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the resort, guests also enjoy a one-hour massage each plus a choice of four activities per person including a facial, round of golf including cart (counts as two) or massage for one hour (counts as two). Both packages require a minimum of four persons. The sailing adventures ply the pristine waters of the Sea of Cortez past rocky coastline to aquamarine coves and uninhabited islands. Guests may see everything from migrating gray whales and schools of dolphins to sea turtles and leaping manta rays. Aboard the yachts, just relax and enjoy the fabulous panoramas and fine cuisine, or swim, snorkel, jet ski and fish. The Cortez Explorer and Baja Discovery trips are run aboard the magnificent 80-foot Paradise Found, built by Sunseeker International, Britain's leading luxury sport yacht maker. The sleek, state-of-the-art craft accommodates up to eight in luxurious style and features spacious lounge and formal dining areas, bar, two master cabins and two twin-bunk cabins, TV/VCR, stereo/CD system, a Jacuzzi and sunbathing pad on the flybridge. Las Ventanas offers a world-class resort experience where guests are welcomed into a sensual ambiance of luxury, pleasure and unparalleled personal service. Las Ventanas has 61 suites including a 3,000 sq. ft. three-bedroom suite, four one-bedroom luxury suites and 56 junior suites averaging 960 sq. ft., making them the largest standard rooms in Mexico. All suites offer spacious living areas, wood-burning fireplaces, individual telescopes for stargazing, exquisite appointments and furnishings, and magnificent panoramic views. Facilities and amenities include a variety of dining choices including a Sea Grill and a Ceviche & Tequila Bar, an adjacent championship golf course, a world-class Spa, sport fishing, a complete range of watersports, horseback riding, desert jeep outings and day trips. Rates for two for Cortez Explorer are $11,700 for a Gardenview Junior Suite, $11,900 Oceanview Junior Suite, $12,100 Rooftop Terrace Junior Suite, and $14,500 One Bedroom Luxury Suite. Rates for two for Baja Discovery are $13,000 for a Gardenview Junior Suite, $13,400 Oceanview Junior Suite, $13,800 Rooftop Terrace Junior Suite, and $18,600 One Bedroom Luxury Suite. In addition to the packages, guests at Las Ventanas can enjoy half-and full-day yacht excursions in the Sea of Cortez. The half-day `Cape Experience' includes snorkeling, lunch, champagne and transfers. The rate is $1,100 for two persons, $1,350 for four and $1,600 for six. The full-day `Deep Sea Adventure' includes snorkeling, breakfast, lunch, champagne and hors d'oeuvres at sunset, and transfers. The rate is $1,950 for two persons, $2,150 for four and $2,350 for six. Half and full-day excursions are run on the `Gin,' a 55-foot Camargue yacht featuring beautifully appointed, comfortable lounge and dining areas for up to eight people, bar, TV/VCR, stereo/CD system, and a master cabin as well as two, two-bunk cabins. Information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts can be accessed at 888- ROSEWOOD (888-525-0483) or www.rosewood-hotels.com RESERVATIONS Toll-free in the United States 1-888-525-0483; from Canada, Mexico and elsewhere, call Rosewood reservations in Dallas at 214-871-5454. Edited by Dave Shultz |
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