A-LIST CLASSIC
A CABO SAN LUCAS RESORT CONTINUES TO ATTRACT AN INTERNATIONAL ‘WHO’S WHO’ INCLUDING HOLLYWOOD’S A-LIST
Cabo San Lucas is a celebrity magnet, and Palmilla is the sexy, beachfront destination of choice. A perennial favorite for weddings and relaxing weekends alike, it isn’t uncommon to see Hugh Jackman, Oprah Winfrey or Celine Dion enjoying a quiet lunch with friends and family beside the infinity-edge pool.
A quick, two-hour flight from Los Angeles, the combination of Palmilla’s Jack Nicklaus golf course, access to internationally renowned big game fishing, a luxurious world-class spa and incomparable cuisine created by Michelin-starred Chef Jean Georges, creates an irresistible ambience.
Few will dispute that Palmilla is the ‘grande dame’ of Mexico’s Baja region. Once a barren, yet exotic, desert area, a Los Angeles-raised aviator saw the potential for the tourist and fishing mecca Cabo San Lucas has become. Inspired by the architectural traditions of the area, a five-star destination was created without losing the historic charm and integrity that keeps loyal guests coming back for more.
In 1958, a Sports Illustrated article featured the resort and gave it instant Hollywood credibility with movie stars, politicians and business moguls flocking to the luxury destination. Offering luxe comforts with a convenient location only 1,000 miles from Los Angeles, the hotel sparked the area’s tourism boom. A recent U.S. $90-million renovation ensures it remains at the top of the A-list.
With an energy inspired by the natural landscape and culture, the resort is a heavenly location for a wedding. Nestled amidst swaying palms and tropical bloom, its historic chapel exudes an aura of romance and enchantment. Located on a hill overlooking tropical grounds and beaches, the chapel is in traditional Mexican style, whitewashed with arched doorways and windows.
From the moment you arrive via Hummer H2 from the airport, the celebration begins. Choose a special all day-event before the wedding to create everlasting memories for your guests. The ‘Private Beach Cove’ experience includes a floating daybed and lunch in one of the coastline’s most pristine locations. Let the resort’s experienced wedding consultants help to plan every detail including unique floral arrangements for the altar, beautifully decorated ceremony candles and candles within each of the chapel’s eight dramatic windows, personalized menus and private dining experiences in any one of the resort’s world-class restaurants and a boxed Celebration CD with photos of the ceremony. And, as in the ‘happily ever after’ of fairy tales, the bridal couple may arrive at the chapel by horse-drawn carriage with a coachman and footman.
Renowned as Mexico’s premier destination spa, the One&Only Spa at Palmilla offers an expansive program of ancient healing techniques combined with cutting-edge therapies. Follow a meandering path through lush gardens to a hidden door opening onto a secluded private villa. Each of the 13 private treatment villas offers a beautifully appointed air-conditioned massage pavilion and open-air garden. Double villas are designed to share the experience with a loved one, and many include rain showers, Mexican day beds and whirlpool baths as well as private vanity. Relax with fruit infused frozen towels while sipping a healing tonic exclusively prepared with 100% organic local ingredients. The ‘Mexico Wedding Delight’ package treats brides to a manicure and pedicure, hair styling and make-up by a professional stylist. A special VIP salon is also available for wedding parties to prepare, with a customized lunch menu if desired.
Dining at Palmilla promises moments of culinary discovery sure to surprise even the most discerning and worldly palates. From the simple – a flaky Mexican Empanada with freshly squeezed juice served in the quiet of your villa’s private terrace – to the creative, where the resort’s own Mexiterranean cuisine fuses authentic flavors of Mexico with a passion for the new and undiscovered.
Legendary restaurateur and Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten presents a unique dining concept in Market, his first outpost South of the Border. In understated elegance, Market features Euro-Asian cuisine with Mexican inspirations along with the country’s most complete wine list. Designed in warm natural colors with inspiring original artwork, Market brings to life Jean-Georges’ French roots with Asian influences to reflect his travels in the region and the freshness and variety of Mexico’s rich culinary tradition and ingredients. House favorites include ‘Spiny Lobster Roasted in The Shell with Corn, Smoked Chili-Almond Emulsion” and “Grilled Rack of Lamb with Tender Summer Beans in a Fresh Tomato BBQ Sauce”.
Adjacent to the resort’s infinity-edge pool with stunning views of the Sea of Cortez, Agua showcases a palapa-style design with indoor and outdoor seating. The décor includes vibrant red and yellow glass mosaic walls, blue and white patterned tiles accenting everything from a grand fireplace to the tables and a cluster of colorful Moroccan lanterns hanging over Agua’s bar and lounge. Perfect for a relaxed rehearsal dinner the night before your wedding, this seaside eatery highlights traditional Mexican touches such as custom-designed ceramic tableware from Guadalajara and a trickling fountain anchoring the restaurant’s courtyard terrace. A stunning glass-enclosed kitchen allows guests to watch Executive Chef Larbi Dahrouch and his team perform their culinary magic. A more casual alternative to Market, an evening at Agua will be memorable, with the moon reflecting on the water and serenading musicians setting the mood for a festive meal.
Palmilla offers twelve categories of luxury accommodations to cater to the individual preferences and needs of all your guests. All 173 casually elegant rooms, suites, and villa offer 24-hour butler service and a patio or balcony facing out towards the sea, allowing optimum privacy and unobstructed scenic views. Complimentary services and amenities include the unpacking of your luggage if desired, a welcome tequila beverage, fresh fruit of choice delivered daily, a pillow selection menu and aromatherapy turndown in the evenings. Customized amenities include robe, slippers and sandals, a beach tote, Palmilla logo caps and a sun care bag to help protect your skin in the tropical climate.
The ultimate lair for your wedding party group, Villa Cortez is supremely located on its own private beach on the south side of the resort. Fashioned with the chic elegance of a modern-day hacienda, the expansive four-bedroom residence embraces more than 10,000 square feet of resplendent living space. Designed for those seeking intense privacy and exceptional luxury, Villa Cortez is a place of magical perfection. Wide-open views of the clear blue ocean are enjoyed beyond a private infinity-edge pool. With a 12-person private screening theater, state-of-the-art gym, a leather-paneled home office, full exterior and interior kitchen facilities, palapa-style poolside seating with fire-pit, and outdoor rain shower with indulgent spa, there’s no reason to go anywhere else for your honeymoon.
