| From Spanish military outpost to vacation destination | | | | while, hasn't it? |
| extraordinaire, San Jose del Cabo has long been | | | | After this, put on your sandals and head to town. |
| providing an attractive and intriguing place to stop in | | | | Wandering the streets will take you to another time, |
| for a visit. In contrast to Cabo San Lucas just a few | | | | when technology hadn't yet begun to interfere with |
| miles away, this beach haven is more about relaxing | | | | silence and calm. Check out all the old churches and |
| than partying, and makes for an excellent spot to | | | | 18th century structures, appreciating the care that |
| soak in the sun, watch the waves, and just be. | | | | the community has taken to preserve its colorful |
| Much of San Jose del Cabo's charm lies in its Spanish | | | | past. Stop at a unique store to pick up a souvenir |
| heritage, which comes through in the architecture of | | | | that will actually do justice to this trip, and then |
| the town's buildings and in the general atmosphere as | | | | satisfy your hunger (and your thirst) with a yummy |
| well. Something about this place is a little exotic, a | | | | south of the border meal and a cerveza or two. A |
| little different; this spells good things for vacationers | | | | day like this will do wonders for you and will set you |
| who are in no mood to experience the same old | | | | up for some of the best sleep of your life. |
| scene that's existed since spring break of '79. San | | | | If your visit falls between January and March, you |
| Jose del Cabo offers a more grown-up vibe, and it's | | | | might be lucky enough to catch the amazing sight of |
| irresistible. | | | | migrating whales. Set yourself up on Magdalena Bay |
| That's not to say this place is boring. Quite the | | | | and keep your eyes open for the great beasts to |
| contrary; San Jose del Cabo is all about having a | | | | poke their heads above water or perhaps put on a |
| good time, just in laid-back way. You can't be in Baja, | | | | little show by leaping towards the sky. Follow this |
| California without feeling free to do what you like, so | | | | with a mini cruise that will show you the islets that |
| unwind and take advantage of all that the sunny | | | | surround San Jose del Cabo as an expert points out |
| coast has to offer. The Sea of Cortez on one side | | | | notable details. Here's a hint: make it a sunset cruise |
| and the Pacific on the other spell stunning scenery | | | | for a dazzling and romantic experience you won't |
| and ample choices for doing the things you've been | | | | soon forget. |
| daydreaming about. Barco Varado, Chileno and Palmilla | | | | Golf, horseback riding, kayaking and simply strolling |
| are a few excellent beaches to consider. | | | | around are a few more activities that will keep you |
| Start things off with a bang with something as simple | | | | happy and engaged in your surroundings. Pamper |
| as spending your first day lounging on the beach; | | | | yourself at a spa and then enjoy a quiet nightcap |
| awaken your senses by letting the sun warm your | | | | with your love for the perfect end to the ultimate |
| skin. Thread your toes through the soft sand and | | | | day. Hopefully you'll let yourself forget about the |
| then plunge into the salty ocean and cleanse yourself | | | | responsibilities of work and allow yourself to truly |
| of all stress and strain. Once you've rediscovered | | | | relax; see if you can go the whole time without |
| your zest for life, it'll be time to get active. Rent a | | | | checking your email or turning on your cell phone. |
| surfboard or some snorkel gear to become better | | | | Top it all off by ensuring that you and your |
| acquainted with the deep blue sea, and feel the rush | | | | companions will live in comfort while you're here. |
| of adrenaline surging through your veins. It's been a | | | | |