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By Janine Pouliot

Upscale travelers already have it good. In their homes they’re surrounded by high-quality amenities and décor. So when they travel, they insist on a destination that goes one step beyond their usual lofty expectations. They want the very best there is — the most spectacular luxury available. Los Cabos meets their expectations flawlessly.

The area presents a unique world of lavish surroundings, both natural and manmade. The physical setting amazes with dazzling blue ocean, white powdery beaches and stunning dramatic desert. Superimposed on these natural resources are magnificent hotels that have won awards for every conceivable high-end feature. Los Cabos ranks top among the most opulent vacation and business destinations on earth.

Nothing is overlooked and no detail too small to ensure a world-class stay for visitors. The hotels are architecturally stunning masterpieces showcasing cutting-edge contemporary design or exuding Old World charm and warmth. Inside, spacious and airy guest rooms are packed with the latest in creature comforts — from heaps of high-thread-count bed linens to huge spa-like bathrooms. Plasma screen TVs, high-speed Internet, balconies with breathtaking views, and plush robes and slippers are just a few examples.

There’s a refined atmosphere inside these pleasure palaces. The staff-to-guest ratio is outstanding, and an army of highly trained employees stands ready to meet every request, often anticipating guests’ needs before they’re even expressed. The privacy of even the highest-ranking guests is absolutely guaranteed, given that one of the reasons why Los Cabos attracts the rich and famous is because of its exclusive nature.

Service is the key word, and no request is considered too trite or too complicated. The extraordinary becomes the ordinary here. Guests can be assured that they will be enveloped in a magical world of pampering.

When speaking of pampering, the first thing that comes to mind is spa. Los Cabos hotels excel in this effort, making the destination the Spa Capital of Mexico. There are many spas to choose from, such as the 22,000-square-foot, six-building facility at the legendary One&Only Palmilla resort. Thirteen spa villas surrounded by lush landscaping capture the enchantment of Old Mexico with a peaceful mélange of red tile roofs, whitewashed walls and soothing fountains. The comprehensive spa menu represents a perfect blend of Mexican and global accents with many of the therapies based on ancient beauty and rejuvenation secrets of Asian cultures.

Esperanza, An Auberge Resort, is another hotel that maintains high spa standards. In fact, it has been voted the third best spa in the world by Condé Nast Traveller magazine (U.K.) and the No. 1 spa in the Americas, including North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. A member of Leading Hotels of the World, -Esperanza encompasses 57 rooms and 60 privately owned villas on 17 lushly landscaped acres on a bluff overlooking two private coves. The list of ultra high-end pampering hotel spas just goes on and on.

But spas are hardly the only hotel amenity designed to please. For some vacationers, happiness means traveling with their beloved pet. No problem at the internationally acclaimed, all-suite, Five Diamond awarded Las Ventanas al Paraíso. The resort has developed a special stress-reducing massage for furry friends that eliminates jetlag. A portable Pet Cabana allows guests to bring their adorable animal to the pool or beach to enjoy the outdoors in shade. There’s even an unusual pet dining menu that includes scrambled eggs and poached salmon or braised beef short ribs with farro risotto and gravy. Talk about indulgence!

But exceptionally fine food extends to visitors of the human kind as well. Los Cabos is a culinary haven for gourmands with discriminating taste and sophisticated dining expectations. Internationally acclaimed chefs rely on locally grown produce and products to craft traditional dishes infused with contemporary flair and creativity. The freshest bounty of the sea is represented in delicious and expertly prepared courses, while landlubbers are also served unforgettable meals.

All-inclusive hotels here are a cut above the rest. For example, lavish Dreams Los Cabos Suites Golf Resort & Spa offers five unlimited gourmet-dining options. Restaurants include a grill, seafood, Pan Asian and Hibachi, Italian and international buffet, making the choices deliciously difficult. Dreams is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Los Cabos’ hotels are the perfect place for unwinding or gearing up with a slew of nonstop activities. Everything from watersports to ecoadventure is offered. And there’s always something new. Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort introduces Astronomy Nights, where every full moon local naturalists show guests the wonders of the night skies. For a full hour the hotel turns out all lights, adorning public areas with candles. The special evening also includes a lounge party with live Latin jazz and Mexican music, a fire pit on the beach and Mayan astronomy lessons.

When it comes to romance, there’s no better place to create memories that will last a lifetime. From the moment a couple enters their guest room, they realize they’re in for a treat. Candles, flowers, Champagne, chocolate dipped strawberries, a bathtub filled with fragrant petals, special turndown service and a host of wedding options help make a special event even more treasured.

Los Cabos oozes luxury with an extraordinary lineup of hotels — and even more on the way.

Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau hotel and resort member awards and accolades - view here.

To continue learning more about the fine hotels, resorts and condos in Los Cabos, please visit: www.VisitLosCabos.org or click here for a complete quick list of accommodations.