On Los Cabos’ eye-popping desert coastline, at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort, a conch shell whistles — and everybody turns to peer anxiously into the close-enough-to-touch waters of the Sea of Cortez. There, like a cartoon come to life, a whale pod parades through the waves, spouting watery rainbows to the glee of all the guests. Blowing into a conch shell to alert the rest of whale sightings is just one of the many thoughtful tasks embraced by the resort’s stellar staff. They’ll also provide on arrival shoulder and foot massages in the spa, ply weary travelers with margaritas, organize your clothing by color in your closet (and supply a color-coded, bespoke sewing kit), pack and unpack your belongings, draw you fragrant baths and organize signature experiences meant to immerse travelers into the cultural aspects of the locale. Seasonal and ever changing, these activities elevate Las Ventanas to a whole other realm of five-star retreat. From surfing excursions to opportunities to work with embroidery artists in a nearby shop to top drawer tequila tastings to hanging out with a bonafide Huichol shaman, each customized adventure puts Los Cabos more sharply into focus. Easily Los Cabos’ most romantic hideaway, Las Ventanas flows down a hillside to the water, a carpet of white-washed, Mediterranean buildings, detailed by a network of undulating pools that pave a watery descent to the shoreline. A dreamscape, which aptly personifies its name — The Window to Paradise — the extraordinary hotel pampers fully. Absolutely safe for solo travelers, Las Ventanas also welcomes families and honeymooners, providing unique memories and utter repose on every level. No wonder so many guests return each year, often reserving their stay for next time even before they check out.
The rooftop pool at Las Ventanas al Paraíso, a Rosewood Resort in Cabo San Lucas. Contributed by Las Ventanas al Paraíso
What we love:
• The butler service: So many hotels claim butler service and manage a modicum of bespoke attention. But Las Ventanas’ highly trained and attentive butlers go beyond. They study your portfolio in advance and manage to anticipate your desires throughout your stay.
• The tequila masters: The resort tequila experts know everything and impart their knowledge with private tastings, including a one-on-one blind tasting meant to help guests best determine their tequila preferences.
• The suites and villas: The resort offers nothing smaller than a Junior Suite, with suites, villas, residences and the heart-stopping, beachside Ty Warner Mansion each offering unique traits. Note to families, the Signature Villas are ideal for long-term stays, providing a chef for the kitchen, butler and babysitting services, as required, among other attributes.
Master bedroom at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort. Contributed by Las Ventanas al Paraiso
• The seasonal, themed experiences: While concierges can organize any desired activity, each season Las Ventanas comes up with its preferred offerings, from golf pop-ups to artist-at-home visits.
• The Spa at Las Ventanas: Evoking an indigenous mood, the spa boasts a slew of therapies inspired by the four elements, as well as yoga and personal training.
Need to know:
• Las Ventanas accepts dogs — as long as you can figure out how to get your mutt to Mexico!
• Whale season is December to March.
• This is the hotel for those who love a true Mexican feel. The decor is contemporary Mexican, rife with local art and architecture.
• This is a zen retreat, rather than a party haven.
Room to book:
Go for the 1,400-square-foot Ocean View Rooftop Terrace Junior Suite, a ridiculously decadent haven, prime for whale spotting with a jacuzzi beside your bed.
Info: https://www.rosewoodhotels.com/en/las-ventanas-los-cabos
