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Where In Cabos?

By Jen | Published: May 6, 2012

So, you spend weeks, possibly months organizing your vacation. The plan is to have a stress-free visit to Cabo right? The typical scenario is that you fly to Cabo – with our without children and more family and friends. I will leave it up to you to decide how stressful that is – all depends on your own family! ;-) You land in Cabo – it’s HOT HOT HOT! You line up to get through customs, wait to get your luggage, then head out the door to pick-up your transportation. I am guessing you may have been up since some ungodly hour by this stage and the LAST thing you want to do right about now is head to the nearest grocery store to spend an hour or two of your hard-earned vacation time trying to figure out a) where your favorite things are, b) how much pesos actually convert to in dollars and c) trying to communicate with a store worker who can’t speak a lick of English!

So why not start your vacation a little earlier? I am excited to introduce you to Where In Cabos – a comprehensive and customized grocery delivery service! That’s right people – you can have ALL THE THINGS YOU WANT waiting for you at your vacation home! Michelle Smith and Claudia Velo are a dream team of what we call in Ireland ‘on-the-ball’ ladies. They know Cabo like the back of their hand and they can acquire and deliver anything that can be bought in Cabos. During their 7 years of operation, they have delivered everything from standard groceries to fully organic requests; flowers, custom designed gift baskets, birthday presents, cakes, even medicines.

Michelle & Claudia conceived the idea of Where in Cabos as an answer to the needs of people wanting to make their arrival to Los Cabos less stressful. Both women were in the high-end hotel industry and people were asking for pre-arrival grocery delivery; they saw the need for an efficient and comprehensive service that would make the traveling party’s arrival to a condo or resort more pleasurable. Thus, began Where In Cabos.

www.WhereInCabos.com is the website for this amazing service. In a perfect world, a minimum of 3 days in advance for an order is preferred, however Claudia and Michelle will deliver within 24 hours of receiving the request and can also handle same day deliveries, depending on the delivery schedule for that particular day.

Where In Cabos will deliver anywhere between Diamante on the Pacific Coast and Puerto Los Cabos on the East Cape. They deliver 365 days a year (make that 366 onleap years!), between 9.30am and 7.30pm.

Visit the website for more information, call +52 624 104 3644/ +52 624 188 6643 or send an email to info@whereincabos.com.

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Hacienda Beach Club & Residences

By Jen | Published: April 28, 2012

Hands down, one of our favorite properties to visit in Cabo is Hacienda Beach Club & Residences. Located in the heart of Cabo San Lucas, this property is simply beautiful.

Hacienda Beach Club & Residences was built in January 2007, designed by Hart Howerton & Landscaping by Girbin Landscaping.  Offering 109 residences, Hacienda is a residential community in a resort property, comprising of a restaurant, spa, fitness center and beach activities. Who would want to stay here? Anyone who wants to enjoy a quality vacation, surrounded with beauty and receiving top class service. Families, couples and singles are all welcome at the Hacienda.

Ideally located right on Medano Beach, Hacienda is perfect for those guests wishing to pursue activities and enjoy the many exciting attractions of Cabo. From their prime ocean front setting, guests can meander along the beach-front and drink in the Cabo atmosphere.

Our favorite part of Hacienda has to be its restaurant. For those of you that don’t know, Hacienda Cocina & Cantina is open to the public and well worth a visit. The views from the restaurant are incredible. With both in and out-door dining areas, the staff make sure your experience with them is perfect. Some of our favorite dishes are their breakfast chilaquiles, their fresh fish of the day and we LOVE their flan and churros for dessert.

If you haven’t visited Hacienda yet, you simply must. Please visit their website www.haciendacaboresort.com for further information about their amenities and residences.

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Indian Food in Cabo!

By Jen | Published: November 22, 2011

I love Indian food. Sadly, it is a hard food commodity to find in Mexico. Throughout our time in Mexio, we could count on 1 hand the number of Indian restaurants that we found… actually I am struggling to even think of one! Yep, we had all but given up on the idea of enjoying one of our favorite foods, when along came The Curry House.

Tonight, while I was feasting on homemade, freshly prepared chicken korma with warm naan bread – I thought it only fair to bring this amazing food to your attention. The Curry House is an Indian food service, which in itself is a unique concept. We, the lucky residents of Cabo (as well as any of you visitors reading this), can now call in an order, or place it by email, or Facebook. The wonderful folks at The Curry House will prepare your order, all you have to do is pick it up!

So you might ask, how is the food at The Curry House? Delicious. Pricing? More than fair. Quantity? Enough for you to feel completely satisfied with a healthy portion of leftovers! The great thing about The Curry House is that they have two menu options: their standard menu and their ‘Menu of the Day’. While they prefer to have 24 hours notice if you want something from their standard menu, those of us who are more last minute, can call on the same day and order from the-then current menu.

The owners of The Curry House are originally from Mumbai, India, so you needn’t be concerned about the authenticity of the food. I can verify that the flavors are incredible and you get the feeling that each dish has been especially prepared for you with love. The Curry House has a great selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Their ingredients are chosen carefully, and it is clear that the owners cook with the healthiest of produce.

To contact The Curry House for more information, please call them locally on 624 125 2011 or email them on cabocurryhouse@gmail.com. For Facebook users, just enter The Curry House into the search engine, and you will find them. Once on their homes page, you will see their daily menu along with an easy explanation of the dishes for that day. Enjoy!

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How to have a Perfect Cabo Vacation

By Jen | Published: August 14, 2011

Lets face it – vacations are important. We deserve not just a good vacation with our family, but a perfect one. It is the only time of the year that families get to spend some quality time alone to unwind, reconnect and recharge their batteries. Sadly, just the stress of finding a place to stay and hoping that it is adequate for your vacation time is enough to wipe the idea of a ‘perfect’ vacation off the slate. Most families spend their first day of vacation at the concierge desk (or should I say the line-up of people waiting at the concierge desk!) trying to figure out which tours they want to do, whether they want to book a rental car or not and asking for a room change because the one they got just doesn’t work for them! We’ve all been there, right?

Not so with Baja Sur Vacation Rentals. Having been in business for 12 years, this company has access to some of the most beautiful beachfront condos and villas that Los Cabos has to offer. They have everything from intimate studios to 10 bedroom luxury villas. Not only can they find you the perfect accommodation for your trip, but also they take customer service to a whole new level by packaging any number of local activities you would want to enjoy. Their travel and tour division can provide you with airport transportation, car rentals, private chef services, in-house spa services and much more. But the best thing about their company is that EVERYTHING can be taken care of prior to your arrival in Cabo!

“2 Cabo Tours” and “Baja Sur Vacation Rental Company” are ready to offer you a wealth of local information, along with an unparalleled level of customer service. Just visit their extensive Testimonials page on their website to see just how happy their clients are!

Imagine how easy it could be to have everything you’re your accommodations, activities and transportation all organized in just one call! www.bajasurvacationrentals.com is their website! Visit it today to see just how incredible your next vacation could be! You can also speak to a representative on their toll free number 1 888 332 8477, or email at info@bajasurvacationrentals.com.

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Best Seafood in San Jose del Cabo

By Jen | Published: July 30, 2011

Nelson & I are always on the hunt for good local food – particularly seafood. In all the places that I have lived in Mexico, Mazatlan always held the trophy for the best seafood that I had eaten…. Until now!

May I introduce to you Blue Fish Seafood: conveniently located on the highway in the same mall as Applebys (just beside the Honda dealership!). The Blue Fish is a perfect pit stop for those of you staying in San Jose del Cabo, or for those who are passing through from the airport to Cabo. You simply have to stop in and try the food out!                                  

The Blue Fish has a website where you can see their full menu – www.bluefishcabo.com. They specialize in ceviche – our favorite dish on the menu is their scallop ceviche with fresh mango. They have something for the whole family. Their quesadillas are out of this world, as are their battered tacos! Soft drinks and beer are served.

Service is excellent. Seating is outdoors, but with ample shading and rest rooms close by. Parking is easy. You can bring the kids as there is a large courtyard area where they can run around right in front of you! Blue Fish will also take large orders in advance and happily prepare a ‘to go’ meal. Their telephone number is 624 172 6652. Hours of operation are 10am – 6pm, closed on Sundays.

Follow these directions to get to Blue Fish. If you love seafood, you won’t be disappointed!

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On-Call Doctor in Cabo!

By Jen | Published: July 20, 2011

In a previous blog, I have introduced you to Dr. Ramon Barragan, the best pediatrician in Cabo! Now it’s time to talk about us adults! What do you do in the event that you, your spouse or a member of your traveling party gets sick while in Cabo?

Option 1: Head to the nearest hospital… but then you are undoubtedly setting yourself up for a potentially long wait and a hefty price tag on what could be a 5-minute visit at the end of it all.

Option 2: You could see if your resort has a Doctor on site – but there is no guarantee that their English is good enough for you to be able to communicate what your illness is.  And what do you do if you are staying at a private villa??

I have a great solution! Dr. Jose Luis Musi MD provides medical assistance to anyone in Cabo or San Jose del Cabo. The wonderful thing about Dr. Musi is that he comes to you! Yes folks, he does house calls and he is available 24 hours a day! Dr. Musi is a GP and is available to assist you with the following:

  • On call emergencies 24/7
  • General Medicine
  • Neurosciences
  • Illness Diagnosis & Treatment
  • Medical Check-ups
  • Medicine for the Traveler
  • Medical Guidance
  • Prescriptions
  • Controlled Medications
  • Medical Counseling
  • Injections
  • Stitches & Wound Care
  • Ambulatory & Minor Surgical procedures
  • Referrals to any medical facility
  • Portable lab clinic
  • Portable x-rays
  • House, Office or Hotel Medical Calls
  • Online Medical Consult
  • Medical Equipment Sale

You can learn a bit more about Dr. Musi by visiting his website on www.oceanmedcabo.com. With home/resort appointments starting at a cost of $50 USD, you can reach Dr. Musi by emailing him on musi@oceanmedcabo.com or calling him on +521(044) 6241224814 (If calling locally, drop the +521). Dr. Musi offers a professional, friendly service… always nice to know that you are in safe hands while on vacation!

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Home away from Home in Cabo

By Jen | Published: July 5, 2011

When bringing your family abroad, it is important to consider where you will be staying for your vacation time. While it is considered the ‘norm’ to book a hotel or resort, perhaps a private home may be worth considering, especially if you are bringing your children abroad. Here’s why:


  1. Privacy! Imagine walking into a vacation home with the same view as a hotel, with the same sunny weather, but the difference is you don’t hear strangers above your head or outside your door while you try to sleep at night. There is no fiesta kicking off from 7pm until 2am. And even better… you can do whatever you and your family like to do in the privacy of your own home.
  2. Cost! Believe it or not, it may be more cost effective to stay in a private home. As hotel rates increase year after year based on double occupancy, the nightly rates of private houses are typically one fixed price per night no matter how many guests you have.
  3. No waiting around! Upon arrival at your vacation home, you can immediately settle in and feel comfortable. No papers to sign, no key cards to be handed out, no lines to wait in for assistance!
  4. Service! Yes, you can get the same service in a private home that you can in a hotel. Cabo has a vast array of service providers. From personal chefs, to babysitters, pre-stocking of your kitchen to drivers, all of your needs can be accommodated to ensure a stress free trip. (And did I mention a baby equipment rental company called Baja Baby Gear!;-))                                                                                                              

So how do you book a stay in one of these incredible homes? Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations is the company that bring you Cabo Villas –  a vast collection of some of the most beautiful, private vacation homes in Cabo. Their inventory is varied and they have your dream villa waiting for you and your family to enjoy. To see their properties and make a reservation, please visit www.cabovillas.com or call toll free on 1-800-745-2226.

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Manuels Creative Cuisine – TripAdvisors #1 Rated Restaurant in San Jose del Cabo!

By Jen | Published: June 17, 2011

So one night last year, I think it was around September time… for all you Cabo folk out there, you will know that means that it was a particularly warm night in Cabo. To add to my discomfort, I was over 8 months pregnant at the time. Nelson and I were on the hunt to find something quick to eat. We were driving by Palmilla, and decided to meander over to a restaurant we hadn’t been to before.

When we walked through the door, we were immediately greeted by warm staff and given the best seat in the house (which was right in front of the a/c and the chef!). The ambiance in the restaurant was inviting, the menu even more so. What followed was the best meal that we have eaten in the 8+ years we have lived in Mexico.

Nelson and I settled on the tasting menu, and I am not exaggerating when I say that every bite was incredible. The flavors were combined to perfection, dish after dish arriving to be admired like a piece of art. It was an incredible evening. The service was extraordinary and we also got to meet the head chef and owner of the restaurant, Chef Manuel Arredondo. Chef Manuel uses original recipes, local organic food and my interpretation of the food is a combination of Italian/Mexican fusion.

The restaurant that I am referring to is Manuel’s Creative Cuisine, located in The Shoppes at Palmilla. This quiet mall is located on the highway between San Jose and Cabo, on the San Jose side. I implore all of you to take an evening, with or without children, to visit this restaurant when you come to Cabo. We have returned as often as we can since that night, now we bring Wyatt with us and the staff could not be more welcoming.

Parking is ample, the ambiance is perfect, and the menu is like nothing else in Cabo. Little wonder Manuel’s has been voted Trip Advisor’s Number 1 Rated Restaurant in San Jose del Cabo. Chef Manuel and his beautiful wife Virny are amazing hosts and I highly recommend anyone coming to Cabo for their vacation to dine at Manuels.

For reservations, please call: 624 144 6171 or 624 144 6172.

The address to Manuels Creative Cuisine is:

The Shoppes at Palmilla
Carretera Transpeninsular Km. 27.5
Local C-201
Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo
BCS, México 23400

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Baja Baby Doctor!

By Jen | Published: June 1, 2011

Of course, it is every parent’s nightmare for his or her child to get sick on vacation. Being in an unfamiliar place and not knowing who to go to for the best assistance can be unsettling to even the most confident of parents.

In the event that your little one falls ill while you are in Cabo, I would like to introduce you to Wyatt’s pediatrician, Dr. Ramon Barragan (Pictured left with his wife Abigail and their furry baby Chimy! :-) ). Dr. Barragan speaks both Spanish and English and is located in the Amerimed hospital in San Jose del Cabo. He has kindly agreed to be featured on the Baja Baby Gear website so that you can have peace of mind in knowing that you have a pediatrician available to you in the event of an emergency.

Dr. Barragan became a pediatrician for 10 years and has been based in Cabo for 3 of them. When I asked him why he became a pediatrician he stated “Children are the best patients; they are honest, strong, brave and fun. Children always give you the best of themselves. For me, it is a privilege from God that I have been given the ability to help them and see them grow.”

Dr. Ramon works as a pediatric consultant in the intensive care pediatric unit and also runs his own clinic from there. We LOVE visiting him for Wyatt’s appointments. Wyatt always has a lot of fun with him. We trust Dr. Barragan completely and we appreciate his caring and attentive manner with our child.

If you need a Doctor in Cabo, or if you have any questions prior to your arrival in Cabo, please email Dr. Ramon on drbarragan@gmail.com. In the event of an emergency or to make an appointment with him, you can also reach Dr. Barragan on 624 175 0358. His office address is Plaza Cabo Ley, Amerimed San Jose office, San Jose del Cabo.

For more information, please visit http://drbarragan.salutix.mx or visit the Clinica del Ninos Face book page on: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cl%C3%ADnica-del-Ni%C3%B1o/141815905845054

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Safe, clean water park! The perfect combination for a family day out!

By Jen | Published: May 28, 2011

Yesterday, Nelson and I took our son Wyatt to a water park just outside of Cabo! It was so much fun that I had to blog about it today. We left San Jose del Cabo at around 10.15am and got to the water park before 11am. (We were traveling in a convoy… so add in a few stops and starts into that travel time!).

The park itself opens at 10am and closes at 6pm. There is ample parking. I wasn’t sure what to expect as the park is a good drive out of town ( but it was a very easy drive for any of you concerned about little ones who get car sick). There is a sign post that tells you to turn left for the water park. If you get to Miraflores, you have gone 5km too far!

Entering the park was easy – note that they do not allow you to bring gum, food or beverages or glass into the park. They will check your bags and will hold any contraband for you at the front so you can pick it up when you leave. Another huge kid-friendly plus – it is a non-smoking facility! I did have some baby food for Wyatt in glass jars, which they happily stored for me in their fridge until he was ready to eat.

The grounds of the park are beautiful. Lush plants are everywhere, it is obvious that it is cared for – it was spotless!The restrooms are spacious, with shower facilities for everyone.

There are fun things to do for all ages. Little babies like Wyatt have some wonderful shallow pools to play in. There are palapas everywhere with lots of tables and chairs. There are even some quiet areas where we could take Wyatt when he was ready for a nap.

There is a pirate ship for young children to play on, with slides coming out of it! There is a huge bucket which fills itself up every few minutes and dumps out its contents on unsuspecting passers by! In the photograph included, there are some fast slides for big kids (my husband included!). One of the slides has speeds up to 50mph!

Lunch time was very impressive! The food was excellent, and was delivered fast! There is restaurant seating and the menu has favorites like burgers, corn dogs and quesadillas! They also serve cold beverages and beer.

Children under 3 are free admission. Children 3 – 10 years old are $100 pesos and adults $150 pesos.

I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Cabo – we will be going back soon! Wet Fun definitely gets the Baja Baby Gear seal of approval!

Please call me on 855 369 BABY if you have any questions about the water park!

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