Cabo San Lucas

One of my favorite pastimes, among many, is researching hotels, villas and holiday destinations. I know that I have mentioned before that I am highly affected by my surrounds. The last thing I want is to be stuck in less than pleasant accommodations while on holiday. I am not one of those people who claim the room is only for sleeping and it doesn’t matter—it matters!

Last summer we spent two weeks in Spain. The first week we were in Barcelona staying with friends and the second week we rented a villa in old town Pollenca on the island of Mallorca. After our stay at Casa Romana, I mentioned in my blog post, I had been converted to the world of self-catering. Of course, for short stays, I continue to seek out unique hotels. But for long-term holidays I want to live like a local in a foreign country, not a mere visitor.

Unfortunately, work schedules this summer will prohibit another two-week vacation, at least for my husband. Instead, my son and I will be heading to the States for seven weeks, with my husband joining us at the end of the summer. All things being equal, and apart from being away from my husband, I am thrilled that I will be spending time with my family. However, a change to our summer schedule doesn’t preclude me from researching beautiful destinations to add to my ever growing list.

Having been born and raised in Texas I am no stranger to Mexico, at least parts of the country. The one place I have not been to is Cabo San Lucas. Yesterday I found the most wonderful website and have noted several villas in my travel journal. Villa Luca, a stunning home in the Pedregal area of Cabo San Lucas, located at Land’s End in Baja California Sur, Mexico, was too beautiful not to share. I have been suffering a summertime cold this week. What I wouldn’t give to be lying on that sun-soaked terrace, gazing out over the infinity pool and watching the waves right now.