Cabo San Lucas Oct 2012 by Kathy Jones

A girlfriend and I decided to go to Cabo for a quick getaway (4nights). 





We flew on American Airlines from Reno to LAX then to Cabo. The flights 





to Mexico were on time, the return flight was delayed by 1/2 hr out of 





Cabo, but upon our arrival in LAX, they had someone meet us and give us





a "fast pass" through customs, which was nice and we did make our 





connection to Reno! I thought AA was great, too bad they are getting such





bad press right now. 





We stayed at the Riu Santa Fe which is an all inclusive resort about 10





minutes by taxi from town. I have not been to Cabo in about 15 years, so





it has definitely grown. My friend and I both loved the Santa Fe. The





staff was so friendly and the food was really great! They offer three





specialty restaurants that do require you get up early and make reserva-





tions for. My friend offered to do that, so we ate at the Steak House and





Italian restaurants. Again, food and service were excellent, it was a nice





break from the buffet! We mostly just relaxed by the pools and did take





advantage of the the spa one day. Prices at the spa were about what we 





would pay for a mani/pedi and massage here California. They do put on





shows after dinner for entertainment. One night it was a tribute to





Michael Jackson, which was really good and one night it was a tribute to





Grease (I thought it was corny, but my friend loved it)!  





We did go next door to check out the Riu Palace, it is  more expensive





and much more "elegant" in decor. I did not like the fact that it was not





all level as our hotel, too many stairs to climb and it did feel sort of





"stuffy", not my style. I like a more laid back resort. Most people we





met were there for Sammy Hagar's birthday bash, which was going on all





that week at Cabo Wabo. The weather was hot and humid, but not so bad.





I heard from a friend that it started to rain and flood a couple of days





after we left! 





I am not a picture taker, so no pictures to share, sorry. Had a great





time and would definitely recommend this resort to anyone looking for 





an all inclusive. There were some families, but seemed like more couples





and singles as well. We did overhear one lady telling another that her





roommates jewelry got stolen, but she did not keep it in the in room 





safe!