Mind-boggling Resort

Serena del Mar: Mind-boggling Resort in Cabo San Lucas.

Can you picture a quiet serene getaway in the midst of the noise and chaos of one of those major Mexican Resort Cities? I could not imagine that so our arrival at Serena del Mar was a pleasant surprise. Better said, we thought this was over the top, much more than we deserve. We felt out of our element. The staff made sure that didn’t last. From the greeting at the front desk to the service by waiters and bartenders to the concierge’s services, everyone was welcoming, friendly and exceedingly helpful. Every one of the young men and women running the resort had obviously been trained well in hospitality, the English language and much more.  I was a little disappointed by their fluent English since I enjoy speaking Spanish when in Mexico but I did have my opportunities from time to time.

Two infinity swimming pools lay outside our apartment’s door with water at a perfect temperature. The swimmer’s every refreshment need was met from the poolside bar. Whether we sat at poolside to work on our tans or lazily swam in the pools views in all directions were gorgeous. The famous Arch of Cabo San Lucas was visible in the distance. Below us was the surf crashing against the rocky shoreline and providing a small private beach perfect for snorkeling and swimming.

The food at the Serena del Mar was nearly perfect. Great breakfasts made to order, lunches anytime and special themes from seafood to Mexican for dinner. The Mexican dinner buffet was accompanied by Mexican Fiesta dancers in colorful traditional costumes. All meals were served outside, either in the tropical sun or under umbrellas providing needed shade at mid-day. Daytime temperatures during our stay ranged from daily highs of 90 degrees to 75 at night with not a cloud in the sky. For me those are perfect temperatures and conditions.

The accommodations also exceeded our expectations. Our suite with kitchen, living and bedroom opened directly onto an ample deck with a view that one only fantasizes about. The surf below crashing on the rocks lulled us to sleep each night. We prepared our own chicken dinner one night with local chicken and accouterments purchased at Wal-Mart. Yes, that’s correct. There was a Wal-Mart a mile or two down the road. After all many Americans now make their full-time or part-time homes in Cabo these days. They need Wal-Mart I guess.

One afternoon and evening we ventured by taxi to downtown Cabo San Lucas. It had been 30 years since I was last there. What a difference, throngs of people, American tourists, fisherman, lovers and much more. Restaurant after restaurant along the marina waterfront attempted to get our business. Everyone had a Corona or other drink in their possession. It was party town. Cabo was a small fishing village made up of a few dusty streets and a few American expats when I was last there. This was not our scene and we quickly found our way back to peace and serenity at Serena del Mar. Check it out at www.welkresorts.com/cabo-san-lucas.

Stan the Man