Interview: Timeshare Wedding In Cabo San Lucas

An interview with Holiday Vacationeer, Kayla Mahaffey

1. Tell us about where you went and how you liked it.

I went to Cabo for my friend’s wedding and it was the most amazing “destination wedding” I could have imagined! Half the wedding party stayed at the Hacienda del Mar resort, in an area of Cabo they call the “Corridor,” on the Sea of Cortez. A bit farther away from town, but worth the drive, this amazing 5-star Sheraton-owned resort has a lush golf course, an array of remarkable pools, and plenty of activities that will have you feeling like royalty. The other half of the wedding party stayed at the Villa Del Palmar, also a 5-star resort. My favorite part of that resort was everything you need is on-site, and at the same time we were within walking distance of downtown. All the rooms have an ocean view of some sort, most with a full ocean view. Don’t forget to try the huge Whale Slide–yes, it’s fun even for adults!

2. Where did you hear about the Hacienda Del Mar, and how did you make the exchange?

I found out about the Hacienda del Mar from a now-retired manager I know. He owns several weeks there, which is a good sign that the resort is a winner. When I heard the wedding was going to be in Cabo, that was the first resort I thought of to book a stay. I had already traded my own timeshare week at the Buganvilias in Puerto Vallarta for an exchange in February to St. Maarten, so I had to call RCI to get a “Getaway/Bonus” week. You can get up to 12 of these a year very inexpensively through either RCI or Interval International. I called RCI and they took care of the booking for me–very easy. I did plan about 6 months in advance, though. It’s always best to plan as far in advance as possible.

3. Tell us about some of the fun things to do while in Cabo that might appeal to timeshare owners who have never been there.

Fishing in Cabo is some of the best in the world. You can find fishing tours of all different types that are fun for all ages! While you’re there, don’t forget to take a glass-bottomed boat tour to Cabo’s famous Arch–they’re the gateway between the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. Situated between them are “Lovers” and “Divorce” beaches. Lovers Beach is on the Sea of Cortez side, and Divorce Beach is on the Pacific side. Their names refer to the fact that the water is much calmer on one beach than on the other–I’ll let you guess which is which. On the glass boat tour you’ll also see a huge assortment of undersea life, everything from seals to barracuda.

4. Any tips that might make the trip more enjoyable for visitors?

Travel light if you can. If you can get by with just a carry-on, all the better. This helps to speed things through customs and get you caught up on “margarita time.” You’ll also you have a better chance of making any connecting flights by traveling light. All you really need are your passport, sandals, a swim suit, a T-shirt, a pair of shorts, and some spending cash. You can get sun block and other things like that once you get there.

5. Anything else you want to mention?

Check with your RCI agent for details on how to exchange your Timeshare or get the Bonus, Last Call, or Getaways weeks so you can spend some time in this charming part of Mexico. If you don’t have a timeshare or need more info, give me a call. I’ll be happy to share my knowledge as a Holiday Vacationeer. I hope this helps. Happy vacationing!

Kayla Mahaffey

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