Cabo Hammered by Lidia

Cabo Tropical Storm Lidia Aftermath  

Sept 9, 2017

Tropical Storm Lidia  hammered Cabo early last Friday dumping a total of 27 inches of rain over several days, killing seven with 13 missing. It is expected the toll will go higher.

Authorities say the death toll could rise as they survey the damage and the flood waters recede.

State Tourism Secretary Luis Genaro Ruiz told the Washington Post that 20,000 tourists were stranded after airlines suspended flights to the area. 1,400 people reportedly occupied the area’s storm shelters.

At least two of the storm’s victims were electrocuted by downed power lines, while others were swept away trying to cross flooded areas.

Baja California Sur Governor Carlos Mendoza said it was, “the largest amount of water we have had since 1933.”

 According to reports, flood waters ripped a baby out of a mother’s arms when she tried to cross a flooded area.

And while the extent of the devastation pales in comparison to the city of Houston that continues to reel from Hurricane Harvey – and the eastern seaboard waits with bated breath to see what will come of Hurricane Irma – major weather events like these remind us that major weather events know no borders. Climate change knows no borders.

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Terrorism Vs. Medical and Dental Tourism

The long-term effects of terrorism on medical and dental tourism are difficult to predict, just as the short-term consequences have been and remain hard to measure.  The fear and behavioral changes brought about by the unknown have always been somewhat of a quagmire, and throwing the mentally ill, bombs, guns, zealots and terrorists into the mix complicates matters even more.

New Cabo Marriott Features Mexican Strawberry Soup

                      

Marriott Puerto Los Cabos - 

JW MARRIOTT HOTEL & RESORT 

(Los Cabos, Puerto Los Cabos - east of San Jose del Cabo)

Perhaps the quality sought by any resort hotel the world over is an atmosphere of unassailable tranquility. The new JW Marriott Los Cabos has achieved this aim with striking architecture that celebrates various Mexican architectural styles without sacrificing contemporary modernity or local environs.

The approach to the hotel is perhaps deliberately disarming—the boxy brown building is neither striking nor imposing from the roadway, distracting little attention from the azure blue ocean almost incongruously juxtaposed against a rocky sun-baked coast. However, pulling into the porte cochere and stepping behind an imposing partition reveals the payoff: a cool, soaring hallway that draws the eye across terraced reflecting pools and to the sparkling sea. Check-in is conducted at minimalist desks with peripherals hidden away in drawers, while guests sip on Arnold Palmers with or without alcohol.

NY TIMES GOES LUXURY HOUSE HUNTING IN CABO

                     

CABO DEL SOL 4-BEDROOM VILLA NEAR THE BEACH IN LOS CABOS

$2.9 MILLION

Hacienda-Style House on the Baja California Peninsula
Credit: Francisco Peña for The New York Times

This hacienda-style house, known as Villa Miguel, is in the gated Cabo del Sol golf community on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The 180,000-acre resort was built along a two-mile stretch of the Sea of Cortez coastline, just minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas. It includes several subdivisions with custom houses and condominiums facing the ocean or the fairway.

Villa Miguel, which has four bedrooms and four and a half baths over 3,800 square feet, offers both gulf and golf.

Los Cabos - Cabo and Puerto Los Cabos Hyatts Reviewed

HOTEL & RESORT | HYATT ZILARA AND HYATT ZIVA | KRISTINA RUNDQUIST | 

It would be accurate to say that Los Cabos is like two great destinations in one.

That’s because this area, located at the tip of Baja California Sur in Mexico, is actually comprised of two distinct regions, each with their own very unique personality.

It includes Cabo San Lucas, a high-energy locale with lots of activity and entertainment. But the other half of this dual-personality destination is San Jose del Cabo, which exemplifies the picture-perfect old authentic Mexican town with all the quaint touches like cobblestone streets and traditional cuisine.

Cabo Vacation - Don't Miss The Exciting Puerto Los Cabos

The 6 Best Ways to Experience Puerto Los Cabos

Destination & Tourism | NOVEMBER 04, 2016

Photo courtesy of El Ganzo Hotel. 

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A 2,000-acre master-planned resort community on Los Cabos’ East Cape, Puerto Los Cabos continues to retain its low-key demeanor while evolving into a destination for non-conformists. With a focus on celebrating nature and culture, this gateway along three miles of white sand beach balances progress while maintaining a sense of tradition and community.

At its centerpiece is the 200-slip (400 slips upon completion) Puerto Los Cabos Marina, where life plays out via fishing charters and market with stalls showcasing daily catches hauled in by local fishermen. The vibe provides a refreshing twist from the buzz and chatter typically associated with Cabos San Lucas.

NBC News Dental Insurance Report - Is it worth the cost?

MONEYTALKSNEWS October 18, 2016, 5:00 AM

By Marilyn Lewis/MoneyTalksNews

You need medical insurance, if only to protect against the cost of an accident or illness so expensive that you could be ruined financially. But do you really need dental insurance?

It’s an interesting question, because you can avoid the most likely causes and expenses of dental problems, decay and gum disease, by brushing and flossing your teeth diligently. But some teeth are more prone to problems, and when they have a problem, the costs can mount quickly.

Audi Unveils New Q5 Model in Cabo San Lucas Debut

A luxury crossover for 2018 Audi Q5 First Drive in Cabo Mexico

 

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1.6 million. That's how many Q5s Audi has sold since the model's 2008 debut, making the agreeable but stylistically neutral sport-ute the best-selling premium SUV on the planet. One in four Audis sold is a Q5, which is a big part of why the German carmaker made significant improvements intended to ensure the 2018 Audi Q5 is another success story.

LATEST MEDICAL & DENTAL TOURISM TRENDS AND FAQ'S

Here's the latest medical (and dental) tourism trends from Huffington Post
Edited by David Mandich for Cabo Free Press

This dental tourist is getting a beach brushing..

The Cleveland Clinic just announced plans to develop a hospital near Buckingham Palace in London. Cruise ship spas are now staffed by medical doctors and licensed acupuncturists.

The United States once had the world’s market share of in-bound patients seeking healthcare from “the best healthcare system in the world.” Now that the U.S. is well-acknowledged to be the most expensive healthcare system in the world, medical tourism is both in-bound and, increasingly, out-bound, with at least 1.4 million Americans seeking healthcare abroad in 2016, according to Visa.

Visa estimated that the U.S. out-bound healthcare market was valued at $439 bn in 2015, and will grow 25% a year in the next decade.

CNN PICKED CABO RESORT AT PEDREGAL AS A WORLD'S BEST RESORTS

By CNN

The Resort at Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico)


The Resort at Pedregal's beautiful and spacious rooms have impressive sea views.

The Resort at Pedregal's beautiful and spacious rooms have impressive sea views.
Sandwiched between the mountains and ocean on the southernmost tip of Mexico's Baja Peninsula, this Spanish Colonial resort has the best address in Cabo San Lucas.

CANADA JUST DESTROYED TRUMPS BORDER WALL - By David Mandich

Canada soon will be visa free for Mexicans - 

By Cabo writer David Mandich


Trump has made repeated calls for a wall to be built along the US-Mexico border to stop the flow of illegal immigrants and refugees. In doing so he raised his stature to super-star among conservatives in this US Presidential campaign.

This week Canada bombed his wall before it even got built. 

Prime Minister Trudeau just announced that Mexicans can enter Canada without visas for up to 6 months beginning Dec. 1, 2016.

On Mexican Independence Day, 77% Want Their Country Back

Mexico: Thousands of demonstrators demand President Nieto's resignation

• 16 September 2016
 
• From the sectionLatin America & Caribbean

Edited by David Mandich

Image copyrightAFP

Image captionThousands of Mexicans marched across the capital to demand President Enrique Pena Nieto's resignation

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Mexico City to demand the president's resignation.

Protesters gathered as anger mounted over President Enrique Pena Nieto's handling of drug violence, corruption - and his meeting with Donald Trump.

Cries of "resign now" rang out as they marched to the Zocalo square on the eve of Mexico's independence day holiday.

Mr Pena Nieto's approval rating has dropped to 23%, according to a recent survey by Reforma newspaper.

FIXING JUSTIN BIEBER'S SMILE - Not the one where the sun doesn't shine..

How To Fix Broken and Chipped Teeth 
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Photo: Justin Bieber without teeth. Cosmetic dentistry candidate? Nope - this boy needs implants or dentures.

Does your smile look like you've been chewing on rocks?

Are your teeth chipped, cracked or broken - some with painful jagged edges?  Do you self-consciously cover your mouth when you speak or are afraid to smile in public or for photos? Celebs and politicians all know the value of a great smile and a perfect smile is always on their list of Must-Do's when they want to  improve their image.

Here's some temporary you can do yourself and permanent remedies by your dentist to fix your smile including recommended dental pain relievers dental  crowns, veneers.

Mystery Woman Does Yoga in Her Seat on Cabo Flight

Nama-stay in your seat!
Edited by David Mandich 

Woman does yoga upside down on an airplane - and she doesn't even wake up her neighbor.

Female flyer was traveling from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico
Another traveler recorded her doing elaborate yoga poses on her seat.



Woman was pictured doing a handstand on her seat with her legs in the air.

Sports Fishing Boat Sinks in Baja Calif. - 26 Rescued.

Reposted from NBC News by Cabo Free Press ed.  David  Mandich

Good Samaritans helped rescue 21 passengers and five crew members from a sinking fishing boat that crashed into rocks early Saturday morning off Mexico's Coronado Islands Baja California near the coast of San Diego.

John Rodriguez was out on his commercial fishing boat with his wife, son and a friend when he overheard an urgent plea for help from the Coast Guard about a 63-foot sport fishing boat named Invicta that struck rocks off the Coronado Islands at around 5 a.m. and was taking on water.

Hurricane Newton Kissed Cabo - Unlike Odile which nearly killed the town.

Only light damage in wake of hurricane Newton
Hurricane warning extended in Sonora, from Guaymas to Puerto Libertad

Mexico News Daily | Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Hurricane Newton swept across Baja California Sur today, leaving little damage in its wake and causing no loss of life.

The category 1 hurricane left 55% of the Federal Electricity Commission’s 110,000 customers in Los Cabos and La Paz without power, but service is expected to be fully restored by tomorrow.

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Hurricane in Cabo Creates 20 New Hotel Projects

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In 2014, Hurricane Odile slammed the upscale Mexican beach resort of Los Cabos, and while claiming no lives, it damaged and ultimately shuttered every oceanfront property.

The upside?

NEW Tijuana Skybridge Reduces Border Crossing to 15 Minutes and Prompts New Flights to Los Cabos

Photo:  Skybridge at Tijuana Airport which leads to the US.


Jorge Goytortua said, Aeromexico’s Corporate Sales Director, in a statement said"
“We continue to strengthen our presence in Tijuana, a major destination for the airline 
because of its geographic location, by increasing our weekly seat capacity to Los Cabos by more than 50 percent,” 

Justin Bieber Bares Butt in Cabo - Selena Gomez Must Be Furious -

Hot and Raunchy Pics of Justin Bieber Baring Butt and Kissing Sofia Richie Leaked - and not too long after he was making wedding plans with Selena in Cabo ~ 

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Kim Kardashian Breaks The Internet in Mexico - Daily Mail

DAILY MAILS EXCLUSIVE PICTURES: Sizzling Hot! Senora Kim Kardashian vacationing Punta Mita near Puerto Vallarta flashes some serious underboob in a racy white swimsuit in Mexico. They just don't make Speedos big enough..

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The 35-year-old TV star showcased her latest beach look in Mexico on Friday leaving onlookers' mouths agape as she paraded the skimpiest of swimsuits.

CABO HURRICANE WATCH - HEADING FOR CABO THIS WEEKEND?

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The past few months around the Pacific have been a bit slow, to say the very least. Sure, there’s been a few great moments, but when compared to the start of summer and that brilliant winter brought by El Niño, things have been pretty terrible around Southern California and Hawaii. But that all may soon change, as there appears to be some relief on the horizon.

Lady Gaga is a Hit With Cabo San Lucas Orphans

Lady Gaga is one of the most incredible singers. But apparently Lady Gaga doesn't even need a stage in order to show off her killer vocals.

The 30-year-old songstress performed an amazing rendition of her song Born This Way for a little boy called Christian at an orphanage in Mexico on Sunday.

While she’s currently on vacation following a comeback year and work on a new album, Lady Gaga seemingly can’t pull herself away from charitable causes. She performed an emotionally-charged a capella version of her smash song “Born This Way” at a Mexican orphanage over the weekend.

Puerto Vallarta - Elizabeth Taylor, John Huston's Favorite Haunt is a Great Place To Retire

In 1963, Elizabeth Taylor followed Richard Burton to a sleepy little port on Mexico’s west coast where he was starring, along with Deborah Kerr and Ava Gardner, in a John Huston-directed film called Night of the Iguana.

 Puerto Vallarta's Historic District has over a dozen galleries, fine restaurants and nighclubs

For his movie set, John Huston chose Mismaloya, a small village just south of Puerto Vallarta in the Mexican state of Jalisco, for its resemblance to a crumbling coastal village of the 1940s. Elizabeth Taylor took up residence in nearby Puerto Vallarta, which in the 1960s already had a small community of both Mexican and expat artists and writers, drawn by the weather, natural beauty, and relative isolation.

DONALD TRUMP'S FAILED BAJA CONDO PROJECT

Trump's Baja California condo project left buyers feeling betrayed and angry.



Sandra Sapol, owner of EmbroidMe in Encinitas, speaks about her experience investing in a Trump development in Baja California in which she and her husband lost a substantial amount of money. (Misael Virgen / San Diego Union-Tribune)


By Michael Finnegan

When Stephenee Simms heard in 2006 that Donald Trump was building condo towers in Baja, the lure of a posh weekend getaway on the rustic coast just south of Tijuana was hard to resist.

Simms, then an aerospace purchasing agent living in Canoga Park, said she used her life savings to pay a deposit of just over $50,000 for unit No. 602, a one-bedroom overlooking the Pacific.

The sales team gave her a book, bound in blue suede, describing a resort where residents “relax by the infinity-edge pool, margarita in hand, as the cabana boy brings fresh towels.”

It featured Trump, shown smiling in a French gold-leaf chair, telling readers that no words or pictures “can possibly describe what is about to take shape here, but it is certainly going to be the most spectacular place in all of Mexico.”

In the end, nothing at all was built at Trump Ocean Resort, and Simms lost her money. As did about 250 other buyers, most of them from Southern California.