In recent years, Los Cabos has repositioned itself as a luxury destination , a process helped by a slew of newly opened properties from high-end hospitality brands. Not surprisingly, as the quality of available vacation experiences has risen, so have the attendant costs for visitors — including an average daily hotel room rate north of US $500. That’s not to say, however, that it’s not still possible to enjoy a budget friendly travel in Los Cabos.
Some people still do. But it’s not as easy as it used to be. The good news is that many of the best things about Los Cabos — the beaches, for instance — don’t cost a thing.
.. unless you want the frills.
A lounge chair in a roped-off area, for example, and a waiter to bring you seafood and margaritas. If that’s what you want, more power to you. It’s a vacation, after all.
But implicit in the experience is deciding which things you’re willing to pay — or pay extra — for and which you’re not. With that in mind, here are a few tips on spending less for your Los Cabos vacation. Finding budget-friendly airline fares is a good start.
Southwest — which flies to Los Cabos from 10 U.S. cities — is one of several airlines that offer a low-fare calendar that allows you to shop for the best fares in any given month.
The differences in prices are often striking and number in the hundreds of dollars. But that’s a bonus tip. The real savings start when you decide where to stay.
The location of your hotel or resort ma.