Hi. I really enjoyed your videos. Very informative. Planning on visiting Cabo soon. What’s the best place to stay at that’s walking distance to downtown?
Hi Monica thanks for watching! The closest resort is the Breathless Cabo San Lucas. It's right at the marina and you can walk every pretty much in town from there. The other resorts you would need to cab.
Hi Scott... I’m an airline pilot and although I’d flown in and out of SJD quite a few times over the last twenty years, I never had the chance to stay. I’ve been to just about every other vacation destination in Mexico and the Caribbean, but never Cabo. Last week, I finally had the chance to layover for the night. Our airline uses a gorgeous hotel in San Jose Del Cabo area. The twenty four hours I spent there really piqued my interest! Thanks for the great video. I hope to book at an all inclusive and return there with my wife to do a little more exploring.
Hi, we just visited RIU california 2 weeks ago, I do agree it's a beautiful resort, amazing location on the beach and great food. Our only complaint is it's very loud, loud music most of the day. We stayed at the riu Palace a few yrs ago when they were building the California , which is more for families and very nice, Santa fe total party zone so we thought the California would have been more zen. If your looking for more zen I personally I wouldn't recommend it. If you want the front rows seats facing the ocean you need to reserve your seats at 5:30am (so early), by 6am they are gone, also the lounge chairs are very uncomfortable, again thinking since it was the adult only they would have been a little nicer than the other 2 RIU's.......the resort is beautiful though and we had the ocean front rooms, amazing. We just prefer a little more zen. Maybe time to save a little more $ and try Le Blanc :)
Hi thanks for your comment! The beach is not swimable at this Riu. You can however walk a little down the beach to a swimable area. You should check out this video of mine on the swimable beaches in Cabo - th-cam.com/video/4U3MBJQMsHY/w-d-xo.html
Love you Vlog. I am thinking of going this April with friends. We are in our 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s which hotel from your list or any new resorts would you suggest for us this 2024 year.
I stayed at the Riu Sante Fe which is right next to the Palace and I was fortunate enough to have A friend at the palace so I could play on the basketball court
Hi! I’m planning a trip for my parents next month and I’m looking at Le Blanc but the price is a little high. What would be a comparable resort but around $400 a night? I want luxury but not a party vibe since it’s for my parents
Hey Nikki thanks for your question. The 3 properties featured in this video don't have swim up categories at their properties. If you are looking for a swim up you may want to take a look at the Secrets Puerto Los Cabos. It's a great adult only resort that has swim out suites. Thanks for watching!
Great info ! I’m looking into a honeymoon destination that’s all inclusive for my honeymoon next year . We are a young couple mid 20’s and like fun a partying but also a bit of luxury . If you have any suggestions please help me out ! Thanks !
Hi thanks for watching! The beach at Leblanc is not swimable. I do have another video on my channel with the best beaches to swim in Cabo. Yes, I've stayed at Pueblo Bonita as well!
Hi there! Do you typically book your Cabo vacation yourself? My husband and I tend to use our travel agent for booking when we travel international. I want to take the leap in booking our next vacation to Cabo- we stayed at Pueblo Bonito back in 2020. Cabo is one of those places you end up falling in love with. Out of Curiosity when you booked your stay at Le Blanc did you booked directly on there website? Did you use private transportation?
I am graduating College in June. Would you say that it is still okay to travel to Cabo in the middle of June or should I wait for another time of the year?
Hi Alexander thanks for watching! June in Cabo San Lucas is a great time to visit. It will be nice and hot. If you need help with your vacation booking I would be happy to help. You can find my contact information in the video description. Feel free to send me an email! Thank you!
Hey there! Great video! Thanks for sharing this. I am wondering if you can answer a question for me. I am planning our honeymoon and I am very interested in going to Cabo! I am not sure how all-inclusive resorts work though. I saw something about how you have to pay extra for cabanas and other things like spas (but one video mentioned resort credits)... but I do not see anything on Expedia about how to reserve these? Any help appreciated! Thank you!
Hey Grant thanks for watching! I'd recommend reaching out to a travel agent in your area to help with your questions. You won't find what you are looking for on Expedia. Cheers!
The RIU Palace Baja California which is featured in this video is adults-only but the RIU Santa Fe which is right next door is family friendly! Thanks for watching!
I am going to Cabo Palace Beach by myself Lord's will I want to go next year I'll be 60 young. What's the best time to go and what airport as I'm now checking on flights. Thank you enjoyed your tour and informative
I loved reading your comment "Lord's will." I grew up with using that expression. So nice to hear someone else use it. Have a great trip! God bless you.
The RIU Palace is better than the Baja California ! As long as you visit while schools are in session it’s pretty much Adult Only. The RIU Palace has much more personality and has been renovated so it’s newish. Haha
Thanks for watching! You can't go wrong with either Riu Palace in Cabo San Lucas. I do recommend the Baja over the original Palace if you want to be quaranteed a resort with adults only.
Hi Robert thanks for watching! I have a video tour of the Riu Palace Baja California of the Ocean Front suites. You can find it here - th-cam.com/video/Ai-Y7MHXRHE/w-d-xo.html If you need help booking your next vacation you can find my contact information in the video description or on my channel page.
What is more fun between Breathless & Riu Baja? Food? & bigger rooms? Breathless location seems more ideal but some reviews give me the feel it’s overrated
Hi Pete thank you for your comment! The location of the Breathless can't be beat but it is a busier area and some people like bigger resorts like the Baja to stay at. If you plan on doing activities outside of the resort the Breathless is a perfect choice since it is right at the marina. If you are looking for a resort to just lounge around at the Riu Palace Baja California might be a better choice. Thanks for watching!
The main difference is that the Riu Palace Baja California is adults only and newer. The Riu Palace Cabo along with the Riu Santa Fe next door is all ages. Thanks for watching!
Hi! What about the alcoholic beverages? I went to a 5 star all inclusive in riviera Maya for my wedding and it was stunning, beautiful, amazing but I wasn’t impressed with the drinks. Very watered down. Even the glasses made them not very good.
@@ScottDawson thank you for answering im Actually going next month to celebrate a 30 bday and i am between le blanc or breathless, we are not gonna rent a car we are gonna do excursions, and also be able to enjoy our hotel. We like luxury and night life but also we are really careful with the covid. Breathless sounds good because of location but im not sure if its as luxury as le blanc and i dont want a place that crowded either. Which would you choose? Its a hard decision both seem amazing! Thank you for your time
Hi Alex thank you for your comment! I have stayed at the Marquis back when it was a Secrets and really liked it. It is a much smaller resort though so that may or may not be your preference compared to the Baja California. If you wanted some help with your wedding group planning reach out to me (contact info in video description) the travel agency I work with has wedding group specialists and I would be happy to put you in touch with one to help plan your occasion. Thanks for watching!
Riu hasn't a wedding department, I would recommend you any other hotel instead of the Rius, you need specialized assitance for your wedding and they can't provide it. Check Pueblo Bonito Sunset, Dreams Los Cabos, Fiesta Americana. All of them are family friend, budget friendly and great for weddings :)
Hi Alex thanks for your question! In general Cabo San Lucas is gay friendly. I have travelled to many resorts in Cabo with my partner and have never had an issues. From this video the one I would suggest is Breathless. It's a great location and being right in the marina it's close to the nightlife off the resort as well as on a swimmable beach.
Scott Dawson Travels thank you For your suggestion. I’ll look into it. Looking into a good price per night and close to beach and downtown. The TH-cam video helps a lot . Thank you for posting
Great idea for dining.... in definitely going to try that!!! These are such beautiful hotels you have chosen!!
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very informative!
Glad it was helpful!
I stayed at the baja california had a wonderful time I would go back!
Thank you so much for this video
Most welcome 😊
Excellent! Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the video! Very informative.
Thanks for watching!
@@ScottDawson I tried to give the number a call because I would like to book a trip. It says the extension was incorrect. How can I reach you?
Hi Chelsea, you must be from the states. I'm based in Canada.
Got married at the Riu Baja California in April of 2019. Amazing resort! Highly recommend!
Looks great. I can't wait until I'm old enough to go to a place like this :o
Thanks for watching!
Awesome video
Hi Scott. Thank you for the video! How does the Riu compare to sandos finisterra? Second question, is Breathless a bit loud?
Hi. I really enjoyed your videos. Very informative. Planning on visiting
Cabo soon. What’s the best place to stay at that’s walking distance to downtown?
Hi Monica thanks for watching! The closest resort is the Breathless Cabo San Lucas. It's right at the marina and you can walk every pretty much in town from there. The other resorts you would need to cab.
Hi Scott... I’m an airline pilot and although I’d flown in and out of SJD quite a few times over the last twenty years, I never had the chance to stay. I’ve been to just about every other vacation destination in Mexico and the Caribbean, but never Cabo.
Last week, I finally had the chance to layover for the night. Our airline uses a gorgeous hotel in San Jose Del Cabo area. The twenty four hours I spent there really piqued my interest!
Thanks for the great video. I hope to book at an all inclusive and return there with my wife to do a little more exploring.
Thanks for watching!
Hi Mr pilot. What is your favorite place in Mexico if it was the last trip you could ever do? Thinking all inclusive type.
@@randomadviceguy1780 Cabo
@@BRTardiff okay I'll book it. :)
Fantastic video
Thanks for the visit
Pueblo bonito Pacifica is adult only and it’s fantastic
Well made sir
Good job 👍
Thank you for watching! Are you heading to Mexico sometime soon?
Hi, we just visited RIU california 2 weeks ago, I do agree it's a beautiful resort, amazing location on the beach and great food. Our only complaint is it's very loud, loud music most of the day. We stayed at the riu Palace a few yrs ago when they were building the California , which is more for families and very nice, Santa fe total party zone so we thought the California would have been more zen. If your looking for more zen I personally I wouldn't recommend it. If you want the front rows seats facing the ocean you need to reserve your seats at 5:30am (so early), by 6am they are gone, also the lounge chairs are very uncomfortable, again thinking since it was the adult only they would have been a little nicer than the other 2 RIU's.......the resort is beautiful though and we had the ocean front rooms, amazing. We just prefer a little more zen. Maybe time to save a little more $ and try Le Blanc :)
Le Blanc was much nicer. Here's a video - th-cam.com/video/qcwLW-77FcY/w-d-xo.html
Hi Scott some of these all inclusives don’t include airfare correct? Also, how was the seaweed situation? Lastly, was the Le blanc beach swimable?
Great video. Does the Riu hotel you mentioned have a swimable ocean?
Hi thanks for your comment! The beach is not swimable at this Riu. You can however walk a little down the beach to a swimable area. You should check out this video of mine on the swimable beaches in Cabo - th-cam.com/video/4U3MBJQMsHY/w-d-xo.html
I love Le Blanc spa resort
I did too! Thanks for watching!
Love you Vlog. I am thinking of going this April with friends. We are in our 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s which hotel from your list or any new resorts would you suggest for us this 2024 year.
Scott great video. Going to Cabo for the 1st time. Want to ask you what resorts have swimable beaches? Thank you
Adrian
Here are some swimming beaches in Cabo - th-cam.com/video/4U3MBJQMsHY/w-d-xo.html
I stayed at the Riu Sante Fe which is right next to the Palace and I was fortunate enough to have A friend at the palace so I could play on the basketball court
I've stayed at the Palace and the Baja, but not the Santa Fe. Thanks for watching!
Of course
Hi! I’m planning a trip for my parents next month and I’m looking at Le Blanc but the price is a little high. What would be a comparable resort but around $400 a night? I want luxury but not a party vibe since it’s for my parents
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You're welcome. I'll be posting move resort videos soon so be sure to subscribe to my channel to see them. Thanks for watching!
Great video! Do any of these properties have swim out room categories?
Hey Nikki thanks for your question. The 3 properties featured in this video don't have swim up categories at their properties. If you are looking for a swim up you may want to take a look at the Secrets Puerto Los Cabos. It's a great adult only resort that has swim out suites. Thanks for watching!
Great info ! I’m looking into a honeymoon destination that’s all inclusive for my honeymoon next year . We are a young couple mid 20’s and like fun a partying but also a bit of luxury . If you have any suggestions please help me out ! Thanks !
Thanks for watching! Have a great vacation.
Hi enjoyed your video question is le blanc on swimmable beach, and have you ever stayed at Pueblo Bonito sunset
Hi thanks for watching! The beach at Leblanc is not swimable. I do have another video on my channel with the best beaches to swim in Cabo. Yes, I've stayed at Pueblo Bonita as well!
@@ScottDawson is the beach accessible for swimming?
Awesome review!!! Do you have any thoughts on Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Los Cabos?
Haven't been to that resort. Thanks for watching!
any travel deals for Cabo? Thanks for the videos
Hi thank you for watching! You can find my contact information in the video description.
Hi there! Do you typically book your Cabo vacation yourself?
My husband and I tend to use our travel agent for booking when we travel international.
I want to take the leap in booking our next vacation to Cabo- we stayed at Pueblo Bonito back in 2020. Cabo is one of those places you end up falling in love with.
Out of Curiosity when you booked your stay at Le Blanc did you booked directly on there website? Did you use private transportation?
I usually book mine myself. Costco travel, Expedia or directly from the hotel are good options
scott.I keep hearing about memberships at Le Blanc? Is this some type of time share?
Hi Scott are the pools heated at breathless resort in Cabo
Enjoyed the video. I will be going to breathless. What is the best company to use for transportation from the airport to the resort.
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You can book transportation with your travel agent ahead of time. Thanks for watching!
I am graduating College in June. Would you say that it is still okay to travel to Cabo in the middle of June or should I wait for another time of the year?
Hi Alexander thanks for watching! June in Cabo San Lucas is a great time to visit. It will be nice and hot. If you need help with your vacation booking I would be happy to help. You can find my contact information in the video description. Feel free to send me an email! Thank you!
Hey there! Great video! Thanks for sharing this. I am wondering if you can answer a question for me. I am planning our honeymoon and I am very interested in going to Cabo! I am not sure how all-inclusive resorts work though. I saw something about how you have to pay extra for cabanas and other things like spas (but one video mentioned resort credits)... but I do not see anything on Expedia about how to reserve these? Any help appreciated! Thank you!
Hey Grant thanks for watching! I'd recommend reaching out to a travel agent in your area to help with your questions. You won't find what you are looking for on Expedia. Cheers!
For the breathless since it’s on the marina so excursions include jet ski’s ect?
Yes, you can arrange to have a jet ski right off the beach of the Breathless Los Cabos. Thanks for watching!
Riu Palace looks great. Is the Riu Santa Fe kid friendly? I love the Riu buffets!
The RIU Palace Baja California which is featured in this video is adults-only but the RIU Santa Fe which is right next door is family friendly! Thanks for watching!
I am going to Cabo Palace Beach by myself Lord's will I want to go next year I'll be 60 young. What's the best time to go and what airport as I'm now checking on flights.
Thank you enjoyed your tour and informative
Thanks for watching! The main airport is Los Cabos International. Have a great vacation!
I loved reading your comment "Lord's will." I grew up with using that expression. So nice to hear someone else use it. Have a great trip! God bless you.
My first though seeing this title...................Perv ;-)
Get your mind out of the gutter.....
@@ScottDawson LOL
@@ScottDawson not sure i fancy hanging around an open buffet these days
Maybe not.... But if I were going I'd go here again - th-cam.com/video/bks0jFcHG2Q/w-d-xo.html
The RIU Palace is better than the Baja California ! As long as you visit while schools are in session it’s pretty much Adult Only. The RIU Palace has much more personality and has been renovated so it’s newish. Haha
Thanks for watching! You can't go wrong with either Riu Palace in Cabo San Lucas. I do recommend the Baja over the original Palace if you want to be quaranteed a resort with adults only.
I have stayed at #3 and #2.
Awesome! Thank for watching!
How is Le Blanc night vibe? I enjoy luxury but I’m also younger and enjoy a party as well.
Le Blanc is not a super party resort. If you really want to party I'd head into town. Thanks for watching!
Do they have a swinger area?
Do you have a video just like this one on San Jose Del Cabo ?
I have another Cabo video here with more resorts that I have been to - th-cam.com/video/Hzk61MFA84o/w-d-xo.html
Judging by videos, Baja seems more Mediterranean like. Rocky beaches. More southern you go in Mexico, more tropical scenery seems to be.
The beaches are also more tropical on the Caribbean side in the Mayan Riviera area like in this video - th-cam.com/video/_6C7M5m7jVk/w-d-xo.html
What is average price/night for 2?
Hello - I was inquiring about Baja but can only get partial sea view, are there rooms with full ocean views?
Hi Robert thanks for watching! I have a video tour of the Riu Palace Baja California of the Ocean Front suites. You can find it here - th-cam.com/video/Ai-Y7MHXRHE/w-d-xo.html
If you need help booking your next vacation you can find my contact information in the video description or on my channel page.
Yes. There are both suites and junior suites that have full ocean views.
Yes there are Suites Ocean Front - but they are VERY hard to get. You need to call the property and they will tell you when they are available.
What is more fun between Breathless & Riu Baja? Food? & bigger rooms? Breathless location seems more ideal but some reviews give me the feel it’s overrated
Hi Pete thank you for your comment! The location of the Breathless can't be beat but it is a busier area and some people like bigger resorts like the Baja to stay at. If you plan on doing activities outside of the resort the Breathless is a perfect choice since it is right at the marina. If you are looking for a resort to just lounge around at the Riu Palace Baja California might be a better choice. Thanks for watching!
Breathless is way better than the Riu,we have stayed at both!
Any opinion on the new hard rock in Cabo?
Haven't stayed at the Hard Rock. Thanks for watching!
You need to go to a few more places - seriously the Grand Velas
Been there too - th-cam.com/video/bks0jFcHG2Q/w-d-xo.html
#2 sounds like a great choice for me and a couple of friends! Are there nightclubs in the nearby area?
Since Breathless is right by the Marina I believe so.
Yes they are!
Which resort is best for the beach? I wanna lay on the beach all day aswell as which resort is best for bars on the resort??
The best beach is at Breathless Cabo San Lucas. Thanks for watching!
What is difference with Riu California, Riu Palace Cabo?
The main difference is that the Riu Palace Baja California is adults only and newer. The Riu Palace Cabo along with the Riu Santa Fe next door is all ages. Thanks for watching!
What do you think of palmilla?
Haven't stayed at that resort. Thanks for watching!
What do you recommend the most and which one has a club?
They are all recommended. For clubbing though you'll want to head into Cabo for the nightlife. Thanks for watching!
Thank you which resort has the most 18-25 age young ones?
Breathless has the youngest crowd usually.
Hi! What about the alcoholic beverages? I went to a 5 star all inclusive in riviera Maya for my wedding and it was stunning, beautiful, amazing but I wasn’t impressed with the drinks. Very watered down. Even the glasses made them not very good.
Hi Taylor thanks for watching! Here's a video of mine about drinks you might find helpful - th-cam.com/video/gCDzuzss4lk/w-d-xo.html
@@ScottDawson great tip! How was the le blanc with their drinks? I am looking to stay there or the cape in cabo which is not all inclusive!
Great drinks at Le Blanc!
Sister in law was at Riu in June. Said it was a complete drunk fest. People vomiting in pool restroom. She did not recommend.
Hi, does le blanc offers nightly entertainment? Thank you
Yes there is entertainment. Thanks for watching!
@@ScottDawson thank you for answering im
Actually going next month to celebrate a 30 bday and i am between le blanc or breathless, we are not gonna rent a car we are gonna do excursions, and also be able to enjoy our hotel. We like luxury and night life but also we are really careful with the covid. Breathless sounds good because of location but im not sure if its as luxury as le blanc and i dont want a place that crowded either. Which would you choose? Its a hard decision both seem amazing! Thank you for your time
Does the RIU have a swimable beach?
Nope. Here are some beaches that are swimable in Cabo - th-cam.com/video/4U3MBJQMsHY/w-d-xo.html
What is your opinion on the resort Marquis Los Cabos compared to the Riu Baja California? Trying to decide on where to have my wedding.
Hi Alex thank you for your comment! I have stayed at the Marquis back when it was a Secrets and really liked it. It is a much smaller resort though so that may or may not be your preference compared to the Baja California. If you wanted some help with your wedding group planning reach out to me (contact info in video description) the travel agency I work with has wedding group specialists and I would be happy to put you in touch with one to help plan your occasion. Thanks for watching!
Riu hasn't a wedding department, I would recommend you any other hotel instead of the Rius, you need specialized assitance for your wedding and they can't provide it.
Check Pueblo Bonito Sunset, Dreams Los Cabos, Fiesta Americana. All of them are family friend, budget friendly and great for weddings :)
What about secrets?
Can you book these for less than a week?
Yes you can book hotels by the night. Thanks for watching!
When hotels/ resorts say “adult only” do they mean 18+ or 21+?
18 plus typically but some are 21 plus thanks for watching!
Thank you. Why are there so few "swimmable" beaches?
Thank you for watching! The reason is because the water is rough in the Cabo area and there is quite an undertow.
So is the Leblanc all inclusive?
Yes - All Inclusive. Thanks for watching!
Rui Baja beach is not swimmable correct?
Correct! Here are some beaches in Cabo that are - th-cam.com/video/4U3MBJQMsHY/w-d-xo.html
they accept American currency...or pesos only???
The currency in Mexico is Pesos but many places accept USD as well. Thanks for watching!
@@ScottDawson thank you for posting!!
Are these single traveler friendly?
The best one for a single traveler would be the Breathless I'd say. Thanks for watching!
Have you been to the Hardrock?
Nope it wasn't built the last time I was in Cabo.
How would you say the food is at breathless? I stayed at riu Baja and thought the food was horrible and don’t want that experience again
I like the Breathless Cabo. Thanks for watching!
@@ScottDawson thank you for the quick response
Le Blanc Spa Resort IS NOT in Cabo San Lucas, it's location is San Jose del Cabo.
Is all of this still relevant for today?
Do you have a Canadian accent?
I'm Canadian! Thanks for watching!
@@ScottDawson Great video's and thank you for the tips!
looking for gay friendly. suggestions? if possible
Hi Alex thanks for your question! In general Cabo San Lucas is gay friendly. I have travelled to many resorts in Cabo with my partner and have never had an issues. From this video the one I would suggest is Breathless. It's a great location and being right in the marina it's close to the nightlife off the resort as well as on a swimmable beach.
Scott Dawson Travels thank you For your suggestion. I’ll look into it. Looking into a good price per night and close to beach and downtown. The TH-cam video helps a lot . Thank you for posting
Thank you! If you need a price quote for your vacation please contact me. My contact information is in the video description.
Any of these resorts naturist, or have a naturist area?
Nope not these ones. Thanks for watching.
no topless? no nude? no good!
No COVID precautions? Buffets are a Petrie dish.
This video is from 2019.
Where is the gay area there in Cabo? Is it downtown?
We looking for over 50 friendly resort far away from drunk youth parties me friend
Secrets Puerto Los Cabos.
@@ScottDawson ty me friend
No doubt RIU Baja is a nice hotel however beach front is a red flag, no swimable, so if you are a beach fanatic like me not recommended
It’s pronounced KAH-BOW not Cab-O
You say tomato I say potato. ;) Thanks for watching!