The Los Cabos Specialist Program Will Set You Up To Sell a Dream Destination

As the year winds down, your clients' thoughts of a winter escape may likely rev up - possibly with visions of a destination filled with sunshine, dazzling water and beautiful scenery, enveloped in a warm, dry climate. Mexico's Los Cabos, a luxurious desert-meets-sea location on the southern end of the Baja California peninsula, fits the bill in so many ways. To help you set clients' dreams into motion, we'll focus on how to present Los Cabos as a tempting outdoor destination.

With nearly 350 sunny days a year and very little humidity, Los Cabos' climate alone makes selling golf escapes a breeze. And gentle winds are exactly what your clients will experience on most of the region's 18 championship golf courses, some of them offering ocean views from every hole and others unfolding among beautiful desert landscapes, with the coastline not far away. Seven of these courses are open to the public, while numerous resorts have courses solely dedicated to their guests.

Visitors to Los Cabos can explore both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, one of Earth's richest bodies of water and where everything from coral reef to exotic fish to whales make their home. Sportfishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and whale watching are just some of the ways to take in nature's abundance either on or below the sparkling water. Also have your clients try boating, kayaking or paddleboarding to the point where the ocean and sea meet and watch sea lions sunning themselves around the iconic rock formation known as El Arco. On their way, they might encounter a playful pod of dolphins.

Within the Sea of Cortez lies Cabo Pulmo National Park, a 17,500-acre marine reserve that harbors 800 species of marine life, including tropical fish, sea turtles, moray eels and a 20,000-year-old coral reef system (one of only three in North America). An extraordinary example of ecological recovery and biological diversity, the park was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005 and offers sanctuary for humans who want to escape to a quiet paradise. Commercial and sport fishing are banned within Cabo Pulmo, but the park rewards snorkelers and divers with beautiful clear waters where fish stream by in bands of vibrant color.

Los Cabos boasts 22 beaches that earned the Blue Flag designation as of 2020, meaning that they consistently meet high cleanliness, safety and accessibility standards. Moreover, the settings for these beaches are stunning - some are nestled between dramatic rock formations, and others are tucked away in coves or stretch along panoramic coastlines.

The Sierra de la Laguna Mountain Range, another UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the desert, providing a dramatic backdrop to Los Cabos' golf courses, resorts and beaches. It also sustains an interesting variety of plant life and wildlife, such as cactus, palms and pine trees growing side by side, as well as roadrunners, native foxes and deer.

The mix of jagged mountains, steep valleys, canyons and vast dry plains that make up the Sierra de La Laguna is also a draw for hikers and mountain bikers. Throughout the region, rugged landscapes set the stage for further exhilaration, whether your clients are up for off-roading the Baja California Sur dirt racetracks or ziplining 300 feet above scenic canyons against a brilliant blue sky.

The accommodations around Los Cabos run the gamut, from golf resorts to boutique hotels to luxury properties near the marina in Cabo San Lucas, and offer different vibes, from adult-only serenity to family-friendly fun. At the end of an active day, your clients will easily find themselves enveloped in comfort as they indulge in such amenities as world-class spas and restaurants.

Los Cabos, which encompasses a variety of fascinating towns, terrains and environments, is both a naturally and culturally rich destination with a stellar tourism infrastructure. For travel advisors who would like to learn more about crafting dream vacations as well as events like weddings and business meetings, Travel Agent Academy has worked with the destination to offer a four-chapter course on a portal that will also help establish rewarding business partnerships. Learn more by going to LosCabosSpecialist.com.