March 1, 2010
Dear BajaInsider Subscriber:
Winter is drawing to a close in Baja and the temperatures are beginning to warm up a bit. It is beautiful weather for outdoor activities. We have a bunch of new stories for you as we move into Spring and one of the most popular times to visit Baja.
There are many different aspects to Baja California Sur and Baja Expeditions can help you explore them. With La Paz being the gateway to the Sea of Cortez, there are lots of great adventures to be had with Grupo Fun Baja as well.
We would like to welcome a new sponsor, The Pink Kitty in Cabo San Lucas. One of the hottest new club on Marina Boulevard in downtown Cabo is a true VIP dance club that brings a whole new flair to the Cabo nightlife scene. With Spring Break in Cabo the Cabo night life moves to a fever pitch and Pink Kitty is bound to be a part of the scene.
We have stories about sailing clubs and sailboat races as well as information on La Paz Bay Fest and Loreto Fest which are both just around the corner in April.
The US State Department Travel Alert for Mexico has just been renewed and we have updated our long standing article, Mexico Travel Warning in Perspective. We address the issues concerning travelers and provide some very reassuring statistics if you are thinking about traveling to Mexico. As always, keeping your head and having your eyes open goes a long way to a safe and fun trip.
Spring is one of the most popular travel times for Baja and we look forward to updating our Road Reports from you, our readers as you make the trek down Baja's Highway 1.
As always, remember our famous weather and fishing reports and . If you are planning to drive Baja soon, please send us your road report here.
So, without further ado... here are the latest stories on the BajaInsider!
Featured Stories
The
Pink Kitty Nightclub in Cabo San Lucas
The Pink Kitty is one of the newest upscale nightclubs in Cabo San
Lucas, Baja Sur, Mexico. Located across from the Burger King on the
Marina Boulevard of Cabo they are the most fun you can have with your
clothes on.
Exploring
the Facets of Baja California Sur
Baja offers a wide variety of terrain, people and adventures. From San
Ignacio to San Jose del Cabo this is the best time of year to explore Baja
California Sur and Baja Expeditions has stay or play options available as
well.
Spring
Adventures in Baja California Sur
This time of year brings so many great things to do when you seek to enjoy
the natural wonder of Baja Sur. Explore the quaint pueblos or take a trip to
the islands. Whether you want to walk, swim snorkel or scuba dive this is a
good time to contact Fun Baja.
Olympian
Event in Cabo San Lucas WITH VIDEO
Tania Elías Calles, will brave the conditions of the Sea of Cortez in 2010
and the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico in 2011, in order to achieve her goal to
represent her country on the next Olympic Games
Travel
Alert for Mexico in Perspective
The US State Department renewed the travel alert for Mexico on 2/22/10. We
have a run down of the few changes to this 4 year old alert and fill you in
on the facts here on the ground in Baja Sur and a clearer perspective on the
news and what applies to Baja.
Results
of the 1st Carnaval Sailing Regatta
With more boats entered than La Paz has seen in some time, the 2 day
Carnaval Regatta was fun for all involved. The two day event was sponsored by
Perico Marinero in La Paz. Ride along on this first hand account of the
race.
Sailing
Club Forms and Sponsors St Patrick's Sail Race
A direct result of the fun had at the Carnaval Regatta a new sailing club is
forming in La Paz. Veleros de Baja will sponsor 4 events through June. Join
in, and get out and enjoy the Sea of Cortez. Details of St Patrick's Day and
Tax Day Regatta events here.
Bay
Fest La Paz - 2010
As we head into the spring of 2010, La Paz Bay Fest has been one of the
events that closes the cruising season. Fun, games and parties are the order
of the day, actually three days, of this on the beach party in La Paz for
cruisers and landlubbers alike.
Loreto
Fest -2010
Just a few weeks after Bay Fest, Loreto Fest is the longest standing Cruiser
Event on this side of the Sea. Music, Games Craft and symposiums make up
this three day event, along with a beach clean up to make you feel 'green'.
Cabo
Marine Show in April
Cabo Marine Show 2010 is the first annual event for marine and tourist
related businesses to exhibit to those interested in nautical goods and
services. Do you want to promote your Baja marine or sport business or do
you want to attend to see what is offered?
Never
Fear, Spring Break is Here!
Most of the Cabo businesses eagerly anticipate the arrival of the Spring
Fling crowd. However, there are a few that want to run and hide. Are
their fears justified? We look at the record for Cabo vs. some of those
other wacky places where kids cut loose.
Adoptable
Dogs & News from Baja Dogs
Looking for a new buddy to spend your Baja days and nights with? Baja Dogs
is a rescue facility in La Paz, and they have some four footed friends that
are anxious to fill your heart. Give some of our K9 friends a shot at a good
home or help out with a donation.
Other Popular Articles
Adventures
and Activities in Baja California Sur
With lots of adventures in Baja like whale watching, island
excursions, land tours and of course scuba diving and training the
professionals at Fun Baja can help you plan a single adventure or an entire
vacation.
What
to Bring when You Rent a Luxury Vacation Villa
When
renting a Los Cabos Villa what should you bring? Luxury Villas have a lot
included but you might want to bring along a few personal items and plan ahead
to make your Luxury Villa getaway an even more memorable experience. Come to
Cabo and enjoy a very luxurious vacation with all the amenities, activities and
services you desire.
Donating
Your Centavos for FANLAP
For the next 90 days, when you do your grocery shopping at the CCC stores
you can opt to donate those pesky centavos de cambio to help needy children
get a better start to their day and to life. You can also donate points from
your buyer's card to the cause.
Boutique
Hotel in La Paz
Behind the walls of Club El Moro is a unique vacation atmosphere located on
the Malecon in La Paz. With a peaceful courtyard and dribbling fountains you
feel like you are at home in your own Mexican Hacienda. With video too!
Walking
Baja for Charity
Would you be willing to walk a thousand miles for a cause you believe in?
Benjamin Dawes intends on doing just than in the coming days. With some real
firepower in charities for children in his corner, Ben is looking for
additional support for this worthy cause. Video too!
Expeditions
in Baja for Nature and Adventure Lovers
Baja Expeditions has been serving the needs of outdoor enthusiasts longer
than any other in La Paz. They offer complete packages as well as places to
stay and create your own adventure in Whale Watching or Island Camping.
Mexican
Auto & Home Owner Insurance Policies Online
Lots of you are visiting your Baja homes this season. it makes for a
good time to check up on your Home Owners insurance, we have it here
online from the Oscar Padilla Agency. We have Auto policies to write
yourself online in minutes too! Don't drive without it!
Whale
Watching - Cabo Style
We are getting near the end of whale watching, but if you are visiting
Los Cabo through late March there is still a good chance you will get to see
some of the largest mammals on the planet as they play in the Cabo sun. You
can do it with a Margarita in your hand too!
Pearling
in La Paz
The quest for pearls is one of the things that brought
the first settlers to Baja.
Enjoy another excerpt from C.M. Mayo's book "Miraculous
Air: Journey of a Thousand Miles through Baja California, the Other Mexico".
Origin
of the Word Gringo
There seem to be as many different origins of the word Gringo as there
of us living here in Baja. A slightly different explanation for the
word “gringo” that I had never heard before.
A
Brief History of Plastic Surgery
By Dr.
Juan Liceaga C.
of Los Cabos, this experienced plastic surgeon has recently moved his
practice to Los Cabos. He provides us this background on the evolution of
the procedures and his qualifications.
Exploring
the Biosphere at the Bahia de los Angeles
Contributing author Greg Joder brings us another Baja Eco-Tale with this story
of his trip to the bay of LA. A marvelous place now protected under Mexican
federal law.
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