Cabo San Lucas

Mexico

"Desert Cliffs, El Arco & a Lively Baja Beach Town"

Cabo San Lucas sits where the desert meets the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez. The landmark is El Arco, the rock arch at Land's End, best seen from a small boat out of the marina. Médano Beach is the swim-and-stay strip, while the marina and downtown handle dinner and nightlife. Between December and April, whale-watching boats share the water with fishing charters. It is an easy flight from many US cities and a classic stop on Mexican Riviera cruises.

El Arco at Land's End, Médano Beach, Cabo Marina, Lover's Beach boat trip, San José del Cabo art district, whale watching (Dec–Apr)

November–May

Swim at Médano, not the rough Pacific side; book the arch boat in the morning before the wind picks up

Cruise ships tender into the marina. A resort night plus San José del Cabo makes a strong couples itinerary.