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88 real weddings / »»»»»»IF YOU GO Both Air Canada and WestJet operate multiple fl ights daily between a number of Canadian cities and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico (aircanada.com; westjet.com). For that A-lister feel, Esperanza includes private airport transpor- tation via Cadillac Escalade in its "Honeymoon Package." Lying in the lap of luxury at Esperanza doesn't come cheap (starting at $695 a night), but you really do get what you pay for. Esperanza is part of Auberge Resorts, a company known for its fi ve-star opulence. For full details and options, see esperanza. aubergeresorts.com From Thai Massage to unique concept facials (tequila and salt, anyone?), the Esperanza spa treatment menu runs the gamut. But book ahead to ensure your appointment. esperanza. aubergeresorts.com/spa/ O the beaten path, there's a bit of magic in the air in Todos Santos. The town's laid-back vibe, likely the result of the numerous local and international artisans who have set up shop here, also means they subscribe to the siesta philosophy, so time your visit accordingly and avoid the après- lunch closures. todossantos.cc Though the Cerritos Surf Colony can be a bit tricky to fi nd, it's worth the e ort to experience the Pacifi c Ocean side of the Baja Peninsula. Villas are currently being built, so within the next few years there will be crowds to battle, but for now it's almost as if the beach bar, surf shop, beach massages and crashing waves were set up just for you. cerritossurfcolony.com/cerritos- beach in a stunning tropical sanctuary setting. ere are plenty of romantic spa treatments like the Couples Clay Bake or the Damiana Alegre (Damiana is an all-natural Mexican aphrodisiac) on the menu designed to help couples relax and connect. Plan to spend a few hours afterwards enjoying the private outdoor showers and hot pools and relaxing in the reading area. For the athletically inclined, the resort also o ers a variety of complimentary tness classes, from sunrise yoga to boot camp and zumba. Should you grow weary of the sheer luxury of it all, the Auberge Adventures program provides excursions like whale-watching, sur ng with locals and swimming with whale sharks. Plus, private cooking classes, tequila tastings and prac- tically anything your heart desires can be arranged. Ask, and you shall receive. ose who venture beyond the resort's walls will nd plenty of other dining, shopping and nightlife options in downtown Cabo San Lucas. But if it's a more authentic cultural experience you seek, rent a car and head north to the charming, if slightly hippie-ish, town of Todos Santos. Get a Mexican iced co ee (or cerveza) and explore the local art galleries and jewellery shops for souvenirs you'll actually want to display in your home, have an organically grown lunch on the back terrace at the Hotel California and spend the afternoon lounging (or sur ng — board rentals are available) at the practically private Cerritos Beach. is is all assuming, of course, that you can force yourself and your paramour to leave your room. With the inviting king-sized bed, over- sized terrace complete with hot tub and ocean views, open-air shower and tastefully decorated living spaces — plus all that newlywed bliss — this would be a very big if. rw PHOTOS COURTESY ESPERANZA, AN AUBERGE RESORT p86-89_Esperanza_Cabo.indd 88 14-04-17 12:15 PM