| >> | Question: | Do I need a passport to visit Mexico? |
| Answer: | Beginning January 23, 2007, passports will be required for returning to the US by air.
The State Department travel Web site, www.travel.state.gov, has information on the new requirements and where to apply or renew a passport. You can also call the U.S. National Passport Information Center at (877) 487-2778.
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| >> | Question: | Where is Villa La Estancia located? |
| Answer: | Villa La Estancia is conveniently located on Medano Beach (the swimming beach), less than a mile from downtown Cabo San Lucas. Villa La Estancia is next door to Villa del Palmar. We are far enough away from town to have a peaceful and relaxing vacation, but close enough to easily take advantage of the great restaurants, shopping, nightlife, and activities.
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| >> | Question: | Are resort/hotel services available? |
| Answer: | Yes. These are privately owned luxury condos with the comforts of a home, but they also have all of the services you would expect in a fine resort, including 24 hour front desk, restaurants, pools and hot tubs, fitness center, spa, room service, telephone and Internet service, and concierges to help you with all of your needs.
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| >> | Question: | With a private rental, do I have the same privileges at the resort? |
| Answer: | Absolutely. You will be a guest of the owner of the Villa and may use all of the facilities at no charge. There is a small charge for lighting the tennis courts at night. Additional costs would include spa services, food and beverages, and any activities you schedule. Please contact us with any specific questions.
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| >> | Question: | May we use the facilities at Villa del Palmar? |
| Answer: | Yes. Guests at Villa La Estancia have full privileges at Villa del Palmar, including use of the restaurants, spa, Kid's in Paradise program, and the resort activities.
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| >> | Question: | Are there any extra charges? |
| Answer: | The rates we will quote to you will be total. There is no charge for using the fitness center, tennis courts, and high speed Internet access (within the Villa) and WiFi in the pool area. Additional charges would include food, beverages, spa services, telephone calls, additional linens (for example, sofa bed), special services or activities that you schedule.
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| >> | Question: | Are there restaurants at Villa La Estancia? |
| Answer: | Yes. La Parilla is a poolside restaurant is open for lunch. La Casona is an upscale restaurant with daily brunch and dinner service. In addition, there are two restaurants at Villa del Palmar. The beach side restaurant has a wonderful pizza oven, a real treat for all. The deli, located in the mini-mall, offers great sandwiches, salads, desserts, some hot prepared foods, plus specialty coffee drinks and juices. There's even an ice-cream stand.
Room service and private in-villa chef service are also available. And the friendly waiters will be happy to bring your favorite drink or lunch to your lounge chair at the pool or on the beach.
Cabo has many great restaurants within walking distance of Villa La Estancia. We will be happy to provide our recommendations (and those of our former guests) when you book your reservation with us.
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| >> | Question: | Is there also a hotel at Villa La Estancia? |
| Answer: | No. You may see what appear to be hotel rooms listed on various sites like Expedia (called Deluxe Suites). These are the second bedroom of a 2 bedroom Villa. The 2 bedroom Villa has a "lockoff" feature that allows the Villa to be used simultaneously as a 1 bedroom Villa and a Deluxe Suite. A Deluxe Suite has two queen beds and a nice bath. The terrace is shared with the 1 bedroom side of the Villa.
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| >> | Question: | Is there an all-inclusive option at Villa La Estancia? |
| Answer: | There are all-inclusive programs that can be purchased on-site at Villa La Estancia. Please contact us for more information.
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| >> | Question: | Do I need to rent a car? |
| Answer: | No. Most everything is within walking distance or a short taxi ride. The taxi fare to Cabo is currently $7/one way for 4 people (small additional charge for more people). Taxis are readily available and are vans so they will seat a large group. Some people do like to rent a car, which is convenient for shopping, golf, and perhaps a side trip to Todos Santos. Free parking is available at Villa La Estancia.
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| >> | Question: | How do I get from the airport to Villa La Estancia? |
| Answer: | The airport is at San Jose del Cabo (SJD). It is about a 30 - 45 drive to Villa La Estancia. We can prearrange transportation for guests who book through this web site. Here are the current rates:
Shuttle: $35/person round trip
Suburban: $95/7 passengers one way
Van: $125/10 passengers one way
$145/14 passengers one way
We will send you further information as the time for your vacation nears.
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| >> | Question: | Is the beach swimmable? |
| Answer: | Yes. Medano Beach is considered the swimming beach in Cabo. The beaches on the Pacific side have surf that is too rough for safe swimming. Most of the beaches along the "corridor" (the area between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) have significant rip currents and are not generally considered safe. There are some exceptions, but check this out if ocean swimming is important to you.
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| >> | Question: | Is there a spa and/or fitness center? |
| Answer: | Yes. There is an executive fitness center and also a full spa. There is no charge for using the fitness center.
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| >> | Question: | Are there tennis courts? |
| Answer: | Yes, there are two private courts at Villa La Estancia and two additional courts at Villa del Palmar (lighting available at a small charge).
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| >> | Question: | Is there a children's program? Babysitting? |
| Answer: | The Kid's in Paradise program at Villa del Palmar provides activities throughout the day for children ages 4 - 11. Babysitting is also available.
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| >> | Question: | How do I make a reservation? |
| Answer: | Just complete the Contact Us form and let us know when would be a good time to call. Or give us a call at 866 267 8184.
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| >> | Question: | What is the address and telephone number at Villa La Estancia? |
| Answer: | Villa La Estancia
Camino Viejo a San Jose Km 0.5
Cabo San Lucas,B.C.S
Mexico,C.P 23410
011 52 624 145 6900 Telephone
011 52 624 145 6901 FAX
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