Los Cabos – Corridor, Baja California Sur, México

When Don Abelardo Rodríguez opened a 15-room hideaway in 1956, accessible only by private plane or yacht, he created something rare: an intimate hacienda where desert met sea. Bing Crosby, Ernest Hemingway, Lucille Ball, and President Eisenhower were among early guests who discovered this unspoiled Baja sanctuary. Nearly seven decades later, One&Only Palmilla remains Los Cabos’ most legendary resort, earning Two MICHELIN Keys in 2025, Forbes Five-Star status, and spots on the Conde Nast Gold List.

Built on a promontory where the Pacific meets the Sea of Cortés, the 174-room resort offers one of Los Cabos’ rare swimmable beaches – critical for families and water sports enthusiasts. All individually furnished rooms feature ocean views, private terraces with daybeds, and 24-hour butler service. Select suites boast private infinity pools, while two exclusive villas – including Villa One at the resort’s highest point – provide ultimate privacy with their own pools and unobstructed coastline vistas.

Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten created SEARED steakhouse and Suviche for fresh sushi and ceviches. The latest addition, Hoshi, opened in 2025 offering omakase experiences, while AGUA serves farm-to-table Mexican-Mediterranean cuisine. The resort features over 1,500 International wines and professional sommeliers. The One&Only Spa includes 13 private treatment villas, the exclusive Barber&Blade gentlemen’s grooming studio, and a state-of-the-art fitness center with beach yoga and Pilates.

The 27-hole Palmilla Golf Club represents Jack Nicklaus’s first signature course in Mexico, featuring revolutionary training technology and dramatic coastal terrain. The December 2025-opened Palmilla Social Club offers additional dining, pools, and lounges exclusively for guests and members. Adventures include whale watching, surfing lessons, yacht charters, desert safaris, and deep-sea fishing. The OOnlykids club serves ages 4-12, while a new teen club launched in 2025.

What distinguishes Palmilla is its refusal to chase trends. Instead, it perfects barefoot luxury honoring Mexican traditions while delivering world-class service. Hidden hammock alcoves offer buttons for beverage service, fresh fruit arrives daily, butlers leave handwritten notes – every detail reflects the original vision of creating a sanctuary where time stops. The celebrity connection continues – Jennifer Aniston is dubbed the ‘Queen of Cabo’ for repeated stays – but you don’t need Hollywood status to experience star treatment at this timeless icon.

Rooms: 174 suites, 2 villas | Golf: 27-hole Nicklaus course | Airport: SJD – 20 min | Recognition: Two MICHELIN Keys, Forbes Five-Star Contact: +52 (624) 146-7000

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