Capella Pedregal Prepares to Open in Cabo San Lucas
Dramatic Cliffside and Beachside Resort and Spa
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico, July 10, 2009 - With an opening date of July 13, 2009, Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas's long-awaited and highly anticipated new resort, readies for its debut and heralds an unprecedented era of hospitality to the destination. Anticipation has been percolating for the intimate, beachfront hideaway, which is on track to surpass expectations of even the most discerning travelers.
Boasting a prized and secluded cliffside setting where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez, the intimate Capella Pedregal affords a standard of personalized service no other resort can match. Upon arrival, guests emerge from a 1,000-foot private tunnel carved through the mountainside to find a breathtaking expanse of azure sky and sea - an exclusive haven just minutes away from lively downtown Cabo, yet seemingly worlds apart.
"Throughout the Capella brand, the guest experience is defined by the desires of the individual, and at Capella Pedregal, each guest feels cared for as if at the home of a treasured friend, with every need anticipated and each wish fulfilled through our 'sixth sense' for service," said General Manager Peter Bowling, who leads a management "dream team" of Capella brand veterans and industry leaders.
Peter Bowling added, "We will always draw from the best local resources to create unforgettable, authentic Mexican experiences based on the guest's personal interests." No detail will be overlooked, promises Bowling, including tequila tastings of the most exclusive labels, to be enjoyed with fine cigars on the terrace; star gazing and lunada celebrations on the beach, and an interactive cocina where guests can observe Capella's expert chefs at work and learn the secrets of fine Baja cuisine.
Capella Pedregal provides a secluded oasis for travelers, with just 66 expansive and beautifully appointed guest rooms that range from 600 square feet to a 4,000-square-foot Presidential Suite. Each guestroom - regardless of size - boasts a private plunge pool and one-of-a-kind ocean views.
The resort's centerpiece is the signature Auriga spa, a mystical and tranquil environment encompassing 12,000 square feet. The oasis boasts treatment pods which float on a private pool giving guests direct access to waterfalls. Open-air treatment areas make the most of Cabo's ideal year-round climate and provide unobstructed views of sea and sky. The Julien Farel Cabo San Lucas salon suite with exclusive bridal areas, by Madison Avenue's Julien Farel Salon, provides unparalleled beauty and salon services.
Rounding out Auriga's impressive features are two deluxe couples suites with private tub and direct pool access; ladies and gentlemen's active and relaxation areas; steam, sauna and ice rooms; a private spa pool; and a private 24-hour fitness facility, complete with personal training consultations. Spa Director Nicole Barry - who has overseen the introduction of Auriga spas and their distinctive lunar phase treatments at every locale - brings to fruition the uniquely Bajan vision spa designer Sylvia Sepielli has conceived for her first-ever Mexican spa. Auriga spas are known throughout the world for their authentic representation of local healing traditions, and Auriga at Capella Pedregal is no exception with its treatments informed by Mexican folk healing practices, and integrative wellness programs designed to enhance the lives of each guest. A personal spa assistant may also be assigned to those guests who wish for a full wellness experience during their stay.
In addition to 24-hour in-room dining, guests have a choice of three restaurants showcasing the culinary talents of Executive Chef Marco Bustamante and his team. Don Manuel, the signature restaurant at Capella Pedregal, features contemporary Mexican cuisine, while El Farallon specializes in seafood specialties and other light fare in a dramatic al fresco setting suspended over the crashing waves of the Pacific. All-day casual dining is offered at the relaxed Beach Club. A native of the Per Se kitchen, Chef Bustamante first joined the Capella team for the opening of the brand's first hotel, Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel (Velden, Austria), whose restaurant earned the rare distinction of a Michelin star within six months of its debut.
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