17 The Stay Guide: Los Cabos, Mexico
Los Cabos continues to redefine what adults-only, all-inclusive luxury can look like, with properties that vary dramatically in tone, service, and guest experience. Travel Advisors Merceades Gonzalez of Go & Wonder and Alexis Pettway of AP Travel Services share firsthand insights from an intensive self-FAM where they toured 13 resorts in just six days. This episode focuses on four standout adults-only all-inclusives: Marquis Los Cabos, Paradisus Los Cabos, Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos, and Le Blanc Spa Resort Los Cabos. They unpack how atmosphere, dining depth, service style, and resort scale impact client satisfaction. Tune in for clarity on how to position each property based on client priorities like tranquility, culinary ambition, butler service, and overall resort variety.
Key Takeaways
Compare and contrast quiet luxury versus full-service indulgence across Los Cabos’ top adults-only all-inclusives
How to position Marquis Los Cabos for design-forward honeymooners seeking serenity over nightlife
Which hotels are the best options for clients seeking a swimmable beach
Which resort these travel advisors would recommend to clients seeking an exceptional spa experience
How to guide clients between Le Blanc Spa Resort and Grand Velas Boutique based on service style, dining variety, and evening atmosphere
About the guest:
Merceades Gonzalez is the owner of Go & Wonder, a Connecticut-based travel agency specializing in destination weddings and all-inclusive resorts throughout Mexico and the Caribbean. Known for her hands-on approach, she has personally visited over 40 all-inclusive resorts in the past year alone. Merceades brings particular expertise in multigenerational groups and on-site wedding support, helping clients navigate both celebrations and unexpected challenges with confidence.
Alexis Pettway is the founder of AP Travel Services and has been in the travel industry since 2016. In 2023, she repositioned her agency to focus on luxury vacations, destination weddings, retreats, and sailings across the Caribbean, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Maldives. Alexis is passionate about showcasing destinations through elevated properties, immersive cultural experiences, and strong on-the-ground partnerships.
