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lessons. As part of the spa experience, Jasha offers something as indulgent
as it is indigenous: the ancient, pre-Hispanic temazcal ritual. Used for
purposes of healing and promoting good health by the Aztecs, the session
takes place in a sweat lodge.
As for families, Olson has crafted the ideal property with brilliant kids'
spaces. The indoor kids' zones and video zones have a hip architectural feel,
while the teens' dance floor room and video game pods with circa 1960
sentiment boast a contemporary vibe. Interesting architectural components
are just as visible outdoors. Take the centrally located grass amphitheater.
"There are a wide variety of places on the site that encourage activities like
children's play in creative pools, stories and music," Olson explains. "The
grass amphitheater was conceived as a space for music and storytelling. It is
really the theater of the resort."
There's great drama elsewhere, however. The crescendo to any beach
resort is its pools, and whether you are on a romantic getaway or on a family
vacation, the JW Marriott fulfills this wish with plenty of places to plunge.
Take a dip in the South Side infinity pool just off the beach, or enjoy a cocktail
at the Kaha Bar in the adult pool while the children indulge in their very own
splash zone. As all pools are serene, Olson recommends swimming from one
pool to the next throughout the resort. Reason alone to make the trip.
Other amenities Olson recommends for the discerning guest is the
Library, where one can escape the heat and read, the fire-pit table ocean
side and the Horizon Bar. One can't miss the golf course designed by Jack
Nicklaus and Greg Norman either, of course; here, culinary palapas provide
the unusual experience of having a chef and a
bartender at each hole.
The JW Marriott Los Cabos Beach Resort &
Spa is rich in local tradition and sets the stage for
an authentic experience in modern surroundings.
Given that Olson has previously stated his
intent to have the buildings "grow out of the
environment," it seems that guests of the resort
are destined to grow in the experience it offers
on tranquil Puerto Los Cabos beach.
(clockwise from top)
Grass amphitheater
and pool areas;
architect Jim Olson;
view from the main
entrance; beautiful
contrast of natural
materials; and shaded
walkway with
bench seating.
