Cabo San Lucas

THE OOSTERDAM MADE PORT just before 6:00 a.m. on Monday and from our little cove on the Sea of Cortez, you could hear seals barking while squadrons of pelicans circled overhead. A crew of the STANDARD staff were on one of the first tenders to shore. We rented a Jeep and took off to see Cabo and then make our way east to San José del Cabo.

Cabo (the first one) is a boomtown, with all sorts of luxury resorts and high-end shopping. It’s both beautiful and charming, with everything from Dunkin’ Donuts to jewelry stores to an arena which advertises “Bloodless Bull Fights.” What more could you ask for.