Del 19 al 22 de Agosto del 2010 en Los Cabos B.C.S.

Visite: www.torneosdegolf.com

Zúrich, 15 de abril de 2010 – Hublot, junto a la FIFA (Federación
Internacional de Fútbol Asociado), anuncia que será “Reloj Oficial” en las dos próximas Copas
del Mundo de la FIFA este mes de junio en Sudáfrica y en 2014 en Brasil. Esta
nueva colaboración con la máxima instancia futbolística representa para Hublot la
culminación absoluta de su estrategia deportiva relacionada con el fútbol.

Hublot tiene a su espalda una larga y exitosa trayectoria en el universo del
balón: después de haber sido patrocinador del equipo suizo en 2006, socio
del Euro 2008, asociado de la Federación Mexicana de Fútbol y de la
selección nacional española, “Official Timekeeper” del Manchester United y
más recientemente socio de Diego Maradona, ahora la marca firma con la FIFA
uno de sus acuerdos más prestigiosos.

El CEO de Hublot, Jean-Claude Biver, acaba de lograr una nueva asociación de
capital importancia al conseguir que Hublot sea “Reloj Oficial” de la FIFA y
de los dos Mundiales de 2010 y 2014: “Conocemos muy bien el entorno
futbolístico, Hublot fue la primera marca de lujo que se implicó en este
campo. Ahora es un gran honor y una  inmensa satisfacción haber sido
proclamados “Reloj Oficial” para las dos próximas Copas del Mundo de la
FIFA, y poder estar presentes en el mayor acontecimiento televisivo del
mundo”.

“Estoy contento de contar con Hublot para las próximas Copas Mundiales de la
FIFA.  Aprecio mucho que Hublot haya sabido mantener su carácter innovador y
distintivo gracias al dinamismo y la pasión de Jean-Claude Biver. La imagen
de Hublot aporta  calidad y precisión suizas”, añade Joseph S. Blatter,
Presidente de la FIFA.

La presencia de la marca relojera en los campos del fútbol como
“Cronometrador Oficial” se traducirá en la visibilidad de HUBLOT en los
paneles de los árbitros cuando  éstos indiquen los cambios de jugadores y el
tiempo adicional en la próxima Copa del Mundo de la FIFA 2010. Además, como
“Reloj Oficial”, Hublot creará una serie exclusiva en edición limitada para
la Copa del Mundo de la FIFA de 2014 en Brasil así  como colecciones
especiales de relojes relacionados con la Copa del Mundo de la FIFA  a
partir de 2011.

Jennifer Hamer
Gerente de Relaciones Públicas
Grupo Ultrafemme
(998) 881 31 50 x 1412

Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México

“When people hear about México, they tend to think about the crime problems our country has right now,” says Los Cabos mayor Oscar Rene Núñez Cosío. “And when they think about the Baja, all they can picture is Tijuana. But there’s much more than that.” Indeed, Los Cabos, with its year-round good weather, endless beaches, restaurants, and activities, is the ideal destination for adventure seekers, gourmets, golfers, sun worshippers, and spa enthusiasts.

Contrary to many people’s fears, there is no reason for a sensible tourist to avoid travel to Los Cabos. México is an extremely large country, and Los Cabos, which is located at the southernmost point of the Baja Peninsula, is far removed from the violence affecting other parts of the nation; Tijuana is roughly a thousand miles to the north, and there’s an entire sea between Baja and mainland México. To call off a trip to Cabo because of recent news would be the equivalent of canceling a shopping excursion to Seattle or sightseeing in Portland because of violence in Las Vegas.

Since the U.S. State Department first issued a travel alert for México back in October of 2008, both American and Mexican government officials, tourism professionals, and travel journalists have gone to great lengths to ease people’s fears and counter the misinformation that has led some potential travelers to scrap their vacations to México. A recent Travel + Leisure story recommended exploring the northern Baja town of Ensenada and its surrounding wine country, while a February Budget Travel article by Travelocity’s senior editor declared, “It’s a prime time to visit Mexico.” And according to a report released in April, the tourist zones in México are up to 26 times safer than many tourist zones in the United States. Baja California Sur, the state that is home to Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo as well as other tourist favorites like Loreto and La Paz, has, according to the study, a homicide rate 12 times lower than Honolulu, 18 times lower than Miami, and 26 times lower than Orlando.

Last year Baja California Sur also was named as the second safest state in the entire country. This was due in large part to the government’s 2008 overhauling of the public safety policy and technology system. There were improvements to the security infrastructure at all points of entry (air, land, and sea) as well as new training for those working in the field of public safety. (Travelers wishing to steer clear of problematic areas can fly directly into the San José del Cabo airport, some 45 minutes north of Cabo San Lucas.) This year, the federal, state, and municipal governments have continued efforts to further improve the safety of Los Cabos. Police comandante Daniel Rodriguez and Mayor Núñez Cosío have spoken of plans to revamp the training program for officers, restructuring the process so that Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo police officers are better prepared for any incident. And the Mexican navy, which under the direction of Admiral Rommel Ledesma already polices and protects the waters surrounding the area, has now established a search-and-rescue team in Cabo San Lucas.

“Those of us who have been [to Los Cabos] know what a wonderful experience it is,” said Secretary of Tourism Alberto Treviño Angulo at the recent grand opening of a multimillion-dollar project in San José del Cabo. “We need to share that experience with others.” That sentiment was echoed by Los Cabos’ mayor: “Maybe the best testament to how safe Los Cabos is, is that when people come, they always come back.”

Open Salon blogger Karl Eysenbach, who has lived part-time in Southern Baja for years, explains, “We feel safer here than just about anywhere in the United States. If you want to drive a big flashy car in Tijuana in a bad neighborhood at 2 a.m., you’re asking for trouble. But the same thing is true if you’re near Nickerson Gardens in Los Angeles.” He continues, “Unfortunately, the American news media gets ratings by getting eyeballs. The school of ‘if it bleeds, it leads’ produces a lot of propaganda, and we know many people who’ve been scared away from México just by watching television. Get the facts. Talk to the people who know, and when you visit México, for God’s sake, use common sense! I can guarantee that if you go to México to buy dope, you’ll get in trouble pretty quick.”

It is impossible to guarantee that all travelers to Los Cabos will have an incident- and crime-free experience. To do would be foolish. But what is apparent to those who live in, visit, and love Los Cabos and its surrounding towns is that this is a safe area that is getting even safer. As long as vacationers act responsibly and remember their common sense, there is no reason they shouldn’t expect to enjoy a relaxing and problem-free time in Los Cabos.

For more tips, go to travel.state.gov.

Cabo Marine Show 2010 will take place on Friday, April 16 and Saturday, April 17, 2010, along the marina in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur.

Boating and sailing enthusiasts from North America, and their suppliers, will converge at the Cabo San Lucas Marina with its breathtaking backdrop of the Sea of Cortez and the famous arch at “Land’s End.” Charter companies and water activities promoters—sport fishing, boating and luxury yachting—as well as resorts and marinas, hotels and world-class golf courses, will have an opportunity to make themselves known to the select Los Cabos travel market, its visitors and the eyes of the international travel media. Cabo Marine Show 2010 will be open to the general public with live entertainment.

A VIP opening cocktail party at the Baja Lobster Co. will feature a live performance by Los Cosmopolitans, as they launch their new album with original music and lyrics. The VIP closing cocktail will be held at Barómetro Restaurant Lounge along with the grand closing nautical-themed “Cabo Marine Party” to be held at the Passion Club inside the ME by Meliá resort, where awards will be given to the night’s best dressed. Official event sponsors include Puerto Paraíso Mall, Luxury Avenue Boutique Mall and Marina Fiesta Resort Spa, which together form the Marina Golden Zone.

Principal supporters include the Los Cabos Conventions Visitors Bureau, the Tourism Department of the Los Cabos Municipality, Marquis Los Cabos Resort and Sheraton Hacienda del Mar Resort. Others will soon be announced.

May 29 – 30,  2010 – Club Polo Los Cabos Tournament – Season Finale

The two-day10 Goal Tournament Event will feature four teams representing the USA, Mexico City, Baja California Norte, and Club Polo Cabo, Mexico.
Saturday, May 29, 10 am to 2 pm; Sunday, May 30, 11 am to 3 pm.

General tickets are $10.0 USD.
VIP seats under the tent (includes lunch and beverages are $50.00 USD

Join us for polo, party, and fun at our recently constructed full size regulation polo field located at Km. 115, north-west of Cabo San Lucas.

The entrance is located off Mexico 19 at about Km. 115, on the mountain side of the highway, just past Rolling Hill Estates. Pass through the gates and drive about 2.4 miles (7 minute drive) along a hard packed dirt road to Club Polo Cabo. It is about a 15 to 20  minute drive from the intersection of Boulevard Constituyentes (El Bordo) and Mexico 19.

Club Polo Cabo is in its first stages of construction in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, less than two hours flight from the US south-west border. This luxurious Polo country club will offer polo players and enthusiasts a complete experience from the sport to the lifestyle.

Polo is arguably one of the most exciting of games in the world. The King of Games is still the game of kings. Today, polo is played around the globe, and is a national sport in many countries and growing rapidly. Join us at Club Polo Cabo to discover the magic of this ancient game.

http://www.loscabosguide.com/clubpolocabo/

For sponsorship opportunities contact Rhonda R. Ohnesorge
Email: rhonda@clubpolocabo.com
Phone: 858-437-3322

The New Year has delivered exciting new growth and momentum to Bahía de los Sueños. The Bahía de los Sueños team has made an aggressive commitment to ensure that 2010 is both thrilling and prosperous at The Bay… from the completion of our much-anticipated golf course to our accommodating new financing programs. I am proud to share some of the exciting developments of the past 60 days.

Our magnificent 18-hole, Tom Doak-designed golf course is now complete and open for preview play. Homeowners, resort guests and those interested in purchasing real estate at The Bay are encouraged to be among the first to experience what many are hailing as one of the finest courses in all of Mexico. The press has started to take notice: both Golfweek (“Beauty along the Baja Coastline”) and Links magazine have praised this masterpiece. Be sure to check out these beautiful new photos of the course, captured just two weeks ago! Call us today to schedule your tee time.

And it has never been easier to begin enjoying the dream of international home ownership. The Bay’s new construction loan program from ConfiCasa Mortgage International offers more ways than ever to afford your dream home. ConfiCasa’s Premier VIII program, allows buyers to borrow up to 65% of their property value during the construction process to directly disburse to contractors. Premier VIII lets borrowers roll construction financing directly into a permanent mortgage, negating the need for multiple closings and closing fees. Ask a Bahía de los Sueños sales representative for more information.

Also, after acquiring two magnificent homesites last fall, The Bay’s first luxury guest builder – Timberhaven Homes – has broken ground on its first residence. Click here to view floorplans and renderings or here for photos from the first days of construction. The estate sits within the coveted Spanish Hill enclave and offers beautiful east-facing, bay views. It is expected to be completed and on the market this summer.

Finally, our new blog continues to be an excellent source for up-to-date information and new photography from The Bay. Be sure to visit blog.BahiaSuenos.com for daily and weekly features, including “Photo of the Week,” construction updates, golf-course hole overviews and descriptions, and exciting stories from our growing resort community.

I thank you for your support and welcome any thoughts you have about The Baja that has always been.

Sincerely,

Charles Freedman
PCS Development, President
charles.freedman@teampcs.com

Off Road U-PRO 2009

En evento oficial y con la presencia de distinguidas autoridades Municipales y del Gobierno del Estado, así como representantes de la Federación Mexicana de Automovilismo Deportivo, la Comisión Nacional de Pilotos Organizados de Ruta (Off Road),  La Comisión Nacional de Motociclismo Off Road, el Instituto Sudcaliforniano del Deporte, la Asociación Estatal de Automovilismo Deportivo, El Pato Rojo Motorsport y la Dirección Regional de Ventas del Grupo Modelo, la noche de éste viernes 5 de febrero, se llevó a cabo la ceremonia de premiación y entrega de estímulos y reconocimientos a los pilotos más destacados del pasado Campeonato Estatal de Off Road U-PRO 2009 de Baja California Sur.

El evento realizado en el marco del espléndido Centro de Eventos de OOMSAPAS, en San José del Cabo, se realizó en un ambiente de cálida y familiar convivencia entre las más de 250 personas entre familiares, equipos de competencia y pilotos que se dieron cita para rendirle tributo a lo más granado del deporte motor sudcaliforniano. La cena-baile estuvo aderezada con la muestra de los videos de cada uno de los competidores galardonados, así como con un musical y un recuento audiovisual de cada una de las carreras que conformaron el Campeonato Estatal de Off Road U-PRO 2009.

El evento que comenzó a las 8:30 de la noche, dio inicio con la presentación de los integrantes de la mesa de honor, en la que se encontraban, el C. Secretario General de Gobierno del Estado, Lic. Luis Armando Díaz en representación del C. Gobernador Constitucional del Estado de B.C.S., Ing. Narciso Agúndez Montaño, el C. Director General de OOMSAPAS, Ing. Antonio Agúndez Montaño, en representación del C. Presidente Municipal del H. Ayuntamiento de Los Cabos, Lic. René Núñez Cosío, el C. Director General del INSUDE, Prof. Marco Antonio Hirales, el C. Delegado de la Federación Mexicana de Automovilismo Deportivo, C.P. Antonio Hernández Castro, el C. Salvador Carrillo Torres, Presidente de la Asociación Estatal de Automovilismo Deportivo, el C. Norman Ceseña Angulo, Director General del Corporativo de El Pato Rojo Motorsport, así como el Director Regional de Ventas del Grupo Modelo, Lic. Odilón Ocampo.

Después de las palabras que cada uno de los integrantes del presidium expresaron al público congregado, el Mtro. Carlos Navarro leyó una emotiva reseña de lo que fue el Campeonato Estatal U-PRO 2009, en la que mencionó algunos de los momentos más importantes que se escribieron en la historia del Off Road sudcaliforniano, como la realización de la tan anhelada Gran Baja Sur Internacional, final del Campeonato Nacional de Ruta, así como la Final del Campeonato Nacional de Pista, la Cabo Grand Prix, que rompió record de participación finalizando su intervención diciendo: “…queda el reto para este 2010 donde habrá que superar los resultados obtenidos. La historia aún no acaba y la Unión de Promotores de Baja California Sur, U-PRO, habrá de escribir más historias en el libro del automovilismo sudcaliforniano…sabemos que no somos los únicos partícipes en escribir esta historia, pero lo que sí podemos decirles es que somos los mejores.”

Posteriormente se hizo entrega de los trofeos, estímulos y reconocimientos no sólo a los mejores deportistas en cada una de las categorías de competencia además de  algunos títulos especiales a pilotos y escuderías sino que se dieron reconocimientos también a las autoridades municipales y estatales así como al representante del Grupo Modelo, todos los cuales han sido fieles acompañantes y coadyuvantes de años en el esfuerzo realizado por U-PRO para elevar el nivel de competencia y espectáculo del OffRoad en nuestro Estado.

Inmediatamente después de la entrega de éstos reconocimientos, se cedió la palabra al C. Luis Armando Díaz, , Secretario General de Gobierno de B.C.S., quién a nombre del C. Gobernador del Estado, Ing. Narciso Agúndez Montaño emitió un mensaje de clausura de la ceremonia y dió el simbólico banderazo de salida para dar comienzo al Campeonato Estatal de Off Road U-PRO 2010.

El evento que prosiguió con una suculenta cena para todos los invitados y culminó con la presencia de un grupo musical que aderezó el convivio con una agradable sesión de música regional que sin lugar a dudas redondeó espléndidamente una noche llena de emoción, fiesta y orgullo para el deporte de nuestro Estado.

A continuación la lista de los pilotos galardonados quienes prácticamente en su totalidad estuvieron presentes para recibir sus reconocimientos, incluyendo a algunos pilotos de otros estados de la república que compiten en nuestra tierra y que no quisieron perderse tan emotiva e importante ceremonia:

Clase 10:

1. Heliodoro Jiménez Orozco
2. Oscar moreno
3. Flavio Navarro

Clase 14:

1. Héctor Perales
2. Fco. Santiago Robles verdugo
3. Rick Myzes

Clase 11:

1. Luis Enrique Cataño y Lorenzo Raúl González
2. Alejandro López Conde
3. Diego Robles
4. Raúl Antonio Dorado Sotelo
5. Jesús Fco. Chacón Agúndez

Clase 9:

1. Alfonso Ojeda
2. Jorge Green y Juan Luis Ojeda
3. José Adrián Flores Cannet
4. Vicente García y Rafaél Ibarra
5. David Cháidez

Clase 8 Stock:

1. Fco. Tamayo y José Fco. Tamayo G.
2. Gabriel Sánchez Meza
3. Humberto Hugo Gómez

Clase 5-1600:

1. Hill Ballester y Benito Aguirre González
2. José Juan Islas Rodríguez
3. Javier y Jorge Sandoval

Clase 1-2 1600:

1. Carlos Olmos
2. Julio Miguel Herrera y Juan Pablo Domínguez
3. Fernando Hoyos

Clase 5 Libre:

1. Victor Hugo Ceseña Mr. Y Jr.
2. Juan Carlos de Jesús Jiménez y Héctor –Pípi- Ibarra Espinoza
3. Gerardo Mora

Clase Stock Mini:

1. Juan Manuel Echavarría Cota
2. Mario Cham Sánchez
3. Israel Abarca

Clase 7:

1. Carlos Ramos murillo
2. Juán Hernández Paularena
3. Marco Antonio Castro Agúndez

Clase 12:

1. Samuel Araiza Vázquez
2. Jesús Araiza Zumaya
3. Sergio Ojeda

Categoría 1:

1. Julio Miguel Herrera y Carlos Olmos
2. Luis césar Ramírez Payán
3. Juan Carlos Flores

Clase 8:

1. Tom Bradley y Eduardo Gastelum – Lupito Abaroa
2. Andrea Tomba y Bert Jenk
3. Miguel Monroy Maya

Clase Trophy Truck:

1. Luis Camarena
2. Oscar Salazar
3. José de Jesús Flores y Juan Amézquita

Reconocimientos Especiales:

Novato del año: de la Clase 7, Juan Hernández Paularena

Campeón de Categorías Restringidas: de la Categoría 1-2 1600, Carlos Olmos

Campeón de campeones con más victorias en la temporada: Victos Ceseña

Overall General con la mayor puntuación obtenida: de la Clase 7, Carlos Ramos Murillo.

¡ENHORABUENA CAMPEONES Y MUCHA SUERTE PARA EL CAMPEONATO ESTATAL U-PRO 2010, QUE ESTE FIN DE SEMANA SE INICIA EN LA HERMOSA POBLACIÓN DE SAN JOSÉ DEL CABO!

Todos Santos XIII Art Festival - 2010 - Poster

Todos Santos XIII Annual Art Festival – 2010

Craving entertainment? Todos Santos is the place to be January 30 through February 6, 2010. The Todos Santos Art Festival pays tribute to the rich cultural history of Mexico and celebrates past and present artistic creation.

Visual and performing arts are the focus of this wonderful free event. Music, dance, theater, literature, painting, and craft exhibitions fill the pueblo from ten in the morning until late at night throughout the week. Lectures and educational programs are also on tap.

Dance
Colorful costumes and music will delight you at the more than ten different dance performances. Folkloric ballet, Polynesian, Colombian, African, popular, and pre-Hispanic dance performances will be presented.

Music
Special performances of classical guitar, chamber music, and South American music will be given.

Theater
Five plays are scheduled, including one children’s play.

Film
Indie films and film festival award winners will be shown throughout the week. These include international productions by such directors as Morgan Spurlock (Sundance Film Festival), Duncan Tucker (Tribeca Film Festival), and Curtis Hanson. All films are in English with Spanish subtitles.

Art
You can attend exhibitions of painting, photography, and regional crafts. These expositions open daily at 10 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. Works by regional artists and craftspeople will be for sale.

Books
A book fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and discussions with authors and critics will be offered.

Add the seasoning of information and lectures on whale sharks, marine turtles, literature, and a showcase of regional cuisine, and you get an event that will have something for everyone.

All festival events are free and open to the public. A program of events and performances is available. Voluntary donations are accepted at the various theatrical events. These donations go to restore and maintain historic performance venues in Todos Santos.—Karen Alvarado
For more information about Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, visit www.TodosSantosGuide.com

The Farmers Market at Palmilla

Freshest produce, veggies, and fruits
Convenient location
Unique offerings
Wines and the best sommelier in Los Cabos

Organic beauty and spa products

Biodegradable cleaning products

And much more!

In Season!

Every week, The Farmers Market at Palmilla brings you something new and different, from the first vegetables and fruits of the season to special attractions. We have selected some of the best vendors in the area with a wide variety of products and services. Come and check them out:

UNIQUE OFFERINGS

Regional wines and the number one sommelier in Los Cabos, traditional Mexican candies, and biodegradable cleaning products.

100% ORGANIC

Herbs, vegetables, fruits, fresh chicken, eggs, fish, seafood, wheatgrass, fresh baked bread, pasta, natural honey, and even organic beauty and spa products.

FOOD

Panini, healthy muffins, cookies, ceviche, Mexican dishes, roasted chicken, coffee, fresh juices, jams, jellies, pesto, dressings, and sauces.

PLANTS

Palms, landscaping services, potted herbs, and fine plants to create your own organic garden.

MORE

Fashion trends, arts, crafts, ceramic, jewelry, books, maps, accessories, and also movies and popcorn!

CHARITIES

Liga Mac, Red Autism, Los Cabos Humane Society, Los Niños del Capitan, Yo Reciclo.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday

We are striving to make this weekly event great and full of the quality products you would expect to find here. We are listening to your suggestions and continue to improve week after week. If you would like to provide additional feedback, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@theshoppes.com.mx

Come on over!

THE SHOPPES AT PALMILLA

Shopping Center and Dining Experience

Carretera Transpeninsular KM 27.5

Palmilla, San Jose del Cabo, B.C.S.

Tel. (624) 144-6999

Nobody expected a fish of this size to show up at the dock yesterday, the Captain didn’t even tell us until he had it on board and we thought perhaps there was some exaggeration going on, but then again Julio Gonzalez aboard the 32 foot Cabo “Bill Collector” is one of the best captains at Pisces.

They were trolling about one mile from Golden Gate, when they saw the something feeding in the distance, about half a mile from where they were. At first they thought it was a whale or a very big porpoise, so they raced over to see what it was. They realized as they got close that it was a marlin and that it was eating a 20 lb dorado.

The deckhand started to prepare one of the dorado that they had caught earlier in the day, to use as bait, as they thought with a fish this size, they needed something big to attract its attention.  They got as close as six feet while the deckhand was still preparing the bait, but they had lures in the water, they started to circle the fish, going around while they were still preparing the bait. They continued circling the fish; she was oblivious to the boat concentrating on the tasty dorado that she was eating. Captain Julio suddenly dropped the speed of the boat to 6 knots and one of the lures was very close to the fish, they saw when she opened her mouth, the widest they had ever seen and took the lure it was like everything was happening in slow motion.  It was Martha Chisholm’s turn in the chair, she is from Singer Island, Florida, despite being in her later season in life, she is very strong and an avid fisherwoman. The fish jumped twice and then started to go down. The tackle was a Shimano Tiagra 80 reel with 100 lb line, 300 lb leader and the lure a 5.5 Zuker, they types used for striped marlin, green, with a white underside. The fish had finished her meal and thought that this lure was another dorado.

They started to work the fish, though it wasn’t that active. They put as much pressure on the fish as they dared but one hour into the fight, the saw that line was going out very slowly, just with the current, and they were down to half the reel; Captain Julio realized the fish was dead and between all of them, taking turns on the reel they pumped the fish to the surface. It was not tail-wrapped and they assumed that it had died of a heart attack.

This was such a shame as the angler and crew had planned on releasing it.  They had to remove the fighting chair to get it into the boat and after 30 minutes of struggling, it was   wave that helped them out working in their favor to push it into the boat. Back at the dock it took a dozen guys to hoist the fish up, but even then, they couldn’t clear the bill off of the floor as the fish was so long, to truly let it hang free and get the accurate weight. Nevertheless the fish showed as 865 lbs according to the dock scale, which is not that accurate.