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Cabo San Lucas, Mexico - July 2013 – The readers have spoken and Capella Pedregal has been named Cabo San Lucas’ premier resort for the second consecutive year in Travel + Leisure magazine’s 2013 World’s Best Awards. Capella Pedregal joins an elite group of hotels, destinations, and companies honored by Travel + Leisure in the annual World’s Best Awards readers’ survey. Travel + Leisure has been conducting its World’s Best Awards survey for the past seventeen years.
Set apart by a culture and commitment to highly personalized service and unparalleled luxury, Capella Pedregal is tucked alongside the Pedregal Mountain. The property only reveals its precious panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean via private tunnel access yet it is still only a five-minute walk from downtown Cabo San Lucas. The resort features 96 rooms and suites, each with their own private plunge pools, spread across a 24-acre estate that offers spectacular Pacific Ocean views and Cabo’s only Beach Front Suites. The resort’s remarkable collection of over 100 pools include beach front infinity pools which offer views of the ocean, creating a memorable setting for discerning travelers.
“It is an incredible honor to work with such dedicated staff that truly loves what they do,” says Horst Schulze, CEO and Chairman, Capella Hotels and Resorts. “Our entire staff, from the Capella Personal Assistants to the highly decorated team members within our Auriga spa and Culinary departments are constantly innovating to deliver the highest possible level of experiences and services to our guests. Undoubtedly this level of focus has helped us to achieve our second consecutive Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award.”
The Travel + Leisure accolade is a key addition to other recent awards this year including recognition as a AAA Five Diamond Award resort at the end of 2012; Condé Nast Traveler’s 2013 Gold List; A US News and World Report Gold Award Winner in 2013 for Best Hotels in Mexico; #2 in the World in the Trip Advisor’s 2013 10 Hotels with Incredible Views and #8 in the World in Trip Advisor’s 2013 World's Greatest Hotel Spas List.

Each Capella hotel crafts a selection of services that are locally influenced and aimed at creating a memorable guest experience - A key Capella brand characteristic. Capella Pedregal features indigenous flavors and cultural activities that make the hotel a true Baja experience. Cooking classes are offered in Su Cocina, the traditional Mexican kitchen setting adjacent to Don Manuel’s, where guests can try their hand at creating their own ceviche or other signature Capella dishes alongside a chef. Vertical wine tastings and sampling flights of in-house aged tequila can also be arranged for guests; taking them on a journey through the rich offerings of Mexico’s libations. Guests can even take a tour alongside decorated Wine Director, Juan Carlos Flores through the property’s wine cellar which features a large collection of specialty wines from Mexico and around the world.
The resort’s Auriga spa is home to eight treatment ‘pods’ which overlook a private salt water pool surrounded by cascading waterfalls where guests can engage in a leisurely post treatment swim. Designed by renowned spa designer, Sylvia Sepielli, the 12,000-square foot spa also offers treatments created by UK-based Organic Pharmacy and reflects the different phases of the moon, based on the energies of the lunar cycle and integrating local flavors such as mango into their signature treatments.
The Capella Pedregal culinary team is not only dedicated to bringing guests a constantly evolving menu derived from the freshest local ingredients available, but they are also passionate about impacting and shaping Baja cuisine. The hotel’s culinary team is comprised of Food and Beverage Director Marco Bustamante and Executive Chef Yvan Mucharraz (both trained under legendary Chef Thomas Keller), as well as Wine Director Juan Carlos Flores. Capella Pedregal’s three distinctive dining establishments feature refined Mexican dishes which evoke a true ‘Baja’ feel. The signature Don Manuel’s restaurant is named after the hotel owner’s family patriarch and is located at the heart of the resort. Cuisine at Don Manuel’s uses local organic ingredients grown specifically for the resort, prepared using modern interpretations of old world techniques. El Farallón, Spanish for “a rock that comes out of the ocean,” is a sophisticated restaurant where fresh fish specialties are served in an alfresco setting suspended over the ocean. This casual seafood venue features a “catch of the day” menu enabling guests to choose from fresh fish caught from local waters. Guests looking for lighter fare can experience the Crudo Bar, Spanish for Raw Bar, underneath a large poolside palapa. Whether it is fresh oysters, sushi, or sashimi with a Mexican twist, Crudo bar is the perfect place to enjoy a meal or a snack while lounging poolside. The Beach Club is an informal, pool-side dining venue serving Baja coastal favorites.
For more information on the resort visit www.CapellaPedregal.com.

About Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The majestic Capella Pedregal resort lies on Cabo San Lucas’ most coveted parcel of land – an extraordinary, 24-acre site at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. The exclusive haven, comprised of 96 rooms and suites, is just minutes from bustling downtown Cabo, yet seemingly worlds apart thanks to its secluded location within the prestigious Pedregal neighborhood, accessible only by the private Dos Mares tunnel. Capella Pedregal offers unprecedented luxury, sophistication and personalized service ably assisted by a team of Personal Assistants who are available around-the-clock to assist guests with their requests. The property features Beachfront Suites located directly on the beach with beautiful ocean front views. Each Beachfront Suite features an infinity edge wraparound plunge pool with a warming fire pit nearby and are available in one, two and three bedroom configurations.

Under the tutelage of French Laundry trained, Executive Chef Yvan Mucharraz, Capella Pedregal’s three distinctive dining establishments feature refined, traditional Mexican dishes which evoke a true Baja feel and unparalleled dining environments. The centerpiece of the resort is the award-winning, 12,000-square foot signature Auriga spa, wellness and fitness facility, which features unparalleled indigenous treatments based on the lunar cycle. For more information visit www.capellapedregal.com.

About Capella Hotels and Resorts
Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella has opened world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore) and Capella Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) opened March 2013. Capella has also announced plans for: Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Nahui (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); and Capella Sochi (Sochi, Russia). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – April, 2013 – The Capella Pedregal located in one of Cabo’s most exclusive enclaves is acclaimed for its dynamic and rich culinary offerings which include the majestic El Farallon tucked away into the cliffside with views of the Pacific Ocean and the intimate Don Manuel’s, a venue ideal for a romantic and memorable dining experience. Adding to this vibrant culinary offerings is the appointment of Juan Carlos Flores Mazon, the resort’s new Wine Director who will oversee the wine selections at all property establishments including Don Manuel’s coveted wine cellar.

In addition to his new responsibilities, Flores will be an entrant in “The Best Sommelier in the World Competition” in London taking place April 22nd – this will be his second time competing in this prestigious event. In 2004, Flores was named “Champion Sommelier” in Mexico and that very same year was selected as the Mexican representative at “The Best Sommelier in the World Competition.”The competition is organized by the Worldwide Sommelier Association, the largest Association of Sommeliers with over 100,000 members and co-hosts are the UK Sommelier Association.

Prior to joining Capella Pedregal, Flores was a wine consultant with the Boutique Hotel Casa Natalia in Cabo San Lucas and the Hotel Demetria in Guadalajara. Despite his busy schedule, he also found time to lecture the wine program for aspiring sommeliers at the ECI University in Guadalajara.

Flores began his career with the Salle Empire, Le Grill, Côté Jardin at the Hotel de París, Monte Carlo, Monaco. After that he joined the European Congress in Nice where he served as sommelier for 15 presidents of the European Economic Community.

He went on to join the Crillon Hotel in Paris as their sommelier in 2001 before leaving for Boulevard, a wine and liquor distributor in Cabo. During his time at Boulevard, Flores also served as their wine instructor and sales advisor.

A multi-talented individual, Flores holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel management from CESSA University, Mexico City; and Turquois Foundation & Lycée Technique de Monte Carlo, French Diploma, Marketing, Administration and Restaurant Service, Monaco. He has also been decorated by The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences with their Five Star Diamond Award. He is fluent in English, French and Spanish.

About Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The majestic Capella Pedregal resort lies on Cabo San Lucas’ most coveted parcel of land – an extraordinary, 24-acre site at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. The exclusive haven, comprised of 96 rooms and suites, is just minutes from bustling downtown Cabo, yet seemingly worlds apart thanks to its secluded location within the prestigious Pedregal neighborhood, accessible only by the private Dos Mares tunnel. Capella Pedregal offers unprecedented luxury, sophistication and personalized service ably assisted by a team of Personal Assistants who are available around-the-clock to assist guests with their requests. The property features Beachfront Suites located directly on the beach with beautiful ocean front views. Each Beachfront Suite features an infinity edge wraparound plunge pool with a warming fire pit nearby and are available in one, two and three bedroom configurations.

Under the tutelage of French Laundry trained, Executive Chef Yvan Mucharraz, Capella Pedregal’s three distinctive dining establishments feature refined, traditional Mexican dishes which evoke a true Baja feel and unparalleled dining environments. The centerpiece of the resort is the award-winning, 12,000-square foot signature Auriga spa, wellness and fitness facility, which features unparalleled indigenous treatments based on the lunar cycle. For more information visit www.capellapedregal.com.

About Capella Hotels and Resorts
Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella has opened world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore) and Capella Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) opening March, 2013. Capella has also announced plans for: Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Nahui (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); and Capella Sochi (Sochi, Russia). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico – March 2013 – The ultra-exclusive Capella Pedregal resort has promoted Yvan Mucharraz to Executive Chef after having first joined the property as Chef de Cuisine in 2012. In his new role, Mucharraz will be responsible for the property’s culinary operations, a 42-strong kitchen brigade and overseeing the property’s signature fine dining establishment, Don Manuel’s, the stunning El Farallon, the Beach Club, Crudo’s, 24-hour in-room dining and banquets. Mucharraz will join forces with the resort’s Food and Beverage Director, Marco Bustamante, who also worked with famed Chef Thomas Keller at Per Se in New York, to manage restaurant operations and flagship events like the annual Food & Wine Festival which takes place July 10 to 14, 2013. This year’s Festival will feature chefs like Dean Fearing of Fearing’s, Kent Rathbun of Abacus, and Tim Hollingsworth of French Laundry.

Mucharraz who is fluent in three languages (English, Portuguese and Spanish) began his career at La Bombilla under chefs Yuri de Gortari and Edmundo Escamilla. During his time at La Bombilla, he honed his skills in Mexican gastronomy, delving deep into recipe development and showcasing the cuisine at conferences and festivals around the world in partnership with the respective Mexican embassies overseas.

He then went on to join Tezka in Mexico City in 2006 which was then helmed by the legendary Juan Mari Arzak, one of the great masters of New Basque cuisine. The restaurant at that time was ranked number 76 in Restaurant Magazine’s “The World’s Best 100 Restaurants” list. After leaving Tezka, Mucharraz joined the Rosewood Mayakoba in Riviera Maya and oversaw the resort’s signature fine dining restaurant, Casa del Lago.

In the next stage of his career, Mucharraz was appointed Chef de Partie at the renowned, three-Michelin starred French Laundry in Napa Valley in 2010. At French Laundry, he was involved with Keller’s team in the development of their popular tasting menu and signature dishes.



About Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The majestic Capella Pedregal resort lies on Cabo San Lucas’ most coveted parcel of land – an extraordinary, 24-acre site at the southernmost tip of Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. The exclusive haven, comprised of 96 rooms and suites, is just minutes from bustling downtown Cabo, yet seemingly worlds apart thanks to its secluded location within the prestigious Pedregal neighborhood, accessible only by the private Dos Mares tunnel. Capella Pedregal offers unprecedented luxury, sophistication and personalized service ably assisted by a team of Personal Assistants who are available around-the-clock to assist guests with their requests. The property features Beachfront Suites located directly on the beach with beautiful ocean front views. Each Beachfront Suite features an infinity edge wraparound plunge pool with a warming fire pit nearby and are available in one, two and three bedroom configurations.

Under the tutelage of French Laundry trained, Executive Chef Yvan Mucharraz, Capella Pedregal’s three distinctive dining establishments feature refined, traditional Mexican dishes which evoke a true Baja feel and unparalleled dining environments. The centerpiece of the resort is the award-winning, 12,000-square foot signature Auriga spa, wellness and fitness facility, which features unparalleled indigenous treatments based on the lunar cycle. For more information visit www.capellapedregal.com.

About Capella Hotels and Resorts
Capella Hotels and Resorts serves today’s top-tier travelers and residential property owners and is setting a new standard in the hospitality industry. Capella promises the unique benefits of the finest boutique hotels, including superb architecture and interior design, privacy, individualized service and attention to detail – combined with the amenities and activities of the world’s great luxury hotels and resorts. Capella is a brand focused on customer choice, and offers choices that no other hotel company in the world can match. Capella has opened world-class properties in gateway cities and high-profile resort destinations around the world, including: Breidenbacher Hof, a Capella Hotel (Düsseldorf, Germany); Capella Ixtapa (Ixtapa, Mexico); Capella Pedregal (Cabo San Lucas, Mexico); Capella Singapore (Sentosa Island, Singapore) and Capella Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) opening March, 2013. Capella has also announced plans for: Capella Bahia Maroma (Riviera Maya, Mexico); Capella Bangkok (Bangkok, Thailand); Capella Nahui (Riviera Nayarit, Mexico); Capella Niseko (Niseko, Japan); and Capella Sochi (Sochi, Russia). Learn more at www.capellahotels.com.

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO (September 2012) – In February 2013 Capella Pedregal, Cabo San Lucas’ premier luxury resort, will launch its inaugural Month of Romance, featuring packages and amenities that will sweep couples off their feet. Capella Pedregal understands that the celebration of love cannot be contained to one day a year and has therefore created an entire month for guests to revel in the emotion. With the Passion Ablaze and Heart to Heart packages, couples will be able to de-stress, impress and express their feelings for one another. Throughout the month, the resort will also surprise and delight guests with romantic themed offerings, such as aphrodisiac cooking classes, romantic movie nights on the beach and dinners for two in the property’s private Wine Room.

With the Passion Ablaze package, Capella Pedregal has turned couples’ wildest dreams into reality.
Once guests arrive at the resort, they will enjoy three unforgettable nights, indulging in private yacht rides to Lover’s Beach, 80-minute Art of Couples massages at the Auriga spa, custom-designed pieces of jewelry by designer Chan Luu, a private astronomy lesson and more.

Passion Ablaze Package
• Five nights Beachfront Suite accommodations, located directly on the beach
• Luxury car airport transportation
• Private Yacht Ride to Lover’s Beach, with on-board Champagne and dinner on the beach
• Custom piece of jewelry for each night of stay, designed by Chan Luu
• Auriga spa 80-minute Art of Couples Massage
• Private beach-side astronomy lesson
• Private Beach Dinner for two
• Welcome Bottle of Clase Azul Super Anejo Tequila
• All Food and Beverage, including a private dinner in the La Cava wine cellar
• Romantic Rose Petal Turndown
• Glass blown Heart memento
Pricing: $40,000

Capella Pedregal’s Heart to Heart package offers couples three nights of sensory indulgence. From the moment they arrive on property the mood is perfectly positioned, with welcome Margaritas upon arrival, 80-minute “The Art of Couples Massages” at signature Auriga spa, Private Beach Dinners, romantic rose petal turndown and more.

Heart to Heart Package
• Ocean View Guestroom accommodations for three nights
• Welcome Margaritas upon arrival
• Dinner for two at signature restaurant Don Manuel's
• Two 80-minute “The Art of Couples Massages” at signature Auriga spa
• A Private Beach Dinner for two
• Daily Breakfast in Don Manuel’s or delivered in-room
• Romantic Rose Petal Turndown on day of arrival
• Nightly Romantic Chocolate Turndown amenities
• Round-trip Airport Transfers from San Jose de Cabo Airport
• Beautiful glass blown heart memento
Pricing starts at $3,290

Capella Pedregal’s Month of Romance will also feature loving touches throughout the property, including couples spa treatments, private beach or wine room dinners, hand-crafted specialty cocktails, aphrodisiac cooking classes, special chocolate turn-down amenities, and romantic movie nights on the beach. To book one of Capella Pedregal’s Month of Romance packages, or to obtain more information on the resort, please call (877) 247-6688 or visit www.capellapedregal.com