Cabo San Lucas – Joe Joins the Pod! Couples Trip to The Cape for $0, Trip Budgeting, Our Breakfast Burrito Journey & Why Cabo Stole Our Hearts
Trip Tales | A Family Travel Podcast · Kelsey Graves
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Show Notes
In this episode, Joe joins me on the pod as we share every detail of our July 2025 trip to Cabo San Lucas, including how we stayed at The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, for $0 using points.
We talk through our trip budget, why we prioritize couples trips, and the adventures that made this getaway unforgettable:
- Hiking Mt. Solmar with the legendary dog trainer Enrique
- Snorkeling and jumping off a catamaran into crystal-clear waters
- A romantic dinner at Esperanza’s Cocina del Mar
- And yes, breakfast burritos every single morning of our trip
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Mentioned in this episode:
- The Cape, A Thompson Hotel, Hyatt, Cabo San Lucas Mexico
- YNAB app - You Need a Budget
- Sunny Desert Transfer or LOMAS
- Southwest Airlines Upgraded Boarding via Performance Business Credit Card
- San Jose del Cabo vs. Cabo San Lucas
- The Rooftop at The Cape Hotel
- Enrique's Mr. Solmar hike with dogs - Enrique's Facebook Page
- Enrique's hike address: Antigüa Empacadora de Cabo, Blvd. Paseo de la Marina s/n, Centro, San Lucas, 23450 Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
- Brunch at Solomon's Landing
- Esperanza's Cocina del Mar
- Cabo Adventures Snorkel Excursion
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