LUXLIFE MAGAZINE | 5 Baja California Invites Travelers to Discover Its Latest Attractions New resorts and restaurants are just a few reasons to visit this renowned wine region south of the border For travelers looking to wrap up the year or kick-off 2023 with a new adventure, Baja California offers plenty of enticing options for indulging the senses. Known for its exceptional dining scene and picturesque vineyards producing award-winning wines, the area has recently welcomed several new restaurants and a luxe wellness resort for travelers worthy of indulgence. Whether its discovering inventive cuisine or indulging in wellness-driven self-care, there’s no better time for travelers to feed their palate and soul with a visit to Baja California. New wellness, food, and wine options in the area include: JAK Restaurant at Encuentro Guadalupe Perched atop the hillside guestrooms of Encuentro Guadalupe and boasting sweeping views of the Valle, JAK, the hotel’s newest upscale eatery is set to open to both guests and public in February 2023. Featuring modern interpretations of regional dishes using locally sourced meats and produce, JAK will complement Tova, the luxury desert resort’s exclusive guests-only restaurant offering guests its signature BajaMed flavor fusion of regional cuisine combined with Mediterranean flavors. 'Wild' Mexican Cuisine at Salvaje Salvaje, which opened its doors in June 2022, is redefining traditional Mexican fare. Spanish for “wild,” Salvaje offers guests a unique interpretation of Mexican cuisine from start to finish, with homegrown ingredients that bring out the distinctive flavors of the region. A true sensory experience, dishes are paired with Xolo Vino wines from the onsite vineyard and are created to share on large wooden tables facing the lake with views of the vineyard and mountains. Guests are encouraged to embrace a primitive spirit by indulging in delicacies such as rice with seafood, served on banana leaves in place of plates, or the picaña barbecue served directly on the table with a shovel. Montevalle Wellness Resort Providing an exclusive and tranquil space for travelers seeking to boost their health as they head into the new year, Montevalle Wellness Resort opened its doors in October 2022. With spaces designed for healing, the resort offers state-of-the-art therapeutic amenities including intravenous infusions of vitamins and minerals specifically designed to detox and energize, boost the immune system, promote skin health, aid weight loss, increase hydration, revitalize the body, and eliminate toxins. An array of holistic therapies includes BioMagnetic, Rife, Mag Ray, hyperbaric oxygen, laser, ultraviolet blood irradiation, and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Guests can wind down their days relaxing in one of the resort’s luxury villas, or find calm in the meditation labyrinth or reflexology pathway. A variety of retreat packages are currently available. Discover New Wines in Valle de Guadalupe No trip to Baja California is complete without a visit to Valle de Guadalupe’s renowned wineries. Often referred to as the “Napa Valley of Mexico” and attracting a roster of national and international industry leaders, Valle de Guadalupe was recently named one of the world’s top wine regions in USA Today 10Best’s annual Reader’s Choice Awards, after being selected for consideration by a panel of top travel and wine writers. This recognition is the latest wine industry accolade for Baja California’s distinctive wine region which is home to more than 150 wineries best known for Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, and Sauvignon Blanc.
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