Couch Tripping: Hotel Endémico
Today I’m couch tripping in the land of the Baja’s newest sensation- the Valle de Guadalupe- a killer wine country led by pioneering winemakers churning out some terrific juice and serving it alongside innovative eats. It sounds more like California than Mexico. But this is the Baja baby and winemakers like Hugo d’Acosto have arrived equipped with years of experience in France, Italy and Napa, determined to make a name for Mexican vino. As if I’m not already totally geeked out, add this hotel to the mix and I’m sold. Faux ticket bought, faux reservation made and I’m off.
The lobby and winery are the first things you see upon entering the hotel. Talk about dramatic- well done, Endémico. To top it off, they hand their guests a glass of their house wine upon arrival. Ok, I know this is a simple and small detail but man does it go a long way. If I ever own a hotel, I will be passing out drinks all over that lobby. Nothing makes a weary traveler happier than a fresh, free cocktail or copa di vino.
My shoulders drop just looking at these photos.
Here’s what I’m packing:
All I want to do on this couch trip is traipse around in fabulous caftans and dresses with great heels (thank you Emerson Fry for dressing me on this faux vacay). I’ll read Bruce Berger’s travelogue about the Baja and throw on my floppy straw hat poolside in my one piece- ha, sounds good, right- all the while sipping on local vino from the region like this little beauty:
Cin Cin!
Hotel Endémico, doubles from $167
{Images from Hotel Endémico}
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