Line 1 - 778-786-8739 - Vonage Line for free calling to Canada & US (see tel. info below) - Access Voice Mail - star1234, password 7171. You can also activate the answering machine in the kitchen area to answer both Line 1 or the local Line 2

Line 2 - 011-52-624-172-6431 - Suite local Mexico Number on all telephones. If you have friends calling you in Cabo, all they need to dial is the 7 diget number “172-6431” Please note, when calling any cell phone in Cabo from the land line IE; 044-624-172-6431, there will be a charge of 50 cents per minute to the caller from the local land line. Please refrain from using the local telephone number to dialing local cell phones.

Local Cell - 011-521-624-166-6887 - (personal & not available to guests)

066 - Emergency Number from local Land Lines (LINE 2) & cell phones (similar to 911)

911 - Emergency Number from LINE 1 – Vonage Line

Please go to important dialing instructions below. The cordless phone in the kitchen has both the Vonage line & the Local land line. This phone can reach to about the middle of the pool side.

CLEANING;
These premises were cleaned prior to your arrival and they will be thoroughly cleaned again on your departure. If you would like to have additional maid service or laundry service during your stay, these can be provided by simply calling 142-1195. Please do not hire the services of anyone that solicits you at the unit, as you do not know these individuals or their reputation. The typical extra charge for each clean is about $30. Please make direct arrangements with our office. If you were satisfied with the service the cleaners provided, tips would be appreciated upon your departure.

The suite gets dusty very quickly due to the proximity to the ocean. The owners have provided cleaning products that are located in the entry closet. Please use wood wipes or pledge on all wood surfaces. Please use a wet cloth to wipe down all the leather on all couch surfaces. Use Windex for all counters and outside patio table. Please do not use any cleaners on the TV monitors or computer monitor. The owners will supply special cleaners on their next trip in April. If you need to clean or wipe down the floors, there is also a bucket & towel rags in the closet. All these products are located in the entry closet. The Swifter Duster works great on all surfaces.

Please dispose the garbage on a daily basis. The garbage bins are located between Villa 1 & Villa 4 - please refer to area map. This is very important - otherwise you will get little ants appearing on the kitchen counters & sinks. They are attracted to food, so do not leave anything that is not sealed properly on the counters or in the kitchen area.

SATELLITE TV / DVD PLAYER;
The owners have subscribed to Star Choice Satellite TV Service.  You will have approximately 300 channels at your disposable. You will be able to view most channels in the 300-400 range. The US Channels are from the Seattle area & are located between channels 381-390. Also the specialty news channels like CNN & Headline News are located between channels 500-510 range. Please refer to the channel list directory in this manual or please locate an additional copy of the directory located in the living room stereo stand drawer. To turn on the TV please use the Star Choice remote by pressing TV, then Power button, then press Satellite button & then change the channels.  Make sure you are on Video 1 in bedroom & Component 1 in living room on the Sony TV at all times, and the green light is "on" on the Star Choice receiver .If you press the TV button & try to change channels, you will click off Video 1 or Component 1 & will not be able to watch any channels. You must go back to the “TV” mode, change your selection to “Video 1” or "Compnent 1", then press the Satellite button on the star choice remote to change the channels. This remote is also used to adjust the volume. If there is no TV signal, most likely the Star Choice receiver is off.

Please Note: Only the living room reciever can recive HD channels. To play a DVD you must change your selection to "Video 3".

For your convenience, we have included 10 - 15 movies that are located in the right hand drawer of the TV stand in the living room.

Wireless Connectivity;
Your suite is hooked up with a TELMEX Broadband Wireless Router. You can also get a hard wired connection from 3 locations in the suite including 2^nd bedroom where the cable jack is located, the living room – behind the flat screen TV & the master bedroom – below the desk (Router). To access the suites wireless, go to the bottom right hand corner of your laptop, look for the wireless icon, search for area networks. Find the Infinitum Network with the last 4 digits ending with 8304 or the El Zalate Villa 4 network. These are our current networks that you can connect to. For Infinitum 8304 Network enter the network key of 6612577724. For the El Zalate Villa 4 Network enter the network key 868EBC9459. Then you will be connected. If you want to use the wired connection, you may or may not have to put in the Telmex installation disk located in the 2nd drawer in the desk to activate your laptop. I am not sure of this at the moment & will have to do some more testing.

Computer in the Suite
We have a computer that is in the master bedroom. It works OK but seems to be rather noisy. If you do not bring your laptop with you, you are more than welcome to use it. It has the latest Norton Anti Virus subscription & works OK. If you are sensitive to noise, we suggest you turn it off nightly. There is no password required, just press enter. To turn the computer on or off, you must hold the power button for at least 3 seconds. If you want to use the 24” monitor with your laptop, simply un plug the monitor connector of the computer then use the monitor connector that is located in the 2^nd drawer of the desk. Please note, when plugging the monitor cable back to the the computer, please use the lower Video Card of the computer. (This computer has 2 video cards) We plan to bring another quite box later this year.

Bedrooms:
Master Bedroom has a King Size Bed. The 2nd Bedroom has a Queen Size Bed.

Games
There are an assortment of games available in the in the stereo cabinet including Scrabble, 2 Crib Boards, 3 sets of cards & a Domonos set.

DISHWASHER;
The state of the art dishwasher has 2 drawers that can be run independently. Tall plates must go on the right side of each tray. Use it like you would at home. The detergent is located in the entry closet.

Instruction Manuals;
All appliance instruction manuals for the appliances are above the micro wave oven & the computer manuals & software driver disks are in the bottom drawer of the desk.

Gym Location & key;
The Gym is located two doors down form the Nash Group office on the 2nd floor of the commercial section of El Zalate. The 3rd floor level is where the Mi Ensalata restaurant is located (Highway level & entrance to El Zalate complex) Please ask Nash Group for a key.

Tennis Court;
There is no tennis court at this location for now. The developer promised a tennis court in the future. If you need to play tennis, we have 2 tennis rackets & balls in the 2nd bedroom closet. The complex next door at Coral Baja has a tennis court. Most of the times it is not used. If you want to take a chance, sneak in & use it. You have nothing to lose. What happens in Mexico,stays in Mexico?

Laptop Safe;
A safe that can accommodate up to a 15 inch laptop is located in the master bedroom closet of the suite. You can set up your own safe code by pressing the red button on the inside of the safe door, put in your 4 diget code IE 4444 then press the “START” button. To open or lock the door you now have to press “Start, 4444, Start” then turn the safe handle to the lock position. If you need a key over ride, please ask Nash Properties for the safe key. A refundable $100 deposit is required. Please leave the safe door open for the next guest.

Luggage Stands;
For your convenience, each bedroom has a luggage stand located in each closet

Kitchen Window;
Please close the kitchen sliding window & close the blind when leaving the suite. This is the most un secure part of the suite. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

Check Out Time;
Check out time for this house is 11:00 AM. If your flight is later in the day, we will work with you to accommodate all parties.

RULES

Unfortunately, there have to be a few rules set to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday. Please read and follow the following rules and hints:

• No glass objects near the swimming pool. Please use plastic glasses provided
• Do not dispose of foreign objects, including tampons, napkins and latex devices, in the toilet. The sewer systems are very sensitive. A waste can is provided.
• Please conserve electricity, it is expensive and precious. Please turn off fans and lights when you are out. Please close all doors and windows when using air-conditioner. Please turn off A/C when you are out.
• Please conserve water, our most precious resource.
• Please only use American Dishwashing powders or liquids in dishwasher. Mexican detergents foam and cause flooding problems.
• The kitchen sink garbage disposal is sensitive. Please do not put large pieces of meat or any shells down the drain. Please run clod water when running the machine. When starting up the dishwasher, please run the garbage disposal and water for a couple of minutes.
• Please dispose of your garbage on a daily basis.
• Please do not hang towels or laundry on the balcony railings.
• Renters are not allowed pets in the unit.
• NO SMOKING IN THE UNIT.

MONEY EXCHANGE;
Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars are both accepted currencies in the Los Cabos area. The Mexican peso has recently been devalued as compared to the U.S. dollar and the exchange rate is approximately 10.5 pesos to the dollar.

Other currencies and travellers cheques can be exchanged at banks that can be found throughout the Los Cabos area. You will get the best exchange rate at the banks, however there can be long line-ups and they sometimes only cash travellers cheques in the morning. The American Express office near the HSBC Bank in San Jose del Cabo also has good exchange rates. Please ask us for information on current exchange rates or a bank location near to your daily travels.

BANK MACHINES;
Most banks in San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas have Automated Teller Machines that can be used to access your own bank account. Money from these machines is obtained in Mexican Pesos at the daily exchange rates from the bank. Often the maximum that you can withdraw per transaction is 3000 pesos, however you may withdraw this amount several times up to your daily limit.

Please note: We have found the use of ATM's preferable to carrying large amounts of cash or travellers cheques. However, depending on the bank plan that you have with your individual bank, there may be a large service charge as this is considered an International Transaction. These fees usually run between $7 - $12 per transaction on a $300 withdrawal.

CREDIT CARDS;
The acceptance of credit cards in the Los Cabos area is not as widespread as you may encounter at home. We have found that American Express is most widely accepted in San Jose del Cabo, whereas VISA and American Express seem to be more accepted in Cabo San Lucas. If you plan to use your credit card for your purchase, please check with the restaurant or store as to which cards they accept.

BE AWARE: THERE IS A 4% SERVICE CHARGE ON THE VISA.

CAR RENTAL – Directions to get to El Zalate;
Car rental agencies, including Dollar, Thrifty, National, Hertz, Avis, Budget and Advantage, are available at the San Jose del Cabo airport. We recommend that you book the car from your home on the internet as the rates will normally be better. If you only want a car for part of your stay, there are offices for Dollar, Thrifty and National on the highway and Advantage and National downtown. We would be happy to arrange a car rental for you or your travel agent can also assist. There is a rental office at the Coral Baja office next door. Please note, if you pick up a car at the airport, you will be charged a 15% Airport pick up tax. If you pick up a car outside the airport, you will not be charged a 15% tax. It may be better taking a shuttle to the complex & renting a car in San Jose or at Coral Baja if you plan to rent a car for a long term. The Shuttle Busses at the airport are around $25/person. If you do rent a car, check with your gold card supplier. A lot of the companies will insure you for collision but not for liability. Full insurance costs approximately $26/day, while liability costs $9/day. If you use your gold card for collision, it is recommended that get the $9/day liability package. Please note: Discount car rentals are often offered by time share sellers as incentive to attend their presentations. These offers are legitimate, but you must be prepared to sit through a 2-3 hour high-pressured presentation. See below. If you do rent a car, it is suggested that you take the toll highway when you leave the airport. When coming out of the car rental location, turn left or follow the signs describing “Zona Hotelera” or ask for directions on how to get to the toll highway. The cost is approximately $2.70 US. Or 27 Pesos. The toll booths do not have change so please have exact change. They will not cash over $20US. When you arrive at the end of the toll highway – about 15 minute drive – you will see the “Mega” grocery store, turn right for 1-2 miles. When you pass the "Dominos Pizza and Subway" sign on the left side of the highway, take the next turn off to the La Jolla condominium complex on your right, make sure you use the left hand down road to go under the highway, drive through the La Jolla / Playa Del Sol Hotel complex (The name was recently changed), then go back to the highway, drive 100 feet, then turn right at the entrance of El Zalate.

Advantage Car Rental Website - If you book with Advantage, you can make the
reservation without a guaranteed charge to your credit card, where as if
you book through Expedia, you need to pay up front for the rental with
your credit card. BE CAREFUL" when filling up with gas, all gas stations have workers that will fill your tank, do not give the money before the gas jockey fills up, they tend to rip off tourists - IE you give the gas jockey 500 pesos ($50US) he will tell you you gave him $50 pesos ($5US)

AirPort Time Share Sales - Be Ware!!
As soon as you arrive at the airport & pick up your luggage, you will get accosted with dozens of time share sales people. They will all try to help you if you look lost. If you are not interested just go past all these guys to the out side of the airport & get a shuttle to the car rental company. The shuttles come by every 10 minutes. They are all located within 2-3 blocks of the airport.

If you are interested to see a time share presentation, these sales people will offer you 3 days of car rental & cash & more. Its all negotiable. They get paid by the time share company to bring you there. We have gone to many of these presentations. These sales people are very pushy. If you want to waste 3-6 hours of your day, go for it. Personally I would not do it. If you really want to experience a time share, there are 2 that I want to recommend. Pueblo Bonito Sunset in Cabo San Lucas & Grand Mayan Resort in San Jose. Both are spectacular. After the 2-3 hour presentation the sales people will really try to close you for another 2 hours, just say no from the beginning & pick up your cash, gift & car rental voucher & leave.

Get familiar with the area with Gringo Gazette + USA TODAY store in San Jose;
If you need to know a little more of what is going on in the area, Go to Gringo Gazette on line version at www.gringogazette.com – user; lestwarog // password (call Les for a password) This newspaper is available all over Los Cabos & is a English Version Newspaper for this area. It is loaded with information & is a nice read before arriving to the area. Print out the latest version & take it with you on the plane. If you like, we have also compiled some articles that may be of interest & good reading , go to www.lestwarog.com/cabo/articles.html . If you need to know what is happening at home, USA TODAY is delivered at 5 PM daily to BOOKS BOOKS book store which is located across the street from Tropicana Restaurant in San Jose.

LANGUAGE;
It is beneficial to know a little Spanish for your visit, however you will find the Mexican people very helpful even if they only speak Spanish. A Spanish translation dictionary and a phrase book may be smart purchases

If you need to know a little more of what is going on in the area, Go to Gringo the on line version of  Gazette  www.gringogazette.com – user; lestwarog // password  (call Les for a password)

LOCAL INFORMATION

TRANSPORTATION;
Transportation to and from the San Jose del Cabo airport is available by taxi and airport shuttle. The cost is approximately $40-50 US for a taxi from the airport to your unit and approximately $10 US per person for the shuttle. A taxi back to the airport will cost approximately $20 US.

Taxis and buses are both excellent means of transportation around the Los Cabos area. During daylight hours, the bus is an easy and economical means to travel to Cabo San Lucas. There are several bus stops along the highway where you can catch the InterBaja (new green ) or Supercabos (new blue and yellow) buses. There are numerous taxi stations throughout San Jose del Cabo, Cabo San Lucas and the Corridor to hail a taxi back to the unit or to your destination.

RESTAURANTS;
The selection of restaurants in the Los Cabos area is excellent. You have your choice of a romantic dinner for two at an elegant world class restaurant, a party atmosphere at a Mexican cantina, or pizza or hamburgers at an open-air restaurant. We have found the quality of the food and the cleanliness in food preparation to be very good. Please see the Restaurant Information for some ideas. There are also restaurant guides and newspapers to help you with your choice. We have rated a few of our favorites with one to 5 stars. See below.

SHOPPING;
The Los Cabos area has an abundance of shops that should provide all of the essentials for your stay, as well as souvenirs or goods for your trip home. You will only encounter bartering at some of the souvenir shops and with the vendors that you may encounter at the beach. Otherwise, most shops have set prices for their goods.

GROCERIES;
There are several supermarkets and minimarkets where you can purchase food and drinks for your stay. We will review the location of these with you during the orientation.

GROCERIES

SAN JOSE DEL CABO

1. TRADER DICK’S – On highway, in front of Coral Baja Resort
Small grocery store. Good sandwiches for fishing. Good selection of wines. Expensive.

2. MEGA (Commercial Mexicana) – At the yellow Fonatur monument on the main highway. Mega is also at the entrance to the toll highway to & from the airport.

Large new grocery store with other items including furniture, linens, appliances and pharmacy. Large fruit and vegetable section. Good meat and fish sections. Good deli & prepared foods section but get there early in the day for fresh product. Good prices on liquor. Large bakery department. Mexican & American brands.

3. SUPER LEY – At the corner of Valerio Gonzalez behind Waldo’s (first stoplight on highway from Cabo San Lucas to San Jose del Cabo).

Groceries only but good prices. Brand new. Mexican brands.

4. MUNICIPAL MARKET – On Coronado, just off the highway. Fish markets have good fish. Fruit & vegetable stores have god produce (nice ripe Roma tomatoes & Russet potatoes).

5. CASTRO SUPERMARKET – CLOSED

6. SORIANNAS – On highway across from the Police Station. Another good large supermarket with good selection and good prices. Mexican brands. Specialty areas are very good for prepared foods, bakery, deli and liquor. Not as impressed with fish section.

7. LIZARRAGA – On highway in Santa Rosa. Vegetable and fruit market.

8. SUPER PLAZA ARAMBURO – On highway in Zacatal. Large supermarket with American & Mexican brands of products. Older and a little more expensive than MEGA or Soriannas.

CABO SAN LUCAS

9. LA EUROPEA – On highway across from Punta Ballena. Use lateral road. Large liquor store and good deli. Prices are reasonable.

10. COSTCO – On highway, across from Misiones del Cabo. Use lateral road. Just like at home. Membership card required.

11. CITY CLUB – In Cabo at Chevrolet dealer. Use lateral road to make left turn. Similar to COSTCO. Membership required.

12. ARAMBURO – In Cabo, across from Hard Rock Café. Large supermarket with American & Mexican brands.

13. C.C.C. – On Todos Santos highway, just after Pemex station. Large supermarket with good selection of fruits & vegetable. Good meat & deli section. American & Mexican brands.

14. SORIANNAS – On Todos Santos highway, after C.C.C. Same as San Jose del Cabo store.

RESTAURANTS AROUND SAN JOSE DEL CABO

REASONABLE / GOOD