ORLANDO’S BAR

We have suspected for the longest time that a number of our most loyal regular guests return to Villa del Sol year after year - just because of Orlando! Who knows what he really mixes into his magic potions but it must be either something mind-altering or something really addictive because in their letters and comments these people just keep on asking about one thing: “Is Orlando still there?”

Orlando - who has been our great “master of spirits” here at Villa del Sol for over twenty years and actually got a bar named after him - invites our guests every night to superior margaritas, a wide array of wickedly delicious tropical drinks, the smoothest tequilas and the meanest martinis south of the border.

Though short by stature, our guests will swear that Orlando is the greatest. Always in a good mood, he whistles, sings and dances while whipping up his crazy concoctions (“Ants in the Pants”?).

Orlando’s English is flawless, by the way, but he will try to trick you into speaking only Spanish with him. And - you know what? - most people insist that “honestly, after the third margarita I was quite fluent!”

ACTIVITIES

Believe it or not: there is an entire world outside your peaceful room and oh-so-beautiful suite! Villa del Sol offers you a broad array of activities - from scuba diving to snorkeling to water-skiing and sailing.

The athletes among you may want to arrange for a lesson with our tennis pro on one of our two floodlit tennis courts or work on your backstroke in Villa del Sol’s 60 ft. lap pool. There are two world-class 18-hole golf courses nearby - a Robert Trent Jones Jr. and a Robert van-Hagge. Both have equipment for rental.

Now, if you are like me, you do not automatically associate “activities” with sports. One of the best activities I participated in recently was a fantastic sunset cruise on a truly gorgeous sailboat, organized by Lee and Carmen Kraft, the owners and operators of Villa del Sol’s tour desk.

 Miguel, our guardian angel on the beach, will also be happy to rent you one of his catamarans or take you out sailing himself. Most of our guests fall in love with Miguel right after meeting him for the first time - he swims like a dolphin, knows everything about the local wildlife, is always helpful and has the most beautiful smile!

 For sport fishing enthusiasts, Villa del Sol will arrange deep-sea fishing excursions on a stunning private yacht complete with an experienced captain and crew. The same yacht, by the way, will also take you and an icebox filled with gourmet fare out for a romantic ocean getaway. Our tour desk in the lobby offers some interesting sightseeing excursions and can set up your own private trips. Of course, for all those exhausting activities we are happy to pack you a wonderful picnic.

For all you hopelessly romantic souls, by the way, there is horseback riding on unspoiled beaches nearby.