Have you ever had a trip that was just flawless? The weather was perfect and the hotel was everything you hoped for?

This past week I took my mom and sister to Cabo San Lucas for a girls’/Mother’s Day trip and had one of those perfect trips. We booked a three-night stay at the Live Aqua Residence, on the same property as the Grand Fiesta Americana Golf Resort & Spa, and were treated like royalty. The residences sit farther up on the hill of the property and come with personal touch services and privacy to feel more exclusive.

The concierge helped arrange a car service for pick-up at the airport, something I highly recommend for any traveler, and it took us straight to the Live Aqua Residences lobby, where we were greeted with fresh chilled hand towels and a margarita while we checked in. We hopped onto a golf cart and went to our villa. This villa was two bedrooms and perfect for any family or group trip. The full-service kitchen is modern with a large marble island and a fully stocked fridge with sodas, waters, beers and top-shelf liquors, restocked daily and part of the all-inclusive package. The living room had a sectional sofa with a flat-screen TV, where they helped me set up my Netflix account so I could watch anything I pleased during my stay. The entire area had natural light coming from the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that fully opened to a patio/lounge area and private residents’ pool. The main bedroom boasted a king-sized bed and open-concept bathroom with a dual sink vanity, walk-in closet, spa tub and a separate stone waterfall shower.

The best part of Live Aqua is the personal touch service with your own private pool shared with just a few other residences; there are always lounge chairs available and exceptional poolside service. We spent most of our time at the pool drinking margaritas and enjoying the best chips and guacamole I’ve ever had. The Mai restaurant is also just for Live Aqua guests and open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with unique dishes. They will make anything upon request. The Sky Bar sits atop the main lobby with views of the Pacific Ocean and endless night sky with fireplaces and couches to enjoy an evening cocktail.

If you are looking for different kinds of dishes, you have full access to the restaurants at the Grand Fiesta Americana as part of your all-inclusive stay; it’s just a three-minute golf cart ride down the hill. We enjoyed sushi and Italian nights, and I highly recommend the Peninsula Grill that sits along the beach with breathtaking views of the waves crashing on the rocks.

The Somme Wine Spa is wine-inspired, and I had a Sauvignon Blanc oil-infused Swedish massage to cap off my trip.

For three days we had perfect weather, amazing service and memorable experiences. We will be coming back, and soon!

— Carly Allen, executive vice president