Gender Male
Don's passion for environmental studies and deep-seated love of the Baja Peninsula came together in 1987 when he founded Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations (ESSV). Don spent his early career working for NOAA and the USGS, with projects focused on charting nautical maps in Alaska, studying near-shore wave environments and researching marine
canyons. In between seasonal jobs at NOAA, a friend suggested to Don that he start setting up formal eco tours since he always seemed to be doing it anyway—and history was made. While the company originally focused on the Monterey Bay area of California, Don was also organizing weeklong treks to Baja California Sur at the time. During one such excursion in 1988, Don purchased his first home in Cabo San Lucas (7 years before he'd buy a home in the U.S.). While in line at the bank to secure a loan for the deal, a woman in line behind him declared, "I really wish I had a place to spend the summer in Los Cabos"—and his first vacation rental reservation was made. Over subsequent years, Don's knack for networking with local villa owners and resorts in Cabo rapidly expanded the company's offerings. Don's legacy is apparent in the company's outstanding leadership team and staff, known for extensive destination expertise and award-winning customer service. Carrying on Don's commitment to offering our clients the best possible vacation experience, today CaboVillas.com represents 120 vacation villa rentals and over 50 resorts in Baja Sur. Don's love for the natural environment of this breathtaking destination remains at the heart of our company, as it has from our beginnings over 30 years ago.
