December 2011
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Dec 30th
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Splish Splash
(image via Curiosity of the Ocean) Good news for whale lovers! The annual gray whale migration is off to an early start and San Diego is the perfect spot to see them as they make their 10,000 mile journey from the Arctic to their birthing grounds in the Sea of Cortez. One great place to see the whales is Cabrillo National Monument on Point Loma. We can’t wait to make our way to Cabrillo to...
Dec 29th
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Wedding Bells!
(image via Luna Photo) We love all things wedding at Rancho Valencia. Floral arrangements give us a thrill. Picking that just-right band makes us giddy. Gorgeous wedding gowns? Yes, please! So, today’s announcement simply has us over the moon. Tracy Schwartz, formerly of L’Auberge Del Mar, Wayne Foster Entertainment and most recently, Cal-a-Vie Spa, is our new Wedding Specialist! January’s...
Dec 29th
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Dec 28th
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Spa Treats + Sweets
We have a little something, something to brighten your day: The Spa at Rancho Valencia is offering very sweet pricing on select boutique items now through January 2! Enjoy up to 50% off on Toss bags, jewelry, our signature Rancho Valencia line (not including body items), all face and body products (excluding Amala), NuFace, Vicky La Jolla (the most adorable hats and mittens knitted locally),...
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Change is in the Air
We couldn’t be more thrilled to spread the word about the exciting changes to come at Rancho Valencia in 2012. A new adventure has begun: a six month, $30 million property renovation. Rancho Valencia will remain in keeping with its old-world charm and character that friends and guests have fallen in love with over the past 22 years. “With the renovation of Rancho Valencia, we’re committed to...
Dec 20th
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“With the $20 million renovation planned for Rancho Valencia, chef Eric Bauer...”
– San Diego Magazine, January 2012 (click to view) //ANN WYCOFF
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Spread the Love
The polls are open for Travel + Leisure’s 2012 World’s Best List and we are thrilled to be listed among the nominees. Have a little (or a lot!) of love for Rancho Valencia? We would be oh, so delighted if you would share it with the world. Hop over to Travel + Leisure’s online poll to spread a little of that love!
Dec 19th
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Baby, It's Cold Outside
Chilly winter days call for a little extra skin love. Stay radiant and gorgeous with these tips from Rancho Valencia Spa Director and resident Glow Guru, Stephanie Baxter. One of the best gifts you can give your skin during the colder months is hydration. Helping skin to shed dead skin cells with an exfoliant is one key to keeping skin happy. One way to do this is with a chemical exfoliant, like...
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 9th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 8th
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Dec 7th
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Dec 5th
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glossy63 asked: I was wondering if you could send me the kids menu for Christmas dinner.
Dec 5th
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Dec 2nd
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December Reds We Love
As the weather turns colder and the sun sets earlier, our guests seek to try a wider array of red wine. From the lightest of Pinot Noirs to dark unctuous Cabernet Sauvignon, we live in a time of unprecedented quality and choice. Our talented Sommelier, Jayson Knack, shares a few of his current favorites from our collection at Rancho Valencia, in order of intensity. Sineann Pinot Noir Oregon 2009...
Dec 1st
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