February 2012
25 posts
In the News
Read on for today’s latest and greatest bits on Rancho Valencia:
STAYCATIONS WIN
San Diego Reader’s Off Duty Foodie, Brandon Hernandez talks “lush local lodgings” (hello Rancho!) and the city’s best cocktails with Four High-Ranking Arguments for Staycationing.
TIP TOP OF THE NATION
ABC News meets and greets with Joel Fineman, travel editor at U.S. News & World Report, and finds out why Rancho Valencia is U.S. News & World Report’s #7 resort in the nation: “As much as Rancho Valencia wins over guests with its oversized rooms and gourmet food, the manicured grounds really exceed visitors’ expectations.” We couldn’t be prouder of our little gem!
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Hitched!
Brides and grooms to be, let’s get HITCHED. Mix and mingle with Rancho Valencia’s very own wedding specialist Tracy Schwartz - and a bevy of all things bridal - at Flower Hill Promenade’s Hitched bridal showcase this March in Del Mar. From a bridal fashion show courtesy of Bliss Bride and honeymoon looks from Fairen Del to tips from wedding experts and glittering pieces from Diamond Boutique, it’s the perfect event to ensure that your wedding goes off without a hitch. We can’t wait to see you there.
Details, details: Thursday, March 29, 2012
4 pm - 7 pm
$10 per person
information + tickets
Extra! Extra!
The February newsletter has landed! This month, we’re diving into all the latest accolades and Fitness + Membership Manager, Sean Piazza, shares all of his secrets for sticking to those fitness resolutions. On the courts this February, Tennis Director, John DeLille, will be hosting a little Valentine’s Day treat: our annual Sweetheart Round Robin. You’ll also get to meet new Marketing Director, Nicole Sharp, Ballet Sculpt trainer extraordinaire, Ali Sanders, and fitness afficionada and spa member Mary Chu!
Happy reading, folks.
The Dish: SDUT Shares the Love
Our little gem joined a list of the United States’ best of the best (we’re still happy as clams about this latest award!) and the San Diego Union Tribune took to the web and paper to share.
“The magazine’s compilation is based on an analysis of expert and user opinions. It takes into consideration not only awards bestowed by respected travel publications, but it also looks at guest ratings on tripadvisor.com,” explains UT’s Lori Weisberg. The bestowers of said award, US News & World Report, further shared, ”The properties reflected on this list are winners not only for their luxurious amenities, fine service and lavish decor, but also for the way they showcase America’s diversity.”
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January 2012
28 posts
Get the Sparklers
We’re jumping for joy!
After what we can only imagine to be a lengthy combination of deliberation and dream vacations, U.S. News & World Report Travel released their highly anticipated Best Hotels of 2012 list. On behalf of our entire staff at Rancho Valencia, we are thrilled to share that Rancho recieved the following awards:
The #1 Hotel in California.
The #1 Hotel in San Diego.
and…
The #7 Hotel in the United States!
Our sincerest thank you to anyone and everyone that has shared their love for Rancho Valencia with the world. We’re sending that love right back to you!
Sunset Says Stay + Play
Kudos to our incredible team at Rancho Valencia for winning one of Sunset Magazine’s coveted 2011-2012 Hotel Awards! The magazine selected our very own resort as the tip top, Best Choice for Weekend Stays.
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The best of the best?
It’s up to you. Get your vote on and support your local favorites, from restaurants to boutiques, in Ranch & Coast Magazine’s 2012 Reader’s Choice Best Of Survey. And, if you love Rancho Valencia…please do send us a vote or two!
vote away!
