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It's Official - Terranea, Los Angeles' Oceanfront Resort, is One of the Hottest Destinations in the U.S.

Conde Nast Traveler Names Hotel and Its Spa to Prestigious “Hot List”

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA – April 19, 2010 - Recently opened Terranea Resort has received its highest honor to date as Conde Nast Traveler magazine has named the oceanfront property one of the hottest hotels in the world. In addition to inclusion in the prestigious annual “Hot List,” the Resort’s elaborate spa, The Spa at Terranea, was also honored, being named to the Spa Hot List.

According to Conde Nast Traveler, “Showing amazing resilience, the art of hotel innovation is flourishing. We combed through the thousands that debuted in the last year, then bedded down anonymously at the most compelling candidates. A robust 134 properties spread across a record 55 countries won a place on our list with their blend of style, service, technology, and transporting aura.”

Terranea is one of only 26 hotels honored in the United States, and one of only 11 spas so named for the country.

In honor of the award, Terranea is offering the Conde Nast Traveler “Hot List” Spa Special. Receive preferred pricing on all accommodations with an upgrade based on availability at time of check-in, and receive a $75 daily credit for use at The Spa.at Terranea.  Rates start at $285.00 for resort view accommodations.  For more information visit www.terranea.com or call 866-802-8000.

About The Spa at Terranea
Terranea’s harmonious relationship with nature is the cornerstone of The Spa experience. In sync with the tranquility, wisdom and splendor of the natural world, The Spa at Terranea is a peaceful haven where life-enriching programs and therapies bring body, mind and spirit into balance. Spa treatments and activities reflect nature’s gentle rhythms- the seasons of life, ebb and flow of tides, cycles of the moon- while design, décor and products showcase nature’s beauty. The 50,000 square-foot facility includes 25 luxury treatment rooms, three suites, separate indoor/outdoor lounge retreats for men and women, lush garden areas with cozy fire pits, an oceanfront lap pool, 5,000 square-foot Fitness and Wellness Center, full-service salon and Spa Café.

About Terranea Resort
Just 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the property boasts a 582-room Resort including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, plus 20 bungalows. Also available are 50 oceanfront casitas and 32 ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more residential setting.

Resort amenities include The Links at Terranea, a 9-hole par 3 golf course, and three unique swimming pools, one with children’s play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including Catalina Kitchen for casual, all-day dining, mar'sel, the free-standing signature restaurant, and Nelson's, a cliff-side restaurant and bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. Designed to reveal the Resort’s dramatic outdoor vistas, Terranea's conference and meeting facilities include 135,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. Other amenities include a children’s center with interactive programs and several miles of scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of off-property coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort.

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