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The Spa at Terranea Focuses on Ecologically-Friendly Wellness

Palos Verdes, Calif.- May 2010- Designed from the ground up as a “Natural Spa,” The Spa at Terranea has quickly proven itself to be one of Southern California’s leading eco-friendly resort spas. Recently named to the prestigious Conde Nast Traveler 2010 “Hot List,” The Spa offers an experience harmonious with nature in all aspects from concept and design to products, treatments and business practices.

“As a new spa, we had the luxury of creating an experience that completely embraces nature and promotes wellness through environmentally sensitive practices,” said Melinda Milner, spa director. “Throughout the planning process, we continually looked for ways to minimize our footprint and better incorporate the natural setting.”

Natural Spa Concept

The Spa’s concept was designed around the premise that total wellness begins when the body is in tune with the cycles of nature. With this in mind, treatments and activities are designed to bring the body back in-sync with its natural bio-rhythms. In the morning, when the body’s internal rhythm dictates a rise in temperature, hormonal levels and blood pressure, the spa offers vibrant and invigorating treatments. As the body begins its slow, cool-down process in the afternoon to prepare for rest, the spa features gentle, quieting treatments that encourage rest and relaxation.

Natural Landscape

Set on a bluff overlooking the ocean, the spa offers nearly 25,000 feet of outdoor space in which to revel in the beauty of the natural world. A saline water spa pool with fire pits and cozy garden seating areas provide numerous areas for mediating, relaxing with friends or soaking in the surrounding beauty. The fitness center features an outdoor yoga platform and many classes, such as barefoot walking, are designed to embrace the coastal experience. The result is an experience that not only soothes your body, but your eyes, mind and spirit.

Natural Design

Adding to the spa experience is an exquisite spa facility designed to harnesses the energy and beauty of its surroundings. Ocean views reign throughout, particularly from the second story oceanfront co-ed lounge, complete with cozy fireplace and walkout balcony that gives the illusion of being positioned directly above the ocean. Stone floors with sea shell formations and a barnacle encrusted fireplace speak of the sea below. Plaster wall coverings in orange and yellow remind guests of the sun’s warmth and radiance. A glass wall separating the lounge areas has a ripple effect reminiscent of the ocean water, while the glass wall in the couple’s treatment area is reflective of the pampas grass found in the area.

Natural Practices

Eco-friendly operational practices are a high priority at The Spa at Terranea. No water bottles are used in the facility and plastic cups are biodegradable. The salon features eco-friendly bamboo brushes, while therapists use re-usable wooden bowls and sea shells to hold product during treatments. The spa laundry operates on a reclaimed water system and the spa pool uses a saline filter system. Uniforms made from eco-friendly materials are another way the spa pays homage to its environment.

Natural Products

The Spa’s treatment menu draws from the rich coastal landscape that surrounds Terranea. Ingredients such as seaweed, sea salt, rockweed, crystal quartz, algae and mineral clay are used in massage, body treatments and facials to help detoxify, renew and refresh. Other treatments draw from the spirit of the surroundings, such as the Tempest, which was inspired by the ocean’s storms and is designed to “stir one’s inner oceans,” or the El Segundo Blue, named after a rare butterfly unique to the area and its ritual of metamorphosis.

Natural Partners

The Spa at Terranea makes every effort to partner with companies whose products are natural, organic and gentle on the earth. A few of the companies featured in the spa include:

-         SeaFlora- Known for high quality products using certified organic seaweeds rich in vitamins and minerals.

-         Amala- All products come from organic plants produced by global fair trade farmers who are committed to regenerative agriculture practices.

-         Kneipp- Skincare that uses no preservatives, paraffin, silicone, mineral oils or animal-derived ingredients.

-         Absolutely Natural Suncare- Pioneered the 100% natural chemical-free suncare movement.

-         Maile Organics- Produces organic products harvested from tropical Hawaiian plants through sustainable farming.

-         Rosy Rings Botanical Candles- All natural candles made in a manufacturing plant powered solely by wind energy.

-         Davines Hair Care Products- Products made from 100% clean energy produced by the sun, wind, water and earth. The Essential Haircare product line has adopted a zero impact policy.

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. For more information visit www.terranea.com or call 866-802-8000.

About Desintation Hotels & Resorts

Destination Hotels & Resorts is consistently rated one of the top 10 independent hospitality management companies in the United States with more than 30 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its communities, stakeholders and customers including Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program, and the Destination Delivers guest loyalty program, which provides the best available offers to members. Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises.  For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com or to join Destination Delivers, visit www.destinationdelivers.com.

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