Terranea Resort

When Terranea opened in 2009, guests found that California's newest coastal destination resort resembled a carefully tended seaside estate evolved slowly and naturally over time. Every element grows out of the native coastal habitat and Mediterranean architectural heritage of the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The resort's 102 oceanfront acres form part of Rancho Palos Verdes, an exclusive community just 20 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. The location serves as a central gateway to all of Southern California's major attractions. However, few visitors want to leave the property.

Breathtaking ocean views dominate every aspect of the resort­—from the lavish Spa at Terranea, to the swimming pools, luxuriously appointed guest rooms, dining venues, executive golf course, and all 75,000 square feet of outdoor event spaces. Indoors, 60,000 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting rooms focus on the ocean and coastal scenery as well. Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, Terranea promises warm, personalized service in keeping with the timeless appeal of California sun and sea.

The choice of accommodations include 360 rooms and suites, 20 two-bedroom bungalows, 50 one- to three-bedroom casitas, and 32 two-, three-, and four-bedroom villas. Private balconies overlook the lush gardens and pools, Pacific Ocean, and Catalina Island on the horizon. Ground floor terraces lead directly onto the grounds, just steps from the meeting spaces, restaurants, and recreational options—including two miles of hiking trails brimming with native California flora and fauna. There are no packages available at this time. There are no hot dates at this time. Posted 20 Dec, 2011 by Lucy Gonzalez Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.- December 20, 2011- Terranea Resort is kicking off the New Year with Fun with Purpose, a new program that blends fitness with environmental responsibility. Over three Sundays in January, the resort's Pointe Discovery team will lead naturally inspired actitivies that keep guests active, while allowing them to do some good for the environment. Each Fun with Purpose activity features "teachable" moments about the Peninsula and is designed for both resort guests and local day visitors.

The Fun with Purpose activity schedule includes:

January 8th - Ocean Clean Up
Kayak Clean Up trips allow guests to expeirence the rich kelp beds, as well as marine environment. Kayak teams work together to clean up debris as they paddle along the coast. Fifty percent of the $89 fee will be donated to the Marine Mammal Care Center for continued research and rehabilitation of Sea Lions and Harbor Seals. Trip times: 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.

January 15th- Discovery Trail Hike & Habitat Restoration
Guests will hike the resort's ocean front Discovery Trail and learn from naturalists about the unique habitat and the wildlife it supports. Terranea's recreation team will help make this hike a mixture of fitness, teachable moments, and fun. While the program is complimentary a $10 donation to the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy is strongly suggested. Hikes leave at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.

January 22nd- Fidget's Freedom, A Falcon's Tale
Join Terranea's expert team of falconers and author Stacey Peterson as they bring her book Fidget's Freedom, the story of a young falcon, to life. After starting the morning off with story telling and a history lesson on local falconry, guests will get to enjoy a first hand falconry experience including a spectacular flying lesson. They will also learn how falconry is an eco-friendly, non-lethal solution to controlling the seagull population. Activities begin at 10 a.m. at Pointe Discovery. Complimentary.

For more information, call 310-802-7433.

About Terranea Resort
Terranea, L.A.'s Oceanfront Resort, is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and located 20 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of Lowe Enterprises and JC Resorts and managed by Destination® Hotels & Resorts. The property boasts 582rooms including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, and 20 bungalows and features 50 oceanfront three-bedroom casitas and 32 ocean view three-bedroom villas, offering a residential setting with rental or Resort real estate opportunities for guests to purchase a second home. Resort amenities include The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole par three golf course; The Spa at Terranea, a 50,000 square-foot oceanfront spa, fitness center and Café; 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 marea, a luxury retail boutique; children's center with interactive programs; Pointe Discovery, an "active-living" store and adventure concierge for activities that explore the rich local terrain and ocean environment. Several miles of scenic bluff-top trails connect miles of off-property coastal trails, and 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. Please follow Terranea Resort on Facebook and Twitter.

# # # Posted 02 Nov, 2011 by Lucy Gonzalez Below is a sampling of the honors and awards Terranea has received:
RESORT
• Condé Nast Traveler (2011) "Best in the World" Reader's Choice Awards - Top 150 Best Resorts of the U.S. Mainland list
• LA Weekly’s Best of Awards (2011) – Best Place to Pretend You're at an Island Getaway
• Los Angeles Daily News (2011) Readers Choice – Terranea named Best Resort
• Los Angeles Business Journal (2011) Hospitality Project of the Year Award
• Bride’s Southern California (2011) Editor’s Choice Award
• Organic Spa (May 2011) Great Green Getaway
• CBS LA (March 2011) Best Eco Friendly Hotels in Los Angeles
• Shape Magazine (Feb 2011) Most Kid-Friendly Resort
• Celebrated Living (Feb 2011) 20 of the World’s Best Adventures, From Mild to Wild
• Palos Verdes Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (2010) Best Retail/Service Business
• AAA Four Diamond Rating (2010)
• Condé Nast Traveler (2010) "Best in the World" Reader's Choice Awards - Top 100 Best Resorts of the Mainland U.S. list
• Condé Nast Traveler (2010) Hot List - Terranea Resort
• Estates West (2010) Ranked second in online contest "What is the Best Seaside Resort in Southern California?"
• Genlux Magazine (2009) One of the Most Romantic Getaways
THE SPA AT TERRANEA
• South Bay Magazine (Aug/Sept 2011) Best of the South Bay from A-Z poll - The Spa at Terranea named Best Place to Get Away From It All
• Los Angeles Magazine (August 2010) Best of LA Issue – Best Massage With a View – The Spa at Terranea
• Conde Nast Traveler (2010) Hot List - The Spa at Terranea
• American Spa Magazine (2010) Favorite new US Spa
• Los Angeles Magazine (2010) Best New Spa Treatment - The Inside and Out
• Shape Magazine (2009) Best Destination Spa in annual "Best Of" spa lineup
THE LINKS AT TERRANEA
• Golf Magazine (2011) Ranked #2 in top 10 Par-3 Golf Courses
• Departures Magazine (March 2011) 17 of the World’s Best Golf Destinations
• Golf Inc. Magazine (2010) first-place winner in the U.S. Courses Category of the 2009 Development of the Year Awards
• LINKS Magazine (2010) one of Best New Courses for 2009
• Daily Breeze (2010) South Bay's Favorite Golf Course
DINING
• South Bay Magazine (Aug/Sept 2011) Best of the South Bay from A-Z poll - mar’sel named “Best Romantic Rendezvous”
• South Bay Magazine (Aug/Sept 2011) Best of the South Bay from A-Z poll - Nelson’s named “Best Vista in the South Bay”
• Where Los Angeles Magazine (2010) named the Sweet Corn Macchiato at mar'sel "one of 30 things we love about Los Angeles
• Daily Breeze (2010) South Bay's Favorite Brunch - Catalina Kitchen
MEETINGS
• California Meetings + Events (2011) Readers’ Choice Best Of Awards – Best Hotel in Southern California over 400 Rooms; Best Spa; and Best Waterfront Event Space
• Meetings Focus West (2010, 2011) Best of the West
• Smart Meetings (2010) Platinum Choice Award. Recognition for going above and beyond in service, facilities, amenities and overall meeting experience.
• Southern California Meetings + Events (2010) Editor's Pick for New Coastal Resort in the Reader's Choice Best of Awards
ACCOLADES OF NOTE
• Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) (2011) National General Manager of the Year, Large Property awarded to Terri A. Haack, Executive Vice President/Managing Director
• California Hotel and Lodging Association (CH&LA) (2011) General Manager of the year, Large Property awarded to Terri A. Haack, , Executive Vice President/Managing Director
• LA Business Journal (2011) Women Making a Difference Awards - Terri A. Haack Finalist
• Cover story in Jan/Feb 2010 issue Spa Magazine - Back to Nature
• Featured in January 2010 issue Elite Traveler Magazine - Top Suites of the Southern California Coast
• Cover story on Terranea in Life after 50 Magazine - Travel to Romance.. Stunning CA Resort in Palos Verdes
About Terranea Resort
Terranea, L.A.’s Oceanfront Resort, is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula and located 20 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport. Terranea Resort is owned by a joint venture comprised of Lowe Enterprises and JC Resorts and managed by Destination® Hotels & Resorts. The property boasts 582 rooms including a 360-room hotel with 32 suites, and 20 bungalows and features 50 oceanfront three-bedroom casitas and 32 ocean view three-bedroom villas, offering a residential setting with rental or Resort real estate opportunities for guests to purchase a second home. Resort amenities include The Links at Terranea, a nine-hole par three golf course; The Spa at Terranea, a 50,000 square-foot oceanfront spa, fitness center and Café; 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 marea, a luxury retail boutique; children’s center with interactive programs; Pointe Discovery, an “active-living” store and adventure concierge for activities that explore the rich local terrain and ocean environment. Several miles of scenic bluff-top trails connect miles of off-property coastal trails, and 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. Please follow Terranea Resort on Facebook and Twitter. Posted 18 Aug, 2010 by Julie Sevilla Last of the Premier Southern California, Ocean Front Settings is Backdrop for 135,000 Square Feet of Spectacular Space with State-of-the-Art Technology

Terranea Resort is California's premier meeting and event destination. Opened June 12, 2009, the property fills a special niche by introducing a dramatic Southern California oceanfront location with state-of-the-art capabilities and luxury amenities for meeting and event planners, just 20 miles from Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports.

[B]Picture-Perfect Meetings and Events[/B]
Featuring 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, many with views of the Pacific, Terranea offers 33 meeting rooms for social and business gatherings. The offerings include the 18,000-square-foot Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom; the 6,600-square-foot Marineland Ballroom; and the Catalina Room, a 4,300-square-foot multi-functional room with a sweeping view of the ocean and Catalina Island. The property also offers three boardrooms, two with fireplaces, and three large hospitality suites - all with panoramic ocean views and walk out terraces that can be reserved for additional entertaining or intimate meetings.

Breathtaking ocean views make each venue a one-of-a-kind location. Every detail of the resort has been carefully considered including outdoor terraces with dramatic vistas from many of the meeting rooms. The property features 15 convenient breakout rooms located on one level-many with ocean views and walkout ocean view terraces. The variety of meeting room sizes accommodates groups of any size. The Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom can be divided into as many as eight smaller venues, each featuring 23.5-foot high ceilings for creative multi-media presentations and elaborate meeting set-ups. The Marineland Ballroom may be divided into three smaller venues that feature 18-foot high ceilings. Generous foyer space with panoramic ocean views allows for elaborate receptions and refreshment breaks.

The outdoor spaces at Terranea are as thoughtfully developed as the indoor event spaces. A wide variety of outdoor venues adds another 75,000 square feet of wedding, social event and meeting space. Each of the nine outdoor locations offers a different ocean view and distinct location. The unique 16,000-square-foot oceanfront Palos Verdes Meadows is becoming a highly sought after venue for weddings, group functions or concerts.

[B]Above & Beyond [/B]
Terranea sets the new standard in resort accommodations. The property boasts a 582-room resort including a 360-room hotel with 20 bungalows. Also available are 50 ocean front casitas and 32 detached ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more intimate setting.

The 360-room hotel also includes 32 suites. Accommodations range from an average 450-square-foot guest room, all with balconies, to the 1,800-square-foot Presidential Suite. The 20 two-bedroom bungalows will offer 1,642 square feet of comfort that can be locked off into two separate rooms. The 32 two- and three-bedroom villas are located in an ocean view enclave and range in size from 1,900 to 2,800 square feet. Nestled along the resort's east and west ocean bluffs are the 50 three-bedroom casitas, each capable of locking off in a combination of up to three separate rooms. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces in every casita and villa create a rare California coastal experience.

The bungalows, casitas and villas all provide alternative accommodations for guests and event planners looking for tranquil locations that boast all the amenities of a luxury resort.

[B]Property Environment/Recreation[/B]
Terranea was designed to seamlessly nestle into the rolling oceanfront topography. The 102-acre, $475 million Mediterranean-style resort offers a host of amenities.

Terranea is home to a 9-hole par 3 golf course featuring a short course practice facility, and for those with more time, Trump National Golf Course is located just three miles away. Three unique swimming pools include the main 5,000 square-foot pool with a children's play area and 140-foot waterslide, and Cielo Point adult pool, located along the ocean bluff.

The Spa at Terranea is designed as a separate, stand-alone destination spa offering customized wellness treatments. With an unsurpassed oceanfront location, the 50,000-square-foot spa complex offers 25 treatment rooms. The spa also offers an adult-only pool with private cabanas, manicure/pedicure stations, hair and beauty salon services, an expansive retail outlet with custom spa products, separate men's and women's indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and a 5,000-square-foot fitness facility and yoga studio.

Eight dining venues offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including Catalina Kitchen a casual, all-day dining restaurant, mar'sel a free-standing signature restaurant, Nelson's a cliff-side bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching, and various snack food outlets located throughout the property. Food and beverage is available at all pool locations including the Cielo Point pool bar and grill.

Other amenities include a children's center with interactive programs and nearly two miles of on-property scenic bluff-top trails. A secluded beach cove adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort.

[B]Accessible Los Angeles County Location[/B]
Magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean, the secluded and dramatic oceanfront setting is surrounded by acres of native coastal habitat. With its panoramic shoreline views spanning from east to the west, Terranea is one of the rare places where one can enjoy the sunrise and the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from a single vantage point. The property is located 20 miles from both Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport, 30 miles southwest of downtown LA and less than 45 minutes from many of the renowned sights, cultural, sport and entertainment attractions of Los Angeles and Orange County. Catalina Island is located 22 miles directly off the coast, easily accessed by ferry for day trips.

[B]Connection to the Environment:[/B]
Terranea is committed to protecting the valuable coastal resources that define the Palos Verdes Peninsula and its environmental plan calls for sustainable measures to protect open space and improve wildlife habitat.

To protect and enhance local water quality, Terranea implemented a series of environmental best management practices that include wet ponds, Bioswales, catch basin inlets and storm filters. Bioswales are vegetated channels, essentially man-made wetlands, which enhance water quality and provide a habitat for many avian and aquatic species.

No land was removed from the area during the development of Terranea, and 80% of the materials from abandoned structures left behind by previous tenants were recycled and used in the site preparation of the new resort. Of the 102 acres of the site only 25% is covered by impervious surfaces, either building or paving. This leaves roughly 75 acres of "green space."

[B]About Destination Hotels & Resorts[/B]
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. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008. In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, 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 [url]www.destinationhotels.com[/url] or to join the company's loyalty program for the best offers available, visit [url]www.destinationdelivers.com[/url].
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http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/terranea-resort/ Posted 12 Jun, 2009 by Concierge Elite Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. - June 12, 2009 - Occupying 102 acres of irreplaceable coastline just 20 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea Resort opens to the public on June 12.

Ten years and $480 million in the making, Terranea (terra-NAY-a) is the crowning achievement of Los Angeles-based owner/developer Lowe Enterprises and is managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts. The property's location will introduce a whole new generation to a part of Los Angeles that feels worlds away from the dynamic city, and to a beautiful and tranquil setting which is largely unknown. It has been decades since Marineland of the Pacific, located where Terranea now sits, brought visitors to this secluded peninsula.

"Visitors that round the last scenic coastal bend before Terranea are met with a breathtaking sight: an oceanfront Resort surrounded on three sides by the Pacific Ocean with Catalina Island looming across the channel," said Charlie Peck, president and chief operation officer for Destination. "This location has to be one of Southern California's most striking vistas and we are honored to add this inspired Resort along the Pacific to our collection of properties."

Rancho Palos Verdes will again play host to people from far and near at Terranea's 360-room Hotel and luxurious collection of residential bungalows, casitas and villas. The property also features The Links at Terranea, a challenging 9-hole par 3 golf course, and The Spa at Terranea with 25 treatment rooms, three ocean view pools and a collection of eight distinctive restaurants, bars and lounges. Guests will recognize the views from many vantage points as the property has been the location of dozens of Hollywood films and televisions shows over the years.

Anticipating that the unparalleled views will propel Terranea to the top of the list for wedding, social or business gatherings, the property has 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space highlighted by an 18,000 square foot ballroom, the largest ballroom on the California coast. The Resort also has expansive outdoor lawns, terraces, gardens, gazebos and event space, all designed to showcase the Pacific Ocean locale.

"Terranea is secluded and private, providing an oceanfront escape that feels far removed from hectic city life, yet is close for millions. Guests and owners will feel like they've been transported to a tranquil place that embodies the classic California lifestyle. The Terranea staff offers gracious, humble service - providing the kind of attentive service one associates with retreating to a safe, familiar, nurturing environment," said Terri A. Haack, executive vice president and managing director of the new Resort.

Terranea - Built With Care
California has developed a well-deserved reputation for protecting its natural treasures, like its scenic coastlines. With that in mind, Terranea was developed with environmental sensitivity across all aspects of its building and operations. The property is mindful that it might well be the last large resort built along the Southern California coast given the lack of large parcels left for development. That legacy factored into the care taken while transforming the site.

Examples of that care include the 45 stately trees on the site that date back over 50 years which were carefully boxed prior to construction, then replanted; the 14 acres of natural Coastal Sage Scrub habitat Terranea planted, re-creating the natural California coastal terrain; and a series of water quality systems throughout the property to treat and clean rain water runoff and help protect the ocean, including strategically planted areas that serve as "organic filters."

"Visitors will learn through our example that developments can provide access to irreplaceable land while safeguarding their beauty and nurturing the flora and fauna - all for the benefit of generations to come," said Haack. "It is part of our vision that people will come away from Terranea compelled to become caretakers with us of the land and the ocean that make Southern California one of the world's most desirable locales."

Other Resort 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 http://www.terranea.com or call 866-802-8000. For a video overview of Terranea, please visit: http://www.terranea.com/palos-verdes-videos.php. For viewing on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIvlq8xTXAc.

About Destination 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. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008. In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, 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 the company's loyalty program for the best offers available, visit www.destinationdelivers.com Posted 15 Apr, 2009 by Concierge Elite Terranea Resort Announces Official Opening Date

PALOS VERDES, Calif. - April 13, 2009 - The buzz is escalating as the countdown to the opening of California's newest meeting resort approaches. Announcing an official opening date of June 1, 2009, Terranea Resort resides on the last of the premier southern California, oceanfront settings. In honor of this opening, Terranea is offering a preview rate and concessions to groups and meeting planners booking business in 2009.

Managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts and developed by Lowe Enterprises, the 102-acre luxury resort is situated along the California coastline in Palos Verdes, just south of Los Angeles. The 400-room property is the perfect backdrop for meetings and events with over 135,000 square feet of spectacular space with state-of-the-art technology.

Meeting planners are discovering that not only does Terranea offer an unparalleled setting, but it is now giving groups concessions based on the number of rooms booked. For groups booking a total of 75 - 125 room nights, they may choose three (3) from the list of concessions, and when booking a total of 126 or more room nights, they may choose any five (5) from the list of offerings. The offerings include:

* Meeting Room Rental Fees Waived
* One (1) Complimentary Room Night for Every 40 Cumulated
* 15% Attrition
* Two (2) Complimentary Room Upgrades
* 50% off Group Rate for Two (2) Staff Rooms
* One (1) Complimentary Two Night Stay
* Two (2) Complimentary Rounds of Golf (4 players) at Terranea
* $500.00 Master Account Credit
* 50% off Resort Fee
* One Hour Welcome Reception (2 hot/2 cold items, beer & wine)
* 5% Discount on Shipping and Receiving
* Three (3) Complimentary VIP Welcome Amenities
* Discounted Parking ($5.00 off Valet or Self)

These offers are valid for new bookings only and group events must actualize between,
June 6 - December 30, 2009. Starting rates varying according to dates: June rates begin at $195.00 Sunday - Thursday and $245.00 Friday-Saturday; July rates begin at $225.00 Sunday-Thursday and $255.00 Friday-Saturday. August - December group rates start at $255.00.

Picture-Perfect Meetings and Events
The developers of Terranea Resort, Lowe Enterprises, have combined more than 35 years of experience to create this exceptional destination. Featuring 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space, many with views of the Pacific, Terranea will offer 33 meeting rooms for social and business gatherings. The offerings will include the 18,000-square-foot Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom; the 6,600-square-foot Marineland Ballroom; and the Catalina Room, a 4,300-square-foot multi-functional room with a sweeping view of the ocean and Catalina Island. The property will also offer three boardrooms, two with fireplaces, and three large hospitality suites - all with panoramic ocean views and walk out terraces that can be reserved for additional entertaining or intimate meetings.

Breathtaking ocean views make each venue a one-of-a-kind location. Every detail of the resort has been carefully considered including outdoor terraces with dramatic vistas from many of the meeting rooms. The property features 15 convenient breakout rooms located on one level-many with ocean views and walkout ocean view terraces. The variety of meeting room sizes accommodates groups of any size. The Palos Verdes Grand Ballroom can be divided into as many as eight smaller venues, each featuring 23.5-foot high ceilings for creative multi-media presentations and elaborate meeting set-ups. The Marineland Ballroom may be divided into three smaller venues that feature 18-foot high ceilings. Generous foyer space with panoramic ocean views allows for elaborate receptions and refreshment breaks.

The outdoor spaces at Terranea are as thoughtfully developed as the indoor event spaces. A wide variety of outdoor venues adds another 75,000 square feet of wedding, social event and meeting space. Each of the nine outdoor locations offers a different ocean view and distinct location. The unique 16,000-square-foot oceanfront Palos Verdes Meadows will be a highly sought after venue for weddings, group functions or concerts.

Accessible Los Angeles County Location
Magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean, the secluded and dramatic oceanfront setting is surrounded by acres of native coastal habitat. With its panoramic shoreline views spanning from east to the west, Terranea is one of the rare places where one can enjoy the sunrise and the sunset over the Pacific Ocean from a single vantage point. The property is located 20 miles from both Los Angeles International Airport and Long Beach Airport, 30 miles southwest of downtown LA and less than 45 minutes from many of the renowned sights, cultural, sport and entertainment attractions of Los Angeles and Orange County. Catalina Island is located 22 miles directly off the coast, easily accessed by ferry for day trips.

Connection to the Environment
Terranea is committed to protecting the valuable coastal resources that define the Palos Verdes peninsula and its environmental plan calls for sustainable measures to protect open space and improve wildlife habitat.

To protect and enhance local water quality, Terranea is implementing a series of environmental best management practices that include wet ponds, Bioswales, catch basin inlets and storm filters. Bioswales are vegetated channels, essentially man-made wetlands, which enhance water quality and provide a habitat for many avian and aquatic species.

No land mass is being removed from the area during the development of Terranea, and 90% of the materials from abandoned structures left behind by previous tenants are being recycled and used in the site preparation of the new resort. Of the 102 acres of the site only 25% is covered by impervious surfaces, either building or paving. This leaves roughly 75 acres of "green space."

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

World-class amenities include The Spa at Terranea, a 25,000 square foot oceanfront setting with 24 treatment rooms and fitness center; the Links at Terranea, nine-hole par three 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 a casual, all-day dining restaurant, a free-standing signature restaurant and a cliff-side bar with spectacular vantage points for whale watching. The property features over 13,000 square feet of meeting space. Other amenities include a children's center with interactive programs and several miles of on-property scenic bluff-top trails that connect miles of coastal trails. A secluded beach cove also adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort. For more information visit www.terranea.com.

About DH&R
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country with more than 30 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008.In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, 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.

For high resolution, downloadable pictures of Terranea Resort, please visit www.leonardo.com

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760-941-4121 Posted 24 Nov, 2008 by Concierge Elite (PRLEAP.COM) RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CA " October 23, 2008 " The stunning oceanfront location of the new eco-friendly Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes is the backdrop and inspiration for a variety of organic restaurants, bars and cafs that comprise the fine dining options at Californias newest destination resort. Opening June 2009, Terranea, managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, will bring its eco-friendly orientation into all aspects of its dining options with an emphasis on local and organic foods.

Leading the culinary efforts is Blau & Associates, a highly successful restaurant consulting firm with a client list that includes top hospitality establishments across the globe. Founded in 2002, Blau & Associates is a strategic restaurant planning and development company that specializes in providing clients with the fresh, creative and sound business advice required to create exceptional food-and-beverage concepts.

Company founder Elizabeth Blaus impressive foodservice career spans more than 23 years. During that time, Blau has and continues to blaze a culinary trail that most restaurant professionals only dream about. Based in Las Vegas, Blau is particularly well-known for helping to establish her home city as one of the countrys finest culinary destinations.

"Adding Elizabeth Blau and her team to Terraneas pre-opening group is further proof that the resort will be offering up the finest amenities, service and facilities along the California coast - as well as some of the most intriguing cuisine," stated Terri A. Haack, Executive Vice President and Managing Director.

Catering to an international palate, Terraneas exceptional organic, fine dining restaurant venues combine the stunning ocean front locations with truly unique and contemporary offerings. The wide array of eco-friendly dining options include an intimate, free-standing restaurant with sweeping views of the coastline, an all-day dining room overlooking the main pool and terrace, and a casual dining and bar option on the edge of the outer most point of the property, boasting the resorts most idyllic location for enjoying sunsets and whale watching while basking in the warmth of outdoor fireplaces. Lighter fare is available at a coffee boutique, the spa and pool areas. All of the resorts organic restaurants in Palos Verdes feature indoor and outdoor seating.

About Terranea
Just 20 miles from Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea is magnificently poised above the Pacific Ocean on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. The eco-friendly resort property boasts a 582-room resort including a 360-room hotel with 20 bungalows and 32 suites. Also available are 50 ocean front casitas and 32 detached ocean view villas tailored specifically to individuals looking for a more intimate setting.

Terranea will be home to a nine-hole par three golf course and a world-class, 25,000 square-foot spa with 24 treatments rooms, a salon and a fitness facility. The property includes three unique swimming pools, one with childrens play area and a 140-foot waterslide. Three ocean view restaurants will offer a variety of food and beverage experiences including a casual, all-day dining restaurant, a free-standing signature restaurant and a cliff-side bar. Other amenities include a childrens center with interactive programs and several miles of on-property scenic bluff-top trails that connect to miles of resort trails. A secluded beach cove adds to the unique experiences at Terranea Resort. It will also offer 60,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space featuring 33 meeting rooms for social and business gatherings, many with views of the Pacific. Posted 03 Jun, 2008 by Ron Sandvig KATHY VAN VECHTEN APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT
SALES AND MARKETING OF TERRANEA RESORT

Opening mid-2009, Terranea Resort is the newest oceanfront
destination resort on the Southern California coast


Los Angeles, CA- October 2007- Lowe Enterprises, Inc. and Destination Hotels & Resorts have appointed Kathy Van Vechten Vice President Sales and Marketing of the new Terranea Resort currently under construction on the exclusive PalosVerdes peninsula. The 102-acre resort is situated along the California coast, just south of Los Angeles and is scheduled to open in 2009.

"We are thrilled that we were able to lure Kathy out of her recent retirement to join our team at Terranea Resort," said Terri Haack, executive vice president and managing director. "Her experience and background will be invaluable in launching this prestigious resort."

Van Vechten brings more than 32 years experience in the hotel sales and marketing arena, a track record that includes 19 years of luxury hospitality marketing with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts. Van Vechten led the opening teams as regional director of marketing of two of the company's world-class Hawaii properties - Four Seasons Resort Maui - the company's first off-shore resort and Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Hawaii's leading hotel. The Maui hotel was awarded the coveted Marketing Hotel of the Year under her direction.

A specialist in luxury hotel openings, Van Vechten then directed the introduction of the first non-gaming luxury hotel in Sin City with the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. Under her direction the property unmistakably defined the individual luxury experience in a city of mass marketing. During her tenure in Las Vegas Van Vechten introduced the Teddy Bear Suite, an annual holiday tradition that in its fifth year drew over 8,000 residents and guests into the hotel. She also oversaw the hotel's local charity outreach program which raised over $2 million for the UNLV Cancer Research Center. Her outreach to UNLV also encompassed the UNLV Mentor Program to students on various elements of the hospitality industry.
Prior to joining Four Seasons, Van Vecthen held sales and marketing positions with Hotel Inter-Continental, San Diego; the Kona Surf Resort and Country Club; the Westgate Hotel San Diego; and the San Diego Hilton Beach and Tennis Resort. She also directed sales efforts for the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Van Vechten served on marketing committees for the San Diego Convention and Visitors Bureau, Maui Visitors Bureau and the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau.

About Terranea Resort
Slated to open mid 2009, Terranea is set in the grandeur of a Mediterranean estate on the magnificent Palos Verdes peninsula. The 400-room hotel includes guestrooms, suites and bungalows with 82 adjacent Casitas and Villas and a host of world-class amenities, all of which take full advantage of this pristine 102 acre oceanfront setting while protecting the area's natural beauty.

The name Terranea was created to reflect the Mediterranean nature of the resort's coastal setting and this elegant Mediterranean style is the backdrop for a distinctive classic California lifestyle experience. Terranea Resort will feature a 24-room destination Spa and hair salon, fitness facility, 138,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, golf on site with a nine-hole short course with practice facility, three pools, children's center, shopping, dining, beach cove and unrivaled recreation including miles of walking and hiking trails with access to an adjacent 300 acre nature preserve.

Terranea is just 20 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport, and within 30 minutes of many of the sights, culture and offerings of LA, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas and America's second largest city, and 45 minutes to the excitement of Orange County.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts and Lowe Enterprises
Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises is a leading national real estate development, investment and management firm. Over the past 33 years, it has developed, acquired or managed more than $7 billion of real estate assets nationwide. Through Lowe Destination Development, Lowe's hospitality and resort community development subsidiary, the firm is currently developing in excess of $1 billion of hospitality properties nationwide, including the 102-acre Terranea Resort in the Los Angeles' area community of Rancho Palos Verdes, the 1,040-acre Grizzly Ranch in Portola, Calif., the 700-acre Stone Eagle Golf Club in Palm Desert, Calif. the 600-room SilverRock Resort in La Quinta, Calif, the 136-unit Stowe Mountain Lodge in Vermont and the 6,000-acre Suncadia project near Roslyn, Wash. Lowe Enterprises maintains regional offices in Denver, Irvine, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sacramento and Washington D.C. and project offices nationwide.

Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held lodging management company headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo. With more than 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 11 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts' properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.

### Posted 03 Jun, 2008 by Ron Sandvig LOWE ENTERPRISES, INC AND DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS
APPOINT TERRI A. HAACK EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR NEW TERRANEA RESORT
Located Along the California Coastline, Terranea is Slated to Open in 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 23, 2007 - Lowe Enterprises, Inc. and Destination Hotels & Resorts announce that Terri A. Haack has been appointed executive vice president and managing director for the company's new Terranea Resort. The 102-acre luxury resort is situated along the California coastline in Rancho Palos Verdes, just south of Los Angeles and is scheduled to open in 2009.

"Terri has a proven track record for success prior to, and within the Destination collection," said Charlie Peck, chief operating officer for Destination Hotels & Resorts. "She is a natural leader who will significantly impact the success of Terranea."

Haack is currently vice president and regional managing director for Destination Hotels & Resorts, and brings nearly 30 years of hotel and resort operations experience to her new position at Terranea, including 15 years spent solely in resort community development, operations and real estate. Most recently, Haack has overseen the $100 million redevelopment of Destination's Wild Dunes Resort - a 1,600-acre luxury resort and gated residential island community on Isle of Palms near Charleston, S.C.

In Haack's new role, she will manage overall operations of the firm's new Terranea Resort, which is being developed by Lowe affiliate, Lowe Destination Development.

"Terri has done a terrific job guiding the expansion of Wild Dunes Resort. She will be a tremendous asset to our team as we create Terranea Resort, the only true luxury destination resort along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean in Los Angeles County," said Robert J. Lowe Jr., president of Lowe Destination Development. "We are extremely mindful of the responsibility that comes with this amazing opportunity and we are confident that Terri will be a capable steward."

The resort boasts a prime location along the Palos Verdes Peninsula and is the only destination resort of its kind on the ocean in the Los Angeles area. Located only 15 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea will comprise a 360-room oceanfront resort hotel with 34 suites including a 1,800-square-foot Presidential Suite, along with 50 three-bedroom Casitas and 32 two- and three-bedroom Villas. Terranea's Casitas and Villas are being offered for sale.

Terranea will offer more than 63,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space including an 18,000-square-foot ballroom with 31 meeting rooms for social and business gatherings. A variety of outdoor venues provide more than 75,000 square feet of terrace and lawn space with breathtaking views for meetings, weddings and social events. The property also includes a 26,000-square-foot destination spa, a nine-hole golf academy, three restaurants and three swimming pools.

The name Terranea was created to reflect the Mediterranean nature of the resort's coastal setting. These Mediterranean influences will be found throughout the resort with its architecture and design, climate and the relaxed sophistication that defines its lifestyle experience. Breathtaking views, dramatic gardens and indulgent amenities will define this classic American seaside resort.

Prior to joining Destination in 2002, Haack was executive vice president and managing director of Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Va., a subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch Properties, Inc. While there, she led the repositioning of Kingsmill Resort to a world-class, golf, tennis, spa and conference facility. Throughout her career, Haack has garnered numerous statewide, national and international awards and accolades. In March 2007, Haack was recognized as "Resort Executive of the Year" by a committee of previous winners and the international marketing firm of Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown and Russell. In addition, she was awarded the 2007 South Carolina Hotelier of the Year. In 2006, Haack was elected to the shareholder group of Destination's parent company, Lowe Enterprises. Haack holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Arts in Organizational Management.

For more information on Terranea, please visit www.terranea.com.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts and Lowe Enterprises
Lowe Destination Development and Destination Hotels & Resorts are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a leading national real estate development, investment and management firm. Over the past 35 years, Lowe has developed, acquired or managed more than $8.5 billion of real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts, with over 30 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, is one of the largest independent hospitality management companies in the country with more than 7,000 guest rooms in its portfolio. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com. Lowe Enterprises maintains regional offices in Denver, Irvine, Phoenix, San Francisco, Sacramento and Washington D.C. and project offices nationwide.

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FOR DESTINATION HOTELS & RESORTS'
NEW TERRANEA RESORT
New Luxury Resort Along the California Coastline Slated to Open in 2009

Los Angeles, Calif. - May 29, 2007 - Andy Anderson, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Destination Hotels & Resorts, announced that Ron Sandvig has been hired as director of sales for the company's new Terranea Resort. The 102-acre luxury resort is situated along the California coastline in Palos Verdes, just south of Los Angeles. The 582-room property is scheduled to open in 2009.

Sandvig brings more than 33 years of hospitality sales experience to Destination. He most recently spent 10 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide focusing sales efforts on the 76 four and five star hotels and resorts in the company's St. Regis and Luxury Collection brands. During his tenure with the company, he also was regional director of sales for the west coast representing 11 St. Regis Hotels Worldwide and was with the pre opening sales team of the St. Regis Monarch Beach in Dana Point, Calif.

"Ron's luxury resort experience in the west coast market is the perfect fit for Terranea," said Anderson. "He has a proven track record selling luxury hotels and resorts on the west coast and worldwide. We look forward to seeing how he translates these skills into successfully launching Terranea."

Prior to joining Starwood, Sandvig held a number of sales leadership positions throughout the southern California market including national sales, group and corporate leisure sales. He began his career in food and beverage while working in Seattle, Honolulu and Marina del Rey, Calif.

Sandvig was hired to oversee all sales activities to launch Destination's new Terranea Resort. The resort boasts a prime location along the Palos Verdes Peninsula as the only destination resort of its kind on the ocean in the Los Angeles area. Located only 15 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport, Terranea will offer 582 guest rooms with a selection of lodging options -upscale hotel accommodations, suites, casitas and villas.

Terranea will offer more than 63,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space including an 18,000 sq. ft. ballroom with 31 meeting rooms for social and business gatherings. A variety of outdoor venues provide more than 75,000 square feet of terrace and lawn space with breathtaking views for meetings, weddings and social events. The property also includes a 26,000-square-foot destination spa, a nine-hole golf academy, three restaurants and three swimming pools.

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The name Terranea was created to reflect the Mediterranean nature of the resort's coastal setting. These Mediterranean influences will be found through the resort with its architecture and design, climate and the relaxed sophistication that defines its lifestyle experience. Breathtaking views, dramatic gardens and indulgent amenities will define this classic American seaside resort.

The property is scheduled to open in 2009.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Terranea is one of more than 30 independent, upscale and luxury hotels, resorts and golf clubs in the United States managed by Destination Hotels & Resorts, the fifth largest independent hospitality management company in the country. The company, headquartered in suburban Denver, Colo., features a portfolio of more than 7,000 guest rooms, 10 golf courses and 11 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Houston, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Diego, Aspen, Austin, Phoenix, Portland, Palm Springs, Maui and Lake Tahoe. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.



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