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SAN YSIDRO RANCH FOR ELEGANT WEDDINGS

Santa Barbara, CA - San Ysidro Ranch, a Rosewood Resort, lives up to its reputation for romance with various wedding offerings, all designed to cater to the couple in love.

WHAT: Two packages plus two additional options for the most discriminating couple’s ideal wedding.

WHY: Listen to the legends: Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier wed in the garden in 1940, and John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned here in 1953. Restored to its original perfection after a $150 million renovation completed last year, the Ranch remains a classic hideaway for celebrating romance.

The Kennedy Cottage Wedding Package

Perfect for: Experienced couples who need not worry over every detail; let the Ranch take care of everything

Picture it: Exchange vows on your enclosed, expansive deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean, then celebrate with your 40 closest family and friends

Of note: Soak up the romantic history while inside the same walls where John and Jackie Kennedy honeymooned in 1953

Package includes:

- Accommodation in the Kennedy Cottage: Two master bedrooms, oversized bathrooms, three masonry fireplaces, expansive deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean with a large hot tub

- Accommodations in 3 one-bedroom cottage and 1 junior suite for the wedding party

- Custom wedding arch or chuppah

- Bouquet and boutonniere, designed by local florist S.R. Hogue

- Choice of 2 hot and 2 cold hors d’oeuvres passed for 30 minutes

- Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label champagne toast

- Valet parking for off-property guests

- Custom two-tiered wedding cake, created by the Ranch’s pastry chef

- Includes wedding ceremony site and coordination fees

- Two nights Sunday-Thursday: $16,500; weekend three night package: $25,000

The Cottage Wedding Package

Perfect for: Couples seeking a quiet elopement

Picture it: Just the two of you, perhaps your pup as a witness, in a romantic cottage to begin life as a married couple

Of note: Lose all of the stress but none of the romance and beauty of a big wedding
Package includes:

- Two or three nights in a Cottage or Junior suite: Large private deck with sunken hot tub and outdoor rain shower

- Guaranteed upgrade to the largest and most romantic Cottage or one-bedroom suites, midweek, based on availability

- Special wedding amenity upon arrival - Bouquet and boutonniere from local florist Nico Designs

- Custom two-tiered wedding cake created by the Ranch’s pastry chef (to serve up to 15 guests)

- Wedding ceremony site and coordination fee included

- From $4,000 for two nights Sunday through Thursday; from $6,500 for weekend three night
Colman Cottage Wedding*

Perfect for: Couples with a party of up to 50 seeking a more formal, seated reception

Picture it: After exchanging vows on the stone-paved patio, move just inside the French doors for lunch or dinner in the elegant Colman Cottage

Of note: It’s the Ranch’s largest wedding venue, while still capturing the intimacy with residential décor and a fireplace

Garden Wedding & Stonehouse Reception*

Perfect for: Laid back couples who will enjoy a sunlit morning ceremony followed by a brunch or luncheon event in the Ranch’s historic Stonehouse Restaurant

Picture it: Exchange vows among the colorful, fragrant flowers of the Ranch’s Old English garden

Of note: Follow in the footsteps of Hollywood royalty: the garden is the spot where Vivien Leigh and Sir Laurence Olivier exchanged midnight vows in 1940

*Room and food & beverage minimums and site fees apply

WHERE: San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort, 900 San Ysidro Lane, Santa Barbara, California 93108, (805) 565-1700, (800) 368-6788 toll free, www.sanysidroranch.com reservations@rosewoodhotels.com

A Ty Warner Property: San Ysidro Ranch, A Rosewood Resort is part of Ty Warner Hotels & Resorts, LLC, founded by entrepreneur Ty Warner for the purpose of acquiring one-of-a-kind luxury properties throughout the world. TWH&R’s portfolio includes: Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort, Los Cabos, Mexico; Four Seasons Hotel New York; Four Seasons Biltmore and Coral Casino Beach & Cabana Club, both in Santa Barbara, California; and San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito.

Orange County Dater Card for Discounts

Dater Card Now Offers Unlimited Discounts at Restaurants, Bars, Movie Theatres and Nightlife Venues Throughout Orange County, California

Before you go out for dinner in Orange County, CA and spend full price, log on to www.datercard.com and order a Dater Card.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA, - Before you go out for dinner in Orange County, CA and spend full price, log on to http://www.datercard.com and order a Dater Card. Doing so, enables you to take advantage of the great discounts the company offers, with unlimited use, at over 100 restaurants, bars, clubs and movie theatres throughout Orange County. It’s only $12 per year.

Before you go out for dinner in Orange County, California (popularly referred to The O.C.) and spend full price, log on to http://www.DaterCard.com and order a new Dater Card. Doing so lets you take immediate advantage of the great discounts the company offers, with unlimited use, at over 100 restaurants, bars, clubs and movie theatres throughout Orange County.

Whether you are going out with a loved one for dinner or it’s a night out with a group of friends, Dater Card offers a variety of fantastic O.C. restaurant discounts ranging from 2 for 1 entr e specials to 20 percent off the entire food bill at over 100 fine and casual dining restaurants with no limits on the amount of times you may use the card throughout the year.

With rising prices on everything from gas to groceries, it’s important to have a card that saves you money. It’s no wonder why everyone is so excited about the Dater Card

“With rising prices on everything from gas to groceries, it’s important to have a card that saves you money. It’s no wonder why everyone is so excited about the Dater Card,” Darron Nelson, 28, from Newport Beach, exclaims. “The card is inexpensive, looks sleek, and offers a ton of great discounts year round. I look forward to buying it as a gift for family and friends,” Nelson concludes.

Dater Card also offers great movie discounts at the best theatres throughout Orange County. Members must order movie tickets through http://www.DaterCard.com. The members receive discounts up to 30% off and will usually receive the movie tickets within 3 days of ordering them. The pre-paid movie tickets will have the stamp on the back of each ticket when you receive them in the mail.

The nightlife scene throughout Orange County is often crowded with people enjoying happy hours and club venues at a variety of great locations. Dater Card members can take advantage of extended happy hours and free entrance to specific clubs throughout Orange County. All bar and club locations are displayed and marketed on the website and are updated weekly with great offers to take advantage of.

Dater Corp. was founded by two individuals who grew up learning and being a part of the ever-growing hospitality industry. “We want people to go out and enjoy themselves, as often as possible, without having to spend full price every time,” said Nicholas Crane, founder and CEO. “It’s great seeing our members out enjoying themselves. It really makes for a great business as we continue to grow,” said Mark A. Samuel, founder and President.

For $12 per year the Dater Card offers discounts with no limitations on the number of times the card can be used throughout the year.

For more information: http://www.DaterCard.com

Loews Hotels Spa Treatments for Kids

At participating Loews Hotels from Santa Monica to Lake Las Vegas, tweens and teens can now add “spa” on their list of vacation to-dos through a customized collection of playful packages that include colorful manis, fruity pedis, princess-like up-dos, cleansing facials, aromatic massages, make-up lessons and more.

Loews Hotels has introduced an assortment of spa treatments in response to the emerging trend of KGOY (Kids Getting Older Younger). “More than ever, pre-teens and teens are adopting the more grown-up fashions and attitudes of their 20-something counterparts,” said Emily Goldfischer, Vice President, Loews Hotels and mother of two. “Because moms don’t want to see their little girls grow up too fast, this collection seeks to establish a nice balance, offering fun, kid-friendly spa treatments that retain a ‘let’s play dress-up’ quality.”

Spa packages include the following:

At Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, the Lakeside Spa’s Queen For A Day spa package includes three royal treatments: The Marie Antoinette (an elaborate up-do complete with tiara), the Perfect Princess Pout (gloss application and tips for lips) and No-More-Chores Cinderella Classics (a classic mani/pedi with non-toxic nail polish). The package is priced at $150.

At Loews Coronado Bay Resort in Coronado (near San Diego), Loews has partnered with Pottery Barn’s PBteen to create a stylish teen lounge and spa room. Outfitted with cozy loungers, two iChairs and Nintendo Wii, the beach-themed environment is the ideal place for teens to pass the time between the Golden Goddess spa package treatments. The $175 package includes a Youth Therapy Facial (25-minute green tea and ginger facial), Ultra Bronzing Organic Spray-On Tanning (a full-body organic spray-on treatment), and Golden Pedi (featuring gold minerals and Artemisia flowers). Teens can also opt for a variety of other services at Sea Spa, including belly dancing classes, Aveda hair treatments and a couple’s massage with their BFF.

At the oceanfront Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, the Ocean Spa & Fitness Center’s Green Teen spa package is designed to provide busy teens with a much-needed interlude of serenity. The $150 package includes a GreenApy Massage (30-minute rosemary-infused massage), Pacific Glow (a holistic body treatment with salt-mousse body scrub) and Island Pedicure (tropical yogurt foot scrub, foot massage and polish). A goodie bag filled with product samples and information on skin care and a healthy lifestyle complete the package.

Outside Las Vegas, Salon Moulay at Loews Lake Las Vegas offers the Mini Moulay Little Spa Day, a pampering and primping session for the under-12 set. The package includes Lil’ Miss Mani or Pedi (a manicure or pedicure with soak, shaping, buffing, hand or foot massage and polish), Princess Updo (an elegant up-do perfect for special occasions) and Tiny Touchups (a mini-makeup application with lip gloss, blush, body shimmer and perfume). The $160 price includes Moulay munchies and a Mocktail for lunch.

All spa packages are based on availability through December 31, 2008. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult when participating in spa and salon activities. A parent or legal guardian must sign a waiver for children to participate.

Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels owns and/or operates 18 hotels and resorts in the U.S. and Canada.

Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards to delight guests with a supremely comfortable, uniquely local and vibrant travel experience. Loews boasts some of the industry’s most innovative and successful travel programs, including Loews Loves Kids for families and Loews Loves Pets for discerning animals on the road.

Bicycle group tours in California wine country

LifeCycle Adventures in California’s Wine Country entered the corporate and incentive market and is now offering organized bicycle tours for groups of 10 to 100 people.

Tours range from custom-designed bicycle tours and team building events to private wine tastings, catered meals, lodging, spa treatments and various other recreational pursuits such as kayaking and hiking.

“Our attention to detail and quality of service set us apart,”said Tony Blakey, a native Englishman who started the company with Dan Moore in 2003.

Activities on the tours include easy-going rides in Dry Creek Valley, a lawn luncheon and visits to the nearby Ferrari-Carano Winery.

The company combines the flexibility of independent programs with the local knowledge of its guides. Tours are customized.

“What really sells us that we’ve been on the other side of the fence, so we understand there’s a corporate standard and we have an appreciation for how important it is to impress clients,”said Mr Blakey.

Mendocino’s STEVENSWOOD SPA RESORT Gas Rebate

In Mendocino, guests who spend two nights at the Stevenswood Spa Resort get a $50 gas card. Those who arrive in a hybrid or bio-fuel vehicle get an additional $100 off their bill.

MENDOCINO, CA, — While airlines rush to impose fuel surcharges on beleaguered passengers, hotels around the United States are taking the opposite tack: They’re offering rebates to offset the high cost of gas.

Famed Stevenswood Spa Resort on the ever-eco-centric Mendocino Coast has an offer that’s hard to pass-up.

Guests checking-in between now and September 30, 2008 will receive a complimentary $ 50.00 GAS CARD! Additionally, guests arriving in a hybrid or bio-diesel auto are given a $ 100.00 CASH REBATE.

Stevenswood is known for it’s five-star luxury, in a tranquil, natural and relaxed setting of sumptuous spa treatments and delectable culinary experiences. Also known for their commitment to the environment, the owner’s believe this offer will help inspire guests to travel within the Western US and save money at the same time.

To help combat Global Climate Change, Stevenswood will plant a baby redwood tree on their expansive grounds for every guest utilizing this special offer. Up to 100 trees could be planted as part of this special promotion.
Stevenswood built this promotion as both a way to take the sting out of $4-a-gallon gas and as a way to help the environment.

“If this helps people enjoy what’s in their backyard, rather than flying overseas or driving long distances, we think it’s going to help the environment,” said Mike Webster, who owns the resort with his partner Seth Kelman.

The promotion runs through Sept. 30. Details: www.stevenswood.com/gaspromo.html

Club Med Special for California Residents

This spring, Club Med invites guests from California to enjoy a seven-night all-inclusive vacation with its Ixtapa Pacific Air-Inclusive special. Pricing starts at $1,299 per person and includes flights from Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) and a seven-night, all-inclusive stay at the newly renovated Club Med Ixtapa Pacific. This offer is available for booking now for travel dates between June 28 and July 26, 2008 and is subject to availability. Taxes are not included.

Call 800-CLUBMED or visit www.clubmed.us

Alaska Airlines adds Flights to California

Alaska Airlines is again expanding its “West Most” schedule with two additional weekday roundtrip flights between Seattle and San Francisco, for a total of 10 daily roundtrips.

With the new flights, Alaska now has 24 flights between Seattle and the Bay Area, more than any other airline.

This follows the airline’s April 27 launch of its new “West Most” schedule, with flights departing on the hour or half-hour on routes between Seattle and six California markets.

In all, Alaska and sister carrier Horizon Air serve 16 airports in the Golden State. Alaska also announced a “Bay Area Summer Double” offer, awarding double miles to Mileage Plan members for flights this summer between Seattle and San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose. The two new flights will begin July 7.

Customers can qualify for Alaska’s “Bay Area Summer Double” offer by registering their Mileage Plan number at alaskaair.com starting Tuesday, May 13.

Double miles apply on nonstop Seattle-San Francisco, Seattle-Oakland and Seattle-San Jose flights between June 1 and Aug. 31, 2008.

Midwest Airlines Vacations Cuts Companion Airfare

Midwest Airlines Vacations is offering a new sale that features a 20 percent savings on companion airfares.

Customers can travel to any East Coast destination in the Midwest Airlines network and receive the savings by using promotion code EAST20 at the time of booking.

In addition, Midwest Airlines Vacations launched a new Miles for Vacations program, where travelers can redeem their Midwest Miles for a discount on a vacation package from Midwest Airlines Vacations.

Clients can redeem 5,000 miles to receive a $50 discount, or 10,000 miles to receive a $125 discount.

The discount may be applied to a variety of travel packages including air/hotel, air/car, air/feature, hotel-only and cruises.

Travelers may apply their discount to any destination offered by Midwest Airlines.

 Plus, the Miles for Vacations discount may be combined with any specials or promotions offered by Midwest Airlines Vacations, including the new Companion Airfare Sale, to increase your vacation savings.

Hyatt Resorts Great Summer Getaways

Hyatt Resorts announced its “Great Summer Getaway” to make planning for summer vacation fun and interactive.

By logging onto www.HyattResortsSummer.com  a free online planning tool, trip planners have the opportunity to build, view and share the perfect summer retreat.

Each trip planner who registers and uses the site will be entered in the “Great Summer Getaway” sweepstakes for a chance to win Hyatt gift cards.

Participating Hyatt Resorts properties are also offering a Sunshine on Sale package through Sept. 1, 2008. Available at 19 Hyatt Resorts in the U.S., Caribbean and Mexico, the “Sunshine on Sale” packages will give guests an extra night of luxury and fun compliments of Hyatt based on a minimum length of stay.

For more information, call 800-233-1234 or visit www.hyatt.com

 or www.HyattResortsSummer.com

Thomson Summer 2009 Cruise Brochure

With 59 itineraries and over 135 ports of call, Thomson Cruises is making cruising accessible to just about everyone. Available in store and online at http://www.thomson.co.uk/cruise  highlights include the re-launch of a Caribbean Winter cruise programme, an amazing new entertainment programme, and the all new ‘Get up and Dance!” experience on the Thomson Celebration.

THOMSON’S CARIBBEAN CRUISING: A WINTER OF CONTENT FROM DECEMBER 2008!

NEW: Thomson Cruises is set to return to the Caribbean for Winter 2008/09, with the Thomson Destiny set to make two transatlantic cruises - The Tropical Transatlantic and Transatlantic Sunrise - and two seven night cruises, the Coral Islands and Caribbean Gems.

The Tropical Transatlantic cruise features a 14 day itinerary that sees customers fly to Lisbon, Portugal to meet the Thomson Destiny. There follows a five day Atlantic crossing to the Dominican Republic, where a seven night Coral Islands* or Caribbean Gems** itinerary starts, with guests returning to the UK from La Romana in the Dominican Republic.

The Transatlantic Sunrise 18 night cruise starts with a flight to the Dominican Republic, before the Thomson Destiny sails first for seven nights on either the Coral Islands* or Caribbean Gems** itinerary before crossing the Atlantic from Bridgetown in Barbados, taking in Gibraltar, Cartagena, Valencia and Barcelona, Spain before finally arriving back in Palma, Majorca.

The seven night *Coral Islands cruise sails from La Romana in the Dominican Republic to St Lucia, and will take in Barbados, Guadeloupe, St Kitts and Tortola before returning to La Romana. while the seven night **Caribbean Gems cruise departs La Romana and sails to Grenada, Dominica, Antigua, St Maarten and Tortola before returning to the Dominican Republic.

THOMSON’S CARIBBEAN CRUISING: A NEW B(R)AND OF ENTERTAINMENT ‘A NEW WAVE OF ENTERTAINMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS’

Thomson’s Caribbean Cruise programme will also feature a new entertainment programme ‘A NEW WAVE OF ENTERTAINMENT ON THE HIGH SEAS’ with jazz and Dixieland band performances, Latin dancing classes and West End Style Shows sure to prove a hit with customers on the high seas.

Jazz up your Cruise…

NEW: For those travelling on the Tropical Transatlantic cruise, Dan Darling and his Lovely Chaps will bring classics from the likes of Louis Armstrong and Frank Sinatra to life. The band, who have played with greats including Van Morrison and the Glen Miller Orchestra, include Dixieland, Swing and Rat-pack favourite in their repertoire.

Meanwhile, Mart Rodgers Manchester Jazz Band is sure to be a hit on the Transatlantic Sunrise itinerary. Their influences include Fats Waller and Louis Armstrong and, as well as the old favourites, they’ll be playing some of their own melodies. What’s more, they’ll be giving talks on the big names in jazz, together with musical demos illustrating trademarks of this popular genre.

…Or have ball with us!

NEW: Further entertainment options include a taste of South America with demos and classes from top Latin dancers; a snapshot of London courtesy of glitzy West End-style shows; talks from experts in the world of music and dance… And there’s even a masquerade ball!

Lead in: 14 nights on the Tropical Transatlantic costs just £999 per person for 14 nights departing from Lisbon, Portugal on 07 December 2008 with flights from 5 UK airports taking customers to the port of departure. Price includes return flights, full board, tips, port taxes and charges and fuel supplements.

Transatlantic Sunrise’s 18 night itinerary costs £1399 per person departing on 4 January 2009 with flights from 5 UK airports, including return flights, full board, tips, port taxes and charges and fuel supplements. Flights are to La Romana and return from La Palma.

To book visit http://www.thomson.co.uk/cruise  or call 0871 230 2800.

FURTHER THOMSON CRUISES BROCHURE HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2008/09

NEW: STRICTLY COME CRUISING WITH DANCE LESSONS ON THE THOMSON DESTINY

For three months starting in January 2009, Thomson Celebration will offer professional dance demos and classes to customers who wants to try their hand at Latin dance with the all new “Get up and Dance!” programme. There’ll be classes for all levels, including one-to-one coaching, and there’ll even be a dance party to round off the cruise when our guests can show off their new found dance skills… and the experts take to the floor.

NEW: WORLD CARE FUND

For holidays departing from May 2009 onwards, all Thomson customers will have the opportunity to donate £1 per adult (50p per child) to the World Care Fund – see separate release.

CRUISE AND STAY OPTIONS

There are Cruise and Stay options which precede or follow the 7 night cruises in Dominican Republic, Cyprus, Madeira, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Sharm el Sheikh, Majorca, Corfu and Halkidiki. A La Carte, Platinum, Gold, Small & Friendly and Family Club Extra properties are available to combine with 7 night cruises in many of our resorts.

Lead in price for the 4T Hotel Barcelo Premium in Dominican Republic on an all-inclusive basis for seven nights after the Caribbean Gems itinerary is £1199 based on two sharing. Cruise is based on two sharing inside cabin deck 2/3 and departs on 11 January 2009 with flights from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Manchester and London Gatwick. Price includes seven night hotel accommodation, full board on cruise, return flights, taxes and charges, tips and fuel supplements.

DISCOUNTS AND SPECIAL OFFERS:

Savings of up to £300 per couple on certain itineraries; Upgrades to All Inclusive from just £69; Savings up to 50% on cabin upgrades for all cruises; Group discount – great savings for groups of 10 adults or more. Special Cabin Offer – on Thomson Spirit “Red Sea Magic” (winter only). See brochure for further details and to book visit http://www.thomson.co.uk/cruise or call 0871 230 2800.