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NEW HILTON CARLSBAD OCEANFRONT RESORT & SPA SET TO OPEN IN JUNE 2012

Cobbling together parcels of land, forging great working relationships with a city and designing an appealing hotel was just the beginning for the new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa, currently under construction across from Carlsbad State Beach. Developer Bill Canepa has spent a decade breathing life into the hotel project. Canepa’s passion for San Diego North County is behind one of the few new hotels being built in California. At the time of its groundbreaking in January 2011, it was the only major hotel under active development west of the Mississippi and is the only Hilton Resort currently under construction in the U.S. The new Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa is scheduled to open in June 2012.

Set across from a spectacular stretch of beach, Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort and Spa will bring a new kind of resort to the city – a resort that will make visitors and guests feel as if they have become a part of this relaxed, Southern California haven, if only for a short time – and yearn to return. The elegant, contemporary resort will offer unparalleled views of the Pacific Ocean and state-of-the-art amenities including a complete spa, signature restaurant and diverse meeting and event space.

The property will feature 215 guest rooms including 8 suites, many with panoramic ocean views. Modeling the California Craftsman style, the resort architecture was inspired by the work of the famous architects Charles and Henry Greene whose interest in wood and metal work while studying architecture at MIT in the late 1800s merged with the inspiration from examples of Japanese architecture at the World’s Columbian Exhibition in 1892. The result is a stunning example of contemporary Craftsman architecture - built the way the Greene Brothers might do it today.

With a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean and a short walk to gorgeous South Carlsbad State beaches, the ocean is integrated in the very identity of the resort. Sitting at the crest of a series of gently rolling berms, the resort takes full advantage of its western exposure and sweeping ocean views. Drawing inspiration from the setting, the handsome and abundant plant palette echoes the coastal landscape with large use of mounding fragrant and flowering coastal shrubs and trees. Paving materials and colors reflect and harmonize with the natural sandstone formations of the Carlsbad coastline

A perfect retreat for guests will be the masterfully designed 5,600 square foot Ocean Crest Spa, also inspired by the Pacific Ocean. Elements like energy, power, serenity calmness and beauty are at the core of the interior design through the generous use of teak, bronze, stone, amber and glass generating an instinctive connection at the deepest level of ones soul. The Spa will feature 7 treatment rooms, a couple’s room with tub and private outdoor relaxation area, and men’s and women’s relaxation rooms and locker rooms. A full array of massage, facials and body treatments as well as manicure and pedicures will be offered on the menu. A 1,200 square foot Fitness Center offers aerobic area, free weights and state-of-the-art cardio equipment. The central west-facing courtyard features a 4,000 sq. ft. free-from swimming pool, a children’s splash pool, an outdoor fire pit with comfortable ocean view seating.

With over 25,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, the hotel offers a prime location for any size business group. The 8,500 square feet of indoor event facilities include the 5,700 square foot oceanfront ballroom which divides into five, four meeting rooms and a board room. There is 5,000 square feet of flexible pre-function space. The 12,000 square feet of outdoor space includes ocean view gardens that can seat 500 guests outdoors for lunch or dinner. The setting takes full advantage of the unparalleled ocean views making it a desirable oceanfront wedding destination with indoor/outdoor options for ceremonies and receptions.

Owned and operated by Wave Crest Hotels and Resorts, the property will fill the niche for visitors seeking a casual, comfortable resort experience along the beach in North county San Diego and a welcome retreat for weddings and social events for area residents.

No More Time Share Wasted Vacation Opportunities, Maintenance Fees, and Property Taxes

ViaPointe works with individuals and families that are considering making their first purchase of a timeshare and also works closely with current owners who have a vested interest in their deeded timeshares and consider the timeshare as an asset that should produce a return every year. Today’s timeshare owners realize that the value of a timeshare is not based on the deed but on how it is being used. Increased maintenance fees and special assessments tied to a deeded timeshare have gotten out of control. These fees must be paid every year, whether you use your time or not and has owners upset and frustrated. ViaPointe Services Inc. has been successful in helping owners drastically reduce their maintenance fees and eliminating property taxes all together.

As a result of today’s economy, many owners would like to be timeshare free. Timeshares are tough to sell, even in the best of times. ViaPointe Resort Services Inc. helps owners sell or liquidate their timeshares and instantly stop all fees by totally removing their name from the deed.

The more owners understand about their options through timeshare analysis, the better the odds are of maximizing the value of their timeshare. By upgrading existing owners to RCI Points, the owner’s vacation choices become limitless giving them access to all of RCI’s 6,500 resorts around the world. Owners also benefit from the added flexibility to use their points for cruises, hotel stays, major theme park tickets, airfares from over 300 airlines around the world, and car rentals.

ViaPointe Resort Services, Inc. offers a no cost, no obligation analysis of current owner’s timeshare(s). Their analysis focuses on the owner’s concerns, increased maintenance fees, special assessments, vacation weeks going to waste, difficulties exchanging weeks, the need for more flexibility, or wanting to sell or liquidate their week(s). Through ViaPointe Resort Services Inc., owners develop a much better understanding and the ability to solve their problems. Visit their newest office located upstairs in the Carlsbad Village Faire Plaza, for a no cost, no obligation, analysis of your timeshare week(s). Please stop by or call them at (760) 494-0211.

Resorts

Aviara Park Hyatt

7100 Four Seasons Pt. Carlsbad
www.parkaviara.hyatt.com

603-6800

Borrego Springs Country Club

1112 Tiliting T Dr Borrego Springs

767-5700

Carlsbad Seapointe Resort

6400 Surfside Ln Carlsbad

603-1700

Castle Creek Inn Resort Hotel and Spa

Escondido

619-298-7459

Grand Pacific Resorts Inc

121 S Pacific Oceanside

722-6666

La Costa Resort and Spa

2101 Costa Del Mar Rd Carlsbad

930-7000

Olympic Resort Hotel and Spa

6111 El Camino Real Carlsbad

438-8330

Pala Mesa Resort

2001 S Old Hwy 395 Fallbrook

728-5881

Tamarack Beach Resort

3200 Carlsbad Carlsbad

729-3500

Warner Springs Spa

31625 Highway 79 Warner Springs

782-4255

Welk Resort

8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Esc

Worldmark by Trendwest

1310 Carmelo Dr Oceanside

721-0890

West Inn and Suites

4970 Avenida Encinas Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.westinnandsuites.com

Casinos

Barona Valley Ranch Resort and Casino

1932 Wildcat Canyon road, Lakeside. Run by the Barona band of Mission Indians, this casino has 2000 video slot machines, 70 tables (blackjack, Pai Gow), penny slots, 136-seat off-track betting facility. Opened in 1983, Barona also has a gift shop, three restaurants, a fast food court, an 850-seat Vegas-style buffet and a steakhouse. Eighteen-hole golf course and 400-room luxury hotel. (619) 443-2300 or www.barona.com.

Casino Pauma

777 Pauma Reservation Rd, Pauma Valley

1,090 slots, 28 table games. One café, pizza kitchen and deli; alcohol is served. (760) 742-2177 or www.casinopauma.com.

Golden Acorn Casino

1800 Golden Acorn Way, Campo.

750 slots, 13 table games and a buffet restaurant. Also a food court featuring a pizzeria, deli, pastry. (866) 794-6244 or www.goldenacorncasino.com.

Harrah's Rincon Casino

33750 Valley Center Road, Valley Center

1,600 slot machines, eight restaurants, 653 luxury rooms, 2,000-seat entertainment venue open May-September. The Rincon casino opened in January 2001; Harrah's Rincon Casino opened in August 2002. (760) 751-3100 or www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rin/.

La Posta Casino

777 Crestwood Road, Boulevard

With only 349 slots, guests receive individual attention from the casino's team members. Private club atmosphere with large bar, plasma TVs, an IHOP, and a breathtaking view. (619) 824-4100 or www.lapostacasino.com

Pala Casino, Entertainment and Dining

11154 Highway 76, Pala

Located five miles east of 1-15, 15 miles north of Escondido. Pala Casino opened in April 2001 and employs 1,900 people. Maintained by the Pala band of Mission Indians, Pala has more than 2,250 slot machines and videos, 87 table games, high-limit gaming and one non-smoking gaming area, eight restaurants, four entertainment venues, a 506-room, 10-story, four-star hotel, and a 10,000-square-foot day spa. (877) 946-7252 or www.palacasino.com.

Pechanga Resort and Casino

45000 Pechanga Parkway, Temecula

2,000 slots, 160 games tables, 54-table poker room. Eight restaurants, including a food court and all-you-can-eat buffet. 1,200 seat showroom, 522-room hotel, including health spa. (877) 711-2946 or www.pechanga.com.

Santa Ysabel Resort and Casino

25575 state Route 79, Santa Ysabel

The county's newest casino features 349 slot machines, blackjack, poker, a card-based roulette game, billiards and a video game arcade. The Orchard, a 24-hour restaurant/buffet dining area and bar, has floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Lake Henshaw and Palomar Mountain. (760) 782-0909.

Sycuan Resort and Casino

Resort: 3007 Dehesa Road, El Cajon

Casino: 5469 Casino Way, El Cajon

2,000 slots, 70 tables, bingo. Five dining options. Live entertainment and a gift shop, two 18-hole golf courses and an executive course at the resort. Resort, (619) 442-3245; casino, (619) 445-6002. www.sycuan.com.

Valley View Casino

 16300 Nyemii Pass Road, Valley Center

1,300 slots, 10 table games. Buffet-style restaurant; new steak-house June 1. (866) 843-9946 or www.valleyviewcasino.com.

Viejas Casino and Turf Club

5000 Willows Road, Alpine

2,500 slots, 81 table games, bingo and off-track betting. Six restaurants, the hip new V Lounge, a 400-seat showroom, headliner entertainment, gift shop and a factory-outlet shopping center featuring 60 retail stores, restaurants, a 1,500 seat outdoor concert park and a show court with nightly water, fire, and laser show. Also, two adjacent RV parks. (619) 445-5400 or www.viejas.com.

Golf Courses

Arrowood Golf Course

5201 Village Drive, Oceanside, CA 92057

(760) 96-8400. Holes: 18. Par: 71. Green fees: $30-$110.

Borrego Springs Resort and Country Club

1112 Tilting T Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

(760) 767-3330. Holes: 27. Par:72. Green fees: $43-$80.

Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club

14050 Carmel Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92128

(858) 487-9224. Holes: 18. Par: 71. Green fees: $35-$75.

Castle Creek Country Club

8797 Circle R Drive, Escondido, CA 92026

(760) 749-2422. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $48-$64.

Center City Golf Course Oceanside

2323 Greenbrier Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

(760) 433-8590. Holes: 18. Par: 66. Green fees: $17.50-$20.50.

CrossCreek Golf Club

43860 Glen Meadows Road, Temecula, CA 92590

(951) 506-3402. Holes: 18. Par: 71. Green fees: $45-$105.

Doubletree Golf Resort San Diego

14455 Penasquitos Drive, San Diego, CA 92129

(858) 485-4145. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $40-$70.

Eagle Crest Golf Club

2492 Old Ranch road, Escondido, CA 92027

(760) 737-9762. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $25-$75.

Emerald Isle Golf Course

660 S. El Camino Real, Oceanside, CA 92057

(760) 721-4700. Holes: 18. Par: 56. Green fees: $17-$20.

Encinitas Ranch Golf Course

1275 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 944-1936. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $52-95.

Fallbrook Golf Club

2757 Gird Road, Fallbrook, CA 92088

(760) 728-8334. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $15-$28.

Four Seasons Resort Aviara Golf Club

7447 Batiquitos Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92009

(760) 603-6900. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $130-$225. (Includes cart, range, balls and use of the GPS system.)

La Costa Resort and Spa

2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009

(800) 854-5000, ext. 7655. Holes: Two 18-hole courses. Par: 72. Green fees: $100-$225.

Welk Resort San Diego

8860 Lawrence Welk Drive, Escondido, CA 92026

(760) 749-3225. Holes: 18. Par: 62 (Fountains); 54 (Oaks). Green fees: $22-$44 (Fountains, includes cart); $10-$17 (Oaks, cart not included.)

Lomas Santa Fe Executive Golf Course

1580 Sun Valle Road, Solana Beach, CA 92075

(858) 755-0195. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $75-210.

Maderas Golf Club

17750 Old Coach Road, Poway 92064

(858) 451-8100. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $75-$210.

Meadow Lake Golf Course

10333 Meadow Glen Way East, Escondido, CA 92026

(760) 749-1620. Holes: 18. Par: 71. Green fees: $30-$49.

Mount Woodson Golf Club

16422 N. Woodson Drive, Ramona, CA 92065

(760) 788-3555. Holes: 18. Par: 70. Green fees: $40-$85 

Oaks North Golf Course

12602 Oaks North Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

(858) 487-3021. Holes: 27. Par: 60. Green fees: $20-$34 (cart not included.)

Oceanside Municipal Golf Course

825 Douglas Drive, Oceanside, CA 92054

(760) 433-1360. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $5.75-$45.50.

Pala Mesa Resort

2001 Old Highway 395, Fallbrook, CA 92028

(760) 728-5881. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $34-$85.

Rancho Bernardo Inn Resort Course

17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128

(858) 675-8500. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $60-$115.

Rancho Carlsbad Country Club

5200 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92010

(760) 438-1772. Holes: 18. Par: 56. Green fees: $14.50-$17.50.

Redhawk Golf Club

45100 Redhawk Parkway, Temecula, CA 92592

(951) 302-3850. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $33-$80.

Reidy Creek Golf Course

2300 N. Broadway, Escondido, CA 92026

(760) 740-2450. Holes: 18. Par: 54. Green fees: $10-42.

Roadrunner Golf Club

1010 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, CA 92004

(760) 767-5373. Holes: 18. Par: 54. Green fees: $25-$30.

San Luis Rey Downs Golf Resort and Country Club

31474 Golf Club Drive, Bonsall, CA 92003

(800) 783-6967. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $17-$64.

San Vicente inn and Golf Club

24157 San Vicente road, Ramona, CA 92065

(760) 789-3477. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $42-$65.

Sheraton Four Points

8110 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA 92123

(800) 992-1441. Holes: nine. Par: 27. Green fees: $6-$10.

Temecula Creek Inn Golf Resort

44501 rainbow Canyon Road, Temecula, CA 92592

(951) 676-2405. Holes: 27. Par: 72. Green fees: $22-$90.

Temeku Hills Golf Course

41687 Temeku Drive, Temecula, CA 92591

(951) 694-9998. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $29-$69.

The Crossings at Carlsbad

5800 Crossings Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 444-1800

The Grand Golf Club

5300 the Grand Del Mar Way, San Diego, CA 92130

(858) 792-6200. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $205-$225.

The SCGA Golf Course

39500 Robert Trent Jones Parkway, Murrieta, CA 92563

(800) 752-9724. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $25-$80.

The Vineyard at Escondido Golf Course

925 San Pasqual Road, Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 735-9545. Holes: 18. Par: 70. Green fees: $18-$65.

Twin Oaks Golf Course

1425 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 591-4653. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $25-$80.

Warner Springs Ranch

31652 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086

(760) 782-4270. Holes: 18. Par: 72. Green fees: $17-$60.

Hotels

Aponi Restaurant

15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar

(858) 792-5200

Best Western Beach View Lodge

434-5405

Best Western Encinitas Inn At Moonlight Beach

85 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas

942-3129

Best Western Marty's Valley Inn

3240 Mission Av, Oceanside

757-7700

Best Western Stratford Inn

710 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar

(858) 755-1501

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

3075 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad

434-7020

Choice Hotels International

Toll free-dial '1' and Then

800 424-6423

800 4choice

Comfort Inn

27338 Jefferson Avenue

951 296-3788

Comfort Inn

1290 West Valley Pkway

489-1010

Quality Suites

9880 Mira Mesa Blvd.

(858) 530-2000

Roadway Inn

250 W El Norte Pkwy

746-0441

Comfort Inn Hotel

1661 Villa Cardiff Dr, Cardiff By Sea

944-0427

Courtyard by Marriott

717 S Highway 101, Solana Beach

(858) 523-9410.

Courtyard By Marriott

717 S Highway 101, Solana Beach

(858) 792-8200

Del Mar Inn Clarion Hotel

720 Camino Del, Mar Del Mar

(858) 755-9765

Dolphin Hotel

133 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside

722-7200

Doubletree Hotel Del Mar

11915 El Camino Real, San Diego

(858) 481-8287

Embassy Suites Hotel

San Diego Bay, Downtown

601 Pacific Coast Highway, San Diego

(619) 239-2400

Embassy Suites Hotel

San Diego-La Jolla

4550 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego

(858) 453-0400

Embassy Suites Hotels

Reservations Worldwide

Toll Free-dial '1' Then

800 362-2779

Escondido Hotel rooms

Escondido

751-8874

Exceptionnel At The Century Plaza

Hotel and Tower

7100 Four Seasons Pt Carlsbad

804-0657

Fallbrook Hotel rooms

Escondido

751-8852

Frick S Oceanside

439-5546

Golf Course Hotels Inc

6111 El Camino Real Carlsbad

438-2501

Hilton Del Mar

155755 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Del Mar

(858) 792-5293

Hilton Garden Inn

6450 Carlsbad Blvd

476-0800

Hilton Garden Inn San Diego/Rancho Bernardo

17240 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego

(858) 676-1660

Hilton San Diego Airport Harbor Island

1960 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego

(619) 291-6700

Hilton San Diego/Del Mar

15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd

(858) 792-5200

Hilton San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

401 K St

(619) 291-6700

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

901 Camino Del Rio South

(619) 543-9000

Hilton San Diego Resort

1775 East Mission Bay Dr, San Diego

(619) 276-4010

Holiday Inn

Toll Free-dial '1' and then

800 465-4329

Holiday Inn Express

3170 Vista Wy, Oceanside

757-2200

Holiday Inn Express-Encinitas

607 Leucadia Bl, Encinitas

633-1744

Holiday Inn Express Hotels and Suites

621 S Highway 101, Solana Beach

(858) 350-0102

Hotel of Rancho Bernardo

11611 Bernardo Plaza Ct SD

(858) 613-2000

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

1 Market Pl, SD

(619) 232-1234

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

3777 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego

(858) 552-1234

Hyatt Regency Islandia Hotel and Marina

1441 Quivira Rd, San Diego

(619) 224-1234

Worldwide Reservations

Hyatt Hotels and Resorts

Toll Free-Dial '1' and Then

888 839-8785

Inn The

5951 Linea Del Cielo Rancho Santa Fe

858 756-6297

International Hotel Marketing Corporation

503 Vista Bella, Oceanside

722-5400

La Quinta Inn

101850 Paseo Montril, San Diego

(858) 484-8800

La Quinta Inn Oceanside

937 N Coast Hwy, Oceanside

722-4235

La Quinta Inns

630 Sycamore Av, Vista

727-8180

Molina De Agua Hotel

Solana Beach

(858) 755-4596

Radisson Edwardian Hotels

Vista

599-3900

Radisson Hotels and Resorts

Toll Free-Dial '1' and then

800 333-3333

Radisson Hotel La Jolla

3299 Holiday Ct La Jolla

(858) 453-5500

Radisson Suite Hotel Rancho Bernardo

11520 West Bernardo Ct

(858) 451-6600

Ramada Inn

1440 Mission Av Oceanside

967-4100

Ranchita Bike and Hike Downhill Bike Tours

37560 Montezuma Valley Rd, Ranchita

782-3900

Residence Inn by Marriott-Carmel Mountain

11002 Rancho Carmel Dr, San Diego

(858) 673-1900

Roadway Inn

250 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido

747-4564

San Clemente Cove

5805 Armada Dr, Carlsbad

268-1963

San Diego Hotel Rooms

29850 Circle R Wy, Escondido

751-8803

San Diego Mariott Del Mar

11966 El Camino Real, San Diego

(858) 523-1700

San Diego Poway Springhill Suites

San Diego

(858) 635-5724

San Marcos Hotel Rooms

Escondido

751-8873

Seashore on The Sand

2805 Ocean Carlsbad

434-6679

Staybridge Suites Hotel Carmel Mountain

11855 Avenue of Industry San Diego

(858) 487-0900

Temecula Hotel Rooms

Escondido

751-8804