Rancho Valencia

Best Hotel (Tie):
Rancho Valencia / Four Seasons Resort Aviara
It’s no surprise that Ranch & Coast readers couldn’t decide between these two hotels. Both are equally luxurious, offer great service and top-quality amenities, share striking Spanish Colonial style, and have spots on Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List. Only size sets them apart. At Rancho Valencia, guests stay in 49 spacious casita suites — all with fireplaces, open-beam ceilings, and garden patios. At Four Seasons Resort Aviara, 329 rooms vary in dimensions, location, and view. Both properties boast sybaritic spas with delicious menus of treatments — and these are also available to non-staying guests. Local residents are also welcome at the restaurants and on the tennis courts at both resorts and on Aviara’s championship golf course. (858/756-1123, www.ranchovalencia.com) (760/603-6800, www.fourseasons.com/aviara)
— Elizabeth Hansen


Four Seasons Resort Aviara
Best Air Charter:
Schubach Aviation
It’s no wonder our readers have again selected Schubach Aviation as their favorite air charter company. With its fleet of luxury aircraft boasting plush recliners, kitchens, satphones, DVD players, private bathrooms, and more, Schubach Aviation is first class all the way — literally. Business professionals and vacationers looking to travel in style have been using Schubach since its inception in 1992, both because of the in-plane amenities, and because the crafts can land in more airfields than commercial planes, bringing flyers closer to their destinations. And of course, there’s no waiting in line to board. "Having served San Diego for more than 15 years, the highly experienced staff is dedicated to providing seamless travel experiences," says Schubach’s Kimberly Skinner. (760/929-0307, www.schubachaviation.com) — Alicia Garcia
 


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