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CONDE NAST JOHANSENS SELECTS THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE AS A "RECOMMENDED HOTEL" FOR 2005

New York, Jan. 2005 - Conde Nast Johansens, the internationally acclaimed publisher of hotel guides, announced today that based on its hotel inspections in 2004, it will recommend The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, CA in its 2005 Guide to Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts.. North America, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Pacific.
Conde Nast Johansens publishes its Guides for discerning travelers who seek quality service and facilities. It makes hotel Recommendations based on their excellence of service and cuisine, as well as their unique style, diverse or exceptional location. Each recommended hotel must pass a rigorous inspection annually to be included in the Guide. "The word 'Recommendation' in the title of our Guides reflects the critical contribution made each year by our team of insp~tors, all of whom have a wealth of experience ITom which our readers can benefit," said Andrew Warren, Conde Nast Johansens Managing Director. Lesley O'Malley-Keyes, Conde Nast Johansens Vice President and Publishing Director North America, added, "We are very pleased to be recommending The Inn At Rancho Santa Fe in our 2005 edition. It is truly a reflection of its impressive hospitality."

The 2005 edition of Recommended Hotels, Inns and Resorts - North America, Bermuda, Caribbean, Mexico, Pacific, available at Bordersand'other major bookstores, includes 243 hotel Recommendations ranging from quiet rural retreats to spectacular resorts. The Guide devotes a full page to each hotel Recommendation, complete with full-color photographs and detailed information about its facilities and tariffs.

Consumers can purchase Conde Nast Johansens Guides at leading bookstores, by calling Conde Nast Johansens at 1-800-564-7518 or via the online bookstore at www.johansens.com. Conde Nast ]ohansens promotes its Guides with an extensive media advertising program in such publications as Conde Nast Traveler, Gourmet, The New York Times Magazine, Sophisticated Traveler and Architectural Digest.
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