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only one who has this idea. As I turn to walk back into lobby, I am greeted by an entire team of professional basketball players. Purple and gold Los Angeles Lakers jerseys file by me as they gather for bus for their practice session at new sports pavilion at University of San Diego. Wow, are they tall!
Estancia has 210 ranch-style rooms . . .
I can’t wait to see what guest rooms are like. There are 210 ranch-style rooms with every amenity of luxury. My room has a braided rug with egg shell painted walls. The golden chiffon curtains drape full length windows overlooking a Spanish courtyard and fountain. An autumn colored chair in corner with a leather caramel ottoman awaits relaxation with a good book. The black cabinet that houses television looks like a period piece from rancher’s living room. The bed is warm and inviting with a white hounds tooth duvet and a horse blanket of grey and gold draped over side. The gold borders around room are painted with rich gold fleur de lis designs. The bed pillows are green, gold, and cream plaid; small throw pillows were a matching green and red striped. The linens are a 316 count Turkish cotton. I love sheets that are so soft and comforting that they tease you into cuddling and taking a nap.
The wicker waste paper basket accents simple oak desk; dresser in entry way is made of a rich cherry. A dark wrought iron floor lamp lights corner of room casting a spell of yesteryear. The door to my room is a dark chocolate wood with slats resembling a stable door. Every detail of design dares me to enjoy an adventure from golden era of California, with today’s aura.
The bathroom is simple and refreshing. The shower curtain is a soft, luxurious, white terry cloth, indulging my need to be pampered. The shower head is oversized and it feels like I am standing beneath a fresh spring-fed waterfall during a summer rain. The white free-standing sink gives room an open and unique décor. But bath products adorning sink say it all. The shampoo is a Sorrento lemon scent that smells like it came right from ranch’s lemon orchard. The body lotion is smooth and silky with fragrance of juniper, as refreshing as a walk in woods. The shower gel is perfumed with an invigorating citrus scent. If their bath products are this extraordinary, I can’t wait to discover what their spa is like.
How can spa be even more serene and relaxing than my room and beautiful grounds? The truth is that my spa adventure begins moment I step onto grounds. Every where I look I see sprawling gardens of eucalyptus, lavender, and citrus trees permeating air with opulent fragrances. Only real spa surpasses this sensual garden of Eden — another grand adventure greeting me!
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