Rancho Bernardo Inn Resort and Spa (San Diego, CA): A distinguished member of JC Resorts, Rancho Bernardo Inn is a destination resort known for its exquisite golf, spa facilities, and exceptional cuisine.  With unpretentious style and genuine warmth unique among the world’s finest resorts, the property inspires conversation, reflection, and relaxation.

What’s hot? Rancho Bernardo Inn is offering its new ‘Kids Rule, Parents Drool’ package, a family-inspired summer package with the kids in focus, with rates starting at $179! Also, El Bizcocho recently welcomed Chef de Cuisine Ryan Grant, known for wowing audiences with his creativity and flair.

Surf & Sand Resort (Laguna Beach, CA): Surf & Sand Resort, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide and holder of AAA’s Four-Diamond Award, lies on California’s Laguna Beach shoreline where the waves of the Pacific meet 500 feet of pristine white sand. Here, a magnificent Oceanfront location combines luxurious accommodations, dedicated personal service, distinctive dining, and a therapeutic spa to create relaxing, romantic getaways.

What’s hot? The award-winning Splashes Restaurant at the Surf & Sand Resort has recently welcomed the newest member to its talented culinary team, Executive Chef Jeff Armstrong. Chef Armstrong will oversee the culinary operations for the resort, lending the experience from his extensive resume, most notably as sous chef for Jean Georges at J&G Steakhouse.  Splashes’ newly revamped menu will debut this summer.

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (Worldwide): Fairmont is a leader in the global hospitality industry, with a distinctive collection of over 60 properties worldwide and a reputation for excellence. Their diverse portfolio includes historic icons, elegant resorts and modern city center properties.

What’s hot? This year, Fairmont adds a few more fabulous properties to its roster.  Just in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the exclusive and elegant 154-room property Fairmont Zimbali Resort has opened along the sublime eastern coast of South Africa. One of this year’s most eagerly anticipated openings, The Savoy has been undergoing the most ambitious restoration in British history and is slated to reopen in October 2010. Then, in September, re-opening of Shanghai’s legendary Fairmont Peace Hotel, which boasts a history overshadowing that of any other hotel in the Far East.  Back stateside, Fairmont Pittsburgh opened in March as the city’s first premier luxury hotel, and is set to be the best spot in town for great views and great cocktails.

Brooklyn Winery (Brooklyn, NY): Opening in fall 2010, Brooklyn Winery is an urban winery, wine bar and private event space with a casual, comfortable atmosphere in the heart of the equally effortlessly cool neighborhood of Williamsburg.  Barrel making will commence in October with the arrival of grape varietals from California and New York, with efforts led by resident winemaker Conor McCormack, former winemaker of Crushpad in San Francisco.

What’s hot? Brooklyn Winery will offer barrel-making packages where members can actively participate in the entire winemaking process, learning to crush, ferment, bottle, rack, and taste their own wine.

Brockton Villa Restaurant (La Jolla, CA): Brockton Villa Restaurant is a true California original. The charming beach cottage dates back to 1894 and overlooks the world famous La Jolla Cove. With fresh seasonal menus and entrees prepared fresh for every order, Brockton Villa is a family-owned oceanfront restaurant dedicated to delighting your eyes as well as your palate.

What’s hot? Brockton Villa announces it’s seasonal summer dinner service. Owned by a local family of restaurateurs, Brockton Villa receives daily deliveries of fresh and local seafood during its seasonal dinner service.

Beaumont’s (Bird Rock, CA): Located in the heart of La Jolla’s famed Bird Rock community, Beaumont’s is the perfect restaurant to dine, have cocktails, listen to live music or simply hang out. Beaumont’s features fresh California fare in a casual, yet trendy atmosphere, bringing an entirely new dynamic to this quaint beach city.

What’s hot? With live music and exclusive performers three nights a week, Beaumont’s brings Bird Rock to the next level in casual nightlife culture. Any given Friday night, you will find the bar packed with locals and non-locals alike, enjoying the entertainment over Beaumont’s signature cocktails or the kitchen’s late-night menu items, served until 11pm!

“As JPR continues to expand nationally, it’s essential to have a core team of talented PR professionals with an in depth understanding of the hospitality and lifestyle arenas,” said Founding Partner Kim Julin Guyader.  “Both Katherine and Lauren possess the leadership skills necessary to implement buzz-worthy local, regional and national public relations campaigns that will ultimately effect our client’s bottom line by securing the top tier media placements that most important to their growth.”

As PR Manager, Randall brings more than eight years of agency, in-house, and start-up experience in strategic positioning and branding for companies across the lifestyle industry spectrum. At JPR, she will work with each team member to manage day-to-day account activities, oversee publicity campaigns on all accounts and collaborate with the founding and managing partners to support the growth of JPR. Randall will also direct campaigns for a variety of clients, including Davis Ink, 5^th and Market Restaurant Project, celebrity Chef Brian Malarkey, Stingaree, Hold it Contemporary Home, Evofem Inc, formerly Instead Inc., and Cosmoderm Technologies.

Newly appointed as Account Supervisor, Clifford’s role within the agency will expand to include enhanced strategic leadership and management functions, including mentorship for JPR’s publicist. In her day-to-day client work, her focus remains on JPR’s nightlife clients such as Fluxx, Side Bar, W Hotel San Diego, Voyeur, and Eclipse at Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort. Clifford has been with JPR for nearly three years.