RANCHO MIRAGE, CA – July 20, 2007 – A new lobby, enhanced guest rooms, an Internet marketplace and a sporty new lounge are among the first signs of the exciting transformation underway at Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa™. This classic desert resort in Rancho Mirage is undergoing a $35-million revitalization by KSL Resorts that will also bring signature dining, a new family pool with fun-filled water features, outdoor meeting space, and more. Finishing touches are expected by the end of 2007.

A welcoming new porte cochere heralds the changes within and leads into a spacious new lobby. Here, warm-hued walls and elegant archways surround cozy seating areas with handsome, carved-wood furnishings.

The resort’s newly upgraded guest rooms are elegantly furnished in early California style with richly carved, dark woods, crown moldings and sumptuous bedding, along with 42-inch plasma televisions. The rooms’ greatly enhanced baths feature slab granite countertops and beautiful millwork cabinetry. A select inventory of upgraded rooms is available now, with more coming online every week, and completion slated for November.

The stylish new R Bar, which opened its doors in early July, exudes a classic Rat Pack vibe enhanced by sleek leather seating, dark woods and a welcoming bar. Three flat-screen TVs, a pool table and shuffleboard table add to the sporty sophistication of this handsome space, destined to become a Rancho Mirage “hot spot.”

The recently unveiled Palms Café is the resort’s Internet café. Serving Starbucks coffee, the café also offers brick-oven pizzas and light fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while several computer stations allow guests to stay in touch with office and home.

Also open is Las Palmas Boutique, with its exceptional selection of resort wear and fashion accessories in the most popular name brands, from Tommy Bahamas to Brighton.

The Splash Bar and Grill is being freshened up for an August reopening and will once again serve refreshing treats and casual dining poolside.

Still to Come: Signature Restaurant, Exciting Water Play and Outdoor Event Space Some of the most compelling developments for Rancho Las Palmas will occur this fall, with the unveiling of a new signature restaurant by the Puccini Group. The renowned designers are also responsible for the highly acclaimed BlueFire Grill at KSL Resorts’ La Costa Resort and Spa.

In addition, the resort’s popular family pool will reopen with an exciting new water feature. Offering fun for all ages, it will include a 425-foot lazy river surrounding an island with two 100-foot water slides, a Jacuzzi, and other aquatic delights.

Fall will also bring a new, state-of-the-art fitness center to Rancho Las Palmas. Completing the resort’s transformation will be a new outdoor event space, the Waterfall Terrace. Offering a lovely outdoor setting for weddings and other social affairs, the terrace will open in early 2008.

Located in the heart of Rancho Mirage, California, Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is a true desert classic. Opened in 1979, the 444-room property is situated on 240 acres dotted with palm trees, tranquil lakes, gardens and fountains. The resort features a 27-hole, Ted Robinson-designed championship golf course, 20,000-square-foot European spa, three swimming pools, a variety
of dining options, 41,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space and the Peter Burwash International Tennis Center. For more information on Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa, call (877) 669-4653.

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