The Bar/Lounge at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

"This is the backdrop for the 249 guest rooms and suites, outfitted with goose down-topped beds, Italian marble bathrooms, oversize tubs, mini-bars and flat-screen TVs"

"Sporting types play golf at the on-site club while others lounge alongside one of the four pools, hit the hiking trails, or avail themselves of the resort's beach shuttle service"

"After dinner is when the Grand seems most like Hearst Castle, especially the lobby lounge, where a blazing hearth, live classical music, and a jolly good selection of port transform retro into reality"

"Foodies can indulge in everything from afternoon tea to gourmet dining at six different venues, and there are four beautiful pools to lounge by, complete with underwater speakers and luxurious cabanas"

"After dinner is when the Grand seems most like Hearst Castle, especially the lobby lounge, where a blazing hearth, live classical music, and a jolly good selection of port transform retro into reality"

"40-inch flat-panel TVs, minibars and good storage space with laptop-sized safes, irons and ironing boards, and extra bedding are standard"

"Foodies can indulge in everything from afternoon tea to gourmet dining at six different venues, and there are four beautiful pools to lounge by, complete with underwater speakers and luxurious cabanas"

"40-inch flat-panel TVs, minibars and good storage space with laptop-sized safes, irons and ironing boards, and extra bedding are standard"