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About The Ritz-Carlton
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About The Ritz-CarltonThe Gold StandardAbout The Ritz-Carlton
With a credo and corporate philosophy of unwavering commitment to service, The Ritz-Carlton sets the standard for luxury experiences the world over.
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The Ritz-Carlton ExperienceInspiring Life’s JourneysThe Ritz-Carlton Experience
Explore how The Ritz-Carlton aspires to give you an experience that will stay with you forever.
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About The Ritz-CarltonThe Gold StandardAbout The Ritz-Carlton
With a credo and corporate philosophy of unwavering commitment to service, The Ritz-Carlton sets the standard for luxury experiences the world over.
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The Ritz-Carlton ExperienceInspiring Life’s JourneysThe Ritz-Carlton Experience
Explore how The Ritz-Carlton aspires to give you an experience that will stay with you forever.
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The Journey
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The JourneyThe JourneyThe Journey
Where will you go next? From far-flung locales to urban favorites, find inspiration for your next great escape.
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Inspiration
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Destination Guides
Let Us Guide YouDestination GuidesWherever it is you want to explore next, our guides will take you there.
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The JourneyThe JourneyThe Journey
Where will you go next? From far-flung locales to urban favorites, find inspiration for your next great escape.
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Inspiration
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Destination Guides
Let Us Guide YouDestination Guides
Wherever it is you want to explore next, our guides will take you there.
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Travel Interests
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Introducing I Am Ritz-Carlton, a series profiling the artisans who create special moments at The Ritz-Carlton. Here, we meet Steven, a creative chef who finds inspiration in The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel’s aura of California enchantment.
Name: Steve Wan
Position: Executive Sous Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Why he became a chef: “I’ve always enjoyed the process of creating — taking raw ingredients and turning them into something delicious. I found it intriguing how food could bring people together and wanted to be a part of people’s happiness. Now, at The Ritz-Carlton, I enjoy planning and setting up creative food presentations for unique experiences.”
Why he calls Laguna Niguel home: “I've been at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for 20 years. It’s special. I was on The Ritz-Carlton task force and stayed at our properties in St. Thomas and Naples, Florida for months at a time. They are very beautiful to visit, but I don’t know if I could live there. There’s nowhere else I’d rather be than Laguna.”
Must-dos in Laguna Niguel: “Walk barefoot in the sand and enjoy a sunset!”
From chefs to guest relations managers, meet the people who create special moments for Ritz-Carlton guests — you might pick up a few expert destination tips, too.
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