Acqualina, a Rosewood Resort, to Open in November 2005.

DALLAS -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, the premier manager of ultra-luxury hotels and resorts throughout the world, announces the opening of its eagerly awaited new property, Acqualina, A Rosewood Resort in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida on November 1, 2005. Situated between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Acqualina, whose name loosely translates to "water's edge" in Italian, was carefully modeled after a grand European piazza; and provides a luxurious environment replete with gourmet dining, spa, and proximity to Bal Harbour and the lively Miami Beach and South Beach areas.

Soaring over the Atlantic Ocean on South Florida's fabled coastline, Acqualina is a masterpiece that sits on 400 feet of oceanfront property. Graced with panoramic vistas of the sea and Miami's glittering skyline, the resort's grand 51-story Mediterranean-inspired tower features a 97-room ultra-luxury boutique resort and 188 lavish residences. Fresh contemporary European styling is accented with distinctive Old World architectural features including stately iron gates, sculpted archways, Baroque fountains and a grand porte-cochere with a domed cupola, giving Acqualina a glorious, classic Italian aura. All guest rooms feature classic furnishings with new modern accents, sitting areas and spacious bathrooms. Each room has a private terrace with views of the Intracoastal waterway or the ocean.

In addition to Acqualina's extensive stretch of prime white-sand beach the resort will also offer a choice of three expansive outdoor pools. Additionally, Acqualina's luxurious 25,000-square-foot two-story Spa overlooks the glistening ocean, and provides guests and outside clients with a tranquil sanctuary, including an outdoor spa veranda with a Jacuzzi and swimming pool. The Spa combines the best of ancient and modern therapies with the latest and finest skin care advances.

Acqualina has several gourmet dining options including an elegant fine dining venue, a poolside bar and grill, and a bar and lounge overlooking the resort grounds and ocean. Guests will have access to Williams Island's tennis facilities and deep-water marinas, a nearby golf course, a signature children's Acquamarine Program including babysitting, and transportation to Bal Harbour Shops and Aventura Mall. All of Acqualina's public spaces and meeting rooms provide oceanfront views, and the resort will feature tented lawn areas for weddings and special occasions.

"Acqualina is the quintessential luxury resort, in a location that is fast becoming the ultimate destination. Acqualina is a spectacularly beautiful beachfront icon and we are delighted that it will join the company of such celebrated properties as The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel, The Mansion on Turtle Creek, A Rosewood Hotel, and Las Ventanas al Paraiso, A Rosewood Resort" commented John Scott, President & CEO of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including The Mansion on Turtle Creek and Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, The Dharmawangsa in Jakarta, Indonesia, and a triumvirate of world-class Caribbean properties - Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda, Caneel Bay on St. John and Jumby Bay on Antigua. For information on Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, call 888-ROSEWOOD, or visit www.rosewoodhotels.com.