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VERO BEACH, Fla., January 20, 2010 – Costa d’Este Beach Resort, the luxury resort owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, was recently named one of the top 10 celebrity-owned hotels in the world by editors and travelers at TripAdvisor®, the world’s most trusted source of travel advice.
Located in the upscale, yet laid-back community of Vero Beach, about two hours from posh Palm Beach, Costa d'Este Beach Resort was recommended by TripAdvisor travelers as a “beach/sun getaway” for its “prime location.”
According to one TripAdvisor traveler’s report, “We had drinks at the pool before dinner and to our surprise Gloria Estefan was there with some friends. We saw many people approach her for pictures and she was as sweet and gracious as could be.” |
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Costa d’Este redefined comfort and understated luxury when it opened in June 2008. The beachfront hotel offers 94 stylish guestrooms, including four suites; the gourmet Cuban-fusion Oriente restaurant and lounge; al fresco Cabana Bar; European-style spa; well-equipped gymnasium; infinity-edge pool; hot tub; and elegant function room.
The Estefan’s boutique resort shares the “Top 10” list with:
- Sundance Resort, Sundance, Utah – Robert Redford:
- The Greenwich Hotel, New York, New York – Robert DeNiro
- Gaia Retreat & Spa, Brooklet, Australia – Olivia Newton-John
- Blancaneaux Lodge, San Ignacio, Belize – Francis Ford Coppola
- Palazzo Versace, Main Beach, Queensland, Australia – Donatella Versace
- Mission Ranch, Carmel, California – Clint Eastwood
- Kate's Lazy Meadow Motel, Mount Tremper, New York – Kate Pierson
- The Big Sleep Hotel, Eastbourne, UK – John Malkovich
- The Clarence, Dublin, Ireland – Bono and The Edge
“Surely, some guests dine at our restaurant and spend the night here in hopes of a chance meeting with Gloria and Emilio Estefan,” said Awilda Rivera, the resort’s general manager. “However, Costa d’Este offers much more than just celebrity appeal. Our lovely guest rooms, beachfront location, friendly service and gourmet Cuban cuisine keeps guests coming back again and again.”
Costa d’Este Beach Resort is managed by Benchmark Hospitality International. Winter rates start from $179 per night. To check on availability, see a travel agent, visit www.costadeste.com or call toll-free 877-562-9919.
About Estefan Hospitality
In addition to Costa d’Este Beach Resort, the Estefan’s own and operate the Cardozo Hotel & Restaurant on Miami’s South Beach. Estefan Hospitality also encompasses restaurants and nightclubs, including Larios on the Beach in South Beach. The Estefan’s have redefined and set the bar for Latin entertainment and cuisine with Bongos Cuban Café restaurants in Orlando, Downtown Miami and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flagship 550-seat restaurant is in the heart of Downtown Disney at the Walt Disney World Resort. After their enormous success in Orlando, the Estefan’s inaugurated their American Airlines Arena location overlooking Miami’s Biscayne Bay in April 2000. A restaurant by day and dance club by night, the 16,000-square-foot venue includes two floors with both indoor and outdoor dining, plus two bars. The Estefan’s will open their fourth Bongos Cuban Café in spring 2010 at Seminole Paradise at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The independent company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark Hospitality is a worldwide organization operating properties in major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas, near Houston. The company’s northeast regional office is in New Jersey, with international offices in Tokyo, Japan, and Santiago, Chile. For the location of Benchmark’s properties and additional information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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