THE ST. REGIS® BAL HARBOUR RESORT OFFERS FIRST GLIMPSE OF LUXURY LIFESTYLE THROUGH INNOVATIVE VIRTUAL TOUR

Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., a part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., has introduced a virtual tour of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort.

Now, future residents and travelers can visit The St. Regis Bal Harbour Virtual Tour* for a unique preview inside the St. Regis lifestyle.  Scheduled for completion in 2011, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort is situated on an expansive stretch of white sand beach at the northern tip of Miami Beach across the street from the famous Bal Harbour Shops.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world, is taking the lead role in the success of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort through its ownership, development supervision, and later, management, of what will set the tone for twenty-first century luxury living in South Florida and for the St. Regis portfolio as well.

“We are delighted to offer the first presentation of what is considered one of the most highly-anticipated developments in the Southeast,” says Keith Fordsman, Vice President of Development for Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc.  “The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort truly comes alive in this virtual tour, seamlessly blending state-of-the-art technology with beautiful renderings of the plan design concepts, created by our award-winning project and design team, Yabu Pushelberg and Sieger Suarez Architectural Partners.”

The tour begins with a journey through the point of arrival surrounded by manicured landscape. Viewers are then taken through the lobby of The Residences of The St. Regis Bal Harbour before moving to a pool and condo hotel living spaces that include a kitchen, bedroom, dining room, living room and balcony – or “outdoor living room.”  Other highlights include panoramic oceanfront views from every angle as well as an inside look of The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort’s collection of amenities, including the lounge bar, wine room, Remède® Spa, outdoor restaurant and ballroom.

Current design plans for The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort include 268 ultra-luxurious residences, 37 condo-hotel suites, 183 hotel rooms and 24 fractional suites. Highlights include signature butler service, a 12,000-square-foot Remède® Spa and serene gardens with multiple pools, water features and sculptures. More information is available by calling 305-993-6000 or visiting online at www.StRegisBalHarbour.com