A Magellan PR Press Release

Client Name: Las Ventanas Al Paraiso

Title: Las Ventanas: A Hollywood Hideaway...

Date of Release: February 2005

From the day it opened in 1997, internationally acclaimed Las Ventanas al Paraiso, a Rosewood Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, has played host to the world�s most famous celebrities and leaders of the entertainment industry as well as captains of industry, rock stars, world leaders, fashion designers, professional athletes and society mavens. Just two hours from Los Angeles, it�s an easy escape for stressed stars longing for privacy, indulgence and sophisticated luxury. Add to this mix one of the largest private airports in Mexico, and you have an ideal recipe for attracting A stars from every imaginable walk of life.

It is the policy of Las Ventanas not to reveal the names of its guests , celebrity or not. Privacy comes with the territory, and the resort goes to considerable lengths to protect it: there is no sign on the hotel, so taxi drivers and chauffeurs must know where it is. Likewise, a guarded entry and gate ensures that no one except for hotel guests or those with previously approved appointments C are allowed to enter. But over the years the press has reported multiple sightings by visiting journalists and by guests who are thrilled to have spotted some of Hollywood�s hottest names at the world-famous infinity pool. Have they visited Las Ventanas? The resort won�t say. But media have reported the following visitors, among others:

Brad Pitt & Jennifer Aniston

Jessica Simpson & Nick Lachey

Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell

Elisabeth Shue

Leonardo DiCaprio & Gisele Bundchen

Halle Berry

Anna Kournikova & Enrique Iglesias

Rebecca Rojmin-Stamos

Ryan Seacrest

Simon Cowell

Charlize Theron

Martha Stewart

Adam Sandler (& dogs Matzoball and Meatball)

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Kate Beckinsale

Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith

Molly Sims

Paris Hilton

Sting

Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen

Silvester Stallone

Hugh Jackman

Ellen Degeneres

George Hamilton

Courtney Cox & David Arquette

Brooke Shields & Chris Hensche

Sean Penn & Robin Wright Penn

Giorgio Armani

Jennifer Lopez & Puff Daddy (now P. Diddy)

Mariah Carey

Kevin Costner

U2's Bono

John Travolta

Kelsey Grammar

Madonna

Cindy Crawford & Rande Gerber

Michael Jordan

Most celebrities stay in the spacious and luxurious one-bedroom suites, stand-alone villas that are extremely private and steps from the Sea of Cortez. Suites include a private swimming pool on a spacious patio with a bar and jacuzzi, outdoor shower with desert garden, and telescope for stargazing. The exclusive, three-bedroom Villa Paraiso is Las Ventanas� most luxurious accommodation: a private villa with the same amenities as a one-bedroom suite, as well as a full dining room and kitchen for private parties. Celebrity guests who have stayed in the exclusive 3-bedroom Villa Paraiso include: Barbara Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Robin Williams, Kevin Costner, Pamela Anderson.

Note for Editors:

Dramatically located at the tip of Mexico�s Baja Peninsula, nestled on fine white sands along the sparkling-blue Sea of Cortez, Las Ventanas has set new standards for luxury and service in Latin America since it opened in July 1997. The resort has redefined luxury and pampering, reaching out with special touches that are the hallmark of refined hospitality.

Las Ventanas features: 61 exceptionally spacious suites with exquisite furnishings, unique appointments hand-crafted by Mexican artisans, individual telescopes for stargazing, and magnificent panoramic views; a holistic spa heralded for its signature treatments derived from the biological bounty of the Baja desert and its extensive menu of therapies from around the world; signature Baja-Mediterranean cuisine, served only at Las Ventanas, inspired by the region's abundant natural resources; a Tequila & Ceviche Bar featuring Mexico�s finest tequilas and most diverse ceviche menu; world-class golf at private Querencia Golf Course; and an internationally recognized tennis programme. For Las Ventanas reservations, call the Rosewood Hotels & Resorts UK telephone number, 020 7745 7319, or to contact the resort directly call 52-624-144-2800.

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts manages properties worldwide including The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, The Carlyle in New York, Las Ventanas al Paraiso in Los Cabos, Mexico, Hotel Seiyo Ginza in Tokyo, Japan, The Dharmawangsa, 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 or log on to www.rosewoodhotels.com.

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