Borgo Egnazia, the Mediterranean�s newest luxury resort will open this Autumn, with a soft opening in October followed by an official launch in Spring 2010. Created by the owners of Masseria San Domenico, Borgo Egnazia is positioned to become one of the leading luxury family, spa and golf resorts in the Mediterranean, featuring a luxury hotel, a traditional Apulian village and 28 private villas across 20 hectares on the coast of Southern Italy.

The Hotel The main hotel will feature 63 guest rooms and suites; a variety of restaurants and bars; two outdoor and one indoor swimming pool; a grand ballroom and several meeting rooms; plus a 2,000 m� Raison d�Etre spa, designed to be one of the best in Europe, featuring a modern-day interpretation of a Roman bath house.

The Villas The 28 villas represent the most exclusive accommodation at the Resort; each with three bedrooms, a private garden and a swimming pool, wrap-around balconies and roof terraces.

The Village The most spectacular part of the Resort will be the Village inspired by the nearby hillside towns. A total of 72 Apulian townhouses surround the central piazza, hosting 91 beautiful one and two-bedroom suites along with private Arab gardens, balconies and roof terraces overlooking the sea. The Village will include an array of bars and restaurants as well as a swimming pool, children�s facilities and a cooking school.

In addition to the 18-hole championship San Domenico Golf course, the Resort features tennis courts, a private beach club with an additional bar/restaurant and an array of water sports. Special activities can be arranged (maximum 10 minutes drive from the resort) including sailing, wind and kite surfing, horse riding, soccer and kart-racing.

Borgo Egnazia cradles the ancient city of Egnazia, nestled between the foothills of the Appenines and the azure Adriatic. This is a landscape drenched in ancient olive groves, rosemary, bougainvillea and jasmine, where the green fairways of one of the finest golf courses in Southern Italy provide a horizon down to the traditional fishing village of Savelletri. The views from the Resort have a rich history dating back before Christ. The ancient Roman city of Egnazia is open for all to see ��Carpe Diem� could not be more apt here, famously penned by Horace who is believed to have passed by using the still-preserved tracks of Via Traiana. Guests can follow in his footsteps as this ancient road to Rome runs through the Resort and is clearly visible at the front gates.

Being located in central Puglia, the Resort is an ideal base to explore the entire region, from Lecce�s unique baroque architecture to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello. Festivals and food markets throughout the year offer visitors a glimpse into the past, present and future of Southern Italy, where locals demonstrate their proud Medieval heritage, their distinct cuisine and unique identity in all its vibrant colour.

Borgo means �village� in Italian and keeping a promise to its namesake, Borgo Egnazia�s foundations are based on being a traditional Apulian village. The Resort has been 10 years in the making, created from the ground up using traditional craftsmanship, with a sympathetic lean towards the regional history and architecture. Every detail during the building has been meticulously researched; designers carefully selected, building materials locally sourced - from the stone and the marble, to the plants and wood.

The parallels between ancient and modern; as well as traditional expertise and innovative technology, can be observed in this testament to Apulian architecture. Developed by a team of local designers and led by creative artist Pino Brescia, the light and spacious rooms and suites at Borgo Egnazia range in size from a comfortable 33 m�, to an expansive 133 m�.

The new General Manager of Borgo Egnazia, Guido Piccinni, comes with over 15 years of hospitality management experience in Europe and the USA. A true local, Guido was born and raised in nearby Cisternino: "My lifelong dream to manage a dynamic, world-class hotel near my wonderful hometown is now reality. As General Manager of Borgo Egnazia, my vision is to make it one of the most admired hotels in the world."

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Notes to Editors: o Soft opening � end October 2009 will include the Villas and the Hotel, and is only open to groups or large families. NB: some facilities will not be available such as the spa, cooking school, kids club and a few of the restaurants. o Official opening � Spring 2010 will include the entire resort - the Villas, the hotel, the Village and all facilities including the spa, cooking school, kids club, beach club and more. o Borgo Egnazia features 28 three-bedroom pool villas; 72 townhouses in the Village (91 suites made up of 37 junior suites, and three single floor suites, plus 12 one-bedroom and 39 two-bedroom split level suites); and 63 rooms and suites in the hotel. o Rates per room start from Euro 210 per night on B&B (Hotel) excl VAT. o Rates per villa start from Euro 700 per night excl VAT. o Special rates and packages for the official opening in Spring 2010 are available. o British Airways and Ryanair offer up to 7 flights a week to Bari, whilst Ryanair offers an additional three flights a week to Brindisi o San Domenico Golf facilities include 18 holes - par 72, 3 Executive holes, Pro-Shop, Bar, Restaurant, Sat TV. Reading room, Sauna, Solarium, Golf Academy, car park, driving Range, golf cars, Caddies, equipment hire. San Domenico Golf is open throughout the year from 8.30am to 7.30pm and is the official home of the Grand Final of the European Challenge Tour.

For more information on Borgo Egnazia please visit www.borgoegnazia.com The San Domenico Hotel Group

San Domenico Hotels now offers four superlative properties in Italy and the UK. Each property is imbued with a distinct Italian passion, combining unadulterated comfort and exclusive service with sumptuous cuisine and exceptional facilities - all designed to subtly �wow� their discerning guests. The flagship property, the classically timeless Masseria San Domenico in Puglia, is home to one of Italy�s best Thalassotherapy spas, encircled by olive groves, lemon trees and wild flowers; Masseria Cimino, found nearby, is a boutique agri-turismo renowned for its organic cuisine, contemporary design and stunning championship golf course; the latest addition to the collection, Borgo Egnazia Hotel Villas Golf & Spa Resort, is positioned to become one of the leading luxury resorts in the Mediterranean; and finally San Domenico House in London, offers an exclusive address in the heart of Chelsea. www.sandomenicohotels.com Lemongrass Marketing specialises in sales, marketing and PR representation for luxury hotels, travel brands and destinations.

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