Photo: Sandra Friedman
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Eleuthera, Bahamas -
The new Cove, Eleuthera will make its debut today with a celebration of
Eleuthera and New Orleans, two places near and dear to the resort’s
developer, Sidney D. Torres, IV. Torres has homes in both locations and
will treat guests to local music and food as he showcases the
transformation of the 40-acre luxury resort.
An
experienced hotelier, Torres bought the property in July and has worked
tirelessly planning and executing what he has termed a “rebirth” of The
Cove, Eleuthera, a mainstay of the island since it was first built in
1969.
The
dramatic makeover, which involved a complete redesign of the original
property’s 24-room resort into a luxury mix of cottages and suites has
been complimented by Bahamas Prime Minister Perry Christie as a positive
economic infusion for the island. The Prime Minister has been invited
to make remarks at The Cove, Eleuthera’s sunset grand opening event
tonight.
For
the last eight months, Torres has personally managed every detail,
completing 60-rooms in 10 months with an additional 60 rooms scheduled
to come online in the fall. Torres personally designed custom furniture
and selected fine amenities such as Italian travertine marble for newly
constructed suites.
“My
heart and soul went into the rebirth of The Cove and what better way to
celebrate its opening than with a celebration of the places I love most
– my hometowns of Eleuthera and New Orleans,” Torres said. “It was
difficult yes, but impossible, never.”
New
Orleans Grammy award-winning vocalist Aaron Neville will serenade
guests at the exclusive, invitation-only affair. The Dirty Dozen Brass
Band of New Orleans and a traditional Bahamian Junkanoo will entertain
guests as they tour the multi-million dollar makeover.
Torres
spared no expense in his remake of The Cove, Eleuthera and is offering
the use of his personal plane to fly guests from Ft. Lauderdale
Executive Airport to the island, as part of an exclusive amenity
package.
Additional
amenities include 500+ thread count bedding, iPod docking stations, 50”
flat screen televisions, wireless internet access, in-room safes,
Nespresso coffee makers and Molton Brown bath accessories.
