Miami, March 31, 2005 – Set against a backdrop of swaying coconut palms, exotic plants and the blue waters of Biscayne Bay, Oasis Beach Club provides the ultimate in outdoor pampering with personalized services and amenities that are unique to Mandarin Oriental, Miami, the only beach resort in the prestigious Brickell vicinity of Miami.

Oasis Beach Club encompasses the hotel’s impressive outdoor environment featuring a 20,000-square-foot private white sand beach overlooking glittering Biscayne Bay with comfortable day beds and sleek lounge furniture, an infinity-edge swimming pool and jacuzzi, spa cabanas, sushi & pool bar and outdoor jogging path circling the island of Brickell Key.

Whether traveling for business, enjoyment or true relaxation, Oasis Beach Club is where it all begins. Guests who relax poolside or on the private beach will discover what it truly means to be pampered as Beach Club Butlers graciously offer special touches from chilled Bulgari scented towels, sun care products to Evian misters, reading materials and fruit sorbet delights of the day. A highly-specialized entertainment experience is provided with custom-programmed iPods and CD players. With an extensive music library, guests can listen to their favorite songs that match their mood while lounging in the Florida sun.

And if the mood entices guests to dine al fresco, the newly established open-air sushi bar adjacent to the infinity pool is the perfect place to indulge. The open lounge crafted of bamboo, river rock and black granite marble is the ideal location to enjoy delectable sushi and spa-inspired cuisine, while relaxing under manta-ray-shaped umbrellas supported by lava thunderstone bases. Every detail from the bamboo placemats and serving platters, to the Fili d’oro Italian cloth napkins and the fine china adorned with orchids, illustrates the sophisticated décor that combines contemporary influences with traditional Asian design.

The delectable menu features in season Florida Stone Crab Claws, Peruvian Style Grouper Ceviche, Hawaiian Style Tuna Poke, Miami Lobster Roll and selections of panini grilled sandwiches, sushi delights and tasty salads. Enhancing the ambience is a picturesque backdrop of the city, providing for a sumptuous gourmet dining experience.

Guests can enjoy pampering spa experiences al fresco, inside a private cabana. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami has taken relaxation and indulgence to a new level by offering outdoor massages for singles and couples performed alongside the sparkling waters of the beach. Guests can delight in the beauty of Miami's charming landscape, while indulging in one of The Spa’s treatment rituals such as Aromatherapy Massage, Traditional Thai or Mandarin Stone Therapy. After the treatment, guests are encouraged to relax in the cozy outdoor resting area including a bamboo shower and footbath, as well as comfortable hammocks and lounge furniture. For health enthusiasts, a 1.3 mile jogging path also allows for a great workout with breathtaking water and city views.

And children at Mandarin Oriental, Miami are never forgotten, but rather treated as royalty. Younger guests are presented with an Official Kid’s Passport filled with fun activities and opportunities to win cool prizes throughout their stay. From kid’s yoga classes on the beach, afternoon picnics to sand-castle making and listening to popular tunes on an iPod, kids are made to feel at home.

Oasis Beach Club ideally complements the luxurious facilities at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Contemporary in design and with a prominent waterfront location, the 327-room waterfront city resort includes two high-energy restaurants, a dynamic Lobby Lounge, M-Bar – a martini bar and champagne bar, extensive meeting and business facilities and Miami’s most spacious rooms and suites, offering dramatic views of the bay and ocean.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most prestigious hotels and resorts, currently operating 21 luxury hotels with a further five under development in Hong Kong and Tokyo (2005), Riviera Maya, Mexico and Prague (2006) and Boston (2007). In total, Mandarin Oriental now operates, or has under development, some 8,000 rooms in 14 countries with 12 hotels in Asia, nine in The Americas and five in Europe.