A Walk Through Beau Rivage

Arrival Statement

In a marked break with tradition, no neon sign heralding the latest casino promotion distracts passersby at Beau Rivage. Patrons instead are greeted by a sign of a softer variety, made up of seasonal southern flowers planted in gardens at the edge of Beach Boulevard. This outdoor "floral sign" is changed four times yearly to mark the beginning of each season.

At the entrance to Beau Rivage, majestic Live Oaks flank the drive to the porte cochere, creating a graceful canopy reminiscent of the entrance to a stately Southern mansion. Camellias, azaleas and evergreens nestle beneath the oaks, providing a lush and beautiful welcome to the resort.

Upon passing through the porte cochere, visitors to Beau Rivage enter the Magnolia Garden that showcases the stunning white blooms of 13 towering Southern Magnolia trees. These trees were carefully selected from the lawns of gracious Mississippians to be shared like paintings in a museum. This indoor arboretum features a glass ceiling with lighting specially designed to highlight the grandeur of the magnolias and ensure their continued growth.

These majestic Magnolias are surrounded by arrays of colorful flowers and evergreens creating an unforgettable arrival statement. The beautiful floral arrangement is changed monthly, with roses featured in the summer, daffodils or irises in the spring, chrysanthemums in the fall and poinsettias in winter.

Guest Rooms

Designed to create an inviting, spacious environment, each of Beau Rivage's 1,780 guest rooms and suites offers a panoramic view of either shimmering waters along the Mississippi Gulf Coast or the historic district of Biloxi and its Back Bay.

Restful color schemes combine buttercup, wisteria and cornflower with gold leaf trim accents creating soft, soothing tones. Wall coverings feature a range of florals, crested patterns and head-textured finishes inspired by the brilliant palette of famous painters such as Henri Matisse. Delicate and vibrant fabrics are artfully employed as both window coverings and canopies for the beds.

Spacious bathrooms accented by Spanish and Grecian marble enhance the elegance of each room. Guest rooms feature such details as gold fittings, hand-finished wood and marble vanities, blow dryers and lighted makeup mirrors. Every room has a soaking tub separate from the stand-alone shower. Guests are offered an array of resort amenities including plush, luxurious bath towels and terry cloth robes.

In keeping with the world's most exclusive resorts, all guests enjoy turndown service and triple-sheeted linens. For those traveling on business, each room offers data ports, multiple telephone lines and features an electronic safe to protect personal and professional valuables.

Dining at Beau Rivage

Beau Rivage lives up to the culinary standard for dining experiences usually associated with the world's finest resorts. Whether guests desire a dining experience in a romantic setting, or have taste buds in need of a little vitality, they'll find the right menu at Beau Rivage. The resort features a wide variety of choices from an elegant gourmet meal to a more casual, relaxed experience.

Fine Dining - 5 Restaurants

Coral

Chef Peter Schintler brings his expertise and passion for cooking to Coral as the chef du cuisine. Here, guests feast on indigenous and exotic seafood as they gaze at the beautiful coral reefscape encompassing the restaurant. The aquatic surroundings are filled with thousands of tropical fish, sharks, coral reefs and undersea plants, which provide mesmerizing accompaniment to the dining experience. Chef Schintler combines fresh seafood with a classic French interpretation. The menu also features premium beef and game, with seasonal changes to incorporate specialty items. Coral features a wine-friendly menu as well as fresh-roasted custom blend coffees from Beau Rivage's on-site roastery.

La Cucina

Chef Vincent Signorelli and his energetic staff not only create delicious dishes inspired by Italy's famed Tuscany region, they prepare the entire meal before guests' eyes in La Cucina's exhibition kitchen. With the kitchen in the open, everyone is a guest at the Chef's Table enjoying the sights, sounds and smells of a northern Italian kitchen.

Fresh breads and pizzas are baked in a rustic wood-burning oven on one side of the dining area while delectable Italian pastries are created on the opposite end of the restaurant. Chef Signorelli's menu combines northern Italian dishes reminiscent of the traditional country style and infuses innovative culinary twists.

Ta.Ke. Ma.ku

The name means "Bamboo Veil" and the fare is traditional Japanese. More than 4,000 stalks of Malaysian bamboo were flown in to create the breathtaking bamboo veil that defines the restaurant. The cuisine is prepared in a flamboyant style that makes an evening here more than just delicious, but also entertaining. Chef Minh Huynh and his staff work from behind a sushi bar or Teppan table to fashion fresh fish, rice and vegetables into delightful taste treats.

Noodles

Noodles serves authentic dishes from Thailand, Japan, China and Vietnam as well as "American Chinese" favorites. Noodles is one of the first restaurants in the region to serve authentic Dim Sum, as well as Asian barbecue and a variety of specialty noodle dishes. Internationally acclaimed designer Tony Chi "celebrates the noodle" with his contemporary design that blends elements of traditional Asian culture with modern designs. The restaurant provides a visual experience with wide ceiling fans and unusual wall images including a floor-to-ceiling wall of noodles and spices in individual apothecary cabinets.

Casual Dining - 8 Restaurants

Café Jardin

Nestled in the Magnolia Garden among the majestic Magnolia trees and dazzling splashes of floral color, this delightful café features casual dining with a wide variety of entrees, sandwiches and salads. Café Jardin is open 24-hours a day for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Coast Brewing Company

Animated by views of the marina, a cozy fireplace and live entertainment nightly, the Coast Brewing Company is at the center of excitement in Beau Rivage. The focal point of the Coast Brewing Company is the collection of copper-clad brew tanks which produce a wide selection of Brewer Brian Bush's lagers including special seasonal beers all unique in the State of Mississippi. Chef Joanne Bondy's menu incorporates beer and beer ingredients into menu items which feature top quality meats prepared in traditional and modern styles.

Memphis Q

Memphis culinary traditions abound at Memphis Q, as guests enjoy generous servings of barbecued ribs, chicken and fish all grilled over specially selected woods to enhance the flavor. Chef Joanne Bondy's menu features oversized steaks, including 28-day dry-aged Angus beef. Fresh mullet, smoked over an open grill, other local fish, and historical dishes inspired by the Mississippi Gulf Coast are presented. Mike Mills, three-time grand champion of the "Memphis in May" national barbecue competition, has created four signature menu items. Mills' special recipe barbecue sauce and rub accompanies many dishes.

The Beau Rivage Buffet

Made-to-order cooking stations with an all-you-can-eat approach are sure to pleas the most discriminating of appetites. Highlights of the buffet include a Mongolian grill, stone-fired pizza oven, pasta bar, Oriental wok, as well as a rotisserie.

Pelican's Perch Bar and Café

This elevated café overlooks the pool and the Mississippi Sound. Table service is available for grilled items, sandwiches and salads. An adjoining bar serves exotic Polynesian and Caribbean drinks, as well as traditional libations.

The Roasted Bean

Freshly roasted and ground beans create supreme coffee, espresso and cappuccino served in the The Roasted Bean. Pastries, sandwiches and salads also are available. In addition to the delightful offerings of the bistro, Richard Serpe, Beau Rivage's Master Coffee Roaster, custom blends coffees for each of the resort's 12 restaurants.

Scoops

Neighboring The Roasted Bean is Scoops, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor where guests can treat themselves to Pastry Chef Thaddeus Dubois' freshly made ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt and Italian ice. Mimes, jugglers and musicians entertain patrons of Scoops as well as those of the entire shopping promenade.

Spuntino's Deli

For guests on the go, Spuntino's Deli features a variety of freshly made, overstuffed deli sandwiches, along with other scrumptious prepared food items. Spuntino's is located in the casino at the marina entrance.

RETAIL

Beau Rivage offers the most upscale collection of retail venues on the Gulf Coast. Discriminating guests discover exquisite jewels, clothes and accessories, as well as whimsical specialty items in the Beau Rivage Shopping Promenade. Fashion shows, modeling expositions, art displays and other special events captivate shoppers' attention.

Guests can enjoy an arcade of shops that includes:

The Warner Brother's Store

The Studio Store's entrance is reminiscent of a plantation mansion, replete with balustrade railings and shuttered windows. Shoppers are greeted by 12-foot-tall, hand painted statues of Looney Tunes stars Bugs and Lola Bunny dressed in classic southern style. Inside are hundreds of items designed exclusively for Warner Bros. Studio Stores, ranging from adult and children's apparel to fashion and home accessories, gifts, toys, animation art and collectibles revolving around classic and current Warner Bros. stars, including Looney Tunes, DC Comics and Hanna Barbara characters.

The Jewelry Box

This jewelry salon and watch boutique features prestigious watch lines such as Rolex, Raymond Weil, Breitling and Baume Mercier and a distinctive collection of jewelry including selections from Tiffany & Co., David Yurman and Mikimoto.

Shadow Creek Shop

Named for Mirage Resorts' renowned Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas, this shop features golf apparel and merchandise for men and women including shirts, sweaters and jackets from Bobby Jones, Dunhill, Polo Golf and Hugo Boss, as well as golf clubs from Callaway and other manufactures.

Bellini

From casual sportswear and shoes to classic men's apparel, this exclusive men's store offers a notable collection of top Italian designer labels, including Canali, Mani, Zegna, Hugo Boss, Nautica and Axis. A selection of fine cigars and accessories also is available.

CK

Calvin Klein's latest casual fashions and ever popular denim jeans are available for both men and women.

Beau Rivage Collections

Elegant and sophisticated ready-to-wear fashions, accessories and designer, casual and formal collections from Mondi, Escada Sport, Oscar, Fendi, Bazar, Teri John and Carmen Marc Valvo are available in this exclusive women's boutique.

da Milano

In this friendly, comfortable environment, da Milano offers a wide variety of women's casual, day and evening shoes and accessories by Donald Pliner, Beverly Feldman, Stuart Weitzman, Yves St. Laurent, Ann Klein and Fendi.

Intimate Collection

This exclusive boutique showcases loungeware and lovely intimate items from Natori, Fernando Sanchez, Fogal, Cosabella and Flora Nikrooz.

Capri

Capri offers women's swimwear from Gottex and Aqua Suit, and casual clothing from David Dart, Adrienne Vittadini Sport, Syd & Sam, Donna Jessica, Nina Wong and Lim's.

Bagatelles

T-shirts, sweatshirts, glassware, fun gifts, postcards, snacks and cold beverages.

Beau Rivage (BR) LOGO

Choose from a wide assortment of Beau Rivage logo items such as T-shirts, fun clothing and specialty gifts.

Impulse

Guests may complete their look at Impulse with ready-to-wear outerwear, sunglasses, accessories, gifts, sundries and flowers. An extensive assortment of Cirque du Soleil recordings and gifts also is available.

Actique

The spa boutique, located on the second floor adjacent to the Beau Rivage Spa and Salon, offers a selection of health and beauty products from Aveda, Estee Lauder, Jurlique, Phytomer and others.

RECREATION

Beau Rivage visitors have a variety of recreational opportunities from which to choose including golf, fishing, boating, hunting and water sports.

Beach and Pool

Beau Rivage guests enjoy exclusive access to a nearby beach area. Tents, towels, lounge chairs, cabanas, volleyball nets and games are available. Attendants promise to satisfy guests' every whim. The resort's crystal-clear pool overlooks the Mississippi Sound and is complemented by seasonal flowers and plants. Poolside cabanas are available for daily rental. A large special events pavilion overlooks the water and is designed for outdoor activities and private functions.

The Marina

The Beau Rivage Marina provides a level of excellence unequaled in the marine world, offering 31 slips and a floating deck that caters to vessels ranging from 50-foot fishing boats to 200-foot yachts. Excursions can be arranged, including shrimping tours to Ship Island, New Orleans day trips and tours of other historic points of interest. Beau Rivage offers charter-fishing boats and sailboats for daily rental.

The Beau Rivage Marina offers a full menu of services for customers, whether for a brief stay or for several nights. Telephone, cable television, fax and modem, as well as room service are available for marina valet patrons. Gas and diesel fuels are offered, as is water, pump out stations and a retail store. On a per slip basis, the $10 million facility is the most expensive marina ever built.

Fishing

Throughout the year, fishing tournaments are held at Beau Rivage. The warm Mississippi waters are ideal for seasonal in-shore, Flats and blue water fishing. Marlin, snapper, speckled trout and red fish are among the more than 200 species of fish that abound in these waters. Additionally, spectacular Flats fishing is available at nearby Chandeleur Island. Skiffs, guides and transportation are provided.

Duck Hunting

From early December through the end of January, Beau Rivage patrons can enjoy duck hunting in marshes within the nearby Mississippi flyway. Guests may choose "gentleman hunting" where Beau Rivage stewards supply everything needed to hunt duck. Typical expeditions depart in the afternoon and take patrons by boat to wonderfully appointed guest accommodations on the Mississippi sound where they enjoy a gourmet meal as a prelude to awakening early the next day for their adventure.

Golf

Scheduled to open in 2000 is a championship 18-hole golf course created by famed architect, Tom Fazio. Located within a brief driving distance of the resort, the course will be built on a 500-acre site defined by rolling hills and majestic Oak trees. A driving range, clubhouse, restaurant and bar will be available for guests. Tournaments, resort golf packages and various special events are in the planning stages. In addition to the Beau Rivage course, there are more than 20 quality courses in close proximity to the resort.

The Spa and Salon

       Overlooking the Mississippi Sound, the Spa and Salon feature the finest in amenities designed to help relax and pamper every guest. Guests choose from massage, facials, hydrotherapy tub treatments, a Cichy shower, a Swiss shower, spa pedicure stations, manicure stations, stylist stations and several makeup stations.

       No matter what the preference, professional masseurs and masseuses employ techniques found only in the finest resorts from a Swedish, sports, therapeutic, elemental or balancing (Ayurvedic massage) to one of the aromatherapy massages. European deep cleansing or Glycolic and oxygenating facials also are available. Sessions end with a sensational body wrap designed to relax and energize concurrently.

       The spa's conservatory is a tranquil setting divided into two sections: a relaxation lounge and meditation area. The plush sofas and chairs in the cozy relaxation lounge are the ideal place to relax between treatments or to enjoy light, gourmet cuisine. The juice bar features nutritional vegetable juices and refreshing fruit smoothies, while the nearby Pelican's Perch Bar and Café specializes in light salads, soups and sandwiches.

       No resort spa would be complete without an outstanding fitness facility, outfitted with the most advanced equipment. The Beau Rivage fitness facility features top-of-the-line Cybex equipment designed to work every muscle group. Steam and sauna facilities are available to ease away tension and stress.

       A Day of pampering is not complete without a journey into the Beau Rivage Salon. The same attention to detail found in the spa is reflected in the salon. Soft, soothing colors throughout the salon create an atmosphere of luxury and leisure. An expert staff of cosmetologists offers hairstyling, skin and makeup consultations. In addition to these special services and treatments, the professional staff draws upon an extensive inventory of the highest quality health and beauty products from the adjacent spa boutique.

CASINO

Airy, arched promenades lead guest to the bright and colorful casino. Casino interiors are characterized by the use of vibrant colors from the palette of Post-Impressionist artist. The carpet presents a sapphire background patterned with canary yellow, tangerine, burgundy and apple green colored florals. Ceilings of bleached oak with hand-painted gold leaf trim and colorful, illuminated canopies make the table games area elegant and cozy.

Meetings and Conventions

The resort's 50,000-square feet of meeting space can be configured to meet most any requirement. The Grand Ballroom is 17,000 square feet and can serve conventions or parties up to 1,800 people. All meeting spaces feature state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment.

Two smaller ballrooms ideal for functions requiring 1,100-7,200 square feet are within the meeting and convention area. One of the ballrooms, the Azalea Room, overlooks the Mississippi Sound and extends to a poolside patio.

Recognizing the technical needs of business travelers, Beau Rivage offers a full assortment of support functions. The business center offers mail, fax, photocopying, typing and word processing services. Communication equipment, computers and business machines also are readily available.

An elegantly appointed boardroom offers an intimate setting for executives demanding privacy. The boardroom is decorated in richly furnished wood and includes an adjoining bar and pantry.

To capitalize on the Mississippi Gulf Coast's inviting climate and enchanting views of the coast, Beau Rivage features an outdoor special events pavilion, ideal for garden parties or open-air receptions. An adjacent promenade provides booth or display locations.

A professional catering and convention services' staff assists with everything from coffee breaks to menu planning for large banquets.

For more information or reservations, contact (888) 56-ROOMS or (228) 386-7444 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. (CST), seven days a week. Information is also available at Beau Ravage's E-mail at: reservations@beaurivageresort.com

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