Wailea Beach Villas Resort in Maui, Hawaii Named "One of the World's Best Places to Stay"

Wailea, Maui (January 25, 2013) Destination Resorts Hawaii announced today that the Wailea Beach Villas was named to Conde Nast Traveler's 2013 Gold List as one of the "World's Best Places to Stay". This beachfront resort in Maui has also been ranked number 5 on the "Top 25 Resorts in Hawaii" list.

"It's an incredible honor to be listed on the 2013 Gold List and to be named among not only Hawaii, but the world's most recognized resorts." said Maynard Torchiana, Managing Director and Executive Vice President of Destination Resorts Hawaii. "Our villa resort offers a very unique experience that you will not find anywhere else in Hawaii, offering an unmatched combination of villa resort seclusion and hotel resort pampering."

Built in 2006, the Wailea Beach Villas resort is managed by Destination Resorts Hawaii and is Maui's most exclusive beachfront villa resort, offering extraordinary experiences that cater to a luxury clientele. 98 two- and three- bedroom vacation residences are exquisitely designed and generously sized from 1,900 – 3,100 square feet, some with private plunge pools. Located on Wailea Beach, this top resort in Hawaii includes an abundance of complimentary services including valet parking, twice daily housekeeping and complimentary use of cabanas, beach chairs and umbrellas in a reserved beach area. An onsite Concierge arranges private jets or yachts, personal chefs, butlers, nanny services, customized tours, in-room spa services and other indulgences, making this Maui resort one of the world's best places to stay.

About Destination Resorts Hawaii, Inc.
Established in Maui in 1976, Destination Resorts Hawaii Inc. manages the largest selection of premium vacation rentals in Maui's most luxurious destination of Wailea and Makena. Prime beachfront, oceanfront and golf front suites and villas are offered in eight distinct resorts of Wailea Ekahi Village, Wailea Elua Village, Wailea Ekolu Village, Wailea Point, Grand Champions Villas, Makena Surf, Polo Beach Club and Wailea Beach Villas on the island of Maui. For more information, visit www.DestinationResortsHawaii.com or call toll-free at 1-800-367-5246.

About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is a privately held hospitality management company headquartered in Colorado. With 40 independent, luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and golf clubs, Destination is the fourth largest hospitality management company in the country. The company's portfolio features more than 9,600 guest rooms, 18 golf courses and 16 full-service spas. Destination Hotels & Resorts properties are located in key metropolitan and resort markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Aspen, Lake Tahoe, Seattle, Denver, Austin and San Diego. The company is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises and the Lowe Hospitality Group.