VERSACE MANSION RE-OPENS AS CELEBRITY RESORT

Slain fashion boss GIANNI VERSACE's mansion in South Beach, Florida has re-opened its doors for the first time since the designer's 1997 murder. The opulent villa was once used to entertain Versace's celebrity pals, like MADONNA and SIR ELTON JOHN, and now the stars will grace the majestic mansion once again, thanks to new owner, communications tycoon PETER LOFTIN, who has turned the estate into a $4,000-a-night retreat.

The star-studded guests who have already enjoyed the delights of the Casa Casuarina resort include JAMIE FOXX, GLORIA ESTEFAN, JAIME PRESSLY and KELLY CLARKSON. Versace's gilded interiors and lavish decorating touches remain largely unchanged.Every guest at the resort is assigned a personal concierge and a mere cup of coffee costs $50. Gianni Versace was gunned down in front of the mansion by serial killer ANDREW CUNAHAN in 1997. His sister DONATELLA sold the mansion in 2000.

Source: Superior