Exclusive Resorts Membership Reaches the Century Mark

Date: September 3, 2003

100 Members in Only Nine Months

Exclusive Resorts™, the pioneer and industry leader in luxury residential travel, has enrolled over 100 members in its first nine months of operations. The company's unique model offers its members anytime, anywhere access to a collection of multi-million dollar residences in the world's most desirable resort and urban destinations.

"Reaching 100 members in such a short time frame is a milestone for Exclusive Resorts," said Brad Handler, CEO and co-founder. "Our success demonstrates the need for an alternative to multi-million dollar second home ownership. Not only do our members want to be free of the burdens and expenses of a second residence, they are also looking for the amenities and services of the luxury hotel and resort."

Since Exclusive Resorts reached its 70th member mark in July, the club membership has increased by 43%, welcoming its first international members. For one of the new members from Monterrey, Mexico, Exclusive Resorts' family-friendly focus, global portfolio and spacious residences played a significant role in his decision to join the club.

"My family and I enjoy traveling to premier destinations outside of Mexico, but we also like to take vacations within the country-Exclusive Resorts accommodates both," said Exclusive Resorts Member Servando Cano. "After speaking to other members it was easy to see that Exclusive Resorts made luxury travel easy, especially with children."

Handler, the first attorney hired by eBay Inc., and his entrepreneur brother Brent Handler launched Denver-based Exclusive Resorts to remedy the inconveniences of luxury travel with families and the frustrations of second home ownership.

"In order for the club to appeal to the luxury, affluent traveler, we offer access to a portfolio of multi-million dollar, spacious residences with immaculate interiors and furnishings," said Brent Handler, president. "Additionally, we have matched, and in some cases, improved the concierge services and amenities found at the world's greatest hotels and resorts. We believe that our ability to deliver this level of product and this quality of services is the foundation for our success and rapid growth."

To ensure that the Exclusive Resorts member experience rivals a stay at a luxury resort, each residence is staffed by a personal, proactive concierge. Every need is anticipated, from arranging golf, spa, ski valet, daily housekeeping and pre-arrival grocery shopping, to scheduling a private chef. Exclusive Resorts' professionally decorated residences feature every luxury, from plasma televisions to private pools.