Private Escapes Receives Top Rating, According To Members Satisfaction Survey

Date: June 17, 2004

A survey completed by Private Escapes’ members found an overwhelmingly positive satisfaction rate of the company’s services. Of those polled, 100 percent gave the company “Very Good” or “Excellent” ratings. The survey gauged the quality of services and overall experience at the destination visited. The newly-launched Private Escapes, the first and only affordable travel Destination Club, offers its members virtually unlimited use of up to 70 luxury properties in 25 destinations worldwide, all with the finest amenities available.

“Our first experience was great,” said Lisa Voigt, a Private Escapes member who recently stayed at the Monte Lago Village Resort at Lake Las Vegas. “We loved the location and the condo was perfect. Our Local Host and Escape Planner made it very special for us. On a scale of 1 to 5, Private Escapes is a 5.”

Since launching in January 2004, Private Escapes destination offerings and membership base has grown substantially. From quaint, mountain condos and country cottages to beachside villas, luxurious urban flats and golf course homes perched on the green, Private Escapes delivers unique travel experiences with a focus on personal service and comfort. The Destination Club concept offers an alternative to the limitations, expense and maintenance of a second home, or the prohibitively restrictive nature of timeshare and fractional ownership options.

“The reception of Private Escapes as the affordable, luxury Destination Club option has been tremendous - we have captured a unique, financially sound niche without compromising quality for our members,” said Richard Keith, president and co-founder of Private Escapes. “Our growing property base has allowed us to acquire exceptional properties at a rate of one property per six members, and our members really enjoy the benefit of contributing input on future destination locations worldwide.”

From the time of the initial reservation call, Private Escapes “Escape Planners” handle all arrangements – restaurant reservations, tee times, babysitters and more. Once members arrive at a destination, they are greeted by a Local Host who acts as a 24-hour concierge, providing insight to each location and addressing special needs.

About Private Escapes
Launched in December 2003, Private Escapes is a proven concept in luxury travel and the first and only affordable travel Destination Club. Based in Fort Collins, Colorado, Private Escapes will ultimately own up to 70 exceptional properties in 25 resort destinations around the world for the exclusive use of its members. For more information on Private Escapes, contact (866) 536-4700 or visit http://www.privateescapes.com.