Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World Launches Q Leading Experiences, A Unique Travel Program

Date: February 26, 2008

Members Can Enjoy Life Changing Travel Opportunities Around The Globe

Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World (LRW) launches Q Leading Experiences, a program designed to provide members with unique, specially created vacation experiences at specific hotels and resorts of The Leading Hotels of the World. From snorkeling around the Great Barrier Reef off of a semi-submersible speedboat to taking a private jeep-safari tour through the Croatian countryside, Quintess, LRW members will be able to create memories that last a lifetime. With Q Leading Experiences, Quintess, LRW has further opened up the globe to its members, enabling them to journey beyond the Club’s portfolio to additional spectacular and exotic destinations.

Quintess, LRW has just announced Q Leading Experiences at four destinations and will continue to add additional experiences throughout the year. Quintess, LRW plans to offer 40 to 60 vacation packages in 10 to 15 destinations worldwide, based on member feedback and demand. Members may use up to ten base-plan nights per year for these customized trips, affording them the ability to enjoy additional effortless vacation experiences with the Quintess, LRW service standards that members have come to expect. Quintess, LRW is the only destination club with a luxury hotel hospitality partnership, which allows it to offer members such a program. These experiences further demonstrate the reach of Quintess, LRW’s partnership with The Leading Hotels of the World, which has an 80-year history of delivering luxury travel. Now Quintess, LRW is able to create these custom packages so its members can have even more vacation experiences in each of these new destinations without the worries or hassles of planning.

"We recognize that travel is about the complete sensory experience," said Ben Addoms, Founder and EVP, Quintess, LRW. "With Q Leading Experiences, we can provide our discriminating members additional unforgettable vacations and memories, with the highest standard of hospitality in the most spectacular destinations worldwide."

Q Leading Experiences Include:

Palazzo Arzaga Spa & Golf Resort
Brescia, Italy
Immersed in the idyllic countryside of Lake Garda, the magnificent fifteenth century Palazzo Arzaga Spa & Golf Resort is set amongst a stunning backdrop of 356 acres of natural reserve. Members will spend an incredible six nights in a deluxe room for two situated in the Palazzo. They will have an opportunity to experience two of the finest golf courses in Northern Italy, designed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. In addition, members will get a personal guided tour of the famed Mille Miglia Museum, dedicated to the celebration of the noted Mille Miglia Italy 1000-mile car race. www.lhw.com/palazzoarzaga

Danai Beach Resort & Villas
Halkidiki, Greece
The Danai is a luxury resort set amongst white sand beaches and crystal-clear turquoise waters on the Pine Coast of the Aegean Sea. Members will spend an incredible five nights in a 500-square-foot Danai Pool Suite overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, all the while indulging in the culinary delights at this resort. In addition, members will be hosted to a private boat tour along the coast of Mount Athos, the unique Monk Republic. Members will enjoy an onboard lunch while a personal guide explains the history of the monasteries. Upon return to the resort, members will be treated to massages at the world-class Danai Spa. www.lhw.com/danaibeach

Adriana Hvar Marina Hotel & Spa
Hvar, Croatia
Perched atop the promenade and facing the old city center, Adriana’s views on Hvar Island combine the Cathedral, the Arsenal, the Venetian piazza, the yacht harbor and the bay all in one soft sweep of the eyes. For seven days, members will relax in their luxury rooms that seemingly float above the old city and azure bay. From a jeep safari through the villages of Hvar, a private fishing trip on the Adriatic, wine tasting in an authentic “konoba,” or wine cellar, members will experience everything that this beautiful city has to offer. www.lhw.com/adrianahvarmarina

Hayman
Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia
Situated alongside the splendor of one of the seven natural wonders of the world, Hayman is Australia’s premier private island. Members will spend an incredible seven nights in one of Hayman’s Pool or Lagoon Suites overlooking Hayman beach. No journey to Australia would be complete without swimming among the magnificent wildlife in the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Members will be escorted via Reef Dancer, Hayman’s own semi-submersible speedboat, to the reef. Guests will have the opportunity to view the wonders of the reef with a snorkeling tour and from the comfort of the Reef Dancer’s glass-viewing panels. www.lhw.com/hayman

About Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World is a luxury destination club that creates amazing personalized vacation experiences for its members. Quintess, LRW provides its members with access to 70+ multimillion-dollar residences in 30+ international resort and city destinations, including Aspen, Los Cabos, Florence, Hawaii, Jackson Hole, London, Napa Valley, New York City, Paris and Tuscany, among countless others. With 425+ members, the club’s member-to-home ratio is six-to-one—one of the lowest in the industry. For more information please visit quintess.com.