"Quintessentially Distinctive" Holidays

Date: October 30, 2007

Living like a superstar has just become possible thanks to a partnership between two of the world’s most luxurious companies

Distinctive Holiday Homes (DHH), a luxury private holiday club which launched earlier this year has announced a partnership with UK-based concierge service Quintessentially, now providing DHH members access to unparalleled 24 hour luxury service throughout 28 countries.

Whether travelling at home or around the world, DHH members can be on the VIP list for the world’s most exciting events on every continent - 24 hours and 365 days a year. Be it front row seats at fashion shows or impossible-to-book theatre tickets and dinner reservations, members receive automatic access and exclusive privileges at the finest gyms, spas, restaurants and nightclubs around the globe.

As well as first class accommodation in the most exclusive and unique holiday destinations throughout the world, DHH members now have bespoke wine and personal shopping services; luxury chauffeurs, a global events production company, a custom property search service and an art advisory service as well as exclusive invitations to charity events, gala balls, shopping evenings, film premieres and VIP after-parties at their fingertips.

“Imagine catching Tosca at Teatro dell'Opera whilst staying at a 17th century villa in Tuscany, or attending the Cannes film Festival whilst your 86’ luxury yacht is moored in Antibes. It sounds impossible for all but the most incredibly wealthy, but membership to Distinctive Holiday Homes makes it possible,” says Distinctive Holiday Homes CEO, Nick Wood.

“Travelling is about so much more than the place you stay,” adds Distinctive Holiday Homes CEO, Nick Wood. “It is about the sounds, smells, experiences and tastes of a new place. Now that Distinctive Holiday Homes and Quintessentially have joined forces, we can offer Australians and New Zealanders a kind of lifestyle that is truly first class in every way.”

DHH members also have privileged access to an online events calendar, which lists the hottest happenings around the globe that you won't want to miss, including concerts, festivals and sporting events.

About Distinctive Holiday Homes

DHH is the brainchild of New Zealand entrepreneur Nick Wood, co-founder of the successful internet provider ihug. Nick has travelled the world selecting the multi-million dollar properties and yachts that make up DHH’s exceptional global portfolio.

DHH offers the location, facilities and services of a five star hotel but with the absolute privacy of private residence. From a magnificent 17th century villa in Tuscany and an 86’ motor yacht based in the South of France to a picturesque ski lodge in Colorado, DHH offers destinations without parallels.

The majority of DHH’s multi-million dollar properties have between four and seven bedrooms meaning members can invite a number of additional guests on their holiday at no extra cost.

DHH currently has two yachts, and stunning properties in France, Italy, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and the United States. Destinations to be added within the next year include a chalet in Megeve; a Manhattan residence; a waterfront home in South Beach, Miami; a seaside home in Diamond Head, Hawaii; a Caribbean beach house in St Maarten; an apartment on Sydney harbour; and a 63’ Sailing Yacht to be based in New Zealand and Fiji.

About Quintessentially

Launched in the UK in December 2000, Quintessentially has grown at a remarkable speed over the last seven years from a unique London-based club, to a hugely popular international phenomenon.

Their network and benefits are now available across the globe; with brand new offices in Paris, Zurich, Athens, Milan, Rome, Shanghai, Beijing, Barbados, Panama, Washington DC and Chicago joining our existing ones in London, Manchester, Dublin, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Tokyo, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, Jeddah, Istanbul, Beirut, Kuwait, Cannes, Moscow, Geneva, Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

With offices in almost every major city in the world and thousands of suppliers, Quintessentially offers great discounts and insider information for our members wherever they may be.

ENDS

More information about DHH history, portfolio and pricing structure is available.

To view the properties and yachts available through DHH please go to http://www.d-h-h.com/.