Private Escapes
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Launched as the "first and only affordable" destination club, Private Escapes was created by former Private Retreats' member and Chief Operating Officer Richard Keith. Taking the concept used at Private Retreats, Keith massaged the model to offer a lower priced alternative to the destination club industry.

The concept proved successful as Private Escapes quickly became a leader in the destination club sector, launching companion clubs Private Escapes Platinum and Private Escapes Pinnacle.

In September of 2007, Private Escapes and Ultimate Resort announced that they would join their clubs together, creating the second largest destination club in the industry and the leader in total number of destinations. The combined club would eventually be known as Ultimate Escapes.

We invite you to learn more about Private Escapes and their lengthy tenure in the destination club sector. If you would like to learn more about the combined club, please visit our Ultimate Escapes Press Release page.

Latest Press Releases

Private Escapes Destination Clubs' Rigo Salcio Residence Nominated For Best International Redevelopment
Date: March 20, 2008
Private Escapes 17th century Tuscan farmhouse Rigo Salcio has been nominated for Best International Redevelopment in the 2008 International Property Awards in Association with CNBC. CEO Richard Keith says the property will "wow" even the most seasoned traveler.

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Private Escapes Offers Free Yacht Experience Promotion
Date: February 13, 2008
For a limited number of new members, Private Escapes will provide them a free, once in a lifetime trip aboard the famed La Buscadora luxury yacht. The 80-foot yacht houses up to six guests and comes complete with its own private chef and crew.

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Denver Nugget Coach George Karl Joins Private Escapes
Date: November 30, 2007
Private Escapes is proud to announce that Denver Nugget Head Coach George Karl has become the club's newest member, calling his new membership "the perfect travel option for my lifestyle" after returning from his first trip to Telluride, Colorado.

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Press Release Archive

Paul Hastings Represents Private Escapes In Ultimate Resort Merger September 14, 2007

Ultimate Resort and Private Escapes Announce $200 Million Merger September 13, 2007

Private Escapes Announces New Space Available Reservations May 1, 2007

Private Escapes Members Meet Tiger Woods April 1, 2007

Golf Analyst David Feherty Joins Private Escapes As Member and Spokesperson October 23, 2006

Private Escapes Destination Clubs Richard Keith Elected Vice President of Destination Club Association October 2, 2006

Private Escapes Launches Private Escapes Pinnacle August 21, 2006

Private Escapes Destination Club Announces Cellar Advisors Partnership June 1, 2006

Private Escapes Attracts Corporate Market January 1, 2006

Second Home Portal and Destination Club Announce Marketing Agreement October 11, 2005

Private Escapes Congratulates NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young July 26, 2005

Private Escapes Two First and Only Offerings May 10, 2005

Start Up Mogul Parlays His Passion Into Luxury Travel Sector May 9, 2005

Private Escapes New Niche Destination Club May 4, 2005

Former NFL Quarterback Steve Young Joins Private Escapes February 17, 2005

Private Escapes Reaches 100 Members February 7, 2005

Private Escapes Opens New Sales Office In Atlanta August 16, 2004

Private Escapes Opens New Sales Office In Chicago August 16, 2004

Private Escapes Introduces Private Escapes Platinum August 13, 2004

Private Escapes Receives Top Rating According To Members Survey June 17, 2004

Private Escapes Continues Real Estate Acquisitions and Member Growth June 8, 2004

Private Escapes Strengthens Executive Team June 1, 2004

Private Escapes Launches First and Only Affordable Destination Club April 5, 2004