2008 (PDFs)
CNBC International Property Awards

Free Cruise

2007 (PDFs)
George Karl Joins Private Escapes

Merger Announcement

New Space Available Reservations

Members Meet Tiger Woods

2006 (PDFs)
David Feherty

Rich Keith VP Announcement

Pinnacle Announced to Public

New Service: Cellar Advisors

Private Escapes Attracts Corporate Market

2005 (PDFs)
100 Members After First Year

Steve Young: Hall of Fame Enshrinement

What’s Next in Luxury Travel

Start Up Mogul Parlays His Passion

New Niche Destination Clubs

Newest member: Steve Young

2004 (PDFs)

March 20, 2008
PRIVATE ESCAPES DESTINATION CLUBS’ RIGO SALCIO RESIDENCE NOMINATED FOR BEST INTERNATIONAL REDEVELOPMENT IN THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CNBC

Nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany is a magical 17th century farmhouse called Rigo Salcio – which was just nominated for the 2008 International Property Awards in association with CNBC in the Best International Redevelopment category.

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February 13, 2008
A PRIVATE CRUISE. ON A LUXURY YACHT. IN THE CARIBBEAN. AND IT’S FREE?

Private Escapes Destination Clubs is pleased to announce a brand new, luxury incentive program for affluent travelers who choose to join one of the three prestigious travel and leisure clubs offered by this recognized leader in the destination club industry.

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November 30th, 2007
DENVER NUGGETS COACH GEORGE KARL BECOMES NEWEST MEMBER OF FORT COLLINS–BASED PRIVATE ESCAPES DESTINATION CLUB

Private Escapes Destination Clubs is excited to welcome Coach George Karl of the Denver Nuggets as the newest member of Private Escapes Platinum. Karl joined the growing destination club with his family to enjoy the attractive size of the homes and ability to share with business partners, other team coaches and family.

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September 13th, 2007
ULTIMATE RESORT AND PRIVATE ESCAPES SIGN $200 MILLION MERGER AGREEMENT AND CREATE INDUSTRY'S SECOND LARGEST DESTINATION CLUB

Ultimate Resort®, the industry’s second largest destination club and Private Escapes®, the industry’s third largest destination club, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to merge and create the industry’s fastest growing and second largest destination club by a large margin.

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May 1st, 2007
PRIVATE ESCAPES ANNOUNCES NEW SPACE AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS

Private Escapes Destination Clubs, the leading club in the industry, offering three smart, luxury travel experiences, announces the today the launch of Space Available reservations, an enhancement to the clubs’ membership offering that allows greater flexibility for those members traveling last minute.

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April 2007
JUST ONE OF THE MANY PERKS OF BEING A PRIVATE ESCAPES MEMBER...MEETING TIGER WOODS

Private Escapes Destination Clubs has a long–standing relationship with Travel + Leisure Golf, a magazine published by American Express, and as part of a new advertising contract, PEDC was gifted a foursome at the company’s “2007 U.S. Open Preview Day” at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania.

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October 23rd, 2006
CBS GOLF ANALYST DAVID FEHERTY JOINS PRIVATE ESCAPES DESTINATION CLUBS AS NEWEST MEMBER, SPOKESPERSON

Popular CBS Sports personality and former European Ryder Cup player David Feherty joins Private Escapes Destination Clubs as its newest member and spokesperson for the clubs’ unparalleled golf destinations.

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October 3rd, 2006
PRIVATE ESCAPES DESTINATION CLUBS PRESIDENT AND CEO, RICHARD KEITH, ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF DESTINATION CLUB ASSOCIATION

The Destination Club Association (DCA) announced today the appointment of Richard Keith, president and CEO of Private Escapes Destination Clubs, as Vice President of the organization.

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August 21, 2006
PRIVATE ESCAPES DESTINATION CLUBS LAUNCHES NEW PRIVATE ESCAPES PINNACLE: MOST EXCLUSIVE OFFERING FROM COMPANY TO DATE

Private Escapes Destination Clubs announces today the launch of its new and most exclusive club offering: Private Escapes Pinnacle. With the company's inception in 2003 and following the roll out of sister clubs Private Escapes Premiere and Private Escapes Platinum in 2004, the founding team created Private Escapes Pinnacle as the next logical step in offering members a selection of membership levels that best suit their needs.

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June 1, 2006
PRIVATE ESCAPES DESTINATION CLUBS ANNOUNCES NEW SERVICE FOR OENOPHILES: CELLAR ADVISORS

To further distinguish the experience provided to each member of Private Escapes Destination Clubs, the company recently launched a high-end service formerly limited to restaurateurs and private collectors.

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January 5, 2006
Private Escapes Destination Clubs Attracts Corporate Market as Companies Move to Entice Employees and Clients with Luxury Travel Benefits

Corporate incentives are taking a luxurious turn and Private Escapes Destination Clubs is capturing a unique new niche in the market with its flexible Corporate Membership program.

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