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Exclusive Resorts Selected as Luxury Residence Club Industry Leader in Robb Report's 16th Annual 'Best of the Best' Issue

Editors' Choice Reveals the Ultimate in Vacation Home Ownership and Luxury Travel

Press Release: Exclusive Resorts, LLC
May 17, 2004
DENVER, CO -- Scheduled to hit newsstands on May 18th, Robb Report magazine's 16th annual "Best of the Best" issue has selected Exclusive Resorts, the Denver-based pioneer and global leader in the luxury residence club industry, as the premier residence club in the country. The newly added "Best Residence Club" category reflects this emerging trend that combines the best aspects of both second home ownership and luxury vacation travel.

"We are committed to offering our members the largest portfolio of private multi-million dollar residences and the best luxury travel services," said Brent Handler, president and co-founder of Exclusive Resorts. "We are honored that our ability to meet and exceed our members' expectation are recognized by Robb Report."

Exclusive Resorts' members enjoy anytime, anywhere access to the largest collection of multi-million dollar vacation homes in the world. Exclusive Resorts' unrivaled portfolio of residences, which are for the exclusive use of the club's 600 plus members, average over $2.5 million each, and combine the spacious elegance of a private home with the services, amenities and convenience of a luxury resort. Each residence is professionally designed and appointed, with every luxury from private plunge pools to plasma televisions.

Membership in Exclusive Resorts is the ultimate value for the affluent consumer. For a one time deposit of $375,000 (80% refundable) and modest yearly dues, our members enjoy more than 200 residences -- over 100 already in use by our members -- and new homes are opening every week. With more than 50 destinations to choose from -- over 25 of them already in service -- luxury travelers no longer have to pick one location for their vacation home. Exclusive Resorts' stunning residences are in the best destinations on earth, including beach homes in Hawaii and Los Cabos, Mexico; metropolitan apartments in New York, Paris and London; villas in Tuscany, Italy and mountain retreats in Snowmass, Telluride and Whistler.

Not only do Exclusive Resorts' members have access to the finest collection of private residences, they also have one-to-one seamless travel planning services via their dedicated Member Services Manager and personal on-site Residence Concierge. Members can also take advantage of Exclusive Resorts' strategic partnership with Marquis Jet, which allows members full access to the NetJets private jet fleet on a moment's notice. Marquis Jet was also honored by Robb Report as 2004 "Best of the Best 25-Hour Fractional Provider" and NetJets was named 2004 "Best of the Best Fractional Provider".

About Robb Report

Now in its 28th year, Robb Report is the international authority on the luxury lifestyle. Each month, the magazine reports on issues and trends affecting the affluent market, with coverage of exclusive events and features on exceptional automobiles, motorcycles, aircraft, art, jewelry, watches, fashion, travel, homes, wines, spirits and cigars. Additional information can be accessed through the magazine's website, www.robbreport.com.

Robb Report's "Best of the Best" issue offers readers an unprecedented guide to some of the country's best products and services, providing an expert's view of the international luxury market in 47 separate categories and featuring "Best of the Best" honors for premium-quality automobiles, boats, jewels, vacations, wines, fashion and other exceptional items.

About Exclusive Resorts

Exclusive Resorts(TM), LLC, is the pioneer and global leader in the luxury residence club industry. The Company offers a membership-based program that allows anytime, anywhere access to an ever-expanding portfolio of the finest multi-million dollar residences, valued in excess of $500 million, in the world's most desirable destinations. With a median value in excess of $2.5 million, Exclusive Resorts' residences are extremely spacious, elegantly designed and luxuriously appointed, and offer personalized services and amenities found only at the world's finest hotels and resorts. Exclusive Resorts' portfolio includes more than 200 ultra-luxury residences in dozens of locations around the world. The Company is based in Denver, Colorado. For more information, please call 800.447.8988 or visit www.exclusiveresorts.com.

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Contact: 
     Exclusive Resorts, LLC
     Halie Crocker, 303-226-4019
     Fax: 303-474-6990
     hcrocker@exclusiveresortsclub.com
     or
     Travel & Lifestyle Media:
     Evins Communications, Ltd.
     Sarah Maxa, 212-688-8200 (ext. 25)
     Fax: 212-935-6730
     sarah.maxa@evins.com
     or
     Business Media:
     Financial Dynamics
     Evan Goetz, 212-850-5639
     Fax: 212-850-5790
     egoetz@fd-us.com


Source: Exclusive Resorts, LLC