Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent Honored By American Academy of Hospitality Sciences;...

Business Editors/Travel Writers

SOUTHPORT, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2003

Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent, www.PrivateRetreats.com, the world's premiere destination club, has been awarded the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences' prestigious Star Diamond Award.

Annually, the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences selects outstanding individuals and companies for their unsurpassed commitment to the hospitality industry. Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent has been awarded the Five Star Diamond award for service, hospitality, attitude and the overall experience and excellence they provide. This annual honor has been presented to Private Retreats since 2001.

Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent provides the experience of owning multiple vacation homes throughout the world at a fraction of the cost.

"We continually strive to provide our members with the utmost in luxury and comfort in all aspects of travel. Being awarded the Five Star Diamond award for the past three years has kept us in the forefront as the leader in this industry. Motivated to grow upon our successes, we look forward to our many future endeavors," said Mr. Will Elliott, President, Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent.

The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences awards the Five Star Diamond award for overall excellence and quality of service.

The Club offers its members unlimited access to over 60 world-class destinations on all seven continents, including residences and yachts in Nevis, Jackson Hole, Cabo San Lucas, Telluride, Tortola, Hawaii and Scottsdale. Also available are the Club's luxury suites in Paris, London, Rome, New York, San Francisco, Miami and San Diego. Abercrombie & Kent safaris and tours provide members with annual vacations to some of the most luxurious adventure destinations throughout the seven continents. Members also enjoy access to private jet and turbo prop aircraft through the Club-owned fractional jet interests.

Headquartered in Southport, Connecticut, Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent currently has over 325 members with a maximum capacity of 400.

For more information on membership, contact Private Retreats by Abercrombie & Kent at 800-925-7577 or visit www.PrivateRetreats.com.