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Women in the Wine World
These days, some of the most knowledgeable palates in the wine business are women, from professional pioneers of the industry to social groups through the Wine Sisterhood on Facebook and Twitter. Carol Parsons of Red Sky Winery says “…you just need to have confidence in your decisions!”
Examiner.com
The following is a Q&A interview done with Founder and CMO Ben Addoms. As one of the few Residence Clubs to have actually survived and which continues to be successful, the insights may prove most valuable to those in the hospitality, tourism and service industries not only in Colorado, but worldwide...
Brandy and Beyond
Oozing old-world charm suffused with sophistication and a dash of spice, it takes a certain kind of palate to appreciate this heady beverage. Making its fiery debut in northern Europe in the 16th century, the origins of brandy can be traced back to the expanding Muslim Mediterranean states in the 7th and 8th centuries.
St. Martin Through The Lens of Member Robert Gannan
Quintess Member Robert Gannan is a man of many roles: husband, father, grandfather, world traveler and longtime friend to many. But, simply put, he is a photographer at heart. Robert claims, ever-so-humbly, that the places he’s traveled, rather than his own expertise, have allowed for fantastic photo opportunities.
Colorado Homes & Lifestyles
Three individual clubs make up The Quintess Collection, each tailored to a different kind of traveler. Quintess, a traditional destination club, offers access to multimillion-dollar homes that generally sleep larger groups. The destination club DUO offers smaller luxury homes and condos for couples, empty-nesters and those who don’t want to travel in groups…
Experience the 2012 US Open
With Quintess Beyond’s US Open experience, you’ll enjoy premium courtside seating, a private lunch with eight-time Grand Slam champ Mats Wilander, a VIP stadium tour and a customized tennis clinic. This year, Members can catch every suspense-filled volley from the comfort of their own luxury box. And at the end of each day...
Buenos Aires: The Paris of South America
Meet Ariel Lopez Varela, a native Argentinian who grew up in the rugged countryside raising animals and riding horses. But he’s also a gold medal winner from the most prestigious culinary school in Argentina and one of the city’s most knowledgeable insiders, which makes him an anomaly of sorts: Buenos Aires local, gourmet chef, top concierge and gaucho at heart.
The New York Times
Three years ago, destination clubs seemed to be struggling for dear life as the economy collapsed. But a couple of the clubs - essentially collections of luxury homes available for short-term use in fancy resort areas - managed to survive. And now they have come up with new variations that cost less to join but retain the air of exclusivity.
“Conversation Starter” Blog Contest
Our 2011 photo contests were so popular that we’re adding a twist to 2012. The two Members and two non-Members (so tell your friends!) who comment the most on our blogs will each win a gourmet Quintess Mastering the Art of Mixology gift set, complete with a bottle of Colorado-made Spring44 Honey Vodka, imported Italian Luxardo maraschino cherries and Bitter Truth Aromatic Cocktail Bitters brought in from Germany.
Nantucket: Go to Get Away
Jeanne Caspe, your Quintess Beyond Nantucket Hostess, has been coming to the island for over twenty-two years. Although she originally came over from nearby Norfolk, Massachusetts as a summer guest, she could somehow never wrench herself away from Nantucket’s charms: distinctive historic feel, quaint cobblestoned streets, pristine grounds...
A Conversation with Member Dave Chen
We joined Quintess because of the service and caring that's a core of the relationship. Like most Quintess Members, we are busy people juggling too many things in our lives, and although leisure is an important part of our lives, we often just don't have time for it...
KosherLikeMe: Discovering the Unexpected on Canouan Island
Heading out of Dodge for a much needed winter break to Canouan Island, in the Grenadines, didn’t require much research other than my same ol’ questions about what there is to eat for those who are Kosher Like Me.
A Conversation with Member Tim Rooke
Our conversation finds me standing in one of the New York City penthouses overlooking Times Square the week before Christmas. This place rocks! I could not imagine choosing a better view or location if we had the pick of the city. The Broadway show ‘Book of Mormon’ is fantastic and just half a block away...
A Conversation with Member Donna Miccolis
We originally joined The Quintess Collection because, as our parents get older, we want to take advantage of being with them while they are still able to travel. Plus, with a brother in Hawaii and two young daughters, we need a place with plenty of space and availability for family trips. The Quintess homes are great for when everyone joins us; however, when it’s just the four of us, then DUO is just right. We love staying at The Ritz-Carlton and would love to go to Vail and stay at The Ritz-Carlton DUO properties. This year our daughters are taking ski...
A Conversation with Member Brad Brodigan
We originally joined Quintess as an alternative to second home ownership; we wanted the broadest range of properties possible. For this reason, Collection Access was important to us from the beginning. Since our immediate family is just four people, we love the option of staying at the smaller DUO properties, but we also often travel with our extended...
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