Seven Perfect Days in Cannes

July 19, 2012

Though the main event here is the Cannes International Film Festival, you'll also find heavenly beaches, unparalleled people-watching and glamorous nightlife, all just an hour from Monaco and Saint-Tropez. Your three-bedroom villa is a ten minute walk from the star-studded La Croisette waterfront, nestled in a gated community of celebrity homes. When you're not just soaking up the sun, here are other ideas to pass the time:

Seven Perfect Days in Barcelona

July 12, 2012

Sometimes called Miami’s older, more sophisticated big sister, Barcelona pulsates with the latest in fashion, food and culture. Teeming with Gaudi masterpieces, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and some of the world’s best museums, Barcelona leaves the art lover breathless. Your two extraordinary apartments, Catalan Chic and La Vida Mod, have been hand-selected by Quintess executives and vetted by local European concierges to deliver more of what Members want – choice, flexibility and availability.

Announcing San Francisco and Going Deep Elsewhere

June 5, 2012

We are thrilled to unveil two new Quintess city residences in San Francisco and Las Vegas, and our first TOUR CLUB property in Wine Country. From sweet suites in the heart of Ghirardelli Square to opulent offerings rising high above the Las Vegas...

Women in the Wine World

April 5, 2012

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!”

Brandy and Beyond

March 22, 2012

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

March 15, 2012

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.

Experience the 2012 US Open

March 8, 2012

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

March 1, 2012

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.

“Conversation Starter” Blog Contest

February 16, 2012

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

February 15, 2012

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

February 13, 2012

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

February 7, 2012

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

February 2, 2012

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

February 1, 2012

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

January 31, 2012

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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