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Distinctive Holiday Homes (DHH), a luxury private holiday club, offers exclusive and unique holiday destinations worldwide, including Tuscany, Paris and Colorado.

As well as first class accommodation, DHH members will receive first class service in all locations.

DHH offers the location, facilities and services of a five star hotel but with the absolute privacy of private residence.

DHH is the brainchild of New Zealand entrepreneur Nick Wood, co-founder of the successful internet provider ihug. Nick has travelled the world for the last 2 years selecting the multi million dollar properties and yachts that make up DHH’s exceptional global portfolio. From a magnificent 17th century villa in Tuscany and an 86’ motor yacht based in the South of France to a picturesque ski lodge in Colorado and many other unparalleled destinations.

All properties in DHH’s global portfolio have their own concierge who is from the local area and will ensure guests have the holiday of lifetime and are able to experience local culture, including food, wines and tours to the full. In addition all properties come with:

* At least one luxury vehicle fitted with a specifically pre-set navigation system per property (in most instances these are BMWs or Audis)
* a fully stocked fridge, liquor cabinet and cellar with your requested food and beverages;
* maid service;
* laundry service;
* local mobile phone which has been pre-set with a range of useful local numbers;
* gym facilities; and
* a variety of other amenities to cater for all guest needs.

"A stay at a Distinctive Holiday Home property is to experience the lifestyle of the uber rich and famous without the price tag that would normally go with it," Distinctive Holiday Homes CEO, Nick Wood said.

The majority of DHH’s multi-million dollar properties have between four and seven bedrooms meaning members can invite a number of other guests on their holiday at no additional cost.

Each property and yacht has been professionally designed and decorated by interior designers; properties contain extensive artworks, top line furniture and fittings and all DHH destinations come with a wide range of books, movies, games, magazines and an i-pod sound system loaded with music.

"From the moment you arrive at the airport, you are greeted by Distinctive Holiday Homes staff and whisked off to your home away from home. From there, your every need is met by your personal concierge. Members definitely get the movie star treatment and the ultimate stress-free luxurious holiday," Mr Wood said.

Already the owner of the successful Octopus Resort in Fiji (winner of the 2006 Lonely Planet Editors Choice Award), Nick began scouting the world for outstanding properties to become part of the DHH offering. Octopus Resort is located on Waya Island Beach and was voted amongst the top 10 beaches of the world by Conde Nast Travel Magazine.

The hand-picked, multi-million dollar properties are selected not only for their opulence but also for an authentic holiday experience. Instead of the sterility some hotels have to offer a DHH property mirrors, albeit luxuriously, the way the locals live; from chic river-front apartments to sprawling villas.

DHH currently has two yachts, and stunning properties in France, Italy, Australia, Fiji and the United States. Destinations to be added within the next year include a ski lodge in Queenstown; a chalet in Megeve; a Manhattan residence; a waterfront home in South Beach, Miami; a seaside home in Diamond Head, Hawaii; a Caribbean beach house in St Maarten; a harbor side apartment in Sydney; and a 63’ Sailing Yacht to be based in New Zealand & Fiji.

To view the properties and yachts available through DHH please go to Distinctive Holiday Homes

About Nick Wood President and CEO of Distinctive Holiday Homes:

For ten years, New Zealander Nick Wood was the CEO and largest shareholder of ihug - welcome to ihug! (until 2003 when it was sold), one of the largest Internet Service providers in Australasia. Nick then spent the following two years developing Octopus Resort in the Fiji Islands. Nick has extensive experience in the hospitality, tourism industry and in the areas of IT technology.