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Ultimate Escapes Announces Ultimate ExpressSM Luxury Service Partnership with Luggage Express

New value-added club service lets members focus on enjoying cherished vacation moments

Orlando, FL – August 19, 2008 - Ultimate EscapesSM announced today a new concierge service called Ultimate ExpressTM in partnership with its latest strategic partner, Luggage Express. Ultimate ExpressSM is a seamless end-to end concierge service for members at the beginning and at the end of their club trips who want to have their luggage, golf clubs, bikes, skis, snowboards and gear bags picked up at their home and delivered to their Ultimate Escapes destination.

Ultimate ExpressSM will take care of all the details like creating shipping labels, scheduling pickups and contacting the destination, and on international shipments, it will prepare all the required customs documents. Ultimate Escapes members will also receive special benefits on luggage delivery as well as an arrival guarantee.

“Ultimate ExpressSM is another example of the pleasures and privileges of luxury destination club membership, said Jim Tousignant, President & CEO of Ultimate Escapes. “And Ultimate ExpressSM exemplifies this by giving peace of mind to our members – no more dealing with special airport transport -- and there will be greater enjoyment, less hassles, and less wear and tear on our members in general.”

“Since 1999 we have been providing travelers a convenient alternative to checking their bags through an airline,” said Jon Trevelise, CEO of Luggage Express. “With the recent changes in the airline industry, our partnership with Ultimate Escapes couldn’t have come at a better time. Their Members will appreciate the ease and convenience that we provide, and for our part we are looking forward to offering our guests access to the world of Ultimate Escapes.”

About Luggage Express®
Luggage Express is the original provider of luggage and sports equipment delivery services. By shipping bags in advance, Luggage Express allows travelers to avoid the inherent delays and inconveniences of traveling with bulky or excess luggage. Luggage Express' high-touch door-to-door luggage delivery service even includes a personal "travel concierge" who watches over travelers' bags from pickup through delivery. Founded in 1999, Luggage Express' expanding service area includes North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia, South Africa, China and India. For more information go to Luggage Express: Luggage Shipping Service.

DCTraveler

I thought that Private Escapes has had this relationship for years, so this really isn't anything new, but now it is a under the merged Ultimate Escapes.