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The Hideaways Aficionado™ Club Chosen as the Luxury Lodging Benefit Provider for WorldPerks Visa
Portsmouth, NH
Monday, October 09, 2006
First-of-kind, luxe travel club to provide exclusive perks and privileges to WorldPerks® Visa® cardholders at top lodgings and cruises worldwide.
Portsmouth, NH—(October 2006)—U.S. Bank, in conjunction with Northwest Airlines, has re-launched their WorldPerks® Visa® credit cards featuring the Hideaways Aficionado™ Club as its exclusive luxury lodging benefit provider. In business for almost three decades as a boutique travel club for passionate and discerning travelers, Hideaways International, Inc., the parent company of the Hideaways Aficionado Club, will extend its exclusive member advantages to WorldPerks Visa Signature, Business, and Platinum cardholders.
WorldPerks Visa cardholders will enjoy special entrée to The Hideaways Collection™, an eclectic portfolio of the world's top hotels, intimate resorts, city-center oases, luxury cruises, and special tours. This "by-invitation" collection has been created by Hideaways, based on decades of experience searching the world for its most unique luxury lodgings and travel experiences. Partners in the portfolio offer Hideaways Aficionado Club members preferred rates, room upgrades, and complimentary welcome amenities and services such as free snorkeling, spa treatments, or beachfront dining. These benefits will position the WorldPerks Visa card as one of the finest travel credit cards in the world.
Another key benefit of the Hideaways Aficionado Club is an on-line match-making service between members seeking worldwide vacation home rentals and the owners of such properties. In addition, Hideaways actively builds community among avid travelers through Hideaways Life, its colorful bimonthly newsletter, featuring candid reports by members, staff, and "ambassadors" on destinations and lodgings. Up-to-the-minute travel insight, plus luxury travel auctions and member-only deals and specials, are provided through weekly e-newsletters and a comprehensive Web site, www.Hideaways.com. Hideaways also has negotiated discounts for members on a wide array of travel necessities.
"We are proud to be associated with U.S. Bank and WorldPerks Visa," said Mike Thiel, President and Founder of Hideaways International. "This dynamic alliance is a win-win for all. It provides the WorldPerks Visa card with a unique luxury travel benefit that puts it at the top of global credit-card travel programs, and it provides Hideaways with instant access to a large community of affluent, frequent travelers so we can continue to grow our programs"
"After thorough research of other travel programs, the Hideaways Aficionado Club was our clear choice," said Bob Daly, Vice President of U.S. Bank - Retail Payment Solutions. "It was important to select a travel program that offered exclusive benefits unlike any offers that currently exist in the market, differentiating WorldPerks Visa from other airline credit-card programs"
About Hideaways International & the Hideaways Aficionado Club
Since 1979, Hideaways International has been building community among discerning travelers interested in the world of unique travel options that meet Hideaways' high standards. Hideaways Aficionado Club members enjoy preferred rates and VIP perks at best-of-kind hotels, cruises, and more, all around the world. Additionally, members have entrée to personal travel-planning services, exclusive savings on travel necessities, and a private network of fellow travelers to exchange travel tips, property ratings, and reviews.
Schedule an interview with Mike Thiel by contacting Tammy Ciolfi at PR@Hideaways.com.
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Portsmouth, NH—(October 2006)—U.S. Bank, in conjunction with Northwest Airlines, has re-launched their WorldPerks® Visa® credit cards featuring the Hideaways Aficionado™ Club as its exclusive luxury lodging benefit provider. In business for almost three decades as a boutique travel club for passionate and discerning travelers, Hideaways International, Inc., the parent company of the Hideaways Aficionado Club, will extend its exclusive member advantages to WorldPerks Visa Signature, Business, and Platinum cardholders.
WorldPerks Visa cardholders will enjoy special entrée to The Hideaways Collection™, an eclectic portfolio of the world's top hotels, intimate resorts, city-center oases, luxury cruises, and special tours. This "by-invitation" collection has been created by Hideaways, based on decades of experience searching the world for its most unique luxury lodgings and travel experiences. Partners in the portfolio offer Hideaways Aficionado Club members preferred rates, room upgrades, and complimentary welcome amenities and services such as free snorkeling, spa treatments, or beachfront dining. These benefits will position the WorldPerks Visa card as one of the finest travel credit cards in the world.
Another key benefit of the Hideaways Aficionado Club is an on-line match-making service between members seeking worldwide vacation home rentals and the owners of such properties. In addition, Hideaways actively builds community among avid travelers through Hideaways Life, its colorful bimonthly newsletter, featuring candid reports by members, staff, and "ambassadors" on destinations and lodgings. Up-to-the-minute travel insight, plus luxury travel auctions and member-only deals and specials, are provided through weekly e-newsletters and a comprehensive Web site, www.Hideaways.com. Hideaways also has negotiated discounts for members on a wide array of travel necessities.
"We are proud to be associated with U.S. Bank and WorldPerks Visa," said Mike Thiel, President and Founder of Hideaways International. "This dynamic alliance is a win-win for all. It provides the WorldPerks Visa card with a unique luxury travel benefit that puts it at the top of global credit-card travel programs, and it provides Hideaways with instant access to a large community of affluent, frequent travelers so we can continue to grow our programs"
"After thorough research of other travel programs, the Hideaways Aficionado Club was our clear choice," said Bob Daly, Vice President of U.S. Bank - Retail Payment Solutions. "It was important to select a travel program that offered exclusive benefits unlike any offers that currently exist in the market, differentiating WorldPerks Visa from other airline credit-card programs"
About Hideaways International & the Hideaways Aficionado Club
Since 1979, Hideaways International has been building community among discerning travelers interested in the world of unique travel options that meet Hideaways' high standards. Hideaways Aficionado Club members enjoy preferred rates and VIP perks at best-of-kind hotels, cruises, and more, all around the world. Additionally, members have entrée to personal travel-planning services, exclusive savings on travel necessities, and a private network of fellow travelers to exchange travel tips, property ratings, and reviews.
Schedule an interview with Mike Thiel by contacting Tammy Ciolfi at PR@Hideaways.com.
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Tammy Ciolfi
Marketing Associate
Hideaways International, Inc.
Portsmouth, NH
603-430-4433
603-430-4444
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