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Contact:
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Email: dave@pon.netApril 8, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jetsetter
Emerges from Beta in Time to Cure Summer Vacations from a Case of the
Ordinaries
Leading Private Sales Site Emerges From Beta with Site Redesign, New
Features and New Consumer Spokesperson Jetset Farryn
NEW YORK, NY (April 8, 2010) Jetsetter (
www.jetsetter.com
), the private sales site that helps leisure travelers discover and
purchase the world's best vacations and most memorable experiences,
launches after six months in Beta. Jetsetter has emerged as the leading
private sales site thanks to its eclectic inventory, which includes more
than 200 properties in over 20 countries. Offerings are constantly
rotating in the flash sale model which provides tremendous value on
properties rarely discounted. Exclusive offers are 30-65 percent better
than rates found elsewhere.
"Jetsetter members visit to learn about new destinations and resorts,
much in the same way that people ask their friends or read a travel
magazine for vacation ideas," said Drew Patterson, Jetsetter CEO and
founder. "Members are opening our newsletter in record numbers, excited
to discover new experiences. They trust our curators because we only
feature properties that meet our high standards. If Jetsetter thinks a
vacation is exceptional, so will they."
The number of Jetsetter sales has more than doubled since launch, and
the site now features up to 15 sales per week. Unlike competitors,
Jetsetter's offers span the globe and include boutique and iconic hotels
in style capitals from New York to Shanghai and posh resorts in the
Caribbean and South Pacific. Jetsetter's signature vacation experiences
have included a Serengeti safari, a wellness trip to Morocco, a villa
rental in New Zealand, a guided climb to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro, and
a VIP package to the Super Bowl.
Jetsetter responds to member feedback with several site enhancements:
- Sharing Sales: Because few people want to travel alone, members can
now share sales with friends via email, Facebook and Twitter.
- Hold Function: Members needing time to plan without the risk of
inventory selling out can place a vacation on -hold. Rooms can be placed
on hold for an investment equal to 10% of the vacation price, later
applied to the purchase. If the trip is not purchased, this is refunded
as a Jetsetter credit to be used towards future trips.
- Upcoming Sale Calendar: A new calendar outlines upcoming sales.
- Sale Reminders: When members see upcoming experiences that interest
them, sale reminders enable them to be ready when events begin, which is
important in Jetsetter's first-come-first-served model.
- Editorial Review: The editorial review page was enhanced to spotlight
the trip�s most compelling features and make travel planning easier. The
comprehensive review provides recommendations for things to do in the
area, where to eat and suggestions for how to get there.
Summer Vacation Makeover: Jetset Farryn encourages travelers to stomp on
the ordinary and run towards a memorable vacation to some of her
favorite destinations:
For the annual family vacation: It might sound like something only
George Clooney can afford, but a villa can be an economical way to
vacation with the extended family. So pack up your sister's brood, your
twin brother's twins, and the grandparents because we're heading to
Zenaida Beach & Tennis Estate, a stunning property in Anguilla that
sleeps up to 14 people. Spend lazy days on a quiet beach or admire the
views from the property's large infinity pool.
For the long weekend getaway: Chicago is not the destination that comes
to mind when thinking about a summer weekend getaway but we beg to
differ. The Windy City offers an endless array of museums, outdoor
summer events, shopping, nightlife and great dining options' without the
oppressive summer heat you'll find in other cities. The stylish James
Hotel is within easy walking distance to all the famous Magnificent Mile
has to offer.
For the honeymooners: Put in the extra travel time required for the
ultimate romantic destination far from ordinary. Situated just below the
equator in French Polynesia, Le Taha'a boasts 48 sexy over-water
bungalows and 12 beach suites with spectacular views of Bora Bora in the
distance. The private dinner on the beach is one meal you'll both never
forget.
For old friends yearning to relive their college spring break: Reminisce
about the good ole days in the Out Islands of The Bahamas. Bimini Bay
Resort, on the island of Bimini, is an easy 25-minute flight from South
Florida. You'll feel much farther from home once you're soaking up the
sun (and a cocktail) in the infinity pool or relaxing with a beachside
massage. The resort offers several accommodation types' from condos to
private homes' so you can bring the whole fraternity or just the pledge
class.
For the bucket list: For an eco-chic safari experience, spend 10 days
touring Tanzania in swanky accommodations with My Serengeti Safari.
Watch hippos yawn in Arusha National Park, spot lion cubs scampering
around Tarangire National Park, marvel as giraffes nibble spiky leaves
in the central Serengeti and visit the Ngorongoro Crater, home to 30,000
large mammals - with the highest predator density in the world.
For the nightlife connoisseur: Maybe we're biased, but we think New York
has the best nightlife on the planet. Whether taking in an art exhibit
on the Upper East Side or dancing til dawn in the Meatpacking District,
The Ace Hotel is a strategically placed home base centrally located in
up-and-coming NoMad, the newly minted hood immediately north of Madison
Square Park. With the city's best gastropub, DJ playing music in the
lobby, and one of the top coffee houses in the city, you may not need to
leave the hotel for a good time.
Become a fan of Jetset Farryn:
www.facebook.com/pages/Jetset-Farryn/
About Jetsetter
Jetsetter is a new vacation site that helps leisure travelers discover
and purchase the world�s best vacations. Jetsetter�s team of travel
experts search the globe for new destinations, hotels and memorable
experiences and build unique packages for its membership, at prices not
available anywhere else. All partners recommended by Jetsetter meet high
standards and cannot pay to be listed in sales. Jetsetter is a member of
the Gilt Groupe. For more information, visit
www.Jetsetter.com.
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