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Montage Deer Valley Property Launches Private Residences

(PARK CITY, UT) -- Montage Residences Deer Valley, 81 private residences atop the 174-room Montage Deer Valley, is scheduled to open this winter on a coveted on-mountain Empire Pass location. Montage Deer Valley will afford owners ski-in, ski-out access to Deer Valley Resort, expansive mountain and valley views, and a host of 24-hour Montage amenities and services, including a residential concierge staff to attend to every household matter.

The first phase of 15 residences has been released for sale. Priced from $2 million, the spacious one- to four-bedroom residences are represented by DV Luxury Resort Realty LLC in partnership with Park City-based Prudential Utah Real Estate. A 2,489 square-foot, 3-bedroom furnished model residence with custom appointments and furnishings is available for viewing with sales contracts for residences already in progress.

Earlier this year, as the resort celebrated its topping off, a significant construction milestone, Barron's magazine announced that "the market for luxury real estate is coming back to life" and named Park City and "the understated year-round resort community of Deer Valley" to the No. 4 spot, the first non-coastal destination on its list of the "10 Best Places for Second Homes."

"We're proud to be singled out by Barron's as one of the best locations for second homes in the country,"  said A. Flint Decker, principal broker and vice president of sales and marketing of DV Luxury Resort Realty LLC.  "We look forward to welcoming generations of new residents to the spectacular year-round adventures and laid back charm that defines Park City."

Blessed with great snow and majestic terrain, Deer Valley Resort, named America's No. 1 ski resort by Ski magazine readers for the past three years, and just enjoyed a very successful 2009/2010 ski season.

Montage Residences Deer Valley will capture the essence of the resort's refined Mountain Craftsman style, complete with views of inspiring ski slopes and pristine sub-alpine valleys. These wholly-owned private residences are situated on the upper floors of the mountain lodge-style resort building, which also features 174 guestrooms and suites.

With the opportunity to choose from a selection of one- to four-bedroom floor plans in configurations from 1,200- to 6,900-square feet, owners may select a "custom" home to meet their personal needs. Each residence will feature expansive windows, estate quality finishes, high ceilings, private balconies, gas fireplaces, luxurious five-fixture stone bathrooms with limestone floors and high-end craftsman-built kitchen with granite counters and hand-scraped walnut wood floors.

Forty-nine of the one- to four-bedroom residences (1,200- to 3,300-square feet) will be offered fully furnished with an estate-quality leather and upholstered custom collection that complements the refined cherry-stained millwork and cabinetry, accented by hand-knotted rugs. Other interior touches will include custom lighting and hand-selected artwork. These private residences may be offered for rental to hotel guests at the option of the homeowner. Another 32 of the residences, with two- to four-bedrooms ranging from 1,900- to 6,900-square feet, will be offered unfurnished for custom interiors that suit individual owners' tastes.

Early buyers will enjoy special "first tracks" privileges, including a choice of any residence (not limited to the first phase release), and season passes at Deer Valley Resort for the entire family for the first two years of ownership.

All owners will enjoy access to all Montage Deer Valley resort services and amenities, including residential concierge services, spa services, private ski instruction and Deer Valley ski ticketing on site, ski and bike valets, and access to Deer Valley recreation, with ski-in, ski-out access to hundreds of acres of terrain and ski experiences.

The residential concierge team can arrange grocery stocking and housekeeping, or even handle travel plans or assist with entertaining, and make all activity bookings. Owners will also enjoy signing privileges in all of the resort's restaurants and alpine-inspired spa, and may participate in an engaging year-round series of outdoor adventures, wine tasting and more. Children ages 5 - 12 can experience custom adventures just for them as part of the resort's exclusive Paint box children's club.

In addition, owners have the opportunity for membership at the Talisker Club, which provides private access to more than 10,000 acres of private wilderness,  outdoor recreational pursuits, including world-class skiing and private fly-fishing, and admittance to on-mountain members-only facilities. (Separate application and membership fees apply.)

Montage Deer Valley is owned by affiliates of Ohana Real Estate Investors (OREI), Montage Hotels & Resorts and The Athens Group. In addition to Montage Deer Valley, OREI also owns a portfolio of luxury hospitality assets including Montage Beverly Hills, Montage Laguna Beach and real estate parcels in Los Cabos, Mexico, Kauai, Hawaii, and Northern California.

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Phoenix-Area Resorts Offer Summer Golf Special   

(PHOENIX, AZ) -- Some of the Phoenix-Scottsdale area's most luxurious golf course resorts are celebrating the summer with a new "Round on Us" golf promotion, courtesy of Diageo Spirits. All resort guests need to do is purchase a 750 ml  or larger bottle of Crown Royal, Johnnie Walker Scotch, Don Julio Tequila, or Ketel One Vodka at your local grocery or retail store and enjoy "Two for One" golf at the Kierland Golf Club at Westin Kierland Resort,  The Phoenician Golf Club  at The Phoenician  or Whirlwind Golf Club at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa.

To redeem after purchasing, call any of the participating golf courses, mention "A Round on Us," and book your tee time.  Upon arrival, show your receipt and get one round of complimentary golf with the purchase of one round at the regular rate. This promotion is valid through September 30, 2010.

Located at the base of Camelback Mountain, the 250-acre Phoenician offers two exquisite experiences - a 583-room AAA Five Diamond resort hotel and an exclusive Five Diamond boutique hotel, The Canyon Suites  - at one magnificent destination.  The property features elegant, residential-style accommodations, distinctive and tantalizing cuisine at Il Terrazzo, J&G Steakhouse and Relish Burger Bistro, a championship golf course, 11 tennis courts, The Centre for Well-Being and Salon Mila spa complex, a family activities program for all ages and interests, numerous boutique shops and a $25 million art collection.  In addition to these offerings, the stylish 60-room Canyon Suites provides more intimate surroundings and enhanced services, creating an atmosphere of uncompromising splendor. 

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is a four-diamond Resort located in the heart of Scottsdale, Arizona.  The Resort features 732 rooms, 55 suites and 32 casita,  205,000 square-feet of indoor and outdoor function space, eight food and beverage venues,  a full-service spa and fitness studio, an elaborate water park including a water slide and lazy river ride and 27 holes of  golf.

The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, located on the Gila River Indian Community, is a total destination resort showcasing the heritage, culture, art and legends of the Pima and Maricopa Tribes.  The resort offerings include: 500 culturally themed rooms, Forbes Five-Star/AAA Five-Diamond Dining at Kai, the Forbes Four-Star Native American Aji Spa,  36-holes of Troon-managed golf at Whirlwind Golf Club  and the 1,000-acre Koli Equestrian Center, and a boat cruise to nearby attractions. 

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