The Society: New Service Focused on High-End Luxury Rentals
May 15th, 2008 by TJ MahonyIt’s a small world after all… In 2005 I attended a small party in Vail, CO to celebrate a good friend’s wedding engagement. There were 10 of us and we all decided to go in on a vacation rental in the heart of Vail. Among the group was a gentleman by the name of Michael McFadden – who I had not previously known. By the end of the weekend we had all had a great time and Michael and I had become friends.
Fast forward three years…. By pure chance Michael and I started two vacation rental services at basically the same time. I, of course, helped create FlipKey – a community driven travel site that helps consumers find trusted vacation rentals throughout the world, by providing real reviews of verified vacation rental properties – and Michael started TheSociety.
About the Society (Taken from thesociety.com)
At The Society, you’ll discover only the finest in luxury vacation rental homes in beach, mountain and desert destinations. Unlike typical online vacation search sites, The Society ensures that each vacation home meets quality standards established by experts in the luxury real estate industry. Also, members and guests of The Society have access to The Society-rated concierge information including the best golf courses in an area, nearest ski resort or popular restaurants. Planning an unforgettable luxurious vacation just got easier. The Society. A symbol of luxury.
As described in their company profile, TheSociety focuses on high-end luxury rentals. With a keen focus on high-end properties, TheSociety goes a step further by aggregating information on nearby golf courses, ski options and restaurant choices.
Recently, TheSociety announced a partnership with LuxuryRealEstate.com. As explained in TheSociety’s press release, TheSociety will be the exclusive provider of vacation rentals on LuxuryRealEstate.com. Click here to read more.
Congratulations on the progress Michael…. One question, the home we stayed in Vail three years ago was quite nice – would it have met TheSociety’s standards?
May 16th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
Thanks TJ. And yes, that Vail home would qualify … we recently published guidelines behind our approval/classification process. http://thesociety.com/landing/classifications.php
Now let’s discuss setting up a celebration for your wedding engagement (when the time comes of course!). I’ve got a 10 bedroom, stunning villa in Cabo that should fit plenty of friends (http://thesociety.com/vacation+rental/18155). However, I can’t promise that the Young MC will be in concert like he was in Vail. Of course, with this home, maybe we should just invite him.
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July 28th, 2008 at 6:57 am
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