PHILADELPHIA, PA. (October 13, 2008) – The Society of Leisure Enthusiasts (www.thesociety.com) is a tech savvy, international portfolio of more than 5,000 luxury vacation rentals for discriminating travelers who wish to experience the benefits of a destination club without the membership fees. VacationHomesForCharity.org is a blog designed and operated by The Society, introduced at the Luxury Real Estate Annual Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, PA.

Co-Founder, Michael McFadden, states, “The Society is a leading luxury vacation rental marketplace and we are utilizing our platform to bring ease and efficiency in sourcing luxury homes for fundraising events. This CSR initiative is offered by The Society’s Luxe Alliance partners who wish to “give back” to the community.” McFadden continues, “We are using our technology platform to assist non-profits and charitable organizations to source quality vacation homes for their auctions and other fund raising events. We created www.VacationHomesForCharity.org to highlight charities, homes and news regarding this new offering.”

Ease of Sourcing
• Charity organizers can submit a request for a property by emailing info@thesociety.com
• Coming soon: organizations will be able to search all homes available for donation

Ease of Transaction
• Home data is stored in one place (pictures, description, closest airports, amenities, etc) so it’s easy for the charity to create the brochures and pitch for the auction/event
• The Society coordinates logistics after the winning bid

Trusted Source
• Charities have a trusted resource for vacation homes
• Donors are assured that all personal data is kept private and confidential
• Bidders can bid in confidence because the home is going to be a great vacation property for their enjoyment

Property Owners / Donors
• Create a property profile on TheSociety by going to www.TheSociety.com/signup. The Society will securely host the details of the home
• Indicate which weeks of the year you are willing to donate and/or additional terms
• Choose specific charities that can contact you to use your home for a donation or let The Society contact you when there is an opportunity

Charities
• Create a charity profile on The Society by going to www.TheSociety.com/signup
• Submit details of the upcoming event or needs at info@thesociety.com
• The Society will work with you in finding available home(s)s for your event

Fees
• There are no fees to list a home or for a charity to participate
• There is typically a small transaction fee between $100-$1000 depending on the value of the vacation and the terms set by the homeowner

This week The Society and their Luxe Alliance partner, Peak Properties (www.peakpropertiesvail.com), are donating a 5-night stay at a phenomenal mountain home in Vail, CO at the Windflower Ball in New York City. The donation is to benefit First Candle (www.FirstCandle.org), a national health organization uniting parents, caregivers and researchers nationwide with government, business and community service groups to advance infant health and survival. Later this fall The Society will be donating a home for the Tony Hawk Foundation in Beverly Hills.

“The Society’s goal is to make the process of donating time at a vacation home to a charity easy and efficient for all parties. Honestly, this was something we had to do. There are so many vacation homes that sit vacant for most of the year so deciding to make this a priority was an easy decision,” McFadden explained.

About The Society:
At TheSociety.com clients have access to the finest available luxury vacation rental homes throughout the world including beach, mountain, desert, urban and golf destinations. Different from classic online vacation rental search sites, The Society ensures each home in their inventory exceeds quality standards established by a committee of professionals within the luxury real estate and hospitality industry. Clients of The Society have access to proprietary “concierge consultation” concerning local and regional attractions, leisure activities, dining options, cultural opportunities and travel planning services. Planning and implementing the ultimate luxury vacation experience is just one click away at www.TheSociety.com.