Condé Nast Traveler Readers Vote Entire Auberge Resorts Collection Among The World's Best In 2018 Readers' Choice Awards For Second Straight Year

MILL VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 11, 2018 The world's most experienced travelers have once again ranked all eligible Auberge Resorts Collection properties among the very best in the world in Condé Nast Traveler's distinguished Readers' Choice Awards. The winners of the 31st annual awards are featured in the November 2018 issue of the magazine and at http://www.cntraveler.com.

"We are honored that our entire collection of distinctive properties has been recognized by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler," said Craig Reid, Chief Executive Officer, Auberge Resorts Collection. "This reflects the thoughtful efforts by our staff to deliver unparalleled service to our guests, some of the most frequent and discerning travelers in the world and reinforces our commitment to creating memorable and soulful experiences every day."

Napa Valley flagship Auberge du Soleil and nearby properties Calistoga Ranch and Solage, along with historic Hotel Jerome in Aspen and Madeline Hotel and Residences, the premier resort in Telluride, all received national recognition in 2018. Both Chileno Bay Resort & Residences and Esperanza were named among the highest-rated resorts in Los Cabos, Mexico, and also scored among the best destination properties in all of Mexico.

Auberge's other notable international resorts also received high marks from readers including Hacienda AltaGracia, set in the verdant mountains of south-central Costa Rica, and Mukul, the beachside resort in Nicaragua. Malliouhana, the Auberge resort on the island of Anguilla was voted among the best in the Caribbean, and Nanuku, the South Pacific paradise set on the coast of Fiji, was voted as one of the top resorts in Australia and the South Pacific.

The Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry and are commonly known as "the best of the best of travel." Nearly half a million Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their travel experiences to provide a full snapshot of the modern traveler's most celebrated destinations.

The Readers' Choice Awards are announced in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler, on newsstands nationwide beginning October 16. The full list is published online at http://www.CNTraveler.com/rca. A full list of Auberge Resorts Collection properties can be found at aubergeresorts.com.

About Auberge Resorts Collection
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each Auberge property possesses a unique individuality, all share a crafted approach to luxury that is expressed through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. Properties in the Auberge Resorts Collection include: Auberge du Soleil, Calistoga Ranch and Solage, Napa Valley; Esperanza and Chileno Bay, Los Cabos, Mexico; Hotel Jerome, Aspen; Malliouhana, Anguilla; Nanuku, Fiji; Hotel Madeline and Element 52, Telluride, Colorado; Hacienda AltaGracia, Costa Rica; Mukul, Guacalito, Nicargua; Auberge Beach Residences and Spa, Fort Lauderdale (opening Autumn 2018); The Lodge at Blue Sky, Park City, Utah (opening Spring 2019); Bishop's Lodge, Santa Fe, New Mexico (opening Summer 2019); Mauna Lani, Hawaii (opening late 2019); Commodore Perry Estate, Austin and Susurros del Corazon, Punta de Mita, Mexico (opening 2020), with several others in development. For more information about Auberge Resorts Collection, please visit http://www.aubergeresorts.com. Follow Auberge Resorts Collection on Facebook at facebook.com/AubergeResorts and on Twitter and Instagram at @AubergeResorts.

About The Friedkin Group
The Friedkin Group is comprised of a consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, golf and adventure companies. These organizations include: Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, GSM, US AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Resorts Collection, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and Legendary Adventures. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin. For more information, visit http://www.friedkin.com.

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