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Weekly Webinar 1: COVID & Beyond

March 24, 2020

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AGENDA

1) Excursionist Update on The COVID Situation- Travel restrictions and closures- Hotel closures- National and state parks- EXC Cancellation policies/Procedures Update

2) Remote Destinations for April Travel and Beyond

- Alaska- Ranches- Southwest- Low country

3) Future Webinar Topics & Your Questions

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TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

United States:

Intl Arrivals: • Entry is suspended until April 13 for residents/ visitors to Schengen Area, U.K, Ireland, China & Iran.• The United States, Canada and Mexico have suspended non-essential travel between each other until

April 20.

Domestic Travel:

• Officials in CA, NY, LA, IL and OR have announced stay-at-home orders. • KY, PA, MD, MA have ordered nonessential businesses to close. • HI has instituted a mandatory 14-day quarantine for all people traveling to the state.• FL Keys have officially closed to all tourists and leisure visitors.

Canada: • Entry is suspended for anyone who is not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. April 20th for US

Citizens. June 30th for other international travelers.

Caribbean: • Closed for Visitors: Anguilla, Barbados, D.R., Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia, Turks & Caicos, Bahamas.

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US NATIONAL & STATE PARKS

• No federal policy regarding closures/each park administrator decides

• Most Nat’l parks are open, services are limited (restrooms, visitors centers)

• The following parks, monuments and historic sites are closed for now:• CO Rocky Mountain National Park• HI Volcanoes National Park & Pearl Harbor• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island• Independence National Historical Park• FL, OR, NM and NC State Parks

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REMOTE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS:

April and Beyond

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ALASKAApril: Sheldon Chalet• Fully operational on a private buyout basis.

• Guests fly into Anchorage for private helicopter to chalet.

Luxurious and inviting, Sheldon Chalet is the perfect destination for those seeking a unique Denali experience in an utterly remote locale.

Mountain Adventures including glacier trekking, ice climbing, sledding and aurora viewing (seasonal)

May and Beyond: At the current time we can offer routings to include:

• Denali • Anchorage/Girdwood• Homer/Kachemak Bay• Inside Passage Small Ship Charters/Yachts• Remote Lodges

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RANCHESApril: The Resort at Paws Up• Fully operational.

• private transfers, private chef (surcharge) and private guided wilderness adventures.

Offering a completely private luxury home escape on 37,000 acres of sprawling ranchland, The Resort at Paws up is conveniently located in the pristine

Blackfoot River Valley in Montana, one of the least densely populated states in America.

May and Beyond:• Destinations: CO, MT, WY and AZ.

• Summer is prime time for ranch activities, promote booking now for availability and rescheduling flexibility.

• Most are accessible by private jet or commercial flights into a few regional airports.

• Most offer private home/private kitchen options.

• More details upon request

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THE SOUTHWEST

April: • Zion NP- hiking, canyoneering, sightseeing.

• Southern AZ– hiking, horses, biking.

• Custom Glamping Adventures in UT backcountry (Escalante or Canyonlands)

May and Beyond:• Sedona, AZ: Off-roading, yoga, hiking, horses,

Grand Canyon touring.

• New Mexico: Fly fishing, hot springs, wildlife viewing at exclusive lodging

• Luxury in Lake Powell: Slot canyons, Lake Powell Boating , Horseshoe Bend and others

• Deer Valley: heli-adventures, fly fishing, sporting clays, mountain biking, horseback riding.

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THE LOWCOUNTRYApril: Montage Palmetto Bluff• Commissionable rates on private home rentals

(limited services- no housekeeping or room service. Restaurant pick-ups and pre-stocked kitchens)

• Guests will have access to bikes, boating and

shooting club. The main lodge, pool, fitness center, lobby, concierge and valet are closed.

The limited collection of fully furnished homes that make up Montage Residences Palmetto Bluff elevates Lowcountry living to its highest standard.

These charming two-to-five bedroom single-family residences are inspired by Lowcountry architecture and feature timeless, comfortable design both inside and out.

May and Beyond:• Charleston, Kiawah, Savannah and Palmetto Bluff

provide lovely spring and summer adventures for clients looking for history, culture and the beach

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FUTURE WEBINAR TOPICS & Q&A

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WEEKLY WEBINAR

1) Next Webinar: March 31st at 11:30am EST- Weekly COVID update- Road Trips from major US Cities

2) Future Topics: Every Tuesday 11:30am EST

- Travel deals/ promotions for future bookings- National Parks by Private Jet- Private Hawaiian Escapes- Fall Foliage Travel- Other topics you would like to see?

3) Questions? Ideas?

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