Skiers who stay at ResortQuest International`s (NYSE: RZT) vacation rentals homes and condos this winter will have a huge head start on paying for next summer`s vacation.

ResortQuest International has enhanced its popular “Ski Now, Tan Later—FREE!” program to include not just free room nights on future trips, but free airfare as well.

Under the new “Ski Now, Tan Later—FREE!” program, customers can book a mountain vacation of at least five nights between now and April 15 and receive:

Two Free nights on a week`s vacation rental next summer. The discount is available at more than 7,000 accommodations in select ResortQuest beach and golf destinations // Two Free roundtrip companion airline tickets. After your stay, ResortQuest will provide Family & Friends Fly Free(SM) companion air travel certificates that can be redeemed for two free round trip airfare tickets on a future trip.

“Why pay for one vacation, when you can pay for two? Right now, ResortQuest is offering the largest selection and some of the best accommodations on the mountain resorts. Our fully furnished ski vacation condos, homes and villas start at less than what some people pay for a standard hotel room,” said Jim Olin, president and chief executive officer of ResortQuest International. “Our `Ski Now, Tan Later—FREE!` program can cut the cost of your next vacation by upwards of 50 percent and ResortQuest vacation rentals offer much more space and comfort for you and your family that hotels cannot match at any price.”

Prices for ski condos, villas and homes start at $129 a night.

The “Ski Now, Tan Later—FREE!” promotion gives travelers an opportunity to spend their winter vacation at resort destinations such as Aspen, Breckenridge, Keystone, Steamboat, and Telluride, Colorado; Sun Valley, Idaho; Big Sky, Montana; Mt. Bachelor, Oregon; Park City, Utah; and Whistler, BC, Canada this winter.

Vacationers can then take advantage of the program to relax in summer destinations such as Destin, Florida, Hilton Head, South Carolina; Scottsdale and Tucson, Arizona; Palm Desert/Palm Springs, California; or the Hawaiian Islands.

ResortQuest not only offers affordable vacation rentals, but the company`s Snow Guarantee(SM) program is an exclusive offer in the vacation rental industry that gives guests a winter ski vacation with guaranteed snow conditions all ski season long. ResortQuest`s Snow Guarantee(SM) program gives guests the option to relocate their accommodations to another ResortQuest ski destination without forfeiting any deposits made, if the snow conditions are unsatisfactory for any reason. This allows vacationers the snow conditions they want when they want them. Based on availability, ResortQuest will transfer the reservation at no additional cost.

Some restrictions may apply. The “Ski Now, Tan Later—FREE!” special offer is displayed at www.resortquest.com/ski-tan. For reservations call toll free 866-493-6806 and mention the “Ski Now, Tan Later—FREE!” offer or contact your preferred travel planner for more details.

Memphis-based ResortQuest International (NYSE: RZT), the first brand name and “real-time” online booking service (www.resortquest.com) in vacation condominium and home rentals and sales, provides a one-stop resource for 52 premier resort destinations in the U.S. and Canada. ResortQuest is the world`s leading vacation rental property management company, based on a portfolio of approximately 20,000 vacation rental properties with a combined real estate value estimated in excess of $7.0 billion.

All of the ResortQuest`s accommodations include spacious, well-appointed condos or homes with a full kitchen. ResortQuest also maintains a portfolio of upscale hotel properties in Florida and Hawaii. To make reservations or view all special offers, visit www.ResortQuest.com or call 800-GO-RELAX.

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