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LONDON -- Small Luxury Hotels of the World's (SLH), a global consortium of more than 270 of the finest hotels and resorts in the world, has the distinction of having 36 of its members recognized by Conde Nast Traveler's most prestigious category: the "2002 Gold List" as determined by 29,000 readers of the magazine. The following SLH properties were included:

United States Gold List - 10 properties

Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain - Scottsdale, AZ
Enchantment Resort - Sedona, AZ
Post Ranch Inn - Big Sur, CA
Inn of the Anasazi - Santa Fe, NM
Bernardus Lodge - Carmel Valley, CA
The Chesterfield Hotel - Palm Beach, FL
The Mark - New York, NY
Hotel Hana-Maui - Maui, HI
Hotel Maison de Ville - New Orleans, LA
Monmouth Plantation - Natchez, MI

Mexico & Caribbean - 4 properties

La Casa Que Canta - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Villa del Sol - Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Pink Beach Club - Bermuda
Grace Bay Club - Turks & Caicos

Europe Gold List - 16 properties

Die Swaene - Bruges, Belgium
The Bath Priory - Bath, England
Athenaeum - London, England
Dukes Hotel - London, England
The Ritz - London, England
The Stafford - London, England
Château de Gilly - Vougeot, France
Château d'Artigny - Montbazon, France
Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat - St-Jean Cap Ferrat, France
Château d'Esclimont - St- Symphorien-le-Château, France
Elounda Beach Hotel & Villas - Crete, Greece
Adare Manor - Adare, Ireland
Park Hotel Kenmare - Kenmare, Ireland
Hotel Villa Real - Madrid, Spain
Pavillion de la Reine - Paris, France
Saint James - Paris, France

Asia Pacific, Australia & Pacific Nations - 6 properties

Phinda Private Game Reserve - Hluhluwe, South Africa
Rajvilas - Jaipur, India
Banyan Tree Phuket - Bang Tao Bay, Thailand
Huka Lodge - Taupo, New Zealand
Ngorongoro Crater Lodge - Ngorongoro, Tanzania
Windsor Golf & Country Club Resort - Melbourne, Australia

Reservations at any SLH member hotel can be made by calling Small Luxury Hotels of the World, 800-525-4800, visiting the Web site at www.slh.com or by contacting a travel professional. Hotels interested in becoming members of Small Luxury Hotels of the World can apply online at www.slh.com or contact the SLH Dallas office at (972) 866-8010.

About Small Luxury Hotels of the World

SLH is an escape to a private world of luxury. It brings together more than 270 of the world's finest-quality small hotels, ranging from city sanctuaries and romantic hideaways to adventure playgrounds, sports resorts and heritage houses. Offering the ease of booking and familiarity of an international hotel chain, Small Luxury Hotels of the World at the same time promotes the unique character and independence of each of its member properties, in over 50 countries.

Mary Henn
973.376.9300
Small Luxury Hotels