THE EXCLUSIVE IN-ROOM PUBLICATION FOR SALAMANDER HOTELS & RESORTS THE MAGAZINE. DISCOVER LOCAL FLAVOR Culinary experiences that inspire travel

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1 THE EXCLUSIVE IN-ROOM PUBLICATION FOR SALAMANDER HOTELS & RESORTS THE MAGAZINE THE MAGAZINE NEW IN NOLA NOPSI HOTEL REIMAGINES A HISTORIC BUILDING WELLNESS TRAVEL Trips for Your Well-Being BIG EASY ARCHITECTURE A Look at Historic New Orleans THE RENAISSANCE WOMAN Inside the Mind of Sheila Johnson TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT 9 of Florida s Toughest Golf Holes LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION The making of the Middleburg Film Festival 48 HOURS IN CHARLESTON Food, history the great outdoors JUST FORE GOLFERS Specialty spa treatments for players DISCOVER LOCAL FLAVOR Culinary experiences that inspire travel 209 MEDIA KIT Offering advertisers a unique opportunity to reach a special group of affluent travelers

2 MIDDLEBURG, VA CHARLOTTE, SC PALM COAST, FL DESTIN, FL TAMPA BAY, FL ORLANDO, FL ABOUT SALAMANDER HOTELS & RESORTS S Hotels & Resorts is an independent, luxury br that creates exceptional authentic experiences at each of its relaxing escapes retreats in Virginia Florida, led by the flagship equestrian-inspired S Resort & Spa recognized in 204 by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the Top 0 Resorts in the South by Travel + Leisure as one of the World s Greatest Hotels. Sheila C. Johnson, founder CEO of this growing portfolio, leads S Hotels & Resorts with an exacting vision of excellence, bringing a refreshingly caring, thoughtful personalized approach to hospitality. A successful entrepreneur impassioned philanthropist, Ms. Johnson is Vice Chairman of Monumental Sports & Entertainment is the only African-American woman to have ownership in three professional sports teams: the NBA s Washington Wizards, the NHL s Washington Capitals, the WNBA s Washington Mystics, for which she serves as President Managing Partner. She also serves on the Executive Committee of the United States Golf Association, on the Board of Governors of Parsons The New School for Design in New York, is a member of the Leadership Council at Harvard Kennedy School s Center for Public Leadership. THE SALAMANDER NAME The S name comes from the story of Bruce Sundlun, an American war hero, politician previous owner of the property where the S Resort & Spa now sts. As a bomber pilot in World War II, Sundlun s plane was shot down over Nazi-occupied Belgium. For months, he evaded capture eventually worked with the French Resistance. They gave him the code name S after the amphibian that can mythically walk through fire come out alive. When Ms. Johnson heard the meaning of s she fell in love with it what it meant. In addition to finding Sundlun s story inspiring, Ms. Johnson discovered that for centuries the s has symbolized strength, courage fortitude -- traits with which she has identified throughout her personal business life. Sundlun granted permission for the name S Farm to be restored to the estate Ms. Johnson continues to exp the use of S in her businesses.

3 SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA 68 luxurious rooms suites set on 340 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Piedmont-inspired dining, a dedicated state-of-the-art cooking studio wine bar A luxury spa with 4 deluxe treatment rooms a secluded spa courtyard with infinity edge pool, fire pit, whirlpool private cabanas A full-service equestrian center with 22 stalls, riding arena, scenic trails, traditional as well as unique equestrian programming INNISBROOK RESORT TAMPA BAY, FLORIDA 609 spacious guest rooms suites nestled on 900 acres of rolling hills 70 acres of lakes on the west coast of central Florida Four championship golf courses host to the annual PGA Tour Valspar Championship Presented by BB&T A sparkling new 8,000 square-foot spa, salon fitness center complete with a meditation labyrinth The resort includes immaculate clay tennis courts, six swimming pools, including the Loch Ness Monster Pool with water slides, 60 acres of lakes for fishing HENDERSON BEACH RESORT DESTIN, FLORIDA 7-room resort fronting nearly.5 miles of white powdery s with sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico pristine dunes Adjacent to the 208-acre, environmentally protected Henderson Beach nature preserve, which offers guests both a sense of privacy a plethora of activities Destination spa with spacious treatment rooms extensive water features An elevated culinary environment featuring Gulf-to-table seafood traditions healthy fare, a signature restaurant with display kitchen, a striking octagonal-shaped bar featuring freshly prepared sushi HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT PALM COAST, FLORIDA 320 accommodations, including an intimate oceanfront lodge array of spacious villas suites located in an oceanfront 2-story tower. Two championship golf courses that have been host to PGA Tour events Marina with docking slips, charter services Fantasy Waterpark with slide lazy river Oceanfront resort restaurants, sushi bar cigar bar REUNION RESORT ORLANDO, FLORIDA 360 resort accommodations including luxury condominiums, private villas vacation homes surrounded by 2,300 acres of lush lscape as well as a nature preserve Only location in the United States with golf courses designed by the golf greats Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer Tom Watson Full service luxury boutique spa, multiple pools including a water park,000 foot lazy river Spectacular dining options including the hip Eleven restaurant featuring a rooftop pool nightly views of the fireworks from nearby Walt Disney World HOTEL BENNETT CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA 79 luxurious guestrooms suites prominently located on Mario Square. Hotel features include a rooftop pool with cabanas bar, a luxury spa, a French patisserie. Signature restaurant with stunning views of Charleston s famed park, a stylish bar lounge. Exclusive Concierge Club for guests who desire the most personalized Charleston experience.

4 EDITORIAL OVERVIEW Readers of S Magazine expect the best. They stay at S Hotels & Resorts because they appreciate the finer things in life they want to create memorable experiences. S Magazine reflects the interests passions of this highly affluent sophisticated demographic with compelling content that supports the ideals of the S br image. IN EACH ISSUE Each issue inspires travelers with an emphasis on authentic unique experiences, fine dining wine, exceptional golf, world-class spa, sophisticated style shopping, family, relevant information for both the leisure business traveler, including: Profiles & Features Travel Food & Drink Arts & Culture Outdoor Lifestyle: Equestrian Sports / Golf / Tennis Nature / Health & Wellness / Spa Fashion & Style CIRCULATION & DISTRIBUTION S Magazine is distributed in every suite guest room at all six S Resort properties approximately,800 rooms. SALAMANDER RESORT & SPA: MIDDLEBURG, VA INNISBROOK RESORT: TAMPA BAY, FL HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT: PALM COAST, FL REUNION RESORT: ORLANDO, FL HENDERSON BEACH RESORT: DESTIN, FL HOTEL BENNETT: CHARLESTON, SC 30,000 Printed Copies 35,000 Readers Per Issue This is an exceptional opportunity to reach influence an exclusive, elite affluent audience, 365 days per year. ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION: Direct mail to top guests Hotel outlets (spas, golf club houses) Through corporate partners Select retail outlets & advertising partners Luxury Goods

5 OUR READERS The majority of S Hotels & Resorts guests magazine readers are wealthy travelers who live work in the largest urban centers in U.S. These mid-30s to mid-50s households are highly educated being 2.5x more likely to have completed graduate school enjoy the good life of luxury homes autos, destination travel, entertainment, investment portfolios high-end leisure activities. Whether it s the elite equestrian rider, the golf enthusiast or the spa retreat guest, our readers are those who enjoy the approachable luxury of the S Hotels & Resorts from Horse & Wine Country in Middleburg, Virginia to the gr golf resorts of Florida. Our readers busy lives make Internet shopping a necessity, rather than a preference, they are serious savvy investors, buyers of luxury automobiles, gourmet food enthusiasts wine aficionados. Our diverse audience includes Hispanic, African-American a majority of Caucasians, but also indexes at more than 2x the national average for Asians. AVG NET WORTH $2MIL+ AVG HOME VALUE $500K+ 78% MARRIED 68% COLLEGE GRADUATE SHOPPING INTERESTS Trader Joe s Nordstrom Ann Taylor Crate & Barrel Independent Jewelry Stores MEDIA INTERESTS Bloomberg Television The New York Times Travel + Leisure Bon Appetit & Sunset Architectural Digest LEISURE INTERESTS Live Theater & Opera Art Galleries Business Clubs Charitable Organizations Golf & Outdoor Activities Print readers are top spenders on home remodeling decorating - IPSOS AFFLUENT SURVEY USA, 205 A man who stops advertising to save money, is like a man who stops a clock to save time. - HENRY FORD Affluent investors are heavy print readers - IPSOS AFFLUENT SURVEY USA, 205 Source: Data provided from a third-party study conducted by Acxiom comparing PeronsicX audience segments to S s guest database.

6 RATES AND DEADLINES SALAMANDER MAGAZINE 209 RATES SIZE FULL PAGE $5,000 HALF PAGE $2,800 OPENING SPREAD (2pgs) $9,600 PRE-TABLE OF CONTENTS SPREAD (2pgs) $8,000 COVER 4 (BACK)* $5,000 X WELLNESS TRAVEL Trips for Your Well-Being THE MAGAZINE BIG EASY ARCHITECTURE A Look at Historic New Orleans THE RENAISSANCE WOMAN Inside the Mind of Sheila Johnson NEW IN NOLA NOPSI HOTEL TAKE REIMAGINES YOUR BEST SHOT A HISTORIC 9 of Florida s BUILDING Toughest Golf Holes THE MAGAZINE COVER 3 (INSIDE BACK) $4,500 Add 0% premium for all pre-toc positions. All rates are net rates per issue. * Back covers are sold per market LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION The making of the Middleburg Film Festival 48 HOURS IN CHARLESTON Food, history the great outdoors JUST FORE GOLFERS Specialty spa treatments for players DISCOVER LOCAL FLAVOR Culinary experiences that inspire travel PUBLICATION & CLOSING DATES: SALAMANDER MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY ISSUE SPACE CLOSE MATERIALS CLOSE IN ROOM / IN MARKET 209 Feb. 6, 209 Feb. 6, 209 Feb. 20, 209 On sale dates may change throughout the year due to unforeseen circumstances. Your representative will keep you posted of the latest deadlines on sale dates. For additional information, contact your S Magazine representative or: Carrie Robles/Publisher ph carrie@firebrmediainc.com SALAMANDER MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY FIREBRAND MEDIA LLC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SALAMANDER HOTELS & RESORTS

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