Released on: April 21, 2008, 11:38 pm

Press Release Author: Marissa Mastellone

Industry: Automotive

Press Release Summary: Located in Manchester Village, Vermont, Equinox is the second
longest running resort in the United States having first opened in 1769. The
195-room resort is a luxurious year-round destination with a variety of activities
and amenities for all seasons located within a four-hour drive of New York and
Boston, and nestled on 1,300 acres of pristine countryside. The resort boasts five
elegant restaurants, an 18-hole championship golf course, and an array of unique
diversions including archery, mountain biking, fishing, the British School of
Falconry and Land Rover off-road driving. Amenities at Equinox also include a 13,000
square-foot Spa. An ideal location for elegant weddings and intimate group meetings,
the Equinox's full service meeting and event facilities can easily accommodate 20 -
300 people.

In the spirit of continuing the resort's legacy, New England-based HEI Hotels &
Resorts acquired the hotel in 2007 and commenced a multi-million dollar
refurbishment of the resort led by renowned designer Geoffrey Bradfield and acquired
the 1811 House, an historic country inn located directly across from the resort.
Renovations of Equinox will be completed in summer of 2008 and will include a new
restaurant, bar, grand lobby and two-tiered outdoor decking with fire pits.

Equinox has received AAA Four Diamond accreditation for 14 consecutive years, was
listed as the "#1 Resort in the Northeast" by Departures, and as one of the "500
Greatest Hotels in the World" by Travel + Leisure. For more information please visit
www.equinoxresort.com or call 1-800-362-4747.

Press Release Body: Land Rover North America and Equinox, The Vermont Resort, today
announced the opening of an all-new driving school offered exclusively at Equinox.

The Land Rover Experience Driving School will be part of the resort's unique outdoor
amenity offerings and will be open year round to guests and daytime visitors of the
195-room luxury hotel property.

The off-road driving school at Equinox features off-pavement driving instruction in
the spring, summer and fall as well as snow and ice driving techniques during the
winter. Using the latest Land Rover line-up, including the Range Rover, Range Rover
Sport, Land Rover LR3 and Land Rover LR2 vehicles, participants will learn to
properly navigate ascents, descents, side-tilts and rocky terrain on the 80-acre
purpose-built course. The degree of difficulty ranges from introductory courses to
more advanced off-road training sessions on an extensive trail system that runs
through the stunning Green Mountains.

There is also a Junior Off-Road School where children ages five-12 years old can get
behind the wheel of an electrically driven miniature Land Rover and maneuver their
way through a customized jungle skills course. Junior Off-Road teaches children
hand-eye coordination as they learn off-road driving techniques similar to the
skills taught to the adults. All vehicles have limited speeds and include instant
shut-off to insure safety.

"The old-world elegance and modern luxury of the Equinox resort make it a perfect
destination for Land Rover's newest driving school," said Chris Marchand, executive
vice president, marketing and sales, Land Rover North America. "We are excited to
offer Equinox guests an unparalleled experience in world-class driving instruction
against the unique backdrop of one of New England's most spectacular resorts."

"The Land Rover Experience Driving School is one of a kind and we are delighted to
offer this experience at our newly refurbished resort," said Equinox General Manager
Robert Morgan. "Offering Land Rover's incredible Driving School in conjunction with
our falconry, archery and fly-fishing programs, will firmly establish Equinox as the
ultimate destination for luxury travelers seeking a bit of adventure."

The fourth, and newest Land Rover Experience Driving School in North America, will
join already-established programs at: the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North
Carolina; Quail Lodge in Carmel Valley, California; and the Fairmont Le Chateau
Montebello, near Montreal, Canada. The collection of Land Rover operated schools
offers guests' one-of-a-kind instruction that explains and demonstrates the benefits
of owning and using a Land Rover.

Individual and group courses range from a one-hour session designed to introduce the
concept of off-road driving techniques in a fun environment, to half-day and
full-day programs with professional instruction by a cadre of the most knowledgeable
and experienced off-road Land Rover-trained driving instructors. Programs are
customized to fit the skill level and interests of the individual guests.

Equinox, The Vermont Resort, is a registered historic landmark and the second
longest-continuously operating hotel in the United States, and has been a favorite
resort destination for over 200 years. In the spirit of continuing this legacy, HEI
Hotels & Resorts commenced a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the resort which
will culminate in the summer of 2008. Located on nearly 1,300 acres between the
Green and Taconic Mountains, the property includes the historic Equinox Hotel, the
1769 Marsh Tavern, 1811 House and the Charles Orvis Inn. Named a AAA Four Diamond
hotel for 14 consecutive years, the resort features a 13,000-square-foot spa, 12,000
acre Equinox Preservation area, several food and beverage outlets, tennis courts and
the Golf Club at Equinox, one of the top 50 golf courses in the United States.

To book a Land Rover Experience at Equinox, The Vermont Resort, call (802) 362-0687.
Lines will be open every day from 9 - 5 p.m. EST come rain or shine.

To learn more about the Equinox, The Vermont Resort, visit www.equinoxresort.com, or
call (877) 245-0656.

To learn more about the Land Rover Experience Driving Schools, visit
www.landroverusa.com/drivingschools, or call (800) 239-0533.

Kids won't be left out of the fun with a special mini-me Junior Driving School.

Web Site: http://www.equinoxresort.com

Contact Details: Marissa Mastellone
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Merritt Island, Florida 32952.
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