Bringing its exclusive, exotic locales to life through the words and eyes of some of the world’s most interesting people, Preferred Escapes, an industry leader in  luxury villa rentals, today announced the launch of Escape Republic, a  lifestyle blog designed to enhance the online experience of current and potential clients.   Delivering such fare as travel tips, fashion news and irreverent interviews with celebrities and personalities, Escape Republic will offer twice weekly original content provided by both in-house editorial staff and guest writers.  The blog can be accessed at  escaperepublic.com.

Among the personalities to be featured in Escape Republic, include comedian and actress Chelsea Handler, Fab.com founder Bradford Shellhammer, Nerdist Chris Hardwick, comedian Aisha Tyler, director Bryan Singer, legendary adman George Lois, Playboy Editorial Director Jimmy Jellinek, actress Wanda Sykes, Style Guru Emil Wilbekin, and TV personality and tech guru Max Lugavere.   “It makes sense to pair some of the most extraordinary voices in pop culture with a travel company that does business in the most exciting places on the planet,” says Escape Republic Editor-At-Large, Savas Abadsidis.  “We approach creating content in the same way we create experiences at our properties — with style, discernment, embracing diversity and fun.”

Abadsidis comes to Preferred Escapes with an extensive background in creating branded content. He was Editor-in-Chief of The Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly,  and was instrumental in evolving the brand into an iconic presence in youth marketing and trendsetter in the apparel field.  Savas was also key in the concept of A&F’s highly successful spin-off retail venture Hollister Co.. He also served as Executive Editor of designer Marc Ecko’s signature magazine Complex, and Senior Editor at style guide Antenna Magazine, in addition he’s a regular contributor to some of the most popular publications in the world.