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July 2008

Success at Fractional Summit 2008

Over 100 fractional owners and service operators from around the world converged on London for Fractional Summit 2008. Led by many of the key players in the fractional industry, the focus was on the rising markets in the U.K. and Europe. Topics and issues covered “phenomenal” growth expectations in Europe, the key differences in fractional models,…

New Fractional Resort in Mexico Targets Adventurous, Eco-Conscious Travelers

Encanto Villas & Residence Club, expected to open in the Winter of 2009, will be the first private member-owned enclave in Huatulco, Mexico.  Its location is set on a promontory overlooking Tangolundo Bay and offers views displaying the amazing diversity of this exotic and spectaculous vacation retreat. Once a quiet fishing village, the environmental vision for…

Fractional Ownership Options Growing in Oregon

With some of the most stunning scenery in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon offers everything from whale watching, to skiing, to a nearby active volcano. Oregon was one of the first states to start fractional ownership developments, and today fractional ownership is the fastest growing real estate product in the United States. As mentioned in a recent article highlighting The…

New Fractional Opportunity in Vail at Cordillera

  The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera has announced a new fractional ownership project called Paramonte Private Residences. Cordillera is a residential golf community located just minutes from Vail Mountain with three championship golf courses. Located high above the Vail Valley on a ridge with sweeping vistas from all rooms, Paramonte will feature three-bedroom, three-bath…

Owners Perspective Magazine Launched

A new independent consumer publication, Owners Perspective, was launched earlier this month. Written for potential and existing owners of fractional properties, destination clubs and private residence clubs, as well as vacationers of all types, the magazine promises to enhance your ownership experience. Useful links, exclusive interviews, service and product reviews, and special travel deals fill…

The Ritz-Carlton Club and Residences® Prepare for the First Wave of Baby Boomers

A premier and diverse portfolio of Ritz-Carlton-managed residential properties allow boomers to indulge in any passion. Whether it’s skiing in Aspen or Bachelor Gulch, Colo., playing golf in Jupiter, Fla., lounging on the beaches of Grand Cayman or Abaco in The Bahamas, or visiting an urban pied–à–terre in San Francisco or New York City, there’s…