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Ultimate Escapes Adds New Destination in Florence, Italy

September 2018 Update:   Ultimate Escapes is no longer an operating business.   See Inspirato for a similar club offering. Original Article Ultimate Escapes, one of the world’s largest destination clubs, announced the addition of a new Elite Club residence within the Lungarno Suites in Florence, Italy.  Featuring views of the historic Ponte Vecchio bridge arched over…

Quintess, Leading Residences of the World and Oyster Circle Form Strategic Alliance

Two of the industry’s leading Destination Clubs, Quintess, Leading Residences of the World, and Oyster Circle have announced a strategic alliance to allow members use of their respective clubs. Quintess has consistently received high praise from its members and has been named by The Robb Report as a “Best of the Best Destination Club” for three consecutive…

Bellstar Partners to Launch Vineyard Private Residence Club

The Reserve CollectionTM, an exclusive private residence club with a collection of ultra-luxury, handpicked vineyard residences, is being created by Bellstar Hotels in a partnership with Olympus Resorts. The first residences will debut in the Okanagan Valley wine country in British Columbia with plans for other worldwide locations. All vineyard properties must offer exceptional views…

The Lusso Collection Introduces New Membership Plan

The Lusso Collection recently introduced a new membership offering, Lusso 21. This new membership plan will enable individuals to experience Lusso Collection’s thirty multi-million dollar properties that are available in highly desirable locations such as Turks & Caicos, the Bahamas, Aspen, and Cabo San Lucas for 21 days each year.   Only 50 Lusso 21 memberships are…

The World’s Most Expensive Destination Clubs

MSNBC recently featured an article on the world’s most expensive (and exclusive) destination clubs. With deposits topping one million dollars, some destination clubs today offer ultra-luxury properties with exceptional amenities, one of a kind adventures, and even help the environment. The Oyster Circle, Europe’s first destination club, requires a hefty one million dollar deposit, but part…

Moncasa Capital Poised to Launch New Destination Club

Moncasa Capital announced today the launch of a new business division, Moncasa Private Club Residences.  Starting this coming fall, the Moncasa Caribbean Experience will combine experiential travel with an equity club model.  When the new Destination Club’s portfolio is complete, members will be able to use their time at any of the planned 80 ultra-luxury properties…

2008 Destination Club Awards

In an earlier post we mentioned Quintess was awarded  “Best Midsized Destination Club” in the June 2008 issue of the The Robb Report.  In the same issue, two more Destination Clubs have been awarded the Best of the Best Award for 2008: Solstice and Exclusive Resorts. Solstice has won the Boutique Destination Club category for their collection…