Articles on Fractionals
On January 15th, the Four Seasons Residence Club in Punta Mita, Mexico unveiled 15 new available fractional homes. The homes are being offered in 1/12th shares with pricing starting in the low $200,000’s. Located on the northern tip of Banderas Bay, owners will enjoy all of the features and amenities that one would expect from…
Elizabeth Gehrman has written an interesting and education article for The Boston Globe on the growing trend of Fractional Ownership. The article discusses the differences between timeshares and fractionals, different types of usage plans and outlines typical fractional resort amenities. Mentioned in the article are two existing fractional resorts: the new Newstead Belmont Hills in Bermuda and the…
A recent Forbes article highlights some positive economic numbers, while also listing many ways to expand your purchasing power and “live the good life for less”. Amid the money-saving shopping suggestions, relaxing alternatives to expensive trips to the spa, and online sources of in-demand products, fractional ownership is mentioned. After comparing the cost of vacationing…
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…
A recent New York Times article called “Ways to Share, and Save” covers timeshares and fractional ownership and when they make sense compared to renting or whole ownership of a vacation home. They interview the authors of several books including Bridget McCrea, co-author of “Second Homes for Dummies” and Lisa Ann Schreier, author of “Timeshare…
by Sherman Potvin Participating in an Inspection Tour or Discovery Visit at a fractional resort allows you to “try it on” and make sure that the property is the right fit for you and your family. You will have the opportunity to experience firsthand exactly what you might expect as an owner. This is your…
A recent article on the British website Telegraph.co.uk called “Fractional Ownership: A Property Portfolio for All Seasons?” gives an overview of fractional ownership from a European perspective. It mentions several European-based fractionals and destination clubs, including: The Hideaways Club (European destination club) Bom Successo (fractional project in Portugal) Rocksure Property Portfolio (fractional ownership of a…
An article in the San Francisco Chronicle on April 13th highlights fractional ownership. Titled “Paris Pied-a-Terre at a Fraction of the Price”, it mentions two fractional ownership properties — Paris Pied-a-Terre and The Fairmont Heritage Place San Francisco. Walid Halabi, owner of Paris Pied-a-Terre is quoted in the article: “These are people who can afford…
For those of you who don’t subscribe to the Luxury Fractional Guide newsletter, you can read our April Spotlight on The Ritz-Carlton Club® & Residences, San Francisco here. They are offering fractional ownership of one- to three-bedroom residences with all the personal touches that Ritz-Carlton is famous for.
By Jill Potvin Schoff The idea of buying only a piece of a vacation residence makes a LOT of sense. Why buy 100 percent of something you’ll only use a few times a year? It’s this logic that was behind the creation of timeshares back in the 1970s. In the 1990s the concept was taken…