Archive for June, 2007

• Choosing a destination club | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  It’s a wonderful business model that makes a lot of sense for many affluent families, couples and even singles. However, choosing the right destination club for you is a complex process.



• Private Escapes membership deal | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  We just received word that Private Escapes (www.privateescapes.com) is offering a special incentive to drive sales in June and July, apparently usually their slowest sales period.



• New New York residences for Quintess | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Quintess (www.quintess.com), one of the major players in the destination club market, has expanded its portfolio with another two Times Square properties in New York City.



• Financing a destination club membership | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Because you are not buying an actual second home when you purchase a membership in a destination club, conventional mortgage lenders aren’t likely to help.



• Destination club price increases | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Several of the leading destination clubs have announced price increases to take effect in the near future. What does this mean for prospective purchasers?



• Destination clubs - an overview | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Destination clubs are a relatively new and fast-growing part of the luxury travel market. This article gives a general overview.



• Exclusive Resorts price increase | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Exclusive Resorts has just announced that its membership plans will all be increasing in price by $34 000, effective from August 01, 2007.



• Quintess adds Tuscany | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Quintess has just announced the addition to its portfolio of a Tuscan villa. Tuscany is an extremely popular vacation and second-home location…



• Quintess raises cash | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  Quintess has raised $125 million in a fund earmarked for the development of future properties. The fund-raising occurred in a comparatively short space of time…



• Gold passes for LUSSO members | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Jun 2007

  LUSSO has come out with another upgrade to their member experience, with the announcement of Gold Passes for use at its skiing locations.