Articles in the 'Destination clubs' category

• High Country Club price increase | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Oct 2007

  High Country Club has announced that it will be increasing its membership deposit requirements from the end of November. The company, which has acquired more than 270 members and 33 properties in its two-year history, has also made some improvements to its booking policies.



• Solstice announces a price increase | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Oct 2007

  Today, Solstice revealed that it will be increasing its prices next month. This is something we’ve seen happen in almost all of the key destination clubs in recent months. Prospective members would do well to hasten their decision-making process, if Solstice is on the short list.



• New Solstice home in Brazil | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Oct 2007

  Solstice has added to its collection, with a new residence under construction in Brazil. The home, which should be completed by early 2008, is in Warapuru, a beachfront development in the northeastern quadrant of Brazil, designed by Anouska Hempel Design.



• New LUSSO home in Naples, Florida | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Oct 2007

  LUSSO has added another home in Naples, Florida. The new residence has been named Villa Royale, and is just over 5000 square feet. Members will be able to make bookings from November 15, for reservations commencing January 5, 2008.



• New LUSSO home in the Bahamas | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Oct 2007

  LUSSO has just announced a new residence in the Abaco Club resort, in the Bahamas. The residence has been named ‘Sand Dollar’, and has four bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a hot tub overlooking the ocean.



• Exclusive Resorts associate membership unveiled | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Oct 2007

  Exclusive Resorts has revealed a new membership option, with an ‘associate’ membership that includes ten days of use per year and one advanced reservation. The price tag is $129 000.



• Private Escapes pre-merger offer | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Sep 2007

  After the recent announcement of a US$200 million merger between Private Escapes and Ultimate Resort, the former has revealed a membership incentive that will be available for the next 30 days or so.



• Private Escapes and Ultimate Resort merger | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Sep 2007

  Ultimate Resort has announced a merger with Private Escapes, creating a destination club with more than 140 properties and more than 1200 members. Including the Ultimate Resort Collection, which comprises more than 60 boutique hotels, members will have access to more than 200 luxury properties around the world.



• New Tuscany property for Private Escapes | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Aug 2007

  Private Escapes has announced the opening of its newest Tuscany property, Rigo Salcio. The property is a three bedroom, four bathroom villa on 20 acres, and was fully restored and renovated by architect Fulvio di Rosa.



• Private Escapes travel offer | Written by Luxury Reporter Staff in Aug 2007

  Private Escapes is offering a $5000 travel perk for new members who join before August 31, 2007. It’s not a huge deal, but a nice sweetener.