Destination Clubs

Destination clubs, residence funds and luxury travel clubs provide their members with access to multiple luxury vacation homes, located all over the world. The homes are typically multi-million dollar residences, and are sited in major cities, at beaches, in mountains and leisure locations.

Membership of the clubs is an alternative to buying a second home. The clubs are sometimes also compared to, or even mixed up with, private residence clubs, but there are several key differences between the two.

If you're just starting out learning about the clubs and funds read the overview and the glossary. Then you can start to compare them in the comparison table. One way to financially compare them is using a cost per night calculation and we've provided downloadable spreadsheets for these calculations. Here are the top reasons to join a club, but they are not for everybody and here are the reasons not to join.

And for a real in-depth look at the clubs, their homes and services, comparisons to alternatives and questions to consider before joining, download our Guide for Prospective Members.

The map shows some of the main destinations where the clubs have homes. Click on the markers to see the actual homes.

The latest news and research on the clubs is included below.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 30 May 2012

The London based equity destination club and property investment company recently added a very experienced CEO to oversee the company and it's continuing growth.

Details: Written by Barbara McHatton; Published: 17 May 2012

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club offers an array of properties for members to visit and enjoy. Like its hotel line, these residences offer five-star accommodations and amenities that are among the finest in the world. And the Aspen Highlands Ritz-Carlton is no exception to this rule.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 09 May 2012

With the growing economy the equity destination club has taken on new staff to start to expand again and is adding new members.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 25 April 2012

This new addition means shareholders will now have the use of apartments located in Paris, Barcelona, Florence and Prague. The Prague apartment is currently being refurbished and furnished and will be available to Rocksure shareholders from May.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 11 April 2012

It's not often that we indulge in a pure lifestyle piece on SherpaReport but the article below really struck a chord on several levels. It's written by someone who has true insight in to the lives of the ultra wealthy – his company is a legal and consulting firm that helps the country's wealthiest families and their family offices. So take a few moments, and read on.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 02 April 2012

Each year the destination club designs a custom collection of "Once in a Lifetime" experiences. Their goal with these trips is turning "we've always wanted to" dreams into a lifetime of memories.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 15 March 2012

The equity destination club is planning to close to new investors at the start of May. Anyone who wants to join after this date will have to wait until a current member investor is ready to leave.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 08 March 2012

In expanding its Quintess Beyond program, the destination club has added some new and interesting locations for its members. All three of these locations are firsts for the destination club sector.

Details: Written by Barbara McHatton; Published: 28 February 2012

Though it offers adventure and romance year round, Paris is definitely at its best during the Spring. In anticipation of Paris in full bloom, the SherpaReport asked concierge hosts from several destination clubs to provide some insights regarding a few lesser known places, which are very much worth visiting.

Details: Written by Nick Copley; Published: 20 February 2012

The destination club has just announced a way for potential members to sample all the club has to offer. Under this trial membership a family can enjoy ten days of luxury vacations for $10,000.