Reciprocal partnerships between destination clubs are becoming the norm. Exclusive Resorts has recently formed more of these relationships than other clubs. The latest partnership between Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Exclusive provides additional vacation locations for members of both clubs.

Read more: Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Exclusive Resorts Partnership

Since its launch in 2007, the Luxus Premiere Collection has grown to over 200 members who own and use 30 luxurious vacation homes. The fund plans to add one more home before closing to new investors.

Read more: Luxus Premiere Collection Reaches Sell Out

Peter is the CEO and founder of Demeure, which offers a large and growing portfolio of luxurious properties in the world's top destinations. As with other clubs, members receive dedicated help from a Private Assistant and on-the-ground support from award-winning professional hosts.

Read more: An Interview With Peter Schwartz of Demeure

The new Club Card lets travelers experience The Quintess Collection's private luxury residences and bespoke vacations without having to commit to a long-term membership. Card holders have access to the entire portfolio of more than 170 exceptional homes and experiences in 60 worldwide destinations.

Read more: Quintess Launches 2 Year Club Card

The vacation home fund recently added a home to its Fund I portfolio. This home is already available for the use of the owner/members in the fund.

Read more: Equity Estates Adds Kiawah Home

The luxury vacation club has just announced that its new brand name will be "Inspirato with American Express." The club is still available to all consumers but there are special offers and benefits to American Express Cardmembers.

Read more: Inspirato Enters Major Partnership With American Express

Last year the two equity destination clubs launched a reciprocity partnership, giving their members access to each other's vacation properties. They've now gone a step further with M Private Residences investing more than $1 million into the Rocksure Property Capital Fund.

Read more: M Private Residences Invests in Rocksure Fund

The two luxury destination clubs are mutually opening some of their homes to members of the others club. This partnership will provide members of both clubs access to an even wider collection of luxury residences around the world.

Read more: Hideaways Club and Exclusive Resorts Enter Alliance

There are plenty of good reasons to join a destination club, but the clubs are not for everyone. Here's a run-down of the top reasons a destination club or vacation residence fund membership may not be right for you and your family.

Read more: Top 5 Reasons NOT to Join a Destination Club

The Calgary based, equity destination club, has just announced its 2013 annual fee levels, which marks the 3rd year in a row of lowered dues.

Read more: M Private Residences Lowers Dues 25%

These two destination clubs or luxury vacation clubs have quite a bit in common - for instance both were launched by Brent and Brad Handler, and both provide residences around the world - and, they also have their own unique distinctions. We review them side by side so that you can see the similarities and differences

Read more: Inspirato Compared to Exclusive Resorts

Equity Estates just announced a multi-million dollar investment from Canadian based Luxus Group. The purchase of member interests marks the largest international transaction for Atlanta-based Equity Estates, and continues the trend of partnerships and cross investments between equity destination clubs.

Read more: Luxus Group Buys Memberships in Equity Estates

These two large luxury travel leaders have announced that Exclusive Resorts will take over all the operations of the Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club, effectively managing the club for its members. At the same time Abercrombie & Kent has been named the Worldwide Travel Experience Provider for Exclusive Resorts, providing members with access to private and independent travel anywhere in the world.

Read more: Exclusive Resorts Partners with Abercrombie & Kent

The luxury destination club has increased its destination portfolio by more than 33% in 2012, adding 20 new destinations. Members now have access to more than 170 luxury residences and experiences in more than 60 of the world's most sought-after destinations.

Read more: Quintess Expands Destinations, Adds New Memberships

Luxury Residence Fund, Equity Estates, has acquired a new Midtown Manhattan penthouse in the award-winning Dillon Building at 425 West 53rd Street. This residence offers three floors of thoughtfully designed living space and features two interior floors, three bedrooms and three baths.

Read more: Midtown Manhattan Penthouse Addition for Equity Estates

This new style destination club, in which members pay on a rental usage model, now offers more than 170 vetted homes and villas, in 60 destinations around the world.

Read more: Portico by Exclusive Resorts reaches 60 destinations

Membership in a destination club gives members access to a collection of luxurious vacations homes around the world, in upscale locations, in addition to a wide variety of personalized services and resort amenities. Why should you consider joining a destination club?

Read more: The Top 7 Reasons to Join a Destination Club

Simply called "Inspirato for Business", the new membership category is aimed at companies who want to provide Inspirato level accommodation and services to their staff and business partners.

Read more: Inspirato Launches Corporate Membership

The equity destination club recently sold out its first fund and is just launching this second fund. Owners in the Lone Star Fund will also have reciprocal use of homes in fund 1.

Read more: Equity Estates Launches the Lone Star Fund

The destination club has lowered the initial buy in level and expanded the properties to include usage at sister club Marriott resorts.

Read more: Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Updates Points System