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Compare Destination Clubs

Read the chart below to compare Destination Clubs. Many of the clubs offer multiple membership levels, including group/corporate levels, and the chart shows each of their most expensive individual levels. Click on the clubs name to read their profiles and related news and research articles.

Club	Home Value	Initial Fee	Annual Dues	Fee Refundable
Quintess	$4.0m	$895,000	$64,500	100% 1^st year; 75% after
The Oyster Circle	$3.9m	$468,000	$37,440	varies
Exclusive Resorts	$3.0m	$500,000	$59,900	75%
Ultimate Escapes Elite	$3.0m	$350,000	$32,500	80% current value
Ritz-Carlton	$1m - $3m	$100k-$800k	varies	Equity
M Private Residences	$2.0m	$325,000	$25,400	92% current value
Distinctive Holiday Homes	$3.3m	$299,000	$29,900	100% 1^st year; 80% after
Abercrombie & Kent	$3.0m	$297,000	$42,000	Equity
The Hideaways Club	$1.8m	$400,000	$22,000	100%. +80% gain, less 5%
Equity Estates	$3.0m	$325,000	$16,500	Equity
The Tour Club	$2.0m	$690,000	$123,000	0%
The Markers Club	$2.0m	$285,000	$16,500	90% current value
Ultimate Escapes Signature	$2.0m	$215,000	$24,000	80% current value
Banyan Tree PC	$2.0m	$120,000	$3,000	100% current value
Rocksure Property	$1.9m	$340,000	$3,400	Equity
Golden Years Holidays	$1.0m	$104,000	$200	Varies
Luxus Vacation Properties	$1.0m	$230,000	$8,000	Equity
Ultimate Escapes Premiere	$1.0m	$115,000	$12,000	80% current value
Demeure Club	$0.5m-$3.0m+	$45,000	$44,700	Equity

The related articles below have a lot of background information on all the aspects of destination clubs.

Another comparison of the clubs is to look at the effective cost per night for each club, and if you're seriously considering joining a club then download our free 60 page report "Destination Clubs - A Guide for Prospective Members".

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 10 February 2010 )