Access the Private Briefing on Luxury Travel Clubs & Residence Funds
Affluent members of Destination Clubs & Residence Funds enjoy access to private, luxury vacation homes and appreciate the five-star travel services provided by the clubs.
SherpaReport analysts have 20 years of experience interviewing club members, club management, and have spent hundreds of hours researching the clubs. The result is an in-depth, independent Guide to Destination Clubs & Residence Funds, which includes details on over 25 clubs. The clubs covered in the Guide include Equity Estates, Inspirato, Exclusive Resorts, Equity Residences, and the Ritz-Carlton Club, among others.
This briefing is prepared for individuals evaluating meaningful commitments of capital, family time, and lifestyle. It is not publicly indexed, summarized by AI, or distributed broadly.
Use the Selection Tool and we'll suggest some initial funds and clubs, and then download the Guide.
Residence fund homes are located in over 25 countries around the world. They tend to be in prime locations in exclusive resorts and at beaches, in mountains and in major cities. Some of the more popular locations include:
- Beach: Los Cabos, Hawaii, Florida, Turks & Caicos, Bahamas
- City: London, New York, Paris, Chicago, Miami, Florence
- Leisure: Tuscany, Kiawah, Scottsdale, Napa Valley
- Mountain: Aspen, Vail, Telluride, Park City, Jackson Hole, Swiss Alps, French Alps
The homes are typically large, spacious, single family residences which are impeccably furnished and provide chefs kitchens and spa like bathrooms.
The average values of the homes varies depending on the club, with a range from about $1m to well over $6m.
The SherpaReport Guide includes details on the locations of the homes for the leading clubs.
A large part of the appeal of club membership is the full services that they provide. The clubs ensure members can go on vacation and just relax and enjoy time with their friends and family.
The clubs help members plan and organize their whole vacation. The clubs vacation planners will help set up all aspects of the trip prior to departure, and local hosts or concierges are on site to look after members when they arrive. They will:
- book all air travel
- arrange car hire or ground transportation
- reserve restaurants, theater tickets or other cultural activities
- stock the pantry with your favorite food & wine
- arrange private chefs and book spa times
- book tee times, lift passes, tennis lessons, fishing trips or any other sports activity
- provide ideas, advice and arrangements for any other activities
Many clubs will also meet you at the airport as you arrive at your destination.
Most clubs offer a variety of membership or investment levels. Different plans give varying access to the homes. Membership works similarly to an exclusive country club: members pay a one-time membership fee, then annual dues, and sometimes nightly fees.
In the equity clubs, members are also investors and hold an equity interest in the value of the club homes. In other clubs, membership works on a rental model, and the number of nights each year may be prepaid or on a pay-as-you-go basis. The level of these fees varies depending on the average value of the club homes and the number of nights that a member chooses in their membership plan.
The SherpaReport Guide includes full details on the membership plans for the leading clubs.
The SherpaReport Guide is designed to educate you on the clubs and how they work. It includes a series of questions for you to ask the clubs to help find the one that is right for you and your family.
Answer the questions below and we'll suggest some initial clubs and then download the Guide.
By reading the Guide you'll learn about:
- How the clubs and funds work
- What to consider when reviewing the clubs
- Analysis of benefits vs marketed promises
- Comparisons to luxury vacation alternatives
- Comparisons of costs and hidden fees
- Key questions to ask the clubs prior to joining
For many people, the Guide is all they need. If you have any further questions after reading the Guide, please contact our President & Senior Analyst, Nick Copley. His email is included in the Guide.
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Readers Comments
It was very useful in helping me evaluate the clubs and their options. The list of questions to ask helped me analyze the myriad of options out there.
Jack L., Dover, MA
Thankyou. I really appreciate the work you did in putting this together
Chris B., Denver, CO
For somebody like me who’s just starting to explore the subject, the report was very helpful.
Bob F., Rome, GA
Whats in the guide?
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The characteristics of destination clubs and funds
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Comparisons of the leading programs
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What to consider when reviewing the options
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Key questions to ask prior to joining
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Comparisons of membership costs
For many people, the Guide is all they need. If you have any further questions after reading the Guide, please contact our President & Senior Analyst, Nick Copley. His email is included in the Guide.
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I do appreciate having the whole landscape laid out in front of me in the Guide.
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