Independent Research on Destination Clubs & Residence Funds

The Guide to Ritz-Carlton and
other Destination Clubs

Discerning members of Destination Clubs enjoy access to private, luxury, vacation homes and appreciate the five-star travel services that the clubs provide.

For over 20 years, SherpaReport analysts have interviewed club members, interviewed club management, visited homes and spent hundreds of hours researching the clubs.

Based on this research, the best club for you and your family depends on:

  • your travel preferences
  • your budget
  • your feelings about club structure

1. Use the Selection Tool to get some initial ideas about suitable products.
2. Then access the comprehensive Guide to Destination Clubs, which includes details on over 25 clubs.

By reading the Guide you'll learn about:

  • The characteristics of destination clubs
  • What to consider when reviewing the clubs
  • Comparisons of the leading clubs
  • Comparisons of all costs and hidden fees
  • Key questions to ask the clubs prior to joining
  • The home locations of the leading clubs

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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What type of vacations do you prefer?(*)
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Suggested Solutions

Based on your preferences, look at these clubs and funds

STEP 2 of 3

 If you typically spend under $20,000 a year on travel, we don't recommend joining a destination club or residence fund.

 Typical rates at club homes start in the region of $1,000+ (€800, £700) per night - it can be a lot more, and it can be somewhat less, but $1,000 is a good average.

Destination M
A fully member owned club.
GoForth
Co-ownership in one. Access to many.
Exclusive Resorts
Members-only premium vacation club
Hideaways Club
A European focused global club.

 

Exclusive Resorts
A member-only travel club.
Hideaways Club
European focused clubs, with global reach.
Destination M
A fully member owned and controlled club.
Go Forth
Shared vacation homes and exchange.

Go Forth
Shared vacation homes and exchange.
Destination M
A fully member owned club.
Exclusive Resorts
A member-only travel club.

Exclusive Resorts
Members-only vacation club.
Destination M
A member owned non-profit model.
Go Forth
Shared vacation homes and exchange.
Exclusive Resorts
Members-only vacation club.
Inspirato
Largest rental based club.
Destination M
A fully member owned and controlled club.
Exclusive Resorts
Members-only vacation club
Inspirato
Largest rental based club.
Go Forth
Shared vacation homes and exchange.

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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

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Whats in the guide?

  • The characteristics of destination clubs and funds

  • Comparisons of the leading programs

  • What to consider when reviewing the options

  • Comparisons of membership costs

  • Key questions to ask prior to joining

nick_copley-768For 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.

 Brian W, Pittsburgh, PA

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