--- title: "The Guide to Ritz-Carlton and other Destination Clubs - SherpaReport" description: "Read the guide to Ritz-Carlton and other leading destination clubs. Help in deciding if they are right for you and your family." url: "https://www.sherpareport.com/ritz-compare.html?format=html" date: "2026-10-24T18:47:02+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- [ ![SherpaReport](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/SherpaReport_Logo-white.png) ](https://www.sherpareport.com/) ### 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. ## Free Club Guide And Selection Tool Please complete all required fields! **Tell us a little about yourself, we'll suggest some programs.** What type of vacations do you prefer?**(\*)** What type of vacations do you prefer? City Ski Beach Spa Golf Please let us know which types of vacations you prefer. This helps identify the most appropriate clubs and funds. Thank You SherpaReport How many weeks do you vacation each year ?**(\*)** How many weeks do you vacation each year ? 1-2 2-3 4+ Please tell us how many weeks of vacation you typically enjoy each year. This helps to identify some of the most appropriate programs. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on the clubs or funds or any feedback on programs and providers. Which locations do you prefer ?**(\*)** Which locations do you prefer ? North America Europe Asia Global Please tell us which regions you prefer for your vacations. This helps to identify some of the most appropriate programs. Thanks SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on the clubs or funds or any feedback on programs and providers. What is your approximate vacation spending?**(\*)** What is your approximate vacation spending? Under $20k $20k to $75k over $75k Please let us know your approximate annual vacation spending, this helps identify the most appropriate clubs and funds. Thank you SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on the clubs or funds. Are you an accredited investor? Are you an accredited investor? Please check box if yes. Some equity funds are only available to accredited investors. Please let us know if you are an accredited investor, this helps identify the most appropriate clubs and funds. Thank you SherpaReport P.S. Reach out if you have any questions on the clubs or funds. ### 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.* | ### Get The Guide to Destination Clubs & Residence Funds *And receive information from your selected providers.* STEP 3 of 3 First Name**(\*)**Please add your first name. Thank you Last Name**(\*)**Please type in your last name. Many Thanks. Address**(\*)**Please provide your street address. Thank you. Town/City**(\*)**Please provide your town or city. Please use just letters and numbers. Thank you. SherpaReport. State/ProvincePlease input your state or city. Thanks you. Zip/Postal Code**(\*)**Please type in your zip code or postal code. Just use numbers and letters. Thank you. SherpaReport. CountryPlease type in your country, using just letters. Thanks Email Address**(\*)**Please type in your email address. Many Thanks SherpaReport PS Reach out with any feedback or questions after reading the Guide Phone Number**(\*)**Please type in your phone number - just the numbers. Many Thanks SherpaReport PS Reach out with any feedback or questions after reading the Guide Newsletter Newsletter Receive SherpaReport Monthly Newsletter Invalid Input #### 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 ![Guide book](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2024/05/02/destination-guide.jpg) ### 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-768](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/12/22/nick_copley-768.png)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. ### SherpaReport has been featured in - ![WSJ](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/20/wall-street-journal.png) - ![](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/publications/forbes.png) - ![NYT](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/20/nytimes.png) - ![Aviation Week](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/20/aviation-week.jpg) - ![USA today](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/20/usa-today-logo.png) ![Image](https://www.sherpareport.com/images/2023/11/24/opening-quote.png) #### I do appreciate having the whole landscape laid out in front of me in the Guide. 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