Ultimate Escapes

Ultimate Escapes takes the Destination Club public

Tue, Oct 13, 2009

After almost two years of struggling through a merger and an emergency capital infusion, Ultimate Escapes is on the verge of taking the high-end resort club public.

Ultimate Escapes - the luxury travel destination firm created from Orlando-based Ultimate Resorts and Fort Collins’ Private Escapes - is the acquisition target of Secure America Acquisition Corp., a special-purpose acquisition company. The SPAC launched its $80 million initial public offering in 2007 with the sole purpose of finding a business to invest in. If a transaction is not consummated by Oct. 29, Secure America’s trust fund will be liquidated.

The deal for Ultimate Escapes, which will include a $20 million cash contribution as well as $57 million in Secure America stock, is expected to close by the end of October.

Secure America in business with Ultimate Escapes

Fri, Sep 04, 2009

Secure America Acquisition Corporation announced yesterday that it has signed a definitive agreement to enter into a business combination with privately-held Ultimate Escapes Holdings, LLC, a leading operator of luxury destination clubs.

Ultimate Escapes‘ current management team, led by Jim Tousignant, President and CEO, and Richard Keith, who will become Chairman of Ultimate Escapes upon consummation of Ultimate Escapes’ planned acquisition of Private Escapes Holdings, LLC, will remain in place to run the business following the consummation of Secure America’s business combination with Ultimate Escapes. It is anticipated that, upon consummation of the acquisition, Secure America will change its name to “Ultimate Escapes, Inc.”

Bombardier SkyJet teams up with Ultimate Escapes Destination Club

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Leading private jet company Bombardier Skyjet recently announced that new Skyjet Card members earn a five-night stay in the Ultimate Escapes Signature club destination of their choice.

Travelers looking to spend time in the ultimate “home away from home” delighted in a special offer from Bombardier Skyjet, the award-winning provider of on-demand private jet charters and innovative pre-paid jet cards.

Through its partnership with Ultimate Escapes, a leading destination club offering private luxury residences around the world, those who purchased a Skyjet Card Membership received an unparalleled private aviation experience as well as a five-night stay in the Ultimate Escapes Signature ClubSM destination home of their choice.

21 Nights in luxury properties, a gift by Ultimate Escapes

Tue, Nov 25, 2008

Shopping for the person who has everything? Forget diamonds and over-priced sports cars. This year’s hot gift is all about experiences, not acquisitions: 21 nights in plush, exotic locations around the world as part of an exclusive club.

For just $104,500*, your loved one can enjoy a membership with Ultimate Escapes, the leading destination club in the world. And over the course of the next year, your gift allows them to explore more than 140 elite, luxe properties in more than 50 global locations.

The club combines the comfort and space of a private vacation residence with the service and amenities of a fine hotel. Picky traveler? No problem. Locations range from chic urban apartments to charming beach cottages, spacious five-bedroom homes to an 80-foot private yacht.

Private Residence Club Capella Pedregal team up with Ultimate Escapes Destination Club

Fri, Nov 14, 2008

In the luxury vacation world, private residence clubs and destination clubs are usually separated categories each offering competing benefits to entice potential members. Until now. Private residence club Capella Pedregal in Cabo San Lucas has recently announced an unprecedented partnership with top destination club, Ultimate Escapes.

Private residence club owners at Capella Pedregal will have access to residences at twenty-three spectacular resort and metropolitan destinations around the globe. This unique opportunity gives clients the best of both worlds. Residence club owners not only build equity by owning real estate in Cabo, but they also expand their vacation opportunities with a collection of luxury destinations from the Ultimate Escapes Developer Affiliate Program.

Capella Portugal will debut in March 2009 as a beachfront resort and residential community. Amenities include fractional ownership of a luxury yacht at the exclusive Capella Yacht Club in the world-class Cabo Marina, access to the Capella Resort and Spa, an exclusive beach club, concierge services and a personal Majordomo to ensure that your vacation runs smoothly exactly the way you want it.

Luxury vacations of a lifetime with Ultimate Escapes

Thu, Nov 06, 2008

“Experience the vacation of a lifetime, every time” is the slogan for premiere luxury travel company, Ultimate Escapes. When Ultimate Resort and Private Escapes officially launched their new destination club brand, it created an innovative luxury travel experience to gorgeous estates in sought-after destinations around the world. Ultimate Escapes is a destination club with an impressive portfolio including 140 exclusive club properties in 50 global destinations.

Members can choose between three membership clubs, (The UE Elite Club, UE Signature Club and the UE Premiere Club) and five membership plans within each club. Ranging from charming beach cottages to five-bedroom homes or an 80-foot private yacht, members have the world at their disposal.