Happy 10th Anniversary, Ritz-Carlton Destination Club
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Today, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, formerly The Ritz-Carlton Club, commemorates its 10th anniversary. Introduced in 1999 as a fractional, second home alternative, this exclusive Club provides Members and their families with a lifetime of luxury vacation experiences and the renowned services of The Ritz-Carlton.
With this milestone, the brand has evolved relaunching as The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club. The new equity-based membership program not only offers the industry-leading fractional ownership interests now known as Home Club Membership, but also deeded real estate, in the points-based Portfolio Membership which affords the opportunity to discover a wide variety of premier luxury destinations and accommodations. Further adding to its achievements in 2009, The Club was named top “Fractional” vacation home purveyor in the world for Robb Report’s 21st “Best of the Best” issue.
The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Members enjoy vacationing in some of the most sought-after vacation spots. The first two locations announced in 1999 were Aspen Highlands, Colo. and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., offering Members the best in ski and sun. The brand has since debuted properties in Bachelor Gulch, Colo.; Jupiter, Fla.; San Francisco; and Abaco, The Bahamas, as well as the recent opening of Kapalua Bay in Maui, Hawaii, in May, followed by the opening of Lake Tahoe, Calif. in December. Additionally, The Ritz-Carlton Club Vail, is set to open in late 2010.
“St. Thomas is one of the most beautiful places in the world,” said Dr. Michael Kinnard, Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Member who purchased four total interests between Bachelor Gulch and St. Thomas. “We purchased three interests (Home Club) in St. Thomas so the whole family could come and enjoy the resort together. It’s become our family tradition.”
This December, The Ritz-Carlton Club Lake Tahoe will open its doors in time for the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski season as part of The Club’s long-term plans to expand its portfolio of luxury destinations. Additionally, The Ritz-Carlton Club Vail, located steps away from Lionshead, is set to open in late 2010. The addition of these two ski locations adds to the unparalleled mountain experiences currently offered to Members.
The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club offers spacious one- to four-bedroom floor plans ranging in size from approximately 570 – 2,800 square feet of living space. Residences traditionally include a fully-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cookware and china; casually elegant dining room; living room with entertainment center including a gas fireplace, LCD TV, surround-sound receiver, DVD and stereo/CD players; master suites with walk-in closets; luxuriously appointed bathrooms; full-size washer and dryer; and Wi-Fi or high-speed Internet access.
