"My view on fractional ownership: a growth business. The upper middle class has hunger for a taste of the most affluent life. They detest low asset utilization - fractional is fun."

Michael J. Silverstein , The Boston Consulting Group

"Fractional ownership is quickly becoming a mainstream way of living and is emerging as one of this decade’s major paradigms in consumer behavior."

Daniel Nissanoff, author Futureshop.

Fractional Ownership News

Canada's first vineyard Private Residence Club

Bellstar Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Olympus Resorts to create The Reserve Collection (TM) - an exclusive collection of private residence clubs in handpicked vineyard locations around the world. The first release of these ultra-luxury residences will debut in Canada's renowned wine region, the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia.

"Vineyard properties are among the most desired locations mentioned by members of leading private destination clubs," says Olympus President, John Prutch. "So we considered visitation and visitor profile for Napa Valley as a case study and explored the success of luxury vineyard resorts in North America. Partnering with an established vineyard resort developer like Bellstar seemed like a natural fit for the first release of this exclusive residence club."

"Whenever travelers describe their vacation experiences, there are always stories about wine, food and the locals. Ownership in The Reserve Collection(TM) will deliver these memorable experiences." says Jon Zwickel, Bellstar's Executive Vice President. "Our members will enjoy hassle-free ownership, impeccable service and an incomparable lifestyle through fractional ownership of a luxury home in a highly coveted vineyard."

Olympus and Bellstar are actively seeking The Reserve Collection(TM) locations. To qualify, the vineyard properties must offer exceptional views and the wineries must be premium brands. Through a unique joint venture formula, financial model provides the vineyard/winery owner the opportunity to release equity from his property by allowing him to participate in the creation of the private residence club and share in the development profits. Creating a residence club on the vineyard increases the property's value and the winery brand appeal while delivering a built-in clientele - The Reserve Collection(TM) members.

The winery will also promote its brand through participation in the Reserve Collection Vintners Club. The club will offer exclusive involvement in wine and food-related events and experiences such as winemaker dinners, private label wines, members-only tastings, viticulture activities and culinary programs. Members will also be able to enjoy discounts offered by wine product specialists.

The Reserve Collection(TM) residences will be sold as fractional ownership. Ownership will include Vintners Club privileges as well as exchange benefits through the Elite Alliance, a growing array of luxurious worldwide ski, golf and beach destinations.

Future locations for the expansion of The Reserve Collection(TM) may include wineries in the Gulf Islands of BC, Argentina, New Zealand, Europe, California, Oregon and Washington.

For more information on The Reserve Collection(TM) visit www.thereservecollection.com.

04/09/08

The Hideaways Club
The Hideaways Club has established itself as Europe’s leading Private Residence Owners’ Club, offering Members ownership and usage of a portfolio of beautifully furnished, luxurious homes at a fraction of the cost of sole ownership. With a wide variety of properties in a number of luxury locations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean, the Club combines exclusive access to stunning overseas homes with the upside of investing in an international property portfolio. What’s more, as members actually own a share of the equity in the entire property portfolio they may benefit from any upturn in the portfolio’s appreciation.
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The Residences Island Gardens Miami
The Residences Island Gardens Miami, a Yachting Resort, is a private residence club offering full benefits of luxury vacation ownership at a small portion of the full ownership cost. Fully furnished residences are ideally situated on a never-developed 10-plus-acre portion in Biscayne Bay. Purchasing a 1/8th deeded fraction allows for 45 flexible days of use of a luxury residence, two to six days of fractional ownership in a luxury yacht. And privileged access to the spa, a private residence pool, private lounge areas, full butler service, concierge and room services, and chauffeur service. THIS ADVERTISING IS BEING USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING SALES OF FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP INTERESTS. This is neither an offer to sell, nor solicitation to buy directed at residents of jurisdictions in which registration requirements have not been fulfilled.
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