"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.

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Ultimate Escapes in Costa Rica

Ultimate Escapes, a luxury destination club with 140 exclusive club properties in more than 50 global locations, now offers members access to homes in Costa Rica.

Located on the North Pacific Coast of Costa Rica in the Guanacaste Region, Reserva Conchal is an exquisite beach resort and a master planned community of 2300 acres that has been carefully designed to combine nature preservation with luxury living. The Guanacaste area is a prime destination for those seeking contact with nature, surf, sport fishing, pristine beaches and first class golf. There is one Premiere Condo and one Signature Villa.

As a member of Ultimate Escapes, one will also have access to the Beach Club at Reserva Conchal. This includes the enjoyment of two pools, excellent dining, a snack bar, juice bar and a poolside lounge. The Beach Club also offers a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a spa, boutiques, and a complimentary Kid's Corner with a variety of activities. The Beach Club is ideally situated between the golf course and the sapphire waters of the Pacific Ocean, combining a handsome contemporary design with the romance of Costa Rica. Reserved exclusively for the use of the Reserva Conchal's homeowners, their special guests and renters, the club is unlike any other in Costa Rica.

Ultimate Escapes provides members with flexible access to spectacular vacation residences and affiliated properties in resort and metropolitan locations worldwide. Destinations include Turks & Caicos; Belize; Hawaii; Italy; Colorado - to name a few. Ultimate Escapes combines the best aspects of vacation home ownership, flexible world travel and various tiers of membership that make joining a possibility for those with a variety of budgets.  

www.ultimateescapes.com

25/08/08

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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Resort Equities
Resort Equities Italian Residence Collection Introducing the Bella Villa Collezione (BVC). This unparalleled shared ownership offering is a collection of 5 -10 spectacular residences situated in sought-after locations throughout Italy. The Bella Villa Collezione is commencing with a lavish Tuscan farmhouse and future residences are slated for Firenze, Lake Como, Positano and Roma. A maximum of 10 owners in each residence are entitled to at least 4 weeks usage in properties throughout the Bella Villa Collezione. Additionally, BVC owners may participate in Resort Equities exchange program to vacation at destinations such as Maui, San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. 1/10th interests start at $450,000 USD.
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