In the coming weeks, we will start to analyze more closely the differences between the private residence club model and the non-equity destination club alternative. We started the process last week in an article titled, “Size Matters….“

For some people, the deeded interest in a specific resort works, but in general, we believe that the “PRC” business will be impacted by the more flexible network of homes that destination clubs offer. If so, we can expect residence clubs (typically operated by luxury brands such as Marriott Grand Residence, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons and independent luxury developers such as Auberge Resorts) to react to improve their offering – such as a network (like timeshare networks) where you can get access to more homes in additional locations.

If you can’t wait for our analysis, here is a decent start – a good article from December ‘05 in Conde Nast Traveler about fractional vacation home alternatives. Or, email us at info@heliumreport.com with questions and we’ll answer them directly.