Members and guests of eight leading destination clubs responded to our invitation last week to write a review. The testimonials are overwhelmingly positive as readers from all over the U.S. detailed their experiences with both the homes and the service. Travel included resort destinations such as La Quinta, CA, Kona, HI, Telluride, CO, and even St. Barts.

Many reviewers also explained their decision process behind selecting a particular club. The stories below give Helium Report readers a more personal view of the appeal of each destination club and complement our free industry guide, which you can request here.

Destination Club Reviews

• BelleHavens
• Solstice
• Crescendo
• Ultimate Resort
• The LUSSO Collection
• High Country Club
• Exclusive Resorts
• Private Escapes

BelleHavens Guest (Winston-Salem, NC)

We have traveled one time to the Bellehavens Jackson Hole location as guests of a member. We did not know what to expect as we had never been to Jackson Hole or experienced a destination club. From start to finish the Bellehavens staff was so helpful at planning our trip. ...
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BelleHavens Member (Houston, TX)

We have been member at Bellehavens for about 6 months,. After an extensive review of all the other clubs using the Helium information and other sources we decided that Bellehavens was the best choice for us. A major concern was security of our deposit and if for some reason in …
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BelleHavens Member (Chicago, IL)

I recently had the opportunity to visit the Bellehavens La Quinta residence just prior to going to Las Vegas for business-where I stayed at the posh Four Seasons Hotel. I have to report that the La Quinta residence was a definite step up in quality and service from the Four …
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Solstice Member (San Francisco, CA)

Since joining Solstice in 2005 our experiences have consistently exceeded our expectations. We’ve had more memorable family and friend adventures over the past 2 years than ever before. Solstice delivers on creating a true home environment rather than a hotel feeling inside a home. From identifying properties and decorating Solstice …
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BelleHavens Member (Hillsborough/San Francisco Area, CA)

We joined BelleHavens nearly two years ago after a meticulous review of many other destination clubs. We could not be more pleased with our choice. The equity membership and home locations were the initial attraction. Since joining, we have been especially pleased with the personalized service and caring interest of …
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Crescendo Member (Redding, CA)

After being in the hotel business for my entire life, traveling and staying in hotels doesn’t quite hold the allure of staying in premium homes for vacations. I looked into the various options over the last couple of years and because I’m a real estate investor, I just couldn’t give …
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Crescendo Member (Brentwood, TN)

We purchased a Crescendo membership after seriously looking at several other destination clubs over a 2 year period of time, and our decision to buy into Crescendo was primarily due to being able to hold an equity position in the club. We have thoroughly enjoyed well over 6 trips to …
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Ultimate Resort Member (SF Bay Area, CA)

As a charter member of Ultimate Resort (UR) for the past 18 months, I must say that it has been an absolutely wonderful experience. The management team, hospitality and concierge staff are all outstanding. I honestly feel that they know me as a person and genuinely care about my experiences …

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BelleHavens Member (Salt Lake City, UT)

In the Spring of 2005, we were invited to spend a long weekend at the BelleHavens home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. After the weekend, our family could not imagine traveling and vacationing any other way. We immediately purchased a membership and have since had fabulous vacations to Cabo del Sol, ...
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BelleHavens Member (Charlotte, NC)

We have been members of Bellehavens for almost 2 years. We could not be more pleased with the club, its properties, or the incredible service. Our most recent trip was to NYC for an adults only weekend getaway. Our concierge had arranged a limo tour of the city, incredible seats …
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The LUSSO Collection Member (Minnetonka, MN)

Lusso has exceeded my families expectations on properties, service and building a delightful experience. It is so rare you can say that about a travel experience these days …
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High Country Club Member (Scottsdale, AZ)

When I began researching destination clubs about a year ago, I was disappointed to find that almost every club was targeting the same market – affluent members travelling with large families and friends seeking multi-million dollar accomodations in the most exotic, far flung places throughout the world. They were all …
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Exclusive Resorts Member (Northern California, CA)

We’ve thoroughly enjoyed our membership with Exclusive Resorts and use our trips to connect with friends and out-of-town family. It’s such an easy way to entertain without the work. The residences are beautiful, clean, well-appointed and spacious. But the best aspect is the incredible service we receive from both the …
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Quintess Guest (Northern CA, CA)

I stayed at the Napa house with friends and the service was extraordinary. Quintess had arranged for an in-home masseuse followed by a local sommelier to lead a blind wine tasting across several uncommon varietals. A private chef prepared a dinner party, and the following day Quintess pulled a few …
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Exclusive Resorts Guest (Northern CA, CA)

I stayed w/ my wife, four kids and au pair at Kona. The house was an attached 3-story, 3-BR condo with a wonderful balcony BBQ and dining area. All appliances and AV gear were top-notch. While it wasn’t one of the fabulous glam-homes in the coffee-table book, it was everything …
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Exclusive Resorts Guest (NY, NY)

I have two close friends who are members of Exclusive Resorts (i.e., I am and ER freeloader) and have been fortunate enough to stay at several properties. Some thoughts:—ER, and the whole fractional concept, strikes me as perfect for a family that always travels with a possee (nanny, in-laws, ...
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Exclusive Resorts Member (San Francisco, CA)

Exclusive Resorts has made our family vacations easier to plan, much more enjoyable and even less expensive then equivalent accomodation in hotels. We use the concierge service to pre-order groceries and arrive in beutiful homes that are ready for us and our guests. The space allows us to invite other …
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Exclusive Resorts Member (Bay Area, CA)

As a family of five, since joining ER we have switched most of our vacations to using club homes, and now rarely stay in resorts. All the homes we have stayed in are very luxurious, maid service good, and concierge always helpful. Their online reservation system is also very well …
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