Destination Club affiliation disclosures

jam · 03-26-2008, 09:49 PM

Ok, I have a question for all of you frequent posters. Do you belong to multiple clubs or are you involved in the industry in some fashion and have the opportunity to sample destinations from multiple clubs? Your fund of knowledge is quite impressive. It strikes me as more information than one would gain from website surfing.

DC4MS · 03-26-2008, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jam

Ok, I have a question for all of you frequent posters. Do you belong to multiple clubs or are you involved in the industry in some fashion and have the opportunity to sample destinations from multiple clubs? Your fund of knowledge is quite impressive. It strikes me as more information than one would gain from website surfing.

Most DC4MS moderators (and active posters) are a member of one or more destination club. Not everyone here wants to disclose the specific club they belong to for a variety of reasons, but none of the moderators are owners, investors, CEOs or sales reps for any Destination Club, they are just normal members.

The idea for this forum actually grew from of the success of TUG (a timeshare forum) when several timeshare owners decided that the wanted something more than what the could get in a timeshare.

I try to play a neutral role as the Administrator here and don't favor any one particular club, but I am always happy to sample a destination or two from any Destination Club that may offer a tour, preview, open house, etc. and I post an occasional review of properties I visit.

Either way, there are no shills here trying to convince you to join a particular club over another. The opinions are usually very honest and sometimes a heated debate can occur between various members and even moderators. I feel this is healthy discussion on this fascination new industry and it is great to see members from almost every club participate.

We even allow Destination Club employees, CEOs, and sales reps to post as long as they disclose their club affiliation.

NeilGoBlue · 03-26-2008, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jam

Ok, I have a question for all of you frequent posters. Do you belong to multiple clubs or are you involved in the industry in some fashion and have the opportunity to sample destinations from multiple clubs? Your fund of knowledge is quite impressive. It strikes me as more information than one would gain from website surfing.

I can only speak for myself... that I spent probably a couple hundred hours reviewing websites, talking to different sales reps/presidents/ceos during my due diligience...

When I joined Bellehavens I still stay on top of it... for some reason this business model intrigues me..

LTTravel · 03-26-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jam

Ok, I have a question for all of you frequent posters. Do you belong to multiple clubs or are you involved in the industry in some fashion and have the opportunity to sample destinations from multiple clubs? Your fund of knowledge is quite impressive. It strikes me as more information than one would gain from website surfing.

I am either a member , had the opportunity to sample, spoken to CEO's and members of, attendend open houses, surfed websites and reviewed advertising materials of many DC's. I'm surprised I get any work done at all. But I have no financial ties with any of them.

3DH · 03-26-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jam

Ok, I have a question for all of you frequent posters. Do you belong to multiple clubs or are you involved in the industry in some fashion and have the opportunity to sample destinations from multiple clubs? Your fund of knowledge is quite impressive. It strikes me as more information than one would gain from website surfing.

I am obviously a current member of LUSSO, and a former member of ER...

Kagehitokiri · 03-27-2008, 06:32 AM

im not a member/industry employee, and only once learned "inside information" here via a private message.

TarheelTraveler · 03-27-2008, 10:53 AM

I'm a member of Crescendo, but have no other industry ties. However, I am fascinated by the business models and I've certainly enjoyed my membership.

DC4MS · 03-27-2008, 11:10 AM

I am creating a new thread (merging from another thread) that was getting off topic.

Steamboat Bill · 03-27-2008, 01:23 PM

I am a very happy member of High Country Club.

I also own many Disney Vacation Club points, a 2 bedroom floating ski week at the Westgate Resort & Spa in Park City (The Canyons), a 2 bedroom platinum week at the Marriott Manor Club at Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia.

3DH · 03-27-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DC4MS

I am creating a new thread (merging from another thread) that was getting off topic.

...you're a good man!

TravelGuy · 03-28-2008, 05:39 PM

Disclosure:

I am a High Country Club Destination Club member.

I own the following deeded fractional ownership (a.k.a. timeshares) - 3 weeks Hilton Grand Vacation Club, 4 weeks Sea Pines Plantation @ Hilton Head Island. (I am waiting for a DC to take my timeshares as trade-in for a membership and then they will all be gone!)

I also am the sanctioning body for the following:
THE Official TravelGuy Ski-in/Ski-out property designation
THE Official TravelGuy Beach-Front property designation
THE Official TravelGuy Golf-Front property designation
THE Official TravelGuy Cost-Per-Night calculations

(Always make sure it's "Official TravelGuy" approved before traveling)

Kagehitokiri · 03-28-2008, 05:46 PM

is this forum THE Official TravelGuy forum?

jam · 03-28-2008, 05:48 PM

So, Travel Guy: Adding those up suggests you're a 12 week or more a year traveler. You are my idol!

TravelGuy · 03-28-2008, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jam

So, Travel Guy: Adding those up suggests you're a 12 week or more a year traveler. You are my idol!

Actually 15 weeks per year. There are ways to make one week into several!!

TravelGuy · 03-28-2008, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

is this forum THE Official TravelGuy forum?

No, but only because they have not yet paid THE Official TravelGuy sanctioning fee.

Steamboat Bill · 03-28-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TravelGuy

Actually 15 weeks per year. There are ways to make one week into several!!

Can I be THE Official TravelGuy Guest?

I will even offer to carry your bags.

03-26-2008, 09:49 PM	#1
jam Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 78 Club: Ultimate Elite	Destination Club affiliation disclosures Ok, I have a question for all of you frequent posters. Do you belong to multiple clubs or are you involved in the industry in some fashion and have the opportunity to sample destinations from multiple clubs? Your fund of knowledge is quite impressive. It strikes me as more information than one would gain from website surfing.

03-27-2008, 06:32 AM	#6
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,620	Re: Aspen Highlands Home Review im not a member/industry employee, and only once learned "inside information" here via a private message.

03-27-2008, 10:53 AM	#7
TarheelTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 508 Club: A&K Residence Club	Re: Aspen Highlands Home Review I'm a member of Crescendo, but have no other industry ties. However, I am fascinated by the business models and I've certainly enjoyed my membership.

03-27-2008, 11:10 AM	#8
DC4MS Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,698 Club: DC4MS.com	Destination Club affiliation disclosures I am creating a new thread (merging from another thread) that was getting off topic.

03-27-2008, 01:23 PM	#9
Steamboat Bill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 363 Club: High Country Club	Re: Destination Club affiliation disclosures I am a very happy member of High Country Club. I also own many Disney Vacation Club points, a 2 bedroom floating ski week at the Westgate Resort & Spa in Park City (The Canyons), a 2 bedroom platinum week at the Marriott Manor Club at Ford's Colony in Williamsburg, Virginia.

03-28-2008, 05:39 PM	#11
TravelGuy Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 540 Club: High Country Club	Re: Destination Club affiliation disclosures Disclosure: I am a High Country Club Destination Club member. I own the following deeded fractional ownership (a.k.a. timeshares) - 3 weeks Hilton Grand Vacation Club, 4 weeks Sea Pines Plantation @ Hilton Head Island. (I am waiting for a DC to take my timeshares as trade-in for a membership and then they will all be gone!) I also am the sanctioning body for the following: THE Official TravelGuy Ski-in/Ski-out property designation THE Official TravelGuy Beach-Front property designation THE Official TravelGuy Golf-Front property designation THE Official TravelGuy Cost-Per-Night calculations (Always make sure it's "Official TravelGuy" approved before traveling)

03-28-2008, 05:46 PM	#12
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,620	Re: Destination Club affiliation disclosures is this forum THE Official TravelGuy forum?

03-28-2008, 05:48 PM	#13
jam Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 78 Club: Ultimate Elite	Re: Destination Club affiliation disclosures So, Travel Guy: Adding those up suggests you're a 12 week or more a year traveler. You are my idol!