Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business

DC4MS · 05-09-2008, 04:09 PM

When a journalist asked Donald Trump about doing business while playing golf, he responded , “I’ve made some of my best deals on the golf course. When people ask me how I do in the golf business I always ask—with or without the so called business deal? I’ve made some phenomenal deals on the golf
course that I don’t think I would have made over lunch. I don’t think they would have happened.”

My question to him (or anyone else) would be, “What about doing business while on vacation?” Specifically, what about using a Destination Club membership for mixing business along with an invitation to visit one of your Destination Club property?

Lunch is fine, golf is great, but a vacation to a million dollar plus home in a fantastic property would be priceless.

Bourne · 05-10-2008, 06:02 PM

Some of the units that DCs have in NYC and Chicago can be great places for throwing a business specific gathering.

That said, I have conducted business on my yacht. It's amazing what you can get done with....

1. The sun and the water to relax...
2. A couple of drinks
3. No distractions
4. And a captive audience.

TravelGuy · 05-11-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bourne

... I have conducted business on my yacht.

Bourne,

Your YACHT !?!?!

You dawg you! I'm extremely jealous! This is a blow to my superficial, self-absorbed ego as I have never owned a YACHT!

Seems like I may have to go back to work just to keep up with the bling factor of my fellow DC4MS posters! Although that would mean cutting back on my travel schedule ....

Kagehitokiri · 05-11-2008, 10:19 AM

wouldnt you also have to join some more DCs to keep up with people here?

Quintess Michael · 05-11-2008, 11:01 AM

Several DCs have yachts available to members,
although...um...I can't think of their names off the top of my head

Kagehitokiri · 05-11-2008, 11:17 AM

5/13 here have yachts (including ER)

LTTravel · 05-11-2008, 12:12 PM

For the simple minded (like me) in alphabetical order

DHH (86ft)
ER (The World- a Mega Yacht)
Quintess (70 ft)
Solstice (90 ft)
Ultimate Escapes (80ft)
Yellowstone Club (Piano Bar and Tooth Fairy up to 147 ft)-(If there is a club)

3DH · 05-11-2008, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bourne

That said, I have conducted business on my yacht.

Don't you want to make that available to your fellow "DC4MS club" members?

Bourne · 05-11-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3DH

Don't you want to make that available to your fellow "DC4MS club" members?

Any DC4MS member is most welcome to come along for a cruise.

For the record, it is a fractional with Pinnacle Yachts. And compared to the big one's that the DCs have, it is a smallish 34 footer.

Pinnacle Yachts

3DH · 05-11-2008, 01:41 PM

Slick! Sign me up!

I make a mean mocha martini!

DC4MS · 05-11-2008, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quintess Michael

Several DCs have yachts available to members,
although...um...I can't think of their names off the top of my head

Here is a shameless plug for "my" full review of the Lady Quintess...in case anyone has not read it yet.

Lady Quintess – Miami Tour

TravelGuy · 05-12-2008, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

wouldnt you also have to join some more DCs to keep up with people here?

I don't know if I'll ever be able to keep up with the people here but I am still working on the much-sought-after SECOND DC MEMBERSHIP. All I need is for a DC to implement a timeshare trade-in program and I'm all in!

TravelGuy · 05-12-2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bourne

For the record, it is a fractional with Pinnacle Yachts. And compared to the big one's that the DCs have, it is a smallish 34 footer.

Still pretty blingish since it's still your YACHT!

I'll have to see if I can swing a SECOND DC MEMBERSHIP with a DC with Yacht privileges. Maybe then I can keep up the travel schedule and won't have to go back to work to keep up with all you uber-over-achievers.

Kagehitokiri · 05-12-2008, 09:58 AM

PE Preview - $50K / $5748 (14)
DHH Lite - $59K / $5900 (7)

Kagehitokiri · 06-14-2008, 06:21 PM

(yachts >)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

* UE, quintess, ER = fee

* DHH, solstice = expenses

DHH has sailing yachts as well, so less fuel expenses

and A&K has an [upcoming] yacht as well.

NeilGoBlue · 06-14-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri

(yachts >)

and A&K has a yacht as well.

It's not official yet.. but they are working on it..

05-09-2008, 04:09 PM	#1
DC4MS Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,070 Club: DC4MS.com	Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business When a journalist asked Donald Trump about doing business while playing golf, he responded , “I’ve made some of my best deals on the golf course. When people ask me how I do in the golf business I always ask—with or without the so called business deal? I’ve made some phenomenal deals on the golf course that I don’t think I would have made over lunch. I don’t think they would have happened.” My question to him (or anyone else) would be, “What about doing business while on vacation?” Specifically, what about using a Destination Club membership for mixing business along with an invitation to visit one of your Destination Club property? Lunch is fine, golf is great, but a vacation to a million dollar plus home in a fantastic property would be priceless.

05-10-2008, 06:02 PM	#2
Bourne Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: 60601 Posts: 183 Club: High Country Club, Pinnacle Yachts	Re: Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business Some of the units that DCs have in NYC and Chicago can be great places for throwing a business specific gathering. That said, I have conducted business on my yacht. It's amazing what you can get done with.... 1. The sun and the water to relax... 2. A couple of drinks 3. No distractions 4. And a captive audience. __________________ The Nile is a river in Egypt......

05-11-2008, 11:01 AM	#5
Quintess Michael Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Denver Posts: 67 Club: Quintess	Re: Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business Several DCs have yachts available to members, although...um...I can't think of their names off the top of my head __________________ Michael Aumock Director, Membership Development Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World

05-11-2008, 11:17 AM	#6
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 992	Re: Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business 5/13 here have yachts (including ER)

05-11-2008, 12:12 PM	#7
LTTravel Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 501 Club: ER, HCC Corporate, DHH Lite, Bud Lite (A few too many)	Re: Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business For the simple minded (like me) in alphabetical order DHH (86ft) ER (The World- a Mega Yacht) Quintess (70 ft) Solstice (90 ft) Ultimate Escapes (80ft) Yellowstone Club (Piano Bar and Tooth Fairy up to 147 ft)-(If there is a club)

05-11-2008, 10:19 AM	#4
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 992	wouldnt you also have to join some more DCs to keep up with people here?

05-11-2008, 01:41 PM	#10
3DH Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 457 Club: LUSSO Collection	Re: Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business Slick! Sign me up! I make a mean mocha martini! __________________ "Boutique" is better! Another extremely satisfied LUSSO member!

05-12-2008, 09:58 AM	#14
Kagehitokiri Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 992	Re: Mixing Destination Club Vacations with Business PE Preview - $50K / $5748 (14) DHH Lite - $59K / $5900 (7)