saluki

It's been a while since the last newsletter (5/2) or any other updates from HCC. I'm jonesing for some news!

pwrshift

Maybe they're saving money in a down economy ... or perhaps there's no news.

saluki

Thanks for the insight there, shifter.

kddpac

I spoke to Heath last week and he said that they are having a meeting next week to discuss things (new properties/reservation changes etc). Hopefully we will all have some new information by the beginning of September!

Phila Family

After a week in Breck at the Lodge substitute, I am heading over to their office this Friday to meet the crew for the first time. Any burning topics of interest I should explore?

Tedpilot

You're kidding me? How much does it cost to write down some stuff, make it pretty and stuff it into a pdf? Damn little. A DC always has something to talk about.

Though I would like to hear from HCC more often, if for nothing, to hear what is on their mind even if nothing has changed. I think they're waiting for a few things to come to fruition...closing of new Breckenridge Lodge and release of the Steamboat Ranch after renovation. They may also be waiting on a threshold of new members to report as well. Who knows...? And THAT is the point, we don't! HCC, talk to us...we won't bite.

baylor1

IMHO the member newsletter (or inconsistency of a newsletter) might be HCC's greatest weakness. They had one for July, August and September of last year. Then not another one till January 08 and then May 08. It would be nice to have some sort of consistent communication.

Steamboat Bill

Bring up the issue of limiting all "NEW" Companion memberships to a 6-9 month reservation window instead of the current 12 month window.

I spoke to Heath today and they are preparing a newsletter for distribution next week.

Here are my "guess" of topics....or should I say "educated guess"

1. HCC membership has cracked the 375 member mark and should break 400 in 2008
2. The final word on a replacement property for Breckenridge
3. A new property announcement that is under contract (possible beach location?)
4. News on the Steamboat property
5. News on future properties (NYC, Miami, Naples, Paris?)

Bourne

To add to the list,

6. Images of Costa Rica property.

saluki

Phila Family-

It would be nice to know what the current "equivalent member" number is also.

Might be a topic for a new thread, but how are you enjoying Breckenridge in the summer? We are thinking of hitting one of the Colorado properties next June.

Phila Family

Saluki - been having a great time here even with rain/hail/snow early in the week which made for a great hike up Peak 8 to the T-Bar and snowline. Our family (husband/wife/10&8yr olds) came out with my best friend and his similar crew. The temporary replacement house is outstanding - more than enough space for the 8 of us, only downside is all of the nearby construction and lack of seclusion as the homes are pretty much stacked one next to the other. They are building quite a monster right behind it - check out thebristleconelodge.com for you and 29 of your closest friends!!! Last three days have been picture perfect - temps in high 70s/low 80s, great golf, biked down Vail Pass through Copper (didn't check out unit) into Frisco and on to Breck, river rafted (water is somewhat low this time of year - June will be roaring! - and with overcast skies it was somewhat cold but tolerable). Overall a great place in the summer. We just cruised by "The Lodge" which is listed for $2.1m (wilsonrealestateteam.com) and the place is in quite a state of neglect. Also stopped by golf course unit and met nice member from Newport Beach CA. We are rounding out the week tomorrow night in Denver for a Rockies game - great way to end up if DIA is your way in and out.

Any other Qs let me know.

LastTrueFamilyMan

I fear that this will be the Cancun high rise beach front property discussed in other threads. I for one am not excited about another Cancun-Riviera Maya location. I would much rather see another Caribbean island location before a third Yucatan property.

-LTFM

pwrshift

I don't think Cancun counts as an east coast DC. It would be last on my list too ... or maybe second last after Bill's hot tub.

LTTravel

I'm surpirsed,

Ft. Lauderdale and Hooters yes,

Cancun and Spring Break Girls Gone Wild no?

juancho

LOL. I love Cancun. IMHO it beats any Florida/Caribbean Island destination hands down.

I really hope that they close this deal! Does anyone know the name of the building/development?

LTTravel

There were rumors that they would look into Villa la Estancia in Cancun. However, I believe that the Villa la Estancia is actually going to be built on Isle Mujeres and don't know if they started yet.

juancho

No, I dont think it will be Villas la Estancia. They are just beginning construction. This property is supposedly finished already and it is in a high rise building. They were expecting to close this week. I am really rooting for the BVG condo because of the great location.