The Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club has announced a lower priced invitation to join the largest equity-based destination club in the industry. Membership provides access to a portfolio of private homes and villas in the most sought after destinations around the globe, for less than the cost of a typical down payment on a comparable second home. This limited-time offer, expiring March 31, 2010, offers prospective members the chance to buy into the Club as an equity member for 40% less than the initial membership pricing. Annual dues remain the same, and all Club benefits apply.

Two of the leading residence funds on either side of the Atlantic have just announced a strategic alliance. Equity Estates Fund is the biggest and fastest growing North American equity based residence fund, while The Hideaways Club is the leader of the pack in Europe. Their tie up creates the largest global portfolio of equity based fractional residences, offering owner members nearly 30 vacation homes in 23 stunning locales across the world.

Quintess, LRW is thrilled to announce a new enclave on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, the latest addition to the Club’s portfolio of more than 40 coveted destinations worldwide. The enclave is located within the La Samanna Resort & Spa, a secluded paradise on the French side of the island offering extensive privileges, activities and services to Quintess, LRW Members. The destination club is initially bringing on two free standing villas, each with a private infinity pool and panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, for stays as of February 20, 2010.

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, an equity-based, luxury destination club, and Marquis Jet(SM)*, the leader in private jet cards, have forged a new partnership. For the benefit of the Club Members and Jet Card Owners, this alliance presents the opportunity to experience the best in the world of private jet cards with the well-known purveyor of inspiring vacation home experiences.