Destinations Private Resorts

"Our estates are tailored to those who want some equity for their money and who return year after year to certain vacation destinations for longer periods of time."

Created by CEO Stan Dobrin, a Harvard MBA and former real estate developer and mortgage banker, Destinations was virtually a one man show to begin. Dorbin plotted out the model, purchased the lots, and hired the architects that were so crucial to Dobrin's vision, so much so that the Destinations Private Resorts website had its own architecture page.

"The goal is simple -- create a series of luxuriously appointed and painstakingly crafted single-family vacation homes where absolutely no amenity is overlooked and no corner cut. Homes will boast everything from high-tech entertainment and exercise equipment to the high-touch elegance of an on-site concierge."

A true equity offering, members purchased one-eighth interests in the clubs properties. While prudent, the club's 2003 launch put Destinations Private Resorts in one of the most competitve eras of the destination club industry as several new clubs were jockeying for position and marketing low annual dues and membership deposits to join, making Destinations $384,000 price tag look exceedingly high.

Late in 2006, Crescendo Residences, one of the industry's leading equity destination clubs, absorbed Destinations into their club. Destinations Private Resorts' members were offered the opportunity to join Crescendo as investors and just a handful elected to join.

Ultimately, Crescendo Residences was acquired by Abercrombie & Kent along with another equity destination club BelleHavens. The combined clubs helped A&K launch their new venture, Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club, one of the industry's leading destination clubs.

To learn more about Destinations Private Resorts, please visit any of the club's quick links found to the right or request a free copy of our Destination Club Guide.

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