Featured Property: The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Lake Tahoe

By: Destination Club News
Date: September 19, 2010

In one of our closest property of the week votes in history, each of the three Ritz-Carlton Destination Club's residences featured in the contest received over 30% of the vote, with Lake Tahoe narrowly edging out the competition by enticing 37% of our readers.

One of the newer additions to the Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Lake Tahoe was introduced less than a year ago as a premier ski-in/ski-out mountain retreat. "The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe is the third in a preeminent collection of mountain properties," said Peter J. Watzka, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for The Ritz-Carlton Development Company, Inc., when the property was announced. "We are proud to introduce our membership to this striking Club, where members and their guests will be surrounded by the beauty of the region and walk away from every visit with the most prized possession, memories of their time together."

Just 10 minutes from Truckee, 20 minutes from Incline Village, 45 minutes from the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, two hours from the Sacramento International Airport, and just over three hours from the San Francisco International Airport, Lake Tahoe is a popular escape for travelers around the nation, combining limitless skiing opportunities, golf, fishing, boating, casinos, and a multitude of other activities.

Properties are equipped with an expansive collection of amenities, including Viking Professional Series appliances, heated bathroom floors, full-size washers and dryers, storage for ski gear, golf equipment, and personal items, wine refrigerators, and master suites with king-sized beds. While guests are encouraged to explore the nearby attractions, you could spend your whole vacation inside the Ritz-Carlton gates. Travelers have access to a private fitness center, fine dining, the Ritz-Carlton Highlands Spa, whirlpool tubs, fire pits, and more.

The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club brings one of the more unique models to the destination club industry, offering two distinct membership options to travelers. Home Club Membership is identical to the club's fractional offering, giving members up to 35 days of prereserved access each year to one specific club residence and limited "reciprocal-use" to other residences. Portfolio Membership is more similar to destination club travel, where members can visit any of the residences in the Ritz-Carlton Destination Club portfolio. Both are secured by an interest in actual real estate, and both provide privileged access to Ritz-Carlton hotels and resorts to further expand the travel options available to members.