Paradise Destination Club
Membership Plans

On the surface, Paradise Destination Club seemed to be one of the most ideally designed clubs in the sector, making a series of bold comparisons to destination club leaders such as Exclusive Resorts and Private Escapes.

Paradise Destination Club would acquire all of their properties debt free with zero monthly mortgage payments. None of the properties would ever be leased or rented and the only indebtedness would be upkeep on the residences, which Paradise proudly stated "is more than 100% covered by the annual dues."

Once you dug a bit deeper, more about the inner workings of the club were revealed. While the club actively promoted themselves as a destination club, it appears that the organization functioned more like a property exchange where members would make their home available to other members for reciprocal access to other member's properties. This type of structure has been routinely debated regarding if it meets the definition of what is a destination club.

With no marketing, press releases, or news articles concerning the club, Paradise was one of the most unknown clubs in the sector and it appears that they failed to meet their initial sales goals. Repeated calls and inquiries to the club have not been returned, but the club's skeletal website still remains active.

The club would offer two different membership plans, each under $100,000 to join.

Gold "Lifetime" Membership

The entry level membership within the club, Gold Memberships were available for $49,995 during the Charter Membership phase with plans to increase to $59,995 upon conclusion. Members received 20 nights of base plan access with the ability to travel on a space available basis within 30 nights for $250 per night.

Charter members would pay $4,995 per year in annual dues with the club planning on increasing their rates to $5,995 for new members joining after the Charter Membership offer concluded.

Platinum "Lifetime" Membership

The highest level within Paradise, Platinum members paid $89,995 to join, 100% of which would be refundable if a member ever elected to leave the club. Members received 40 nights of base plan access each year and could travel on an unlimited basis within 30 days or less of the reservation by paying $200 per night.

Platinum Memberships also allowed for extended family usage rights, letting the primary member's adult children or parents to use the club.

Annual dues for the club were $7,995 per year, with plans to increase to $9,995 once the club surpassed its Charter Membership phase.