Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World
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The third largest destination club in the world, Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World surpassed the 500 member plateau in 2009 while in on of the worst economic climates in history.

Launched in April of 2005, Quintess would eventually merge with both Dream Catcher Retreats and The Leading Residences of the World to form the club as it is now constituted.

Featuring a stunning property portfolio and significant financial backing from an undisclosed Forbes 400 investor, Quintess has referred to themselves as the "Goldilocks of the destination club industry," large enough to provide members a great deal of travel experiences but small enough to offer members personalized services.

We invite you to learn more about Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World through our collection of news features about the club below. If you would like to report any information on Quintess or any other destination club, please feel free to contact us at contribute@destinationclubnews.com.

Quintess Recognized As 2009 Destination Club of the Year
Date: January 15, 2010
Despite a tumultuous year in the destination club industry, Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World made many positive strides during 2009, including nearly 100 member transactions and a diligent focus on their financial position to win our inaugural Destination Club of the Year award.

2009 Destination Club Review
Date: January 1, 2010
Arguably the most influential year in the history of the destination club industry, 2009 has come to its end and 2010 begins with far greater hopes than one year prior. Learn more about all of the positive and negative news that took place during a long 2009 in the destination club sector.

The Claims of Destination Clubs
Date: December 19, 2009
In an increasingly competitive market, some destination clubs have added their own "marketing spin" to make themselves compare favorably to others in the sector. Read more to learn who claims to be the second largest destination club and who has the best homes, prices, and services in the industry.

Quintess Adds Two Villas In Saint Martin
Date: December 8, 2009
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World has announced that two new luxury villas will be added to their property portfolio in February. Located within the La Samanna Resort & Spa, members will be able to enjoy access to a private beach and spa within the resort.

Lessons Learned From Failed Destination Clubs
Date: December 5, 2009
Over the past year, several leading destination clubs have filed for bankruptcy and ceased operations, leading to a drastic restructuring of the industry. Despite these failures, what elements can today's destination clubs take from yesterday's generation?

Quintess Passes The 500 Member Plateau
Date: August 26, 2009
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World has reached a new level of success as they have surpassed the 500 member mark, making them just the fourth club in the decade long history of the destination club industry to do so.

Quintess Offers Deferred Payments And Trial Membership
Date: April 15, 2009
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World is proud to announce their new trial membership program, allowing members the ability to enjoy their luxury destination club with a deferred payment option.

Opportunities For The Destination Club Industry
Date: April 8, 2009
With real estate values at record lows and hundreds of previous destination club members left without travel options following a string of closures within the sector, the industry's leading clubs have a surplus of opportunities available to them.

Threats To The Destination Club Industry
Date: March 24, 2009
Following a string of bankruptcies and closures throughout the industry, there are several pending threats against the destination club sector, including consumer confidence, litigation, and sharply declining real estate values.

The Oyster Circle's Paul Crowe Discusses Quintess Partnership
Date: February 16, 2009
Less than a month following the announcement of the strategic partnership between The Oyster Circle and Quintess that would allow members reciprocal access to the other club's collection of vacation properties, The Oyster Circle's Paul Crowe discusses the alliance.

Ben Addoms Discusses The Recent Changes at Quintess and An Upcoming LUSSO Offering
Date: January 30, 2009
Ben Addoms from Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World discusses recent changes made to his leading destination club and an upcoming offer that will be made to members of the now bankrupt LUSSO Collection.

Quintess's Ben Addoms Discusses The Oyster Circle and Quintess Partnership
Date: January 29, 2009
Ben Addoms, Founder and Executive Vice President of Quintess, speaks about the club's recent partnership with The Oyster Circle, one of Europe's leading destination clubs. The alliance allows members of both clubs reciprocal access to nearly 100 properties around the world.

Quintess, LRW and The Oyster Circle Announce Partnership
Date: January 19, 2009
Two leading destination clubs on different sides of the Atlantic have announced their partnership. Members of Quintess, LRW and The Oyster Circle will now have reciprocal access to the other club's collection of luxury vacation properties.

2008 Destination Club Review
Date: January 1, 2009
In 2008, the Dow fell over 33%, making for a rather difficult economic climate for nearly every industry, including destination clubs. Read about the failures and successes in the destination club sector over the past year.

Destination Clubs Philanthropic Initiatives
Date: December 3, 2008
With giving down, a growing number of destination clubs are making philanthropic initiatives a pillar of their club structures, including the support of cancer research, education, and the conservation of the environment amongst others.

Destination Club Famous Sports Members and Partnerships
Date: November 7, 2008
A growing number of professional athletes are discovering the benefits of destination club travel, and now nearly all of the major clubs count at least one major star in their ranks, but now clubs are starting to craft memberships specifically to athletes and are bringing them onto the executive staffs.

Conservation Suggestions For Destination Clubs
Date: September 29, 2008
Across multiple industries, the concept of "greening" is quickly gaining momentum. With a plethora of opportunities available to destination clubs to further this goal, here are some suggestions that could be implemented by clubs across the sector.

Destination Clubs Expand Outside The United States
Date: August 28, 2008
As the destination club industry continues to grow, the concept is more readily being applied outside of the United States. Over the past several years, clubs have emerged in the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, and South Africa to name but a few.

Quintess Donates Punta Cana Vacation
Date: March 4, 2008
Quintess, The Leading Residences of the World has donated a seven night stay at their popular Hacienda Azul home in Punta Cana, complete with full member privileges, raising over $15,000 at the Casino Royale 2008 Kent Denver Auction yesterday.

Destination Club Symposium Features Numerous Industry Executives
Date: April 2, 2007
The Destination Club and Private Residence Club Industry Symposium will take place later this month and will showcase a collection of some of the leading executives in the destination club sector to discuss best practices and growth of the young market.

Tragedy Strikes Quintess Yacht Essence
Date: September 25, 2006
Tragedy struck just off the coast of Connecticut when Quintess's 92-foot yacht Essence collided with a carrier, claiming the life of one of the crew members. The recently combined Quintess, Catch the Dream continues to mourn the loss of one of their own.

Quintess and Dream Catcher Retreats Merge
Date: September 1, 2006
Quintess and Dream Catcher Retreats, two of the strongest up and coming clubs in the destination club sector, have merged to form Quintess, Catch the Dream. The combined club will have more than 230 members and 38 properties around the world.

Quintess Passes The 100 Member Mark and Increases Prices
Date: March 21, 2006
Just shy of their one year public anniversary, Quintess has surpassed the 100 member threshold, which "solidifies Quintess' position as one of the top luxury destination clubs." The club will subsequently raise the prices to join their exclusive club by up to $20,000.