Vantages West
Members

One of the smallest and most undercapitalized destination clubs in history, Vantages West would cease operations just months after their introduction to the sector.

Competing against established clubs like Exclusive Resorts and Private Escapes, Vantages West never was able to generate enough traction to move past their launch phase.

According to the club's literature, Vantages West would focus their offering on "luxury homes throughout the West and into the Pacific Rim." Most destination clubs typically craft their real estate portfolio around their members, so it is safe to assume that Vantages West would target a market in these regions.

When the club closed, they likely only had a few, if any, members.

Joining a new destination club traditionally offers the best pricing and travel benefits that will be publicly offered. While these early adopters do receive preferential terms on their membership, it does come at the cost of the security of their membership deposit. A club's ability to repay the funds obligated to members is dependant on their ability to sell new memberships. If the club stalls during their early months, these funds are potentially in jeopardy.

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