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Comparing the Costs

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Membership deposits and annual dues
Destination club fees reside within a wide spectrum, from $30,000 for High Country Club to $3 million for Yellowstone Club World.

Most of the clubs fall somewhere in the middle, with membership deposits ranging from $300,000 to $500,000. Our directory lists all 24 clubs, sorted from high to low. Read More >>

Cost-per-night analysis
Destination clubs can actually be cheaper than luxury hotels and high-end vacation rentals. We created an Excel model to convert deposits and dues into a nightly cost for every leading destination club. Read more >>

Compare to second-home ownership
Even when factoring in real-estate appreciation, destination club membership is comparable to the expense of owning a vacation home. Our discounted cash flow analysis compares the two options over a 10-year horizon. Read more >>


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