The Club's Fall Newsletter

November 1, 2010

Quintess has been enjoying an abundant autumn in many ways. October shaped up to be our most successful sales month since July 2008 in new membership deposits. Quintess now has more than 540 Members, via 30 membership transactions, inclusive of new Members and upgrades year-to-date. We are pleased with these achievements...

Resurgence of the Travel Agent

October 25, 2010

Widespread use of the Internet changed many things: letter writing, books and even shopping. The rise of sites like Orbitz, Travelocity and Priceline have changed the way we decide where to go, how we get there, what we do and where we stay. It used to be that you would use a travel agent to help plan your experiences. With the ability to search, price check and...

Beauty in Abundance in Bali

October 21, 2010

Gaze lazily into the distance, breathe deeply and imagine being somewhere far away from where you are; some place exotic, a respite for the soul. A place with a warm beach, beautiful ocean surf, perpetual summer, a rich local culture and, if you really concentrate, you will almost feel the cool, refreshing drink in your hand. You're on the island of Bali.

Yes, Bali. This Indonesian island fulfills all the criteria of an ideal escape...

Join our Conversation on What Responsible Tourism Means to You! #TravelWell

October 21, 2010

Recently, Quintess has been hosting Twitter conversations that have been focused around seasonal travel, vacationing with children and how to make any vacation luxurious. This Friday, we are happy to be having co-host Debbie Dubrow, from deliciousbaby.com and...

Live Local. Think Global. Are We There Yet?

October 14, 2010

People have always gone on journeys, but the concept of traveling just for fun is a complex idea that has been developed over a long time as travelers and hosts continue to redefine tourism. With that in mind, it's interesting to consider some history the next time you're packing your bags. For instance, Francesco Petrarca, or Petrarch (1304-1374), was a...

Behold, The Mighty Truffle!

October 11, 2010

If we were discussing jewelry, it would be the Hope Diamond. If it were clothing, it would be a little black dress designed by Coco Chanel herself. But what kind of food could possibly live up to these standards? It would have to be one of the most rare and expensive ingredients that can safely be incorporated into cuisine. It's complexity enables the...

News from the Crush!

October 11, 2010

There are few things more relaxing than a glass of wine at the end of a long day. Of course, a quality wine only enhances the experience. Many Quintess members love all things wine and enjoy finding new great bottles and love hearing about those overlooked vintages that are flavorful and reasonable. The Wine Country homes are also much visited...

Luxist

October 11, 2010

DUO by Quintess: The New Destination Club, A New Options for Ultimate Escapes Members and Others
"...This is the context where the Quintess option will be explored, one that involves the creation of its new sister club, DUO by Quintess. Ben Addoms is a co-Founder, member of Quintess, and also it's CMO. He has helped..."

Destination Club News

October 11, 2010

DUO by Quintess Unveils Offer for Ultimate Escapes Members
"The newly launched DUO by Quintess just made their formal introduction to the market this past week and has already introduced a charter membership offer to the members of the now bankrupt Ultimate Escapes. While DUO is open to everyone, Ultimate Escapes members will be..."

Las Vegas: A Family Playground, Too

October 7, 2010

Las Vegas is a chameleon, chaning its colorful offerings to meet your desires from the red of nightclub lights to the green of the golf course. You can still count on Sin City's reputation for nightlife however, it is no longer just for those looking for a little fall from grace. In fact, it's no longer...

Aloha: It's More Than Just a Greeting

October 7, 2010

In elementary school, we all practiced rattling off the 50 states that make up the United States; but can you name the last one to finally join the Union? That's right, the people of Hawaii only joined the U.S. in 1959, putting the island state in a unique cultural position and making it a very special place to visit. When Hawaii became part of the USA, Hawaiians...

Destination Club News

October 7, 2010

Quintess Introduces New Destination Club: DUO
"'DUO is a new destination club operated by Club Holdings,' began Todd Miller, the Vice President of Marketing at Quintess, during a recent call about the new club. 'It will offer residences across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe with an average residence value of approximately $2 million, a bit of a change from the average $4 million price for Quintess level homes.'"

Family Adventures on Kiawah Island

October 4, 2010

We had a great Twitter discussion the other day about traveling with kids and Amy from the Q Family Adventures made a point that while kids are (of course) very important, there are other people to consider. "After all," she tweeted, "travel with kids is not just about kids!" While simple, this is definitely something that needs to be considered when planning a...

"Take Five" or More in La Quinta!

October 4, 2010

When early 18th century Spanish conquistadores established La Quinta as the fifth resting point for travelers making their way from present-day Mexico to Los Angeles, they created a place to relax and rejuvenate. Today, La Quinta is still a prime spot to "take five," and a desert oasis with glorious weather where you can play outdoors, take in the arts, golf and shop, all while being surrounded by spectacular vistas. The words "la quinta" directly translates as "the fifth," but the word "quinta" is also used in Mexico for a type of hacienda, and the...

Top Club

October 1, 2010

Private Destination Club
"...Quintess also prides itself in holding a number of strategic partnerships. Thanks to the club's alliance with The Oyster Circle, which is a Europe-based destination club, members can also access an extension of residences sprinkled throughout Europe..."