posted by Desties on Mar 21
The past few months have been rough for the destination club industry, with Lusso, High Country Club, and now Solstice filing for varying levels of bankruptcy. Other clubs are also smarting with higher dues or financial assessments.
How’s the spouse? I’m asking only because the allure of destination clubs comes mostly from the availability of large, luxury vacation properties. Nearly all destination club members are likely married or living with someone special, many with families to take along on the unforgettable treks that clubs — at their best — can offer.
So, I have to ask again — how is that special someone in your life coping if you happen to be a member in one of the languishing or obliterated clubs? It’s not an easy question because odds are that you both didn’t arrive at the destination concept on independently. One of you probably read about it in a magazine, newspaper, or blog — or maybe you saw an online ad — and checked it out before suggesting it to your spouse.
If so, and your club has gone under, make sure you don’t play the blame game or your relationship may go bankrupt too. Financial concerns can be a marriage killer, so it’s important to accept that mistakes are made. You weren’t the only one to join your club. Others came to the same conclusion after their own due diligence. As long as you can survive the shorfall without pointing fingers, I see great vacations in your future.