LUSSO in the News
October 3, 2008 - Affluent Page Luxury Index: The LUSSO Collection Acquires $5 Million Tuscan Villa (PDF) The LUSSO Collection portfolio of multi-million dollar residences in the world’s most desirable vacation spots has acquired its first European property, a stunning $5 million villa in Tuscany.
October 1, 2008 - Modern Luxury Dallas: The Escape Artists (PDF)
In January, Dallas attorney Chris Cowan and 15 of his favorite people will watch the Super Bowl in the home theater of his 3,500-square foot ski-in, ski-out home in beautiful Deer Valley, Utah. Well, it’s not his home exactly, but a home he can settle into nearly any time he wants as a member of The LUSSO Collection, a destination club that gives him access to a portfolio of exquisite vacation properties around the world for a membership fee of $325,000, with yearly dues of $21,000. Destination clubs off er access to a collection of properties all over the globe.
September 26, 2008 - Mpls St. Paul Magazine: World of Luxury; Twin Citians Bring a New Standard to High-End International Travel and Design (PDF) The idea for a boutique luxury travel destination club came to Steve Greer of Eden Prairie after several disappointing travel experiences. "My family and I would arrive and find that the place was nothing like the description on the Internet," he says. "I thought, there must be some sort of better travel solution, and The LUSSO Collection is that."
September 25, 2008 - Paradizo: New Tuscany Destination for Luxury Collection (PDF) Keeping a finger on the luxury travel pulse, The LUSSO Collection destination club has recently announced its expansion into Europe with its first property in Tuscany, Italy.
September 22, 2008 - MARQ Magazine: Luxury Destination Club, The LUSSO Collection Represents a growing trend in upscale vacations (PDF) Each LUSSO destination has its own concierge who greets guests after they have been picked up at the airport by a complimentary limo or town car. By then, the entire visit has been arranged - from pre-ordered food in the refrigerator to the right-sized diapers for baby.
September 19, 2008 - Sherpa Report: LUSSO Adds 500 Year Old Tuscan Farmhouse (PDF) For its first European residence, destination club LUSSO has chosen a meticulously restored 5 bedroom farmhouse, situated just outside Cortona in Tuscany. The home, named La Ripa, is in a classic Tuscan setting with 27 private acres of spectacular countryside with uninterrupted views of rolling hills, oak woods, cypresses and olive groves.
August 18, 2008 - Luxury Insider: Exclusive Membership Club by The LUSSO Collection (PDF) Luxurious residences in the world's most desirable vacation spots now have an exclusive membership club thanks to The LUSSO Collection, an exclusive boutique luxury travel destination club with 30 luxury homes in 16 destinations.
August 15, 2008 - Sun Gazette: Alternatives to Renting Luxury Vacation Homes Make Traveling a Breeze (PDF) Destination clubs work well for people who enjoy the privacy, space and conveniences a home offers, but they want to be able to travel to a variety of locations and have the personal service offered by hotels. Members don't have to worry about maintenance because the organization takes care of each property and all amenities are up to date.
August 12, 2008 - Luxist: LUSSO Debuts New Multi-Million Dollar Residence Club (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection portfolio of multi-million dollar residences in the world's most desirable vacation spots has just announced an exclusive new membership club. The 30 properties in the collection, worth an average of $4 million each, are located in luxe spots such as Cabo San Lucas, Aspen, Miami, Hawaii and the Bahamas.
August 11, 2008 - Forbes Travler.com Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
A smaller destination club, LUSSO strives to provide amenities that other clubs miss, such as airport pickups, beach toys for kids, walkie talkies for skiers and a Lincoln Navigator in the garage of most homes.
July 31, 2008 - Sherpa Report: LUSSO Consolidates Membership Plans (PDF)
A new membership plan, from boutique destination club LUSSO, will offer 21 days of usage per year. The club had previously offered a limited number of "group" and "corporate" membership plans, but is now consolidating these into the new 21 day plan. The number of new plans will be limited to 50 memberships in the same way as the prior group plans were limited.
July 30, 2008 - Halogen Guides: The LUSSO Collection Adds 21-Day Plan, Scraps Group and Corporate Membership (PDF)
Boutique destination club, The LUSSO Collection, introduced a 21-day membership plan that effectively replaces its group and corporate level plans. The new LUSSO 21 plan will be the club’s entry-level offering, and carries a deposit price tag that is $100,000 less than the destination club’s unlimited plan.
June 24, 2008 - A New And Growing Vacation Ownership Option (PDF)
The downturn in the real estate market has caused many people to forgo the purchase of a second home. But because they still want the opportunity to travel and spend time with friends and family, many are opting to become members of luxury travel destination clubs instead.
June 17, 2008 - Sherpa Report: Two New Beach Homes Added to The LUSSO Collection(PDF)
Boutique destination club LUSSO has added several beach homes over the last few months and just opened two more, one in Cabo San Lucas and one in Naples, Florida. Earlier this year LUSSO opened 2 homes in Anguilla and one in the Turks & Caicos islands.
June 13, 2008 - Halogen Guides: Destination Club The LUSSO Collection Adds Two Homes to Portfolio This Week (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection announced two new properties this week, adding inventory in locations where they already have a presence. The club added a third home in Cabo San Lucas, which ranks at the most popular location for destination club residences. The club also added a third residence in Naples, Florida.
May 27, 2008 - Halogen Guides: The LUSSO Collection Opens Two New Properties on Anguilla (PDF)
Destination club The LUSSO Collection has announced the addition of two new homes to its portfolio, Indigo Cove and Sandpiper, both located on the up and coming tourist hot spot of Anguilla.
May 23, 2008 - Sherpa Report: New Anguilla Homes add to The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Enhancing its Caribbean collection of homes, destination club LUSSO just announced two new villas on the tropical island of Anguilla. The homes are located in Little Harbor on the island's South Shore, with views over to St. Martin.
May 23, 2008 - Halogen Guides Interviews Destination Club CEOs: The LUSSO Collection's Steve Greer (PDF)
Greer cited LUSSO's industry lowest member-to-property ratio and equitable access to homes as one of the club's key strengths in attracting members.
April 17, 2008 - The Santa Ynez Valley Journal Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
In the past 10 years or so, the destination club has been developed to fill a need in high-end travel. Now one can have a variety of second home experiences with concierge service to assist in day to day needs. The LUSSO Collection is one of the top destination clubs featuring luxurious homes in the finest vacation spots across the continental U.S., Hawaii and the Caribbean.
April 16, 2008 - When Investing In A Vacation Property, Be Sure To Compare Options (PDF)
With a single-tier membership structure and a members-to-residence ratio of 5.5-to-1, LUSSO is a choice that makes sense for a lot of people. Residences are fully equipped with all needed items including a Lincoln Navigator, golf clubs, a gourmet kitchen stocked with pre-arrival groceries and amenities for all travelers regardless of age...
April 3, 2008 - Halogen Guides: Membership at Destination Club The LUSSO Collection grows 25%, Adds Turks and Caicos Property (PDF)
After hitting a critical milestone of 100 members last year, destination club The LUSSO Collection saw membership jump 25 percent in the first quarter of this year plans on expanding the property portfolio to include 39 homes in 21 destinations.
March 24, 2008 - Sherpa Report: Steve Greer, CEO & Founder of LUSSO, Talks to SherpaReport (PDF)
"Many people think a destination club is all about the real estate - it's not. This is very much a hospitality business. We have to deliver five-star service every day and never lose focus of that goal - though we are of course delivering that service against the backdrop of spectacular real estate..."
March 14, 2008 - The New York Times: A Second Act for Destination Clubs (PDF)
LUSSO plans to cap its membership at 550, believing a smaller club offers more exclusivity. “It gives us the ability to cherry-pick what we think are the best properties,” said Steve Greer, the company’s founder and chief executive...
February 29, 2008 - The Helium Report: Spring Skiing Alert - Second Home Options in Jackson Hole (PDF)
For those who prefer the destination club model, the exciting news is that LUSSO has recently added two Jackson Hole homes to its portfolio. Located in the Teton Village at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, both new homes have direct ski access.
January 24, 2008 - Minnesota Monthly: Lux Life (PDF)
A fully stocked penthouse, a lincoln navigator in the garage, and a concierge on speed dial: welcome to the world of luxury vacation clubs, where a local company is redefining the business.
January 24, 2008 - Sherpa Report: LUSSO Adds Jackson Hole Homes and Relaunches Web Site (PDF)
Both homes have direct ski access and are located in the Teton Village area, right at the base of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
January 15, 2008 - The Helium Report: Road Test - The LUSSO Collection's Cabo San Lucas Home (PDF)
LUSSO's service at the home was impeccable. Upon arrival, a driver was waiting for us at the airport, a concierge was at our house to give us a tour, and the two private chefs we requested were at the house and hard at work preparing dinner.
January 10, 2008 - The Helium Report: The LUSSO Collection Rolls Out New Web Site (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection recently relaunched its public website, giving the destination club's internet presence a sleek facelift for the new year.The LUSSO Collection recently relaunched its public website, giving the destination club's internet presence a sleek facelift for the new year.
