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October 29, 2007 - WCBV-TV/The Boston Channel.com Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Many people enjoy vacation properties because they promote spending quality time with friends and family and create cherished memories.

October 22, 2007 - The Helium Report: LUSSO hits 100 Member Mark, Plans International Expansion (PDF) Boutique destination club LUSSO Collection recently reached a milestone with the addition of its 100th member.

October 12, 2007 - Sherpa Report: New Home in Aspen for The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
The home is located at the base of Aspen Highlands and provides direct ski access. With a traditional stone and timber exterior, the large 4,500 sq ft home has four bedrooms each with a private bath and total sleeping for 10.

September 30, 2007 - The Pioneer Press Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
One of the things members praise about LUSSO is the service. The company has an online concierge who can help purchase plane tickets or even arrange an office Christmas party. At the sites, a concierge helps with all trip details.

September 18, 2007 - Lavender Magazine: The Lap of LUSSO (PDF)
...a destination club is analogous to a country club—you pay for membership and the rights to use their services. It's considered the new concept in upscale vacationing that combines the spaciousness and splendor of a private home with five-star service and amenities. Only unlike the golf course, you can get 80-100 percent of the original deposit back if you decide to leave.

September, 2007 - Stratos Magazine Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
"It was absolutely phenomenal, the kind of experience they provided for us. We were treated like royalty..."

August 13, 2007 - Sherpa Report: LUSSO Collection Price Increases on the Way (PDF)
On September 15, the initial membership deposit will increase to $395,000 (currently $375,000). The club provides its members with unlimited usage of its $3m homes and also provides a luxury vehicle at most of the homes.

August 13, 2007 - KLKN-TV News Channel 8 Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
For approximately the same price as a down payment on a second home, you can join LUSSO and get access to a collection of luxury homes while incurring about one-third of the typical costs to maintain that home.

August 11, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's September Price Increase (PDF)
Reaching 100 members has served as a benchmark in the industry: a proof of a club's initial success, a sign of expansion yet to come, and an appropriate time to raise the bar - so to speak.

August, 2007 - The Pittsburgh Professional Magazine Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
"Joining this club has been the best decision I've ever made for myself and my family..."

July 10, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Online Waitlist (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection continues to improve membership benefits with the recent launch of a new automatic wait-list feature to their online reservation system. The new online wait-list will accommodate LUSSO members by queueing demand for popular destinations.

June/July, 2007 - The Robb Report Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
"We have just as strong a commitment to corporate governance and financial transparency as we do to making you feel like you are on vacation 52 weeks a year..."

June 29, 2007 - Sherpa Report: The Reasons to Join a Destination Club - LUSSO Member Survey (PDF)
Not surprisingly, the factor of most importance to members was the quality and choice of homes and destinations. 100% of LUSSOs members said that this was at least important and most said it was critical to their decision to join.

June 27, 2007 - Sherpa Report: The LUSSO Collection Member Survey 2007 Summary Results (PDF)
In terms of the overall vacation experience that LUSSO provides, the members gave very high satisfaction ratings.

June 18, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Acquisition of an Additional Bahamas Home (PDF)
Continuing the trend of its recent growth, the LUSSO Collection announced a second property on Abaco Island in the Bahamas. The new Sea Turtle Cottage will bring the company's total number of properties to nineteen.

May 31, 2007 - KFDA-TV News Channel 10 Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Destination clubs are becoming popular among affluent travelers because members get all the perks and personal service like at a country club, and they get a variety of choice destinations and usage of incredible homes.

May 24, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's New Residence in Naples (PDF)
In part of a series of recent acquisitions, The LUSSO Collection announced a new property in Naples, Florida, bringing their total number of properties to eighteen.

March 23, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Increase of Membership Deposit (PDF)
on April 15, 2007 their membership deposit will be increasing to $375,000 due to an increase in membership. They will be adding their 70th member - not counting investors - giving the luxury destination club a 40% increase in growth over the past few months.

March 16, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Online Reservation System (PDF)
Designed with both member requests and feedback in mind, the online system helps members track the status of activity requests, expenses, and schedules. Destination club members can also email their itinerary to friends and family.

March 7, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Partnership with Corporate Golf Companies (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection is joining up with Corporate Golf Companies to provide discounts on Corporate Golf Companies products and services, including access to private golf courses nationwide, one-on-one instruction, and executive golf outings.

March, 2007 - Eden Prairie Magazine Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Homes in the collection—valued between $2-4 million—come with a gourmet kitchen, entertainment system, high-speed Internet, private pool/spa, a vehicle and any destination-specific equipment.

March, 2007 - Minnesota Business Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
"In travel, the memorable moments tend to be the little things that bring it to the next level of fun. LUSSO really works at discovering what those are, and providing them."

February 23, 2007 - WNBC Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
"Vacations produce a lifetime of memories. No matter where you go, you get to spend quality time with your friends, family and the people you care about."

February 21, 2007 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Partnership with USSA (PDF)
LUSSO members will enjoy discounted daily ski rates, and the ability to bypass lift ticket lines and proceed directly to the slopes. Members will also have access to several exclusive ski events nationwide.

February, 2007 - TwinCities Business Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
"The service is second to none. They bend over backwards to accommodate you, and in this day and age, this is unusual..."

January 11, 2007 - Executive Golfer Magazine Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Necessity is the mother of invention. Nowhere is this quote better illustrated than in the creation of The LUSSO Collection, a luxury destination club that caters to discriminating travelers, golfers, and families.

December 6, 2006 - The New York Times Online Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Too many members and not enough homes may cause difficulty booking during prime vacation weeks. To contend with this, The LUSSO Collection is keeping its member-to-home ratio at no more than one home per every 5.5 members...

November 18, 2006 - The Star Tribune Features The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Mexico? New York? Hawaii? Wealthy members of an Eden Prairie club have access to all the comforts of a variety of second homes.

November 7, 2006 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Partnership with MedjetAssist (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection has partnered with MedjetAssist and now includes a year of emergency medical evacuation service in its Club Membership package.

September 8, 2006 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's Partnership with JD Concierge Services (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection teamed up with New York-based JD Concierge Services (JDCS) to provide its members with access to event planning, entertainment, dining, travel, and personal services.

August 16, 2006 - The Helium Report Features LUSSO's CEO Letter to Members (PDF)
Last week, LUSSO CEO Steve Greer sent a letter to the destination club's members addressing the Tanner & Haley bankruptcy.

July 31, 2006 - The Timeshare Beat Covers LUSSO's Partnership with JD Concierge Services (PDF)
Beyond the Velvet Rope: The LUSSO Collection Announces New Concierge Service for Its Members at VIP Events, Shows, Restaurants & other Can't-Miss Attractions.

July 28, 2006 - The Timeshare Beat Covers LUSSO Launch (PDF)
New Club Offers Five-Star Amenities in $3 Million Vacation Homes in Most Desirable Locations Worldwide.

June 27, 2006 - Fractional News Covers LUSSO Launch (PDF)
The LUSSO Collection Enters Luxury Destination Club Market With an Expert Recommendation from the Helium Report.

June 23, 2006 - The Helium Report Interview with a LUSSO Member (PDF)
Earlier this week we had the opportunity to speak with a member of The LUSSO Collection. C. McGhee is an investment banker.

June 19, 2006 - The Helium Report Interview with The LUSSO Collection CEO Steve Greer (PDF)
Today, in the second of an exclusive three-part series on LUSSO, we interview Steve Greer to learn more about the new club.

June 15, 2006 - The Helium Report Covers New Club Announcement: The LUSSO Collection (PDF)
Today, in the first of a three part series, we'll review The LUSSO Collection and compare their program to other destination clubs...