First in a series of brief destination club overviews.

Imagine building a new home every other day, in cities all over the world. Managing construction timelines, controling expenses, and decorating luxury residences are tremendous efforts.

Exclusive Resorts has managed the feat almost 300 times. With 1700 members and the largest network of residences, Exclusive Resorts has established itself as the leader of the pack. Consumers can request information and even schedule a demo of Exclusive Resorts’ proprietary online reservation system. Recently acquired by Steve Case (former Chairman of AOL/Time Warner), Exclusive Resorts joins Tanner & Haley and Leading Residences of the World as the largest destination clubs.

But does biggest equal best? The Helium Report compares established ventures with up and coming startups in our Decision Guide to Destination Clubs, coming soon.