Price increases have dominated destination club news this summer, and Ultimate Resort confirmed that they too will increase membership fees on July 31st. Other price increases were announced through Helium Report last week – including Exclusive Resorts, Quintess, and BelleHavens. So why the end-of-summer deadline frenzy?

As Helium Report noted before, a hovering price increase is a typical lure in destination club marketing, but asking the right questions can land you a great deal. Our Decision Guide to Destination Clubs contains expert advice and pointed due diligence questions for luxury consumers.

As LUSSO, Quintess and BelleHavens added new destinations to their portfolios, so has Ultimate Resort. In addition to the recently acquired $100 million worth of Tanner & Haley homes, a new residence in Maui, Hawaii, was announced through an email sent to members. The three bedroom penthouse will be accommodated by the Wailea Beach resort, which includes typical luxury destination club amenities: pools, childcare services, and a fitness center among others. Ultimate Resort has released photographs online, but floor plans are not yet available.

Dallas at N9NE Steakhouse on July 10th

Immediate destination availability was also announced through Ultimate Resort’s email, including homes in Paris, Lake Tahoe, and Jackson Hole, among fifteen others. A dinner and information session for prospective members will be held in Dallas at N9NE Steakhouse on July 10th. With Helium Report’s Decision Guide in hand, it may be a worthwhile event for luxury consumers.