Club Tryouts

Author:Nancy Wong Bryan
Date:06/30/2009

Now through September 30, Abercrombie & Kent is inviting prospective members to sample the destination club’s multimillion-dollar properties and personalized services. The trial membership allows guests to stay in one of the club’s 16 properties spread out among 14 locations. The destinations represent a selection of beach, mountain, and golf vacation spots, including Turks and Caicos; Deer Valley, Utah; and Kiawah Island, South Carolina. The residences are typically 4,000 square feet with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Prospective members can stay in any of the homes for three to seven nights, with nightly rates priced at $1,400.

However, above all, Abercrombie & Kent aims to impress visitors with the club experience, which includes exclusive outings, such as the chance to ski with an Olympic skier while staying at the club’s home in Sun Valley, Idaho, and premium services, such as the availability of destination hosts, pre-arrival grocery shopping, and private transportation.

The trial-membership fee may be applied to a full-equity membership for up to 30 days after the stay. Full-equity membership plans range from 15 nights per year for a $225,000 deposit and $17,000 in annual dues, to 45 nights for $495,000 plus $42,000 in annual dues.

Abercrombie & Kent Residence Club, 800.554.7016, www.akresidenceclub.com/trial