Home WhenYou Can Have 12 Or More? (NAPS)—What if you could have access to numerous private residences in 12 luxurious world class resorts, which you could visit any time youlike, for as long as you like? Oh, and don’t forget the private butler, golf club and spa memberships that come along with it. No, it’s not an episode of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, but a whole new conceptin leisure homeandtravel. Several years ago, high-end resort real estate developer Rob McGrath noticed an alarming trend; the average second home changed handsevery three years. It turns out that many of the peo- ple investing in second homes found the hassles quickly out- weighedthebenefits. After extensive research into what consumers really wanted, McGrath developed Private Retreats, a multi-location resort country club with residences in a numberof world-class tropical, golf and mountain destinations Private Retreats members enjoy a home awayfrom homeat numerous world-class resort destinationslike this one in Cabo San Lucas. “Much like any fine private club—where the limited number of members ensures unlimited access to the club—Private Retreats’ members never need to worry about availability. The club guarantees that the members can go whenever they wish, for as long as they wish,” explains McGrath. throughout the U.S., Mexico, and All this allows membersto feel like the owners of a country club “T conceived Private Retreats as and a luxurious second home— the Caribbean. a ‘club of clubs’ where members enjoy unlimited access to the best ski & golf country clubs in these resorts, where the greens fees, and spa, ski and dining club passes are included,” claims McGrath. Members claim they feel like insiders wherever they go. “The golf course at Legend Trails was perfect for my needs, and I was delighted when I walked into the golf club, gave my name, and they said ‘great, you’re all taken care of’,” comments Private Retreats membership, a spa membership, not to mention having their own butler—in a slew of renowned resorts. “The value offered by Private Retreats can’t be beat. We’ve now joined 15 country clubs and 15 spas, and own a numberof second homes, for a small percent of the price of one,” says member Harvey Allon, Denver. Homesare located in such posh retreats as Cabo San Lucas, Hawaii, Nevis, the Dominican Republic, Scottsdale, Vermont, member Ralph Janitell of Denver, Co. Vail, Telluride, Deer Valley and Jackson Hole, just to name a few. in luxurious appointed homes 50 foot yacht moored in Tortola or rusticate in a lavish houseboat on At each location, members stay where a highly trained staff of “private butlers” takes care of their every need. Butlers rou- Memberscan even sail the club’s Lake Powell. Members can hit the links, chefs, deliver children to special take a dip in the pool or head for the nearest chair lift as soon as arrangements so members can enjoy their stay, hassle-free. such as chauffeuring to and from the airport, reserving and deliver- tinely arrange for private in-home activities, and make all local “We like to travel with other couples andit’s such a hassle fig- uring out how to find the right travel arrangements and accom- they arrive. All pre-arrival details ing sporting equipment and booking restaurant reservations are arranged. modations when so many people Private Retreats offers both individual and corporate member- solves that for us,” notes Lance Mullins of Scottsdale, AZ. 1-800-925-7577 or log onto www. Private-Retreats.com. are involved. Private Retreats ships. For more information call
