Monday September 06 , 2010

BelleHavens Provides Entire Portfolio For Less Than A Luxury Resort or Comparable Second Home

Striking the Perfect Balance
Destination Club Provides Members with Luxury Private Homes at a Remarkable Value

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - January 29, 2007 - The perfect vacation home is invariably a happy marriage of lifestyle and cost. It is also a delicate balancing act that BelleHavens Equity Destination Club has managed to deliver.

BelleHavens knows that for most would-be vacation home owners, a luxurious second home is an equation that factors in usage, location and more importantly, cost. BelleHavens zeroes in on the sweet spot with this simple solution: for an average price of $580 per night (30 nights annual usage factored into the $17, 500 annual dues), members enjoy the exclusive lifestyle and financial benefits of vacationing in a portfolio of $2 million dollar private homes. Each home averages four-bedrooms/three bathrooms, with luxury interior design, access to exclusive resort amenities and located in the world's most coveted mountain, beach and urban locations.

Each one of the BelleHavens homes averages 3,000 or more square feet and comes equipped with a cooks kitchen outfitted in professional grade equipment, an expansive living area, plasma TV's and other high-tech gadgetry. Not to mention marble bathrooms, 800 thread count linens, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Try and replicate that at an upscale hotel or resort, where a comparable amount of space and level of luxury will run upwards of $3,000 per night.

The fact is that destination club membership has proven ideal for those who like the thought of owning a second or third home, but can't sensibly justify the cost or the burden of upkeep. The $200,000 membership deposit, which is far less than the price of a modest condo at most American resorts, opens up a world of vacation possibilities. And it's considerably less than the down payment on a single property at a comparable luxury level. BelleHavens members get incredible value and can enjoy a dream vacation lifestyle without stretching beyond their means.

The BelleHavens business model is set apart from others. As the industry's only member-owned club, BelleHavens members enjoy tangible asset protection and appreciation potential. BelleHavens members own the club and the homes free and clear of debt. The membership deposits are backed by a diversified and debt-free portfolio of real estate. This differs from most other clubs which use significant debt and leases to acquire their properties. BelleHavens offers tangible asset protection, while the other clubs make a theoretical promise to protect assets.

BelleHavens private homes are located in popular ski destinations like Jackson Hole, Wyoming in Teton Village and at Deer Valley Resort in Utah. Golf destinations comprise a large part of the portfolio, such as La Quinta, California and Great Exuma in the Bahamas, both with grand homes overlooking Greg Norman designed golf courses and Hilton Head with views of the 11th hole of The Harbour Town Golf Links. The home at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with 4,500 square feet of immaculate interior space overlooking the Sea of Cortez, also features the Jack Nicklaus Signature Ocean Course, ranked as one of the top 100 courses in the world with seven holes along the ocean, as well as the Tom Weiskopf Desert Course. For pure sun and sand there are homes in Riviera Maya, Mexico; the Kohala Coast of Hawaii. And an urban pied a terre in Manhattan.

BelleHavens was launched in late 2004 and is the leading equity destination club and the only member-owned club in the industry. The club offers members superior asset protection and the opportunity for customized luxury travel experiences. For more information visit www.bellehavens.com.

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Gayle Conran
212.447.1010 ext 11
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Michelle Stevens
Director of Marketing, BelleHavens
801-456-1606
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