You should only purchase a membership to an exclusive travel club if it offers deep discounts on beach vacations, resorts, flights, cruises, hotels, and condos. You want me to cover all of these. In some cases, you can save up to 85% off the recommended retail price, so it really pays to do your research before you buy. It is certainly possible to get 4 and 5 star accommodation and 2 and 3 star prices if you find the right membership package. You should be able to choose from several ‘Hot Weeks’ options where you can pick up a week’s accommodation for as little as $100. This should be flexible and not limited to one state or location.

The total initial cost must not be more than $697 for a membership. Look for memberships with one-time membership fees instead of recurring or annual fees. There should be no lock-ins on contracts or exit fees, the entire process should be smooth and transparent.

Any quality vacation club will be a well-polished and researched vacation club with a wide variety of vacation packages on offer at all times. The discounts should be fantastic and available worldwide. Ideally, you should be able to choose from thousands of locations and be flexible with the number of nights you stay, as well as coordinate your flights and transportation.

There are vacation clubs available now that offer you a commission for referring members to them. If you choose this path, it shouldn’t cost you more to purchase, although there may be some minor ongoing fees for maintenance and marketing.

In short, choose wisely as there is a lot of competition in the market and it all adds up to make the membership packages very affordable for anyone looking to join.