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Mont Tremblant, Canada: Sanctuary for Outdoor Enthusiasts

July 29th, 2010 by Mark

If you find yourself seeking an outdoor adventure for your next vacation, consider our friends to the north in Mont Tremblant, Canada.  Mont Tremblant is in Quebec, and it is an ideal getaway for summer and winter, as long as you are up for tremendous outdoor activities of every shape and form.

One of our newest partners, Cote Nord Tremblant offers the luxury cabins and suites perfect for any sized group or occasion.  Does your corporate retreat need a burst of outdoor enthusiasm?  Pack up your employees, friends or family and take advantage of this mecca for outdoor entertainment.  Cote Nord is prepared with a variety of accommodations, services and adventure packages to make your trip a lasting, memorable experience.

Just listen to some of these packages:

  • The Exotic Chalet Life package
  • 3 is a Charm Golf package
  • Cabin Massage Seduction package
  • Hiker’s Secrets package
  • 4 Season Nature Beauty package
  • … and many more

Summer Activities:

  • Swimming
  • Horseback Riding
  • Rock Climbing
  • Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting
  • Golf
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Water Skiing, Wakeboarding
  • Hiking
  • Tennis
  • Campfires
  • Panoramic Gondola Rides
  • Incline Skating
  • Mini-Golf
  • Paintball
  • Go-Karts
  • Water Slides
  • Bungee Trampoline
  • Luge on a Track
  • Parc Omega
  • Bowling
  • Spas and Scandinavian Baths
  • Film
  • Air Tours
  • Activities for Kids

Winter Activities:

  • Skiing, Snowboarding
  • Snowmobiling
  • Tubing
  • Snowshoeing
  • Dogsledding
  • Climbing
  • Paintball
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hiking
  • Parc Omega
  • Panoramic Gondola Rides

With 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, 4 bedroom, 5 bedroom, and 6 bedroom accommodations available year round, any group can enjoy the inspiring natural beauty of Mont Tremblant.

Contact Anick Beaulieu at Cote Nord Tremblant to inquire (819-688-5201, anick@fraternitesurlac.com) or visit http://www.cotenordtremblant.com.

   

Residence at Sea — Truly a Luxurious Way to Experience a Variety of Destinations

April 22nd, 2010 by Ashley

The World

When you think about luxury vacation rentals, you typically think about exclusive ocean-front mansions in Mexico or estates slope side in Telluride, but The Society has something completely out-of-the-box to offer you.  Check out one of our recent vacation rental opportunities — The World — vacation residences at sea.

The World is a community of apartments aboard a ship offering an exclusive experience for people who love to cruise and desire a unique travel experience.  Not only do you have the luxury of exploration, but you have the amenities of a luxury resort along with the privacy and feeling of home that you experience when staying at a vacation home.

The Society has two accommodation options to offer aboard The World.  One condo-like residence offering 2-bedrooms and 2-bathrooms, sleeping four, while another is a studio, with a king bed and 1-bathroom, perfect for a romantic getaway.

Upon deciding the best accommodation to fit your needs, you have three cruise routes to choose from that follow a specific schedule.

   

Ski Magazine ranks Deer Valley No 1 ski resort in North America

October 26th, 2009 by Joseph

For the third time in a row and the 5th time this decade, the readers of Ski Magazine have ranked Deer Valley Resort the number one ski resort in North America. Down the road, Park City raised in rank from #5 to #4 this year. Neighboring resort, The Canyons also made the top 20 list.

Known for its diversity of terrain and easy access from Salt Lake City. Deer Valley Resort is best known for its commitment to providing a level of care rarely found at a ski resort; delivering classic, consistent, and quality service both on and off the mountain.

Rounding out the top 5 top resorts are 2. Whistler/Blackcomb, B.C. 3. Vail, CO. 4. Park City Mountain Resort 5. Beaver Creek, CO. TheSociety.com offers vacation home rentals in the top 5 resorts as voted on by readers of Ski Magazine.

   

Top 30 Ski Resorts for 2010 by Ski Magazine

October 6th, 2009 by Joseph

It has been a tradition of Ski Magazine to list their top ski resorts annually. The ranking criteria consider many variations from terrain to nightlife to readership ratings. Last week we provided “opening dates” for a few resorts, this week, the top 30. Below is the list with a few comments added by our “winter sports specialists” here at The Society.com:

  1. Deer Valley, Utah – no snowboarders allowed on mountain & limited # of passes sold per day.
  2. Whistler Blackcomb, B.C. –site of the 2010 Winter Olympics
  3. Vail, Colorado – largest single mountain resort in North America & legendary back bowls
  4. Park City, Utah – consider the Silver Passport lift pass
  5. Beaver Creek, Colorado – where locals escape Vail weekend crowds
  6. Snowmass, Colorado – new base area for 2009/2010
  7. Sun Valley, Idaho – say hello to Gov. Arnold of California
  8. Squaw Valley, California – former Winter Olympics venue
  9. Mammoth, California – option for the S. California resident
  10. Steamboat, Colorado – western family resort, challenging trees and powder
  11. Telluride, Colorado –hidden gem, culinary tour de force
  12. Jackson Hole, Wyoming – not for the faint of heart
  13. Heavenly, California – cross the border and gamble into the morning
  14. Aspen Mountain, Colorado –the original “glamour gulch”
  15. Breckenridge, Colorado – spring break central for colleges and universities
  16. Northstar-at-Tahoe, California – small scale, big challenges
  17. Aspen Highlands, Colorado – expert terrain and a Ritz-Carlton
  18. Copper Mountain, Colorado – segregated terrain, bowls can challenge
  19. Whitefish Mountain Resort, Montana – never a crowd
  20. The Canyons, Utah – see #4, Silver Passport program
  21. Keystone, Colorado – a true resort with “charging privileges”
  22. Big Sky, Montana – limited nightlife, to exhausted from skiing all day
  23. Winter Park, Colorado – drop in next door at Mary Jane
  24. Crested Butte, Colorado – high-altitude skiing/boarding
  25. Snowbird, Utah – for strong intermediates and experts
  26. Solitude, Utah – small family-oriented enclave
  27. Taos, New Mexico – from valley heat to snowcapped peaks in 30 minutes
  28. Alta, Utah – skiing as it was 40 years ago
  29. Snow Basin, Utah – rustic chic
  30. Alpine Meadows, California – Tahoe’s hidden gem
   

Whistler, Pre-Olympic Buzz

July 28th, 2009 by Joseph

vacation rental photoWhistler, the outpost of great skiing and boarding in British Columbia, Canada is preparing for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games. While the resort area is well known for its winter sports pursuits, foodie’s in the know appreciate Whistler for its outstanding culinary opportunities.

One of our partners in Whistler is Whistler Tasting Tours. The owners, Skai and Joe provides visitors to Whistler and unforgettable experience to explore the best Whistler restaurants in one enjoyable evening on a Whistler Tasting Tour.  Each restaurant on the tour serves a delicious culinary creation paired with a tasty local British Columbia produced wines.  It’s a dining experience guests will not soon forget!

Of course, dining alone does not make a vacation. Be sure to check out vacation home rental options available through The Society at:  Whistler Vacation Home Rental Opportunities

   

The Luxury Fractional Guide

July 20th, 2009 by Joseph

As the fractional ownership market continues to expand, we at The Society thought you, our clients may be interested in the Top Ten for this week according to the Luxury Fractional Guide. What does the list mean for you, read between the lines and access based on popularity and demand and the fact that owners of fractional’s are entering the rental marketplace to generate income.

Once known as “time-shares” with one of two fixed weeks of use, the new generation of fractional’s offer their owners inherent flexibility concerning use and many more nights of ownership. It is not uncommon to see fractional’s in 1/8th, 1/4th, and 1/3rd shares, most notably with super-luxury properties. (links are included for in-depth review):

#1 - The Bermuda House (Emerald Isle, NC)
#2 - Gulf Winds (Hernando Beach, FL)
#3 - Villa Bonair (La Jolla, CA)
#4 - Beach Club at Siesta Key* (Siesta Key, FL)
#5 - Crane Residence Club (Barbados)
#6 - Poet’s Cove Resort (Pender Island, BC, Canada)
#7 - Woodhaven Country Club Condo (Palm Desert, CA)
#8 - Santa Barbara Beach Club (Santa Barbara, CA)
#9 - Serenity Cove (Soda Springs/Lake Tahoe, CA)
#10 - Waikoloa Beach Resort Villa (Waikoloa, HI)