A vacation club is a membership-based program that gives members access to a portfolio of vacation properties, typically through a points system rather than ownership of any specific property.
Vacation clubs are marketed as flexible alternatives to timeshares, offering the ability to book stays at different destinations within a network. However, members do not own real estate — they purchase points or memberships that grant access. These programs often come with high upfront costs, annual dues that increase over time, and limited resale value. The flexibility sounds appealing, but the lack of equity and escalating fees are significant drawbacks.
GoForth, a luxury co-ownership company, offers something fundamentally different from a vacation club. GoForth owners hold a deeded 1/4 interest in a specific luxury home through an LLC — real property with real equity. Instead of rotating through a network of generic resort properties, owners have a home they know, furnish to their taste, and return to year after year with 12 weeks of guaranteed access.