Ultimate Escapes Destination Club {Luxist}

Dec 11th 2008 6:31PM Ultimate Escapes has just announced a major downgrade in their membership - not in costs to buy (those remain high and getting higher) but by seriously reducing the number of days that members can use the club - by more than 20%. Although they sold their memberships with heavy reliance on the MAP program, which gave members the ability to get days usage or added amenities like spa treatments and chefs, they have eliminated it unilaterally as of an announcment yesterday. This means that members have less than 80% of the number of days they had originally paid for - while still paying the same dues and with no refund of their club downpayment. This club must be seriously hurting.