Signature Destinations ClubTM Unveils Bay Area Regional Hub

Sells Out First Phase of Memberships

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. October 14, 2008

SEATTLE, WA, September 30, 2005. With the allure of the first and only residence club with a regional focus, Signature Destinations Club LLC, unveiled its second regional hub located in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. The company also announced that it has sold out the first phase of memberships in its Pacific Northwest hub.

"California residents are clearly searching for an alternative to second homes as we have already seen significant demand for memberships prior to the start of formal marketing," said Chad Stevens, co-founder and CEO of Signature Destinations, "Northern California real estate statistics show one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, making second homes more and more unaffordable. Residents interested in vacation real estate are finding residence clubs to be a more sensible option."

Signature Destinations has created a portfolio of homes which are inspired by the travel and leisure lifestyles of Northern Californians and reflect the growing desire for greater accessibility to vacation properties.

Homes slated to open in the San Francisco Bay area include the areas of Napa/Sonoma, Monterey and Lake Tahoe. California represents the second largest source of interested leads after the Pacific Northwest, according to Stevens.

"We can't open our homes fast enough," said Stevens. "Our regional approach is resonating with prospective members as trends in travel point to more frequent, family oriented vacations. It has proven so desirable we sold out our first phase of memberships in one month after opening the inaugural hub in the Pacific Northwest."

Pacific Northwest home locations include Whistler, British Columbia, the San Juan Islands and Bend, Oregon. Signature Destinations plans to initially unveil six homes in each regional hub. Member-to-property ratio is targeted at 6:1 to ensure virtually unlimited access to the portfolio of residences. The standard membership allows members 56 days of advanced reservations and unlimited space-available travel.

"Our San Juans stay was the most memorable experience we shared all summer," said Wendy Katzman, Signature Destinations member. "We woke to an idyllic setting of geese on the water and strolled to Roche Harbor each morning. We even had boots supplied in each of our sizes for exploring the tide flats in front of the farm house. We can't wait for ski season to visit our 'home away from home' in Whistler!"

While the majority of Signature Destinations homes are located within driving distance of the regional hubs to allow for more frequent travel, the company is also offering a selection of national resort locations and international destinations that all members have access to for occasional long distance travel. Signature Destination's new international destination, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, reflects the winter travel habits of West Coast residents looking for a sunny retreat.

About Signature Destinations Club

Founded in August 2004, Seattle-based Signature Destinations ClubTM LLC is the first regionally focused, luxury residence club. Signature Destinations' homes have a median value of three quarters of a million dollars and are spacious, elegantly designed, beautifully appointed and offer personalized services and amenities. Members pay a one-time membership fee, which is 80 percent refundable upon membership resignation, as well as annual dues. For membership inquiries visit www.signaturedestinationsclub.com or call 1-866-SIG-DEST (1-866-744-3378).