Inspirato Expands Its Destination Portfolio With California Wine Country, Punta de Mita, Steamboat Springs, and Santa Barbara

DENVER, Aug. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspirato, the new lifestyle standard in destination clubs, announces the addition of four destinations to its growing portfolio of luxury residences and hotel properties.

"We're always listening to our members' suggestions and ideas about where to expand next," says Founder and Chief Experience Officer Brian Corbett. "Our portfolio is growing now more than ever in the U.S. but also abroad in desirable vacation destinations."

The following four locales join Inspirato's 19 other destinations where members can now make reservations for an ideal vacation:

California Wine Country: The residence at Mayacama in Santa Rosa joins the portfolio highlighting all that Napa and Sonoma have to offer, including authentic winery tours and tastings, endless vistas and a world-class culinary scene.

Bacara Resort & Spa, Santa Barbara, Calif.: A variety of leisure experiences are available to guests, including golf, tennis, access to the 42,000 square-foot spa, and some of the most beautiful landscapes on the California coast.

Edgemont at Steamboat Resort, Steamboat Springs, Colo.: The Edgemont features exceptional ski-in/ski-out convenience, offers spectacular views of the Yampa River Valley, and is close to après ski venues at the Mountain Village.

Los Veneros, Punta de Mita, Mexico: Inspirato's penthouse residences at Los Veneros Resort and Beach Club feature idyllic white sandy beaches and a variety of family-friendly activities.

"We are very pleased with Inspirato's expansion and momentum," says Brent Handler, founder and CEO. "However, we carefully choose destinations that appeal to our members and that have been vetted over the years, such as the ever-popular California Wine Country, Punta de Mita, Steamboat Springs, and beautiful Santa Barbara."

About Inspirato: Inspirato is a new luxury vacation solution ideal for travel with family and friends offering the best of destination club's consistency and service with the value and flexibility of villa rentals. Access to Inspirato's personalized travel services and advisors, club-managed portfolio of more than $100 million in luxury vacation homes, and exclusive discounted everyday rates, is available for an Initiation Fee of $15,000 and a small Annual Membership Fee of $2,500. There are no complicated restrictions; members travel as much or as little as they like. Inspirato residences are outfitted with the highest quality amenities and located in popular destinations including Italy, Mexico, Hawaii, California, South Carolina, the Caribbean and Colorado. Beyond luxury residences there is Inspirato Metropolitan, a collection of select fine hotel and resorts in major destinations around the globe, and Inspirato Experiences, offering expertly curated vacation adventures.

Inspirato Founder/CEO Brent Handler is the former president and founder of Exclusive Resorts. Today, Inspirato's new business model is revolutionizing the industry by leasing its properties rather than owning. The company is able to keep membership fees low, offer up to 80 percent off market rates, and easily add homes and destinations as demand increases, maintaining that members will always have a vacation in a destination of choice during a time that works for them. For more information about Inspirato, visit www.inspirato.com.

SOURCE Inspirato