Exclusively yours

Imagine spending holidays in a rare and historic Florence home designed by Michelangelo, yet equipped with every modern convenience. Or, when the Caribbean calls, head off for a hillside villa in St. Barth's or go island-hopping aboard a private, 90-foot yacht. Such pleasures are effortlessly enjoyed by members of The Solstice Collection, which was born of a passion for luxury and style.

'When we acquire a home for our portfolio of residences we approach it with an art collector's mentality,' says Graham Kos, founder of The Solstice Collection. 'It is almost like finding a Renoir in someone's basement and then being able to share it with our members.' In Paris, for example, an 18th century pied-ˆ-terre awaits in the heart of Ile Saint-Louis, just steps from world-class shopping, inspired cuisine and art galleries galore.

With a distinct emphasis on European properties, an established track record and an international membership, The Solstice Collection occupies a unique niche in the residence club market. In addition to maintaining a low member-to-residence ratio, The Solstice Collection provides members virtually unlimited access to a portfolio of luxurious properties with an average value of Û5 million. One of the club's most significant features is its low occupancy rate - just over 40% - giving members more access on a last-minute basis.

At home on the water
Beyond the expanding portfolio of residences - the most recent addition is an exclusive ski-in, ski-out residence in Verbier, Switzerland - members can also enjoy privileges aboard a luxurious 90-foot yacht, Solstice I, for touring the Caribbean in winter, the Bahamas in spring and fall, and New England's coast in summer. Plans are also underway for a second luxury yacht to be moored in the Mediterranean for summer cruising.

'By offering well-chosen homes, along with luxury yachts, we embrace quality of experience, not the volume of vacation destinations,' says Kos. 'Our residences are designed to give a genuine sense of home to a group of members who appreciate and understand that we aren't building a club for the masses.'

Top destinations
The Solstice Collection currently offers 11 residences in premier destinations, including:

• Florence, Italy: Villa Dolce, perfectly situated in the Piazza Della Signoria, is one of the city's most prized architectural treasures. Featuring 20-foot ceilings with 17th century frescoes in the main living and dining areas, it sits just steps from the Palazzo Vecchio and the Uffizi Gallery.
• Paris: Beau Rivage, a 350-year-old immaculately restored pied-ˆ-terre, is one of the city's most favoured addresses and features a grand master suite that occupies the entire second floor.
• St. Barth's: L'Etoile du Berger, a hillside estate with three separate bungalows, offers a magnificent view of the Caribbean.

Each Solstice property is furnished with the finest antiques and collectibles, along with abundant high-tech features, including flat-screen televisions and computers with high-speed internet connections. Housekeeping is included, with advance grocery shopping, private chefs, in-home masseurs and other amenities also available at the member's special request.

Options to suit
The Solstice Collection offers three membership options and members can customise their membership based on advance planning needs: the Sky membership, which includes 56 nights of advanced reservations; the Platinum membership, which includes 28 days of advance reservations; and the Signature membership, which includes 14 days of advance reservations. All membership plans offer additional access to club properties based on availability.

And, unique to the Residence Club market, the Solstice Collection provides a choice between two reimbursement plan options based on your financial goals. Deposits are reimbursable, backed by a minimum of 80% of the original deposits maintained on the balance sheet at all times.

Further information
The Solstice Collection
Tel: +1 480 240 2370
Website: www.solsticecollection.com/uk