Amongst a series of pictures of private islands, jets soaring above the skyline, and unsurpassed luxurious mansions, an introduction to The Emperor's Club provided a concept sketch of the new ultra-luxury destination club.
The World's Greatest Estates
Unbeatable Locations
At The World's Most Desired Vacation Destinations
Meticulously Appointed
Unlimited Use of Private Jets
Luxurious Yachts
Exclusive Private Islands
Exotic Destinations
Emperors' Vineyanrds
Welcome to Emperor's Club
The new club would provide members access to a global collection of world-class estates, equipped with private luxury automobiles, famed yachts and watercraft, private jets, and above all, peace of mind.
The club offered three different membership types, each with their own amenities. Properties within The Emperor's Club collection would average $5 million, appointed with plasma televisions and designer furniture. Each residence would include a butler/chef and at least one maid and include transportation. Most properties would come with a Hummer or Ranger Rover or in select destinations, a Ferrari or Rolls Royce.
The Emperor's Club's privacy policy called the club a "conceptual business." Ultimately, The Emperor's Club planned to own all of the assets available to members, but it appears that the club never made it past this beta phase.
The club's website soon published a message stating "This account has been suspended" with a note to contact billing and support. Soon the site changed to "Our website is temporarily down for maintenance."
The site has been "temporarily down" for several years and it seems that The Emperor's Club never fully launched, likely with no members.
MEMBERSHIP PLANS
The ultra-luxury destination club The Emperor's Club offered three distinct membership options, each with their own benefits package.
Emperors' Palaces
For a one-time membership deposit of $575,000 and dues of $45,000 annually, members were guaranteed three weeks of usage each year. Additionally, members could travel on an unlimited basis subject to availability within 90 days of the arrival date.
Emperors' Palaces members also had access to the amenities available to Emperors' at Sea members.
Memberships were 100% refundable within the first 45 days and 80% thereafter, subject to a one in, one out resignation policy.
Emperors' at Sea
Requiring a one-time membership deposit of $285,000 and dues of $45,000 per year, Emperors' at Sea members received one week of access each year. Like the Emperors' Palaces members, Emperors' at Sea members could travel on an unlimited basis within 90 days of the arrival date, subject to availability.
Emperors' Air
For a one-time membership deposit of $1,750,000 and $14,000 per month, members would have access to 75 hours of private jet usage. In addition, members would be charged an hourly rate depending on the aircraft used.
MEMBERSHIP PRICING
The Emperor's Club was to offer members access to luxurious private residences, yachts, and jets all under one membership. The clug segmented the three options under three distinct membership options.
Each required a one-time membership fee that was 100% refundable within the first 45 days of membership and 80% thereafter.
Emperors' Palaces
For a one-time membership deposit of $575,000, members were guaranteed three weeks of usage each year. On a space available basis, members could also travel on unlimitedly within 90 days of the arrival date, subject to availability.
Emperors' at Sea
Requiring a one-time membership deposit of $285,000, Emperors' at Sea members received one week of access annually. Like the Emperors' Palaces members, Emperors' at Sea members could travel on an unlimited basis within 90 days of the arrival date, subject to availability.
Emperors' Air
For a one-time membership deposit of $1,750,000, members would have access to 75 hours of private jet usage. In addition, members would be charged an hourly rate depending on the aircraft used. While this rate was variable, The Emperor's Club published $2,900 per hour.
ANNUAL DUES
The Emperor's Club planned to provide members access to meticulously appointed vacation homes, luxurious yachts, private jets, and exotic automobiles.
The club segmented these benefits out across their three membership plans.
Emperors' Palaces
Members would have three weeks of guaranteed access to the Emperor's Club properties, in addition to unlimited space available reservations with 90 days of the arrival date. Emperors' Palaces' members also had access to the amenities available to Emperors' at Sea members.
Members paid $45,000 each year in annual dues.
Emperors' at Sea
Emperors' at Sea members were provided one week of guaranteed access each year and unlimited space available reservations within 90 days of the arrival date, subject to availability.
Like the Emperors' Palaces' membership, members paid $45,000 each year in dues.
Emperors' Air
For those looking to have private jet access, Emperors' Air provided 75 hours of private jet usage for a one-time membership fee plus monthly dues payments of $14,000. Members were also charged an hourly rate depending on the aircraft used.
PROPERTIES
In addition to a collection of vacation homes, The Emperor's Club also would include private yachts and aircraft to members, all owned by the club.
The Emperor's Club never managed to emerge and appears to exist primarily as a concept, going as far as calling itself a "conceptual business" on the club's website.
This vision planned to include "hundreds of multi-million dollar second homes sprinkled strategically across the world," "luxurious yachts at ports all over the globe," and the benefits of "not having to ever go through burdensome baggage and security checks ever again" through a fleet of private jets available exclusively to members.
Properties within the club's portfolio were planned to be valued between $2.5 and $5 million, leaning towards the higher end.
None of these acquisitions ever happened and the club's website soon greeted viewers with the message that the site was "temporarily down." This status has never changed and it appears that the club ceased operations in 2006.
USAGE
With three membership plans, one dedicated each to private residences, yachts, and jets, The Emperor's Club members would have unlimited access to their membership plan's amenities.
Emperors' Palaces planned to offer members hundreds of multi-million dollar estates ultimately. Members would be guaranteed three weeks of annual access each year to the porfolio, in addition to unlimited usage within 90 days of the arrival date, subject to availability.
Emperors' at Sea followed a similar structure. Members could have one week each year, but subject to availability, could make unlimited reservations within 90 days of the arrival date.
Emperors' Air would grant members access to a collection of private jets and aircraft. Members would be allowed 75 hours of private jet travel but could exceed their limit on a space available basis.
HOLIDAY ACCESS
In addition to planning on providing members access to "hundreds" of multi-million dollar vacation properties, The Emperor's Club also planned on owning luxurious yachts and private jets made available exclusivly to members.
These high aspirations never came to fruition and it appears that the luxury destination club likely never fully launched, at best with just a few members.
The granular details regarding club usage, including holiday access policies, were never revealed or discussed on the club's literature.
MEMBERS
"Not everyone can become an emperor, but if you are one of the select few, the world becomes your domain and we are here to serve."
Members of the ultra-luxury destination club The Emperor's Club would have access to a global collection or spectacular vacation properties, yachts and watercraft, exotic automobiles, and private jets.
The club offered three different membership types:
- Emperors' Palaces: Access to $2.5 million properties and yachts
- Emperors' at Sea: Access to luxury yachts
- Emperors' Air: Access private jet hours
The elite destination club appears to never have fully progressed past their planning stages and likely had few if any members. The club's website has been "temporarily down" for several years.
RESIGNATION
The Emperor's Club offered three distinct membership plans, each with their own amenities.
- Emperors' Palaces
- Emperors' at Sea
- Emperors' Air
Emperors' Palaces would eventually provide members access to "hundreds of multi-million dollar second homes sprinkled strategically across the world." Members would pay a one-time membership fee of $575,000 to join. Members would also have access to the collection of yachts available through the Emperors' at Sea program.
Emperors' at Sea would consist of private yachts located at the world's most exclusive ports. Members would be required to pay a $285,000 membership deposit to join.
Emperors' Air would provide members access to a collection of private aircraft at their leisure. Members paid a $1,750,000 membership deposit to join.
Each of the plans were 100% refundable in the first 45 days and 80% refundable thereafter on a one in, one out resignation policy.
EXECUTIVES
Based out of Colorado, The Emperor's Club sought to own a collection of luxury vacation homes, private yachts, and a fleet of jets, all available exclusively to members of their ultra-luxury destination club.
The club's leadership page simply stated "Information coming soon...Please check back!" during the club's short tenure within the industry. Soon the club's website directed viewers to contact the billing department and eventually the club's website stated that it was "temporarily down." It has been "temporarily down" since, still with no information regarding the executive team.
NOTES FROM THE CLUB
With high aspirations for their destination club, The Emperor's Club planned to own in excess of 200 meticulously appointed vacation homes averaging between $2.5 and $5 million each, a fleet of private jets, exotic automobiles, and luxurious yachts and motor vehicles.
The club offered three different membership plans, one each for private residences, yachts, and jets, ranging from $285,000 up to $1,750,000.
It appears that the club was never fully able to make headway in the highly competitive shared ownership industry and the site's website soon directed to a single page stating "This account has been suspended" with a note to contact the billing department. Eventually, the page would be populated only with the brief message "Our website is temporarily down for maintenance."
The site remains "temporarily down" and the club likely had few, if any, members before their apparent closure.
PARTNERSHIPS
The ultra-luxury destination club The Emperor's Club had their eyes set on being a one stop shop for all things luxury.
"Vacations should not be consumed with worries. That is why we cover every aspect," said the club's literature. "From cooking, to cleaning, to organizing your vacation, we go all out to ensure that your vacation is perfect. Our savvy concierges are eager to make sure that every trip you take with Emperors’ Club is the best you’ve ever had. Not to mention that every estate, yacht and jet comes standard with a staff to serve, complete with private chefs, butlers and maids."
The club planned to own luxurious yachts at ports around the world and a fleet of private jets for members to access at their leisure. Properties would be stocked with their own exotic automobiles.
The club never fully materialized and the club had no published partnerships, likely due to their aspirations to handle all travel components internally.
PRESS RELEASES
The Emperor's Club vision included having "hundreds of multi-million dollar second homes sprinkled strategically across the world," "luxurious yachts at ports all over the globe," and the benefits of "not having to ever go through burdensome baggage and security checks ever again" through a fleet of private jets available exclusively to members.
Unfortunately, the ultra-luxury destination club never emerged with little of the club's specifics ever revealed. The Emperor's Club Press Release pages stated "Press Releases coming soon! Please check back!" up until the club's website directed to a billing page and finally a "temporarily down" notice.