LUXE CLUB FOR SECOND HOME OWNERS

Meet 3RD HOME, the exclusive club for those who have an inimitable second home that perhaps spends too many weeks empty. It opens up a world of potential home stays, selected from an unrivalled pool of similarly elite properties that are the stunning homes of other members across the globe. Forget renting, and embrace lending.

A membership allows you to turn unused weeks in your holiday home into adventures in far-flung corners of the world. You earn Key credits based on the value and desirability of your property, exchanging them for time in one of over 2700 listed homes, from Paris to Phuket, or in one of 3RD HOME’s many affiliates, including The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and several Auberge resorts. No matter how in advance you book, there’s no limit to where or how often you travel.

In fact, 3RD HOME President, Giles Adams, thinks diversity and flexibility are its best aspects. In the early days, people were content with destinations they knew, but a trend towards the unknown is growing. However, Giles’ personal recommendation is Villa Gella. “It’s in Bulgaria, right up in the mountains. There’s ski slopes ... and great walking if you want to go in summer. There’s a kitchen garden on site and the chef is amazing; they have their own wines as well. You’re going to have the most amazing time, but it’s a very different location.” To see more of Villa Gella and other members’ homes, discover our Signature selection online. www.3rdhome.com