Luxury and Lifestyle: VIP Clubs of Billionaires
Once you ve hit billionaire status, you ve entered a social ring that many of us can only dream of.
These folks not only have a jaw-dropping wealth, but they instantly gain access to
some of the world s most exclusive and elusive cliques in the world.
Find these billionaires teeing off in Richard Branson s Necker Island,
or discussing fashion tips with Kenneth Cole at Manhatten s CORE. Curious to see just
where else these billionaires rub shoulders? Check out this list of billionaire clubs.
1 - The Carnegie Club, Dornoch Joining Fee: $32,400 Annual Fees: $10,400
Andrew Carnegie, legendary philanthropist, and industrialist founded this club. Possibly inspired
by the concept of Peterpan's Neverland, this paradise for childhood is located at the stunning
Scottish moors. The establishment offers endless fun such as horse riding, a golf course, falconry,
clay pigeon shooting, and more. Of course, if that's what you consider fun, you can do all
that and join the club by paying a mere US$34,400 plus fees of US$11,000 a year. Falcons included.
2 - The CORE Club, New York Joining Fee: $50,000 Annual Fees: $15,000
The six-story building in Midtown offers a series of exclusive film screenings and art exhibitions.
Members can also enjoy perks from luxury brand partners such as Bulgari and YachtLife,
a yacht charter service. Founder Jennie Enterprise created it using the concept of the anti-club.'
The New York Membership costs US$37,900 joining fee, plus annual fees of US$12,900.
This is a hub for the ultra-wealthy. Members include folks such as Starbucks Executive Chairman
Howard Schultz, fashion designer Kenneth Cole and even Pink Floyd lead singer Roger Waters.
3 - Chicago Yacht Club, Chicago Joining Fee: Unknown Annual Fee: $4,000
Chicago, Illinois home to the best freshwater sailings in the world, and there is no one
place better than and Chicago Yacht Club. This is the club that takes full advantage of that.
The prestigious club hosts the annual Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, an event that
brings over 3,000 sailors from the massive region that stretches along the shores of Lake Michigan
and Chicago Harbor Lighthouse. Notable members include Robert Halperin and William Parks,
the bronze medalist from the 1960 Olympics. 4 - Club 1930, Milan
Entrance Fee: Unknown Club 1930, as the name suggests has no website,
not even a telephone number. It, in fact, can only be entered through a secret door in an
ominous-looking bar. The next challenge is the doorman, and good luck going through him. Only
then might you reach the mere possibility of gaining a membership card that is only visible
under UV light. The interior has been styled to look like a prohibition-era speakeasy the perfect
spot for secret parties and ambitious networking. 5 - The Groucho Club, London
Joining Fee: $18,745 (Lifetime Membership) Annual Fee: $31,243
Just becoming a member of London s Groucho Club costs over $15,000,
plus an additional registration fee. The elite women-only club of publishers was established
in the 1980s and hails itself as the female answer to the stuffy gentlemen s clubs .
The club prides itself on a maverick ethos" and expects its members to work in the arts and media.
One can only join if they are nominated by two members and approved by the club s committee.
6 - San Diego Yacht Club, San Diego, California Joining Fee: $5,000 Annual Fee: Unknown
The San Diego Yacht Club crews and boats have earned the America Cup two times. New York
Yacht Club is another club to take home the highly sought after Auld Mug. The club also runs one of
the most thriving youth programs in the country, a fantastic training ground for blossoming sailors,
which is of course mostly the kids of the more grown-up ones. Want more? Participate in the
Sir Thomas Lipton Cup, a prestigious regatta held annually since 1904. Don't get too excited though,
the club limits themselves to only allowing 100 people in its clubhouse
7 - The American Club, Hong Kong Joining Fee: $438,000 Annual Fees: $2,570
Battling your way up the long ladder to the American Club is well worth
it in the end. Accessing the club involves a rigid interview
with the Board of Directors for this Hong Kong establishment. This place embodies aristocratic
chic and is a hub for ex-pats who are part of the world of finance, business, and politics.
The state of the art facilities includes banquet halls, top-notch fitness centers,
and private lounges. Good luck getting in, there is quite the waiting list.
8 - Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club, Qatar Joining and Annual Fees: Unknown
Established in 1975, the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club set out to develop
Thoroughbred and purebred Arabian horses and organize racing shows and events. Go wild with
horses in this equestrian paradise. The club has the most state of the art facilities available
and is affiliated with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities,
the World Arabian Horse Organization, and the European Conference of Arab Horse Organizations.
9 - Cocoon Club, Germany (Special Guest List) Entrance Fee: Uknown
Probably the hardest club to get into, the Cocoon Club in Frankfurt is known for its super luxurious
interior and decor. There is a screen that projects beautiful and scenic video effects,
an amazing touch to an already fantastical club experience.
The honeycombed wall is another signature feature that comprises of a three hundred and sixty-degree
angle of the main area. It's definitely an unforgettable experience.
10 - Oldencraig Equestrian Center, England Membership Fees: Unknown
With over fifty years of experience in the "biz" the Oldencraig Equestrian Center is offering
the whole nine yards. Fit for both professional and casual horse riders,
the prestigious establishment continues to grow in popularity.
Couple Ian Winfield and Vicki Thompson-Winfield are behind this wonderous establishment and
have been appearing on magazine covers ever since.