We joined Portofino Destinations Club so we could enjoy wonderful escapes around the country and know that we would be well cared for at every turn. My profession as a surgeon coupled with my role as a dad helping to raise our young children makes for a busy life for my wife and me. We really appreciate the concierge service and amenitites as they take the burden out of traveling with children and allow the stays to be that much more pleasurable. We enjoy the information packets filled with restaurants and sites in every location. Also, an added bonus is the ability to have our reservations and virtually everything done for us before we reach our destinations.Portofino allows access to properties with size and amenities that were similar to what we previously used in our vacations. There is greater reliability in the home choices with Portofino; sometimes with rentals the quality of the property may not live up to our expectations. The homes are well appointed and located in convienent, ideal spots in each town. The destinations are also desirable all year round.