Glossary

Plain words
for the details.

The terms we use, in everyday language.

Non-equity

A club where members pay for access to stays. They do not own any part of a property, and have no deed or share in it.

Destination club

A membership that gives access to a collection of places, usually through a number of nights each year.

Bank of nights

The proposed way to use Almajour: a set number of nights each year to spend across the collection, under booking rules.

Collection

The group of properties a club offers. For Almajour, this is a direction. No property is confirmed.

Boutique hotel

A small hotel with its own character, as opposed to a large chain property.

Estate

A large private home or grounds, suited to families, friends or a company group.

Booking window

The period during which a stay can be requested for a given date. Rules are not set yet.

Booking priority

Whether some members could request dates before others. Not decided.

Peak dates

Busy periods such as holidays, when demand is highest and rules are often stricter.

Buyout

Taking a whole property for a private group, such as a family or company, for a stay or event. It means exclusive use, not ownership or equity.

Illustrative

Used on this site for any photograph or film. It means the image shows a mood, not an Almajour property.

Planned

Something we intend to build or offer. It is not available and may change.

Waitlist

A list for people who want to follow progress. At the moment it is inactive and collects nothing.

Host

The person intended to prepare a stay and be the first point of contact. Planned, not yet in place.

Experience

An optional addition to a stay, such as a guided walk or a private dinner. Any cost would be separate unless stated.

This glossary explains how terms are used on this site. It is not a legal definition and does not form part of any agreement.