Living the life you want

Our Members are at the heart of everything we do, and no one tells the story of The Hideaways Club better than they do.

Long-standing Member and seasoned finance professional, Gary Neild, shares why, he decided to join the Club.

Our Members come from all walks of life, but they share one thing in common: a desire to spend their time well.

For Gary Neild and his wife Sandra, long-standing Members of The Hideaways Club, that desire has always been about balance, between work and life, responsibility and freedom, planning for the future while enjoying the present.

As a seasoned finance professional, Gary has spent decades helping others make sound decisions about money and long-term security. Yet when it came to The Hideaways Club, his choice to invest wasn't driven by spreadsheets or projections, it was driven by lifestyle.

Choosing ease over effort

Like many Members, Gary and Sandra reached a point where they wanted their holidays to feel effortless.

"The older you get, the more valuable your time becomes," Gary reflects. "You don't want to spend it organising, maintaining, fixing, or worrying. You want to arrive somewhere beautiful and immediately feel at ease."

The Hideaways Club offered exactly that. From the first stay, the experience was clear: carefully chosen homes, locations that inspire, and a level of service that allows Members to truly switch off.

"It's not just the villas," Gary explains. "It's the people behind them. You feel looked after without it ever being intrusive. That's a rare balance."

A lifestyle that evolves with you

Over the years, Gary and Sandra have enjoyed the flexibility the Club provides, travelling as a couple, with family and friends, and choosing destinations that suit different moments in life. "Some trips are about total relaxation," says Sandra. "Others are about exploring somewhere new or spending quality time with people we love. The Club adapts to that."

Having experienced destinations across the portfolio, the couple value the consistency that underpins every stay. "You know what you're getting," Gary says. "Quality, comfort, and service, wherever you are in the world." When a finance professional becomes a Member

Gary's career has given him a deep appreciation for well-run organisations, strong governance, and long-term thinking. While The Hideaways Club was never about financial return, those fundamentals still mattered.

"I'm naturally cautious," he admits. "I've spent my life advising people to think long term and make considered choices. The Hideaways Club stood out because it's clearly built for Members, and the lifestyle it affords.

For Gary, the Club represents something increasingly rare: an investment in experiences rather than things, backed by a structure he trusts.

"It's about confidence," he says. "Confidence in the people running it, in the direction it's heading, and in the fact that it delivers what it promises."

Living the life you want

Gary's personal philosophy is simple: live the life you want. For him and Sandra, The Hideaways Club makes that philosophy tangible.

"It removes friction," Gary explains. "You're not tied to one place, you're not burdened by ownership, and you're not compromising quality. You're free to enjoy your time exactly how you choose."

That freedom, to travel well, and on your own terms, is what has kept Gary and Sandra as Members for so many years.

"In the end," Gary smiles, "life isn't about accumulating things. It's about experiences, memories, and time well spent. The Hideaways Club gives us more of all three."

If you are interested in learning more about The Hideaways Club and the lifestyle co-ownership could afford you and your family, contact us to start your journey today.