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Seoul Club 3 Tokyo American Club 4 your passporT To The world 3 2 1 4 WAC membership is a gateway to more than 200 private clubs worldwide. director Member services Michelle Van slack encourages members to visit a reciprocal club if they haven���t done so yet. ���it���s really a member���s all-access pass to private clubs around the world��� they are clubs you often can���t get into without being a member,��� she says. With more than 100 members visiting reciprocal clubs each month, the WAC is keen to hear about your experiences. ���it���s important for us to get personal feedback so we know whether a club meets our standards,��� Michelle says. orange) version of the Eiffel Tower. The club is also near thousands of restaurants and the Roppongi district, known as Tokyo���s nightlife hub. ���It���s one of our most popular clubs in Asia,��� says WAC Director Member Services Michelle Van Slack. ���Members not only speak highly of it, but they often return for future visits.��� Royal access Just a two-hour flight west of Tokyo, the Seoul Club in South Korea invites you into its charming location in the foothills of Namsan Mountain. Founded in 1904 by Emperor Kojong and located in the heart Colorful neighborhoods such as singapore���s Chinatown can be found throughout Asia. some of the reciprocal clubs are close to 200 years old and rich with history. others are rather new and shine with cutting-edge facilities. in 2012, the WAC issued more than 2,000 letters of introduction. next time you plan a trip, make sure to check our website or visit the 9th Floor to request your own letter of introduction, which is required. then, after your visit, contact Member services at 206.464.3068 or membership@wac.net and tell us about your experience. We���re also continuously considering new reciprocal relationships. if you have a recommendation, please let us know. of the city, the club delivers easy access to some of Seoul���s best attractions, including Cheonggyecheon stream, a leafy ribbon of urban renewal and one of the city���s most popular escapes. WAC member Charles Mulvehill works in the travel business and visits Asia frequently. His flight itineraries often leave him with 15-hour layovers in the South Korean capital, where a reciprocal letter of introduction allows him to ditch the airport for a swim at the club. ���It���s the perfect opportunity for me to spend a day in Seoul,��� Charles says. ���It is a low-key, athletic-oriented club.��� Charles knows what makes a good club. MARCH 2013 | Washington Athletic Club Magazine | 29