[Dottore]

Yes.

I helped found one of these some years ago, and got a lifetime membership for my trouble. That club has since become an affiliate of an international club group with branches in many major cities worldwide, with the result that I have access to a gym and a good dining room in almost any city you care to name.

If you travel a lot, look for a club that had reciprocal rights with other clubs as part of a larger network. It's a hell of a convenience.