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The Hilton has long established its Grand Vacations Club in the United States and celebrated in 2006 the launch of its first Hotel and Vacation Club in Vilamoura located along the Algarve between Faro and Albufeira. The Algarve is an ideal location for those who want to base their vacation ownership in Europe. This is a region with coast lines of natural beauty where the Atlantic Ocean meets the pristine warm golden sands of its unending shores. The famous tally of all year sunshine and mild winters combined with a dry climate make it ideal for those who would want the flexibility of a destination where one can make holidays all seasons round and that is also a short flight away.


Vacation ownership will be guided by life style and personal interests and the Algarve boasts a wide array of activities and attractions. Golf is a major life style activity and there is a large selection of world class golf courses. The wellness and spa industry offer a wide selection of treatments and therapies attracting those who indulge towards physical well-being and a healthy life style. One is not disappointed by driving around and discovering the famed towns such as Albufeira and wandering into gems like Tavira. Vilamoura is easily accessible from Faro International Airport. Palm lined avenues lead the visitor eventually to the luxury port which hosts a wide selection of dining out followed by a leisurely stroll into the relaxing ambiance with an eye upon the luxury yachts tucked up in their moorings.

The Hilton As Casacatas Golf Resort & Spa is tranquilly set and has a beach club near by that also provides refreshments during the beaching day. Hilton has an association with As Cascatas Golf Club which borders the resort providing a super base for golf lovers and offers the only golf simulator centre in Portugal. The centre has highly qualified coaches who are ideal for those who would like to develop their skill in a relaxing atmosphere being able to use near-by courses. Another on-site facility with access to members is the 7Seven Spa which is Portugal's largest.

As you enter this beautifully designed building you are greeted by a glass wall of quiet flowing water which invites you on the first step of your journey. What follows is your own choice of delight ranging from calming treatment rooms for all kinds of body therapies, baths, hydro-massage and jet pools, and last but not least a separate zone set in a water pool that is connected to the serene Zen Garden.

The Hotel itself provides a unique ambience and the foyer is rather prominent with a modern chandelier cut in a fine blue glass that takes the centre stage. There are 154 rooms, including 10 junior suites and 1 presidential suite all decorated in the finest modern style. In addition, there are 69 one and two bedroom apartments which can be purchased through vacation ownership.
And here is one of the most attractive reasons why one should consider vacation ownership. If one looks back at typical holiday experiences, and no matter how attractive the accommodation may look like upon reservation more often than not you have been met by rooms far too small for families, outdated and not meeting personal standards. What strikes upon entering the apartments is the size and comfort both apartment types provide. The two bedroom accommodates up to 6 and the one bedroom up to 4 adults. The rooms are spacious with ample storage and the bathrooms are carefully designed with relaxation fully in mind. The kitchen is a wonderful feature for those who want to combine cooking away from home with dining at the exclusive restaurant in the hotel. Alternatively a variety of local restaurants offer traditional and international cuisine. The daily house keeping service certainly helps in maintaining the apartment - especially if you have children. This brings us to another benefit vacation ownership in Hilton Vilamoura provides for parents and children called Paradise Island. Paradise Island is not just an ordinary kids club. Designed like an island enclosed by wooden stocks, the children have a wide choice of facilities ranging from tree houses, a pool, a canopied area housing many games and ideas for the kids imagination to make up their own creations. The staff are experienced and provide a structured programme with added fun. The parents can pursue their interests and the children can do their own thing and meet other children. You can choose between daily or weekly passes which can also be used on a half day basis making it very flexible to plan days visiting places in the near or driving further a field.

Besides enjoying the facilities that vacation ownership offers, Vilamoura is an ideal base to discover the golden Algarve. One can easily rent a car through the hotel and venture towards the Spanish border encountering treats like Tavira or drive in the opposite direction towards the south westerly tip of the Algarve and see the breathtaking beauty of Sarges and eventually wander inland to Silves the capital of the orange industry in Portugal. There is plenty for the family to see with recommended trips to the famed aquarium in Albufeira, the marvellous sand art at Pera and the many boat trips on offer at the port of Vilamoura.


Ownership with the Hilton Grand Vacations Club means that Vilamoura is the home resort with owners having priority booking but with the ability to stay at any Hilton Grand Vacations Club world wide. This choice ranges from locations in Florida, Mexico, Hawaii, New York and Scotland to mention a few. Ownership is acquired through buying weeks with a point based system. Your points can also be transferred into Hilton HHonors enabling you to use them in any Hilton and family hotels. The flexibility of the membership is enhanced with the exchange programme RCI, meaning you can also deposit points there furthering the choice to over 5000 resorts world wide.


To find out more information visit www.hilton.com/worldwideresorts