HILTON PARTNERS WITH GENIE FRANCIS TO GIVE TRAVELERS THE COMFORTS OF HOME

ORLANDO - Hilton Grand Vacations on International Drive is teaming up with The Cherished Home by Genie Francis, the popular daytime TV actress, to give travelers “The Comforts of Home.” The Mediterranean-style family-friendly resort has partnered with the Maine-based home furnishings store to deliver a homey getaway with a personal touch.

Guests who book “The Comforts of Home” package will automatically be entered to win a phone consultation with Ms. Francis about home accessories and décor. The package also includes a signature item from The Cherished Home as well as a $50 gift certificate to the store.

Families will enjoy accommodations in the resort's spacious apartment-style suites, which offer the comforts of home with fully equipped kitchens and upscale entertainment amenities including Bose® surround sound systems and DVD players. Nightly rates for a one-bedroom suite start at $199. The Comforts of Home is bookable by calling the resort directly at 1-866-782-9442 or 407-465-2638 or emailing rentalreservationsfl@hgvc.com. The package is available now through September 30, 2007.

“Genie Francis was inspired by childhood memories to create The Cherished Home,” says Bob Lambert, General Manager. “We’re thrilled to team up with this beloved actress and give families the chance to make fun memories here at Hilton .”

Known to millions of “General Hospital” viewers as one half of legendary supercouple Luke & Laura, Ms. Francis recently delighted fans by reprising her role to celebrate the on-screen duo’s 25th anniversary. Francis dreamed up The Cherished Home, a picturesque shop with themed rooms, located in an 1890 house overlooking Maine ’s Penobscot Bay . The store sells everything from bedding and furniture to sleepwear and children’s items. For more information, call 1-877-338-4111 or visit www.thecherishedhome.com.

Hilton Grand Vacations on International Drive is a 34-acre Mediterranean-inspired resort located in the heart of Orlando . The resort provides visitors with a setting reminiscent of a Tuscan village complete with arches, fountains, gardens, lush landscaping and a lakefront path. Hilton offers cozy studios and spacious one, two and three-bedroom villa-style accommodations with screened balconies. Each villa is complete with comfortably elegant living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, private bedrooms, and upscale entertainment amenities including Bose® surround sound systems, DVD players and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Recreational amenities include two heated swimming pools (including the resort’s spectacular grand pool), interactive kids’ fountains, three whirlpool spas, a supervised recreation program, exercise facilities and sports court, children’s playground and video arcade, pool bar and deli, Pizza Hut® Express and two lounge areas. The 495-unit resort is located adjacent to Orlando Premium Outlets and is only minutes away from Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, and more than 80 golf courses.