Hilton Grand Vacations Members can experience seaside destinations worldwide thanks to Hilton’s expansive portfolio. Make the most of your Hilton Honors perks and check out these eight international cities with dazzling beaches.
1. Palm Beach, Noord, Aruba
Why go:
Palm Beach, Aruba, combines Dutch Caribbean culture and island vibes to create a perfect getaway only hours away from the U. S.
What to do:
Cruise the Caribbean on a pirate-themed teak schooner with Jolly Pirates.
Snorkel to the shipwrecks off of Malmok Beach.
Kitesurf (or watch those who do from the snack bar) on Hadicurari Beach.
Where to stay:
Feel like you’ve hit the jackpot when you stay at the beachfront Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino.
2. Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
Surfers Paradise is an outdoor lover’s playground on Australia’s Gold Coast where whale watching, surfing and snorkeling are among the best things to do in Queensland.
Shop snacks and souvenirs at the Surfers Paradise Beachfront Markets.
See the Gold Coast from 230 meters atop the SkyPoint Observation Deck.
Speed through the Nerang River on a speedboat with Jetboat Extreme.
Where to stay: Combine a city break and a beach trip with a stay at Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences, a stylish hotel in the center of Surfers Paradise and within a short walk of Surfers Paradise Beach.
3. San Jose Del Cabo, Mexico
Whisk yourself away to Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and San Jose del Cabo’s warm beaches will welcome you to where the Pacific Ocean meets the Sea of Cortez.
Hang ten when you sign up for surfing lessons on Costa Azul.
Take your binoculars with you when hiking the trails of San Jose’s tropical estuary and bird sanctuary.
Gaze out across the coastline from the top of the Cerro De La Chiva hiking trail.
Cabo Azul, a Hilton Vacation Club offers you a resort-style Mexican vacation featuring a serene spa and spacious Suites with sweeping ocean views.
4. Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica
Puerto Jiimenez sits between Pavon Bay and Parque Nacional Corcovado, putting you front and center among Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity — no matter if you’re on the beach or in the rainforest.
Spot hawksbill sea turtle nests along the remote beach of Playa Platanares.
Hike the trails of Corcovado National Park.
Cast a line off of the Puerto Jimenez public fishing pier.
Retreat to the serene space where the rainforest meets the ocean at Botanika Osa Peninsula, Curio Collection by Hilton, which includes access to Cahui Beach Club at Preciosa Beach.
5. Montego Bay, Jamaica
Montego Bay is a focal point of Jamaica’s popular north coast where, despite its position as a cruise ship port, you’ll have no trouble finding clear waters, clean shorelines and classy beach resorts.
Watch airplanes takeoff and land on the small strip of sand known as Dead End Beach.
Sip a refreshing cocktail at the off-the-beaten-path Tropical Bliss beach bar.
Mingle with other jetsetters on the white sand and in the turquoise waters of Doctor’s Cave Beach.
Take advantage of the private beach at the all-inclusive Hilton Rose Hall Resort & Spa.
6. St Julian’s, Malta
Explore the Mediterranean island of Malta where the small fishing village of St. Julian’s has evolved into a resort hot spot.
Relax in the cove of St. George’s Bay, stopping your sunbathing only to get lunch and a different view of the water from Hugo’s Terrace & Rooftop.
Wander across the stone shoreline where small peninsulas offer wonderful views of St. Julian’s.
Search the shores around Fond Ghadir Beach for ancient Roman Baths, the 17th-century Torri ta’San Ġiljan and World War II outposts.
Relax at the adults-only Merkanti Beach Club of Hilton Malta, only five miles away from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Valletta.
7. Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain
Known for its world-famous Carnival and laid-back beaches, Santa Cruz de Tenerife welcomes you to work on your tan in Spain’s Canary Islands.
Play the waterfront course at Amarilla Golf Club and putt into the ocean breeze on seaside holes.
Cycle to Playa El Barranco and Playa Colmenares to enjoy a quiet respite on the beach’s soft, secluded sand.
Sip a coffee and stroll the boardwalk above Playa de San Blas’s pebble beach.
Mix a golf getaway with a Tenerife beach day when staying at the lavish Santa Barbara Golf and Ocean Club.
8. Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, Thailand
Embrace the party scene or explore temples like the Sanctuary of Truth as you soak up the sun in Pattaya, Thailand.
Join the many sunseekers lined up on sun loungers to watch the parasailers cruise over the Pattaya Beach shoreline.
Spend days sprawled out on the sand and nights dancing across Pattaya’s 24-hour clubs.
Plan lunch at the restaurant-lined Jomtien Beach then sniff out dinner from a street food stall at the Jomtien Night Market.
Unpack your luggage at Hilton Pattaya’s five-star Thailand resort and sleep high above the largest beachfront shopping center in southeast Asia.
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