Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare users with exclusive offers at As Cascatatas Golf Resort & Spa and Monte Santo, Algarve

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IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has become one of the first high-profile Portugal hotel brands to present exclusive offers to its Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare 'followers' and 'fans' - an unbeatable opportunity to experience this exceptional brand, at exclusive prices which represents amazing value for money.

The Algarve resorts, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, Vilamoura and Monte Santo Resort, Carvoeiro – two five stars holiday resorts with IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts signature in the Algarve, is promoting exclusive offers and special experiences for social networking users via Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare. By using web mobile devices or via traditional Internet access, Facebook Fans of the "As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura" - which recently achieved the 1.500 Fans landmark - and “Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro” can daily discover curiosities about the region, photos, and why to stay, spa or dine at these 5 star holiday resorts in the Algarve.

For having reached 1.500 Facebook Fans at As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa offers a 10% discount to all its Facebook Fans on the best available daily rate. In addition guests reserving until 31 August 2010 will be entitled to “Free Night” for any reservation made for stays between October and 24th December 2010.

IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts has become one of the first high-profile Portugal hotel brands to present exclusive offers to its Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare 'followers' and 'fans' - an unbeatable opportunity to experience this exceptional brand, at exclusive prices which represents amazing value for money.

Guests can sleep soundly, safe in the knowledge that they will wake up in top-rated Algarve holiday resorts by reviews on TripAdvisor, where currently both hotels sit in the top five - As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa on the 4th position of 5 star hotels in Vilamoura, and Monte Santo in 1st position in Speciality accommodation in Carvoeiro.

“By launching this new social media marketing campaign, for our two Algarve resorts, we acknowledge the importance of social media marketing and it aims at improving our resorts’ brand presence, reach and exposure on the internet beyond the hotel website”, says Marc Sontag, Director of Residential Tourism of IMOCOM Hotels and Resorts.

Fans and Guests can access diverse Social Media exclusive offers via the resort’s offer page of the websites and through Facebook status updates. These exclusive offers are also "tweeted" on Twitter.com/ and posted in “Specials Here” on Foursquare, but users must be members of the Facebook page for full information to take advantage of savings at the two Algarve resorts.

Foursquare is a social network users build of their friends whom they actually want to meet up with in person. By checking in Monte Santo or As Cascatas Golf Resorts & Spa Foursquare pages, users tell their circle of contacts where they are, leaving it open for friends to come join them or not. For example by “checking in” in Monte Santo and dining at the resort Club House restaurant, users will start finding tips that others have left behind. After checking-in it’s not uncommon to unlock a tip suggesting the best thing on the menu. Every tip created is discoverable by other users just by checking-in, and users even earn awards for being active members.

"We, as integrated holiday resorts, have an advantage in that we have a variety of places and amenities for guests to explore," Marc Sontag says. "Encouraging guests to check-in and write tips to each other will hopefully get the guest to be more engaged. The great thing about a supportive user community is that there is an inherent level of trust between the users".

Joining "As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa" and the “Monte Santo Resort” Facebook page, Twitter and Foursquare offers a great up-to-the-minute online resource for happenings, news and an interactive forum to discuss travel plans and get feedback.

Through Photo and Video contest in a dedicated Facebook tab, Fans can, in addition, be eligible for fantastic prizes and give-aways at these two Algarve resorts.

Combined with the new direct routes on Ryanair visitors can take full advantage of these special value-added offers and enjoy exclusive savings at the two Algarve holiday resorts.

Additional, As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa and Monte Santo social networking users via Facebook, Twitter and Foursquare have access to 10% discount on the Best Available Rate.

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As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, Vilamoura*****

Location: As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa is a five star all-Suite hotel, consisting of fully serviced suites, with the luxury of a full array of hotel services, which is an integral part of a unique resort managed by a world renowned hotel chain. Situated in the heart of Vilamoura, minutes away from Falesia Beach, the and Vilamoura Marina and on the doorstep of various golf courses.

Accommodation: The Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa has 69 modern suites with one to four bedrooms, offering all the comforts and breathtaking views – from the private balconies or patios- of gardens, pools or the Oceanico Pinhal golf course with 18 holes situated next to the resort. Decor is elegant with a contemporary design in which wooden furnishings and light tones prevail. All suites have large living and dining rooms, equipped with LCD, DVD, hi-fi system, air conditioning, floor heating and sound system in all areas, sumptuous bathrooms with whirlpool bath and hairdryer, state-of-the art fully-equipped kitchens with LCD, oven, microwave, washing machine and dryer, dishwasher, fridge, toaster, kettle, coffee machine and mini bar, satellite TV, safe, telephone and Internet access. All suites have balconies or patios with panoramic views.Some of the luxury suites prevail of a private Jacuzzi on the terrace.

Facilities: Resort facilities include bars and restaurants, a poolside bar, 6 outdoor swimming pools, a heated indoor pool, tennis courts, a children’s pool and a children's club;, Paradise Island, with 3000m2 of unlimited fun, game room, golf simulator, golf pro shop and a resident golf pro and a 24 hour reception service.

-The largest most luxurious Suites of Vilamoura-

Monte Santo, Carvoeiro *****

Location: Located just minutes from magnificent beaches and secluded caves of the Algarve coastline, Monte Santo is Carvoeiro first all-Suite 5 Star Resort offering luxurious suites and linked villas with exceptional features, set inin a large greenzones space and greenery, providing privacy and tranquillity with the exclusive services of the highest standards.

Accommodation: Monte Santo has 133 modern suites, from studios to 3 bedroom linked villas, offering all the comforts and breathtaking views of pools, gardens or waterfalls, and the ocean, on the edge of horizon. All suites are equipped with private bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub, spacious living and dining room equipped with LCD, DVD, hi-fi system, air conditioning and sound system installed in all areas, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine and dryer, toaster, microwave, hotplate, kettle, coffee machine, oven and blender. All suites and linked villas feature balconies and patios for total delight of guests, while each block prevails of a roof top Jacuzzi.

Facilities: Facilities at the resort include the Club House restaurant, lounge bar, superb central swimming pool and children´s pool near the main building, 4 additional pools in the most reserved area of the enterpriseresort, Spa Services with the signature of 7Seven spa, game room, Health Centre with heated indoor pool, sun deck, sauna, Turkish bath and gym, tennis courts, roof top Jacuzzis on terraces, fitness track circuit and Planet Junior, a dedicated Club and playground for children. There is also a The concierge service assist through which you can in renting bicycles, to touring the region, arranginge jeep trips and water sports or makinge a reservation at in one of the four local golf courses near the resort. with privileged access and rates.

-Carvoeiro’s first 5-star all-suite resort-