Barrasford and Bird Worldwide has announced that Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa in the Greek Island of Samos, has affiliated with The Registry Collection Exchange Programme, the world's largest luxury exchange programme.

Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa

Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa combines ancient tradition with modern luxury while retaining an authentic village ambience. A total of 19 different property styles, including apartment suites, one-bedroom kampanas, one-bedroom luxury villas, two-bedroom superior villas and three-bedroom premier villas – complete with private pool – will be scattered throughout the resort, all with sea views.

Halcyon Hills sits snugly along the south-eastern corner of Samos, sheltered from the extreme heat and more robust waters of the north of the island. The natural curve of the small bay makes it ideal for the exclusive marina which is planned for the site, while the quaint hamlet of Klima, with its tavernas and other local attractions, is within walking distance of the property.

The resort’s facilities will include a five-star spa with infinity pool, well-equipped gym, tennis courts, children’s club, traditional and family restaurants, diving and water sports centre, two further shops and a piano bar. The resort is due to open in 2011.

“We are excited to be working with The Registry Collection programme,” said Robin Barrasford, managing director of Barrasford and Bird Worldwide. “They will provide our fractional owners with access to some of the world’s finest vacation properties. Being included in The Registry Collection’s portfolio is important to us, as the affiliation with them also further proves that Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa is one of the finest luxury vacation destinations in Europe.”

Jonathan Back, managing director, RCI EMEAI, said: “We are very pleased to welcome the Halcyon Hills Luxury Resort & Spa into The Registry Collection programme. This beautiful resort will be a tremendous addition to our collection of exclusive vacation destinations and we are sure it will prove popular with our discerning members.”