Press Release
February 8, 2002
ORLANDO, FL -- Play on two of Florida’s most popular beaches and enjoy incredible vacation values at Marriott’s
Ocean Pointe resort, nestled on the secluded tip of Singer Island in Palm Beach Shores, and Marriott’s BeachPlace
Towers on fun-filled Fort Lauderdale Beach. Now offering exceptional vacation getaway rates available May 12 through
December 14, 2002*, vacationers can choose from the following:
Marriott’s Ocean Pointe
A relaxing and tropical resort retreat, located off the coast of Palm Beach Shores, Marriott’s Ocean Point offers
spacious villas with a fully-equipped kitchen complete with service for eight, formal living and dining areas,
master suite with whirlpool tub, multiple televisions and a VCR, washer/dryer, private balcony and daily tidy service.
Recreational amenities include: two swimming pools with poolside bar and whirlpool spa, children’s playground
and pool, children’s activity program, fitness center, biking and The MarketPlaceSM convenience store and deli.
The Palm Beach area features boating, world-class salt and freshwater fishing, golf, tennis and fabulous shopping
at Palm Beach’s legendary Worth Avenue – only minutes away. In addition,
“Evening on the Avenues” featuring live entertainment with music, street vendors and crafts occurs on select dates
throughout the year in newly remodeled downtown Lake Worth.
Marriott’s BeachPlace Towers
Situated atop a spectacular three-story, 100,000 square-foot oceanfront shopping, dining and entertainment complex
on popular Fort Lauderdale Beach, Marriott’s BeachPlace Towers provides recreational amenities such as, an ocean
view swimming pool with whirlpool spa and exercise facility with steam room, The MarketPlaceSM convenience store
and deli, children’s play area, arcade and Marriott Compass Kids’ ClubSM activities program. In addition, guests
can enjoy golf, tennis, world-class saltwater fishing, water skiing and windsurfing.
More leisurely options include fabulous shopping at BeachPlace Mall, Sawgrass Mills, and the charming boutiques
found on Las Olas Boulevard nestled among the many restaurants perfect to fit your dining pleasures. Guests can
also visit the new state-of-the-art Broward Center for the Performing Arts located along the New River in downtown
Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District.
Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), a division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), has a portfolio
of 52 resorts in 29 destinations stretching around the globe. Guests staying at participating MVCI properties
can earn 10 Marriott Rewards points or three miles per dollar spent during their stay. For information or reservations,
please call 800-VILLAS-9 (800-845-5279) or visit our web site at www.vacationclub.com.
*Based on availability and commissionable to travel agents.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating
units in the United States and 63 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises
hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites,
Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership
resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands;
operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott
division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services,
and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 152,000
employees. In fiscal year 2000, Marriott International reported systemwide sales of $19.8 billion. For more information
or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
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CONTACT:
Ed Kinney / Beth Vairo Marriott Vacation Club International (407) 206-6278 / (407) 513-6671 ed.kinney@vacationclub.com beth.vairo@vacationclub.comNadine DeGenova Public Relations Nadine DeGenova (407) 682-2625 degenova.pr@mindspring.com www.prproof.com
SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc