Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
June 10, 2002
ORLANDO, FL -- Kids may be as happy as their parents to be sent to their room, at least on vacation. Horizons by
Marriott Vacation Club invites families vacationing in Orlando, Fla. and Branson, Mo. to make themselves at home
in roomy 1,100-square-foot accommodations.
Each two-bedroom, two-bath Horizons villa sleeps up to eight guests comfortably. Villas include a living room,
private terrace and 'everything- but-food' kitchen. See http://www.horizonsbymarriott.com
"More than ever, we see parents and grandparents using their vacations as a way to reconnect with their families,"
observed Marriott Leisure President, Robert A. Miller. "Horizons resorts were designed around what guests
told us they really want ... family-friendly accommodations and lots of things to do for kids."
Located just minutes from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, Horizons at Orlando offers extensive
activities to help keep children of all ages occupied when not at the theme parks. The resort even includes a life-size
pirate ship sunken in the pool and its own water playground.
April Schwartz of Oradell, New Jersey recently visited the Orlando Horizons with her husband and two girls, ages
7 and 9. "The Marriott staff does a terrific job with the kids," recalled Schwartz. "There was always
something going on at the resort, so we didn't have to schlepp to the parks every day."
Missouri's Branson boasts more theater seats than Broadway, earning its title as the "Live Entertainment Capital
of the World." Set along lively 76 Country Boulevard, Horizons at Branson is within walking distance to shows
like the popular Presleys' Country Jubilee. Nearby attractions include Silver Dollar City and White Water family
adventure parks.
"Branson is a unique blend of neon and nature," described Mandy Schwarz with the area's Chamber of Commerce.
The picturesque Ozark Mountains also set the stage, added Schwarz, for great golf, boating and fishing.
(Special rental rates for travel May 5 - December 19, 2002 in a two- bedroom, two-bath villa:
* Orlando - $168 per night
* Branson - $149 per night
Reservations are subject to availability and commissionable to travel agents.)
More information is accessible at http://www.horizonsbymarriott.com
. For reservations, call 1-800-VILLAS-9 (1-800-845-5279).
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary
in 2002, has nearly 2,600 operating units in the United States and 64 other countries and territories. See http://www.marriott.com
.
SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.