source: marketwire.com, May 20, 2010

“Suzhou is an ancient city with a 2500 year history and it is unmatched for the fantastic features and classic Chinese lifestyle. This hotel’s location, right in the heart of the downtown area, allows guests traveling for both business and leisure to discover and experience everything this city has to offer”; said Jerry Miao, General Manager of the Suzhou Marriott Hotel during Marriott International’s t announcement of the grand opening of its’ newly opened Hotel/Resort located in SUZHOU, JIANGSU PROVINCE, CHINA.  Effectively the property is owned by Suzhou New Development Investment Co, Ltd. and managed by Marriott International, Inc.  The 302-room, 50-story building is indicative of classic Chinese culture in the sense of combining business with pleasure.  Guests from all parts of the world will appreciate the part hotel, part International Office Building and part Executive Apartment concept distinguished in local heritage. The guest rooms are located from 29th to 48th floors, and feature a stunning view of the bustling city below and are nearby to the Suzhou National New & High-Tech Development Zone.  Emboldened by the classic gardens of Suzhou, the ancient city gates and Suzhou Museum; Marriott International’s recent announcement epitomizes the continuing emergence of Eastern and Western cultures.  

For dining and entertainment, the hotel features the restaurant, Asia Bistro, which is an open kitchen concept with four major kitchens.  The first open kitchen features Asian sections for local specialties and the second plays host to an authentic tandoor and grill for Indian, Malay, and Singaporean specialties.  The third kitchen offers a cold counter for seafood, salads, and Japanese specialties.  And lastly there is a dessert counter with a built in oven for baked goods, plus ice cream and cake specialties.   

Additional options for Suzhou dining at the hotel include Man Ho Chinese Restaurant where, once guests enter the restaurant through the Tea Lounge, they will find a variety of teas served for tasting and relaxing.  Another fabulous option is Alto Vino offering diners a chance to experience Italian country fare in a family friendly environment.  The Lounge, located in the heart of the hotel, is ideal for small meetings, entertainment, a quick lunch, or a quiet coffee or glass of wine.  Lastly, Java+, a five star bakery and pastry shop is a grab and go coffee outlet offering international and local fares with emphasis on orders-to-go.

Source: MarketWatch, May 4, 2010

Marriott Vacation Club, the premier timeshare brand of Marriott International, Inc. has made the official announcement for the final phase opening of Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C.  The new phase features 75 additional two-bedroom, two-bathroom villas and brings the popular vacation ownership resort’s total villa count to 361; each with approximately 1,100 square feet of living space, and accommodating up to eight guests.

Nestled in the prestigious 2,200-acre Grande Dunes community and adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas welcomes guests with a taste of southern living as it was meant to be.  Each luxurious villa includes a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops, spacious living and dining areas, multiple televisions and DVD player, washer/dryer and a private balcony with inspiring panoramic ocean and garden views.

Some featured resort amenities guests can enjoy and not limited to are:

1. Three outdoor pools, a children’s pool, a slide pool and four whirlpool spas
2. One indoor pool, children’s indoor pool and indoor whirlpool spa
3. Men’s and women’s locker rooms, sauna and steam rooms inside the 2,500 square-foot fitness center, which features Life Fitness equipment
4. Sand Dollar Pool Bar and Woodsy Grill & Pool Bar (both seasonal)
5.  The MarketPlace convenience store and grille
6.  Bocce ball and shuffle board courts

Additional activities and services include excursions to distinct Myrtle Beach attractions and access to restaurants and the full-service Hibiscus Spa at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa.

According to Michael Reilly, General Manager of Marriott’s OceanWatch Villas at Grande Dunes, “We are excited to open the final phase of villas at this fabulous resort, offering more luxurious accommodations for more families to enjoy in beautiful Myrtle Beach”.

Marriott Vacation Club announces the start of sales for Marriott’s Kauai Lagoons on the beautiful island of Kauai, Hawaii. Occupancy is slated for August 2010.

Marriot Vacation Club’s 400,000 plus members will have the luxury of enjoying a charmed island lifestyle at Marriott’s new Kauai Lagoon.  Hawaiian-inspired furnishings define the luxurious two-bedroom/two-bathroom floor plans, which offer approximately 1,300 square feet of living space for down time.

Villa Features:
Two-bedroom villas can accommodate up to 6 guests and comfortably offer: Fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and high-end stainless steel appliances, multiple flat-panel televisions with DVD players, oversized shower in master bath, luxurious bedding, washer/dryer and a large lanai with panoramic ocean and sunset views.

Once settled at a villa, guests may have the option to venture out to the following Features and Amenities:  Two-level pool with heated spa, Kauai Lagoons Golf Club which is signatured by a Jack Nicklaus Golf Course, outdoor picnic and grilling areas, miles of peaceful walking trails and shuttle service to and from Lihue Airport.

On March 10, 2010, Marriott Vacation Club International and Interval International signed an agreement renewal extending their relationship for years to come. The popular timeshare resort company and the well respected exchange company originally began their relationship in 1990, and this extension of their relationship will add to their already renowned image. Both companies are highly regarded for their unfailing commitment to quality, high levels of customer service, and innovative techniques in the industry.

Although Interval works with over 2,500 resorts worldwide, the special relationship with Marriott Vacation Club brings a previously unheard of level of service to Marriott owners. Interval designates a select group of their representatives to handling Marriott clients exclusively, providing a more comprehensive level of assistance. This allows Marriott owners direct access to trading their accommodations for a resort within the Marriott portfolio or from among the 2,500-plus resorts in Interval’s worldwide network, as well as an array of other leisure programs and benefits.

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Marriott Vacation Club Announces the opening of their lastest resort Marriott Kauai Lagoons on the beautiful Island of Kauai, Hawaii.  This new resort spands 520 acres of ocean front real estate with 38 acres of freshwater lagoons.  The units have a lucurious two-bedroom two bathroom floor plan and is roughly 1300 sq ft. of living space.  The units are funished nicly with oversized showers, multiple Flat-panel Televisions with DVD Players, washer and Dryer, and showcase amazing panoramic ocean and sunset views.

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As one of the best known and most respected timeshare developer companies, Marriott Vacation Club Timeshares are a spectacular choice for vacation ownership. Marriott has provided nearly 400,000 owners with amazing annual vacations for over twenty-five years. With over fifty resorts in seven countries, owners will enjoy a home resort in exciting destinations focusing generally on beach, ski, urban, golf, or theme park locations.

Marriott Vacation Club entered the timeshare industry in 1984, bringing their reputable name in hospitality to the world of vacation ownership. With their service-oriented, consumer-friendly innovations, its no wonder that Marriott Vacation Club owners are ranked among the most satisfied in the timeshare industry! Buying a Marriott Timeshare Resale allows you to lock in today’s vacationing costs, while guaranteeing your family an annual vacation to some of the most elite and amazing destination resorts in the world!