Thursday, October 6, 2005

Rain or Shine, Sun-Worshippers Win at Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort & Spa with Summer Sunshine Guarantee

Rain or Shine, Sun-Worshippers Win at Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort & Spa with Summer Sunshine Guarantee

Guests Receive $50 Resort Credit if Weather Dampens Visit at the Marriott Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) April 2, 2009

Dedicated to providing the ultimate beach getaway, Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale beach resort & spa is going to extreme lengths for its guests by providing compensation for inclement weather. The oceanfront Fort Lauderdale resort (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/) is re-launching the Guaranteed Sunshine package this summer. While the hope is that it doesn't rain on anyone's vacation parade, Harbor Beach Marriott Fort Lauderdale Resort & Spa will serve up a $50 resort credit if there is less than a 50% chance of sunshine (forecasted as 50% chance or greater of rain) during their stay. Available May 21 through September 27, the Guaranteed Sunshine package starts at $279 per night and includes a $50 resort credit, rain or shine.* The Marriott Fort Lauderdale beach resort will base the additional $50 Sunshine Guarantee credit on the forecast from Weather. com, which will be posted at the front desk daily at 8:00 a. m., or guests can request a call to their guest room with the daily weather update.

Resort credits can be redeemed for rejuvenating services at the Spa at Harbor Beach, which boasts 17 private, state-of-the-art treatment rooms at the Fort Lauderdale beach resort (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/). Those looking to get in a workout during stormy weather can visit the fitness center, which recently nearly doubled in size from 2,000 square feet to 3,750 square feet, and features enhanced views of the Atlantic Ocean overlooking the Fort Lauderdale vacation resorts private beach. The new spa kitchen offers a selection of soup, salads, paninis and smoothies for the health conscious.

After being pampered at the spa, guests can indulge at one of the Fort Lauderdale beach resort hotels five food and beverage outlets including the local favorite 3030 Ocean restaurant, serving modern American seafood. 3030 Ocean is helmed by executive chef Dean Max and chef de cuisine Paula DaSilva, currently competing on a nationally broadcast reality cooking show.

To book the Guaranteed Sunshine package, please visit http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/) using promotional code SF8 or call (800) 222-6543 and ask for rate code SSOK.

Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, a four-diamond rated resort tucked away on 16 oceanfront acres, is Fort Lauderdale's classic destination resort. The resort completed a $25 million rooms and suites renovation that makes its accommodations as warm and relaxed as its private beach. All 650 guest rooms and suites feature 32-inch flat screen televisions and deluxe Marriott ® bedding with down comforters, cotton-rich sheets and feather pillows. Guests enjoy the convenience of high-speed Internet access, two-lined telephones with message service, data ports, TV with PlayStation capability, in-room safes, individual climate control, mini-bar and more. Most accommodations offer private balconies. Listed in "100 Best Spas of the World," the Spa at Harbor Beach is a 20,000-square-foot seaside oasis with 17 private treatment rooms, a private spa pool, sauna, whirlpool, eucalyptus steam rooms, private lockers, fitness center, yoga and Pilates classes and motion studio overlooking the ocean. 3030 Ocean is the hotel's fine dining waterfront restaurant (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/) offering fresh American seafood creations. Guests looking for a more casual dining experience can visit Riva and Cascades restaurants. The resort also offers 30,000 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, 22,500 square feet of outdoor oceanfront terraces and 200,000 square feet of sparkling beach for signature events. Located just 10 minutes from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, Harbor Beach Resort offers guests tropical seclusion with all the exciting dining, shopping, entertainment and cultural options of the city at its doorstep. Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa received the Fodor's Choice 2007 distinction, which recognizes it as one of the top hotels in Fort Lauderdale. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/ (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/fllsb-harbor-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa/)

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,100 lodging properties in 66 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 Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA and had approximately 146,000 employees at 2008 year-end. It is recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the 100 best global brands, by FORTUNE® as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2008, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www. marriott. com.

*Based on availability, the Guaranteed Sunshine package must be booked no earlier than seven days in advance and does not include tax or surcharges. One resort credit per room. Credit cannot be applied toward room rate or redeemed for cash.

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