Press Release

Summer Sizzles On With Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa's Earth, Wind & Fire Packages

WAIKOLOA, Hawaii – July 24, 2008 – What better way to get into the groove and experience super musical group Earth, Wind & Fire than at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (www.waikoloamarriott.com). The newly redesigned resort has two packages designed specifically for the August 30th concert to launch the open-air Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens, the Big Island’s newest and versatile entertainment venue complete with a raised stage, seating and large lawn.

Earth, Wind & Fire Package – USD $229.00 plus tax

• Luxuriously appointed garden/mountain view guest room accommodations.
• Two general admission tickets to the Earth, Wind & Fire concert on August 30, 2008.
• Room rate applies to August 30, 2008 stay only. Additional room nights between August 27-29 or August 31-September 2, 2008 are available at $149 per night.

On Fire VIP Package – USD $379.00 plus tax

• Luxuriously appointed ocean view guest room accommodations offering guests a secluded private retreat with large private lanai (balcony) fronting historic Hawaiian fishponds and the renowned `Anaeho`omalu Bay.
• Two VIP tickets – special seating in the "VIP Section" to the Earth, Wind & Fire concert on August 30, 2008.
• Complimentary bottle of champagne upon arrival.
• Room rate applies to August 30, 2008 stay only. Additional room nights available at only $179 per night.

Terms and conditions apply. Rates for packages are based on single or double occupancy. Maximum occupancy is four people per room; extra person charges will be applied for third or fourth person. Concert tickets will be issued upon check-in. Resort fee of $20 plus tax per room per day will be applied. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.

For more information or reservations, visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call the resort at (808) 886-6789 or toll-free at (800) 922-5533.

Editor’s Note: JPG images of the newly redesigned Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa are available upon request.

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WAIKOLOA BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA on Hawaii’s Big Island is located on 15 oceanfront acres overlooking `Anaeho`omalu Bay and just 18 miles north of the Kona International Airport at Keahole. Completed highlights of the $50 million renovation includes all 555 beautifully refurbished guest rooms, suites and cabanas featuring Marriott "Revive" bed and linen collection, the new porte cochere and lobby offering a fresh, contemporary Hawaiian guest arrival experience, public areas, the 5,750 square-foot world-renowned Mandara Spa and a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment from cardio to free weights, the newly remodeled Hawaii Calls Restaurant & Lounge which provides an expanded outdoor lanai for ocean view dining, two pools including the newly built Infinity pool with lava pots, a children’s program and nearby Waikoloa Golf Club offering 36 holes of championship golf and shops, restaurants and boutiques at The Kings’ Shops and the newly-opened Queens’ MarketPlace. For more information or reservations, please visit www.waikoloamarriott.com or call toll-free at 800 922-5533 or the hotel at 808 886-6789.

Headquartered in Miami, MANDARA SPA is the world’s leading operator of land-based resort spas with nearly 70 spas in exotic locations such as: the Bahamas, the Caribbean, China, French Polynesia, Hawaii, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Maldives, Mexico, Micronesia and the United States (mainland). Mandara Spa also operates the spectacular spa at the Paris Las Vegas Casino Resort, as well as the Conde Nast Traveler award winning Mandara Spas’ at The Datai, the One & Only Ocean Club and the One & Only Pamilla. Additionally, they operate on-board spas for Silverseas Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines worldwide.

For More Information, Contact:

Bernie Caalim or Erin Kinoshita
McNeil Wilson Communications
1003 Bishop Street, 9th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 531-0244
Phone: (808) 521-7163
E-mail: bernie.caalim@mwc-anthology.com or
erin.kinoshita@mwc-anthology.com

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