Press Release

It's Not Too Late For A Hawaiian Holiday Escape With Marriott Resorts Hawaii

HONOLULU, Hawaii – December 10, 2008 – Melt away those chilly winter blues in the warm Hawaiian Islands with Marriott Resorts Hawaii! With airfare prices from the U.S. mainland at its lowest in months, now is the perfect time for some well-deserved, end-of-the-year rejuvenation! You’ll find great deals on oceanfront accommodations at all five Marriott resorts on O‘ahu, Maui, Kaua‘i and the Big Island of Hawai‘i.

The best deal is Marriott Resorts Hawaii’s Hawaiian Sand Dollars Package. Stay a minimum of three or four nights, depending on which resort you choose, and you’ll receive an extra night free! Use that additional free day for sightseeing, relaxing or pampering. Plus, each package comes with daily breakfast for two.

Stay Three Nights, Get Fourth Night Free at:

• Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (O‘ahu) - Located in the heart of exciting Waikiki, guests will enjoy newly designed guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, Hawaiian entertainment, two swimming pools, a fitness facility, shops and boutiques, a business center and Paul Brown’s Spa Olakino * Salon.
• Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (Maui) - Nestled in Maui’s luxurious Wailea Resort destination, this elegant resort offers exciting new guest services and amenities. Rejuvenated by a $60 million renovation, the resort now features the Maluhia Serenity Pool, a new adult pool with six exclusive over-the-water cabanas, perfect for private whale watching, sunbathing or relaxing with a Mandara Spa treatment. Guests can also get a taste of celebrity at the new Mala Wailea restaurant and lounge from renowned chef Mark Ellman, one of the original founders of Hawaii Regional Cuisine.
• Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (Big Island) – Find relaxation and rejuvenation at the oceanfront resort on Hawai‘i’s Big Island with newly renovated, contemporary guestrooms, a new Mandara Spa and a thrilling menu of ocean activities, right outside your guestroom door on historic ‘Anaeho‘omalu Bay.

Stay Four Nights, Get Fifth Night Free at:

• JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina (O‘ahu) – The island’s most complete resort destination offers the world-renowned Ihilani Spa, golf, tennis, four secluded lagoons and a private marina. Guests are ensconced within relaxed Hawaiian elegance at this luxurious, beachfront resort with exquisite dining options to satisfy any palate.
• Kaua‘i Marriott Resort & Beach Club (Kaua‘i) – Situated on the family-friendly Kalapaki Beach, the world-class resort is set on 800 acres of lush, tropical surroundings. Visit this island paradise where Jack Nicklaus Signature golf, Hawai‘i’s largest singlelevel swimming pool with five whirlpools, and oceanfront dining create the ultimate Hawaiian experience. Also offering complimentary airport shuttle service, a fitness center, spa services, water sports, and retail shops.

Hawaiian Sand Dollars Packages are available through November 6, 2009. Restrictions and blackout dates may apply. For reservations, please visit www.marriotthawaii.com and use promotional code S29.

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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,100 lodging properties in the United States and 66 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 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, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at
www.marriott.com.

Editor’s Note: JPG images of all resorts are available upon request.

For More Information, Contact:

Bernie Caalim or Jeanne Datz Rice
McNeil Wilson Communications
1003 Bishop Street, 9th Floor
Phone: (808) 531-0244
Fax: (808) 521-7163
E-mail: bernie.caalim@mwc-anthology.com
or jeanne.datz.rice@mwc-anthology.com

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