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World War II Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri 65th Anniversary Package Now Offered At Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa

Honolulu – June 28, 2010 – The 1,310-room Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (marriottwaikiki.com) has introduced a WWII Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri 65th Anniversary Package starting at $229 per room, per night.

"In light of this year's commemoration of the 65th anniversary of the peace treaty signing aboard the USS Battleship Missouri, we wanted to create an activities package that had both bookends – the Arizona Memorial signaling the start of WWII in the Pacific, and the Battleship Missouri which marked the end of the war," said Michael Nisky, general manager of Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. "The vacation package gives an historical and educational experience for many to enjoy."

The WWII Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri 65th Anniversary Package includes three-night deluxe room accommodations for two, deluxe roundtrip motor coach transportation to and from the hotel, a keepsake replica of the Surrender Card that was given to each sailor aboard the Battleship Missouri, and a historical tour.

The tour hours are from 6:55 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Tour details include:

  • USS Arizona Memorial and Visitor Center – Guests can experience and pay their respects with a viewing of a documentary film and official Navy Tour aboard the USS Arizona Memorial, one of nine U.S. sites that are part of the World War II Valor in Pacific National Monument. It is the final resting place for many of the ship's crewmen who lost their lives during the Japanese bombing at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
  • Driving tour of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (also known as "Punchbowl") and Historical Downtown Honolulu, including Kawaiaha'o Church, King Kamehameha Statue, 'Iolani Palace, State Capitol, Honolulu Hale, and Mission Houses Museum.
  • USS Battleship Missouri – Admission for two aboard the ship nicknamed, "Mighty Mo" which includes a choice from one of the following tours:
  • Mighty Mo Tour (35-minute guided tour)
  • Guide2Go iPod Tour (audio-visual tour using the Apple "iPod touch" corresponding to ship signage)
  • Acoustiguide Tour (audio-only tour also corresponding to signage)
  • The option to tour the Battleship at one's own pace along a variety of self-guided tour routes

The date September 2, 1945 marked the end of the war, with the official signing of the Instrument of Surrender by the Japanese government aboard the USS Battleship Missouri. "Mighty Mo" resides in Pearl Harbor, after being decommissioned and donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association.

The package is valid through December 25, 2010. Based on availability, restrictions and blackout dates may apply. Must quote promotional code I26 when booking package to receive offer. A minimum three-night stay is required. Additional charge of $37.00 per child. Rate cannot be combined with any other rate plan or package.

For reservations or more information about the WWII Pearl Harbor & USS Missouri 65th Anniversary Package, visit marriottwaikiki.com.

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WAIKIKI BEACH MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA fronts the best stretch of Waikiki Beach. Conveniently located in the heart of Waikiki, the hotel offers 1,310 refurbished guest rooms and suites with private lanai providing spectacular views of world-famous Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach. Other amenities include Kuhio Beach Grill, featuring the best in Pacific Rim cuisine; Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar and d.k Steak House; Arancino di Mare Italian Restaurant; contemporary sushi bar; Moana Terrace, offering live Hawaiian entertainment nightly; Seattle's Best Coffee; Paul Brown's Spa Olakino * Salon; Faith Riding Company Surf School; two freshwater, heated swimming pools; 10-person whirlpool; 24-hour fitness facility; business center with 24-hour Internet access; high-speed and wireless Internet access throughout the resort's guest rooms and public spaces; shops and boutiques; and Hawaiian cultural activities. For more information, visit www.marriottwaikiki.com.

For More Information, Contact:

Bernie Caalim or Erin Kinoshita
McNeil Wilson Communications
1003 Bishop Street, 9th Floor
Honolulu, HI 96813-6429
(808) 531-0244 phone
(808) 521-7163 fax
Email: bernie.caalim@mwc-anthology.com or erin.kinoshita@mwc-anthology.com

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