Renaissance Resorts in Aruba and Curaçao Offering a vacation ‘Write Off' for Tax Season

Book by April 15, 2009 and ‘Write Off' the First Day of Your Vacation at the Renaissance Aruba or Curaçao Resort & Casino

NEW YORK (March 11, 2009) -  With tax season in full swing, the newly-opened Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino and the popular Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino are allowing travelers to ‘write off' the first day of their vacation when booking four nights (minimum) by April 15, 2009.  As a part of the plan to help amortize the cost of a four night vacation, the resorts will also "eat" the cost of daily breakfast for two - a value of more than $150 over four nights.  The package is good for travel through December 21, 2009. 

 "We want to get travelers in the right frame of mind.  We want them to experience sun, sand and sea, not savings accounts, securities and the stock market," said Paul Gielen, general manager of the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino. 

Rates for the vacation ‘Write Off' start at $279 per night at the Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino and $270 per night at the Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino, representing a savings of more than 30 percent.  Rate is based on availability and exclusive of tax and service charge.  Please use the "S29" booking code when making a reservation at http://www.renaissancearuba.com/ or http://www.renaissancecuracao.com/.   

The Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, located in the heart of Willemstad, the capital of Curaçao, is home to the legendary Rif Fort, a 19th century landmark designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino, which debuted on February 1, 2009, offers guests 237 rooms designed with a combination of contemporary Caribbean flavor and traditional European sophistication. The Renaissance Curaçao Resort & Casino features The Renaissance Mall and the Rif Fort, offering 50 upscale shops, 15 restaurants and a six-theatre cinema. The resort is also home to a Carnaval Casino, freshwater infinity pool and signature Eternity Beach, spa and fitness center. On-site conference and banquet facilities include a ballroom, coffee lounge and business center. High-speed Internet access is available across the entire resort and in every room.  For reservations call (888) 778-4722 or visit http://www.renaissancecuracao.com/.

The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is comprised of adult-exclusive Marina Hotel and family-friendly Ocean Suites.  The resort is the only property on Aruba to operate its own private island; a 40-acre atoll that is exclusive to guests and serviced by complimentary water taxi.  Tropical retreat meets urban chic as the resort encompasses upscale shopping, 15 restaurants, two casinos, the 3,500 square-foot Okeanos Spa and a six-theatre cinema.  Oranjestad's hip night life options are within walking distance.  The Renaissance Convention Center is Aruba's largest meeting facility.  For more information, dial 011 (297) 583-6000 or visit http://www.renaissancearuba.com/.

About 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 http://www.marriott.com/.

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