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SOURCE: Marriott 2011 Behind-the-Scenes Package Begins at $289 per Room Night WAIKOLOA, HI–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – Hop aboard the new “Chef Shuttle” at Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa (waikoloamarriott.com) with its new Chef Shuttle Package where guests of the oceanfront resort will experience a truly Big Island foodie weekend. Escorted by the resort’s Sous Chef and local boy Jayson Kanekoa, guests will be taken to the local farmers market in Waimea on the first Saturday of the month.

SOURCE: Marriott LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – Couples looking to discover a truly romantic paradise need to look no further than Kauai Marriott Resort on Kalapaki Beach. Situated on a beautiful oceanfront location on the enchanting Garden Island, the tropical Kauai golf resort is the ideal Hawaiian retreat for lovers. And as a special touch, couples can savor the moment with Kauai Marriott Resort’s secluded Poolside Gazebo and Seaside Cabana dinners.  Planning for the romantic evening starts with a choice of oceanview venues — an exclusive seaside cabana nestled on the white sands of Kalapaki Beach or a private gazebo overlooking an impressive swimming pool and Kalapaki Bay.

SOURCE: Marriott Durham, NC, Hotel’s Membership Deals Help Guests to Stay — and Save! RALEIGH, NC–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – The world-renowned Research Triangle in Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina is known for its tech, and its status as one of the fastest-growing areas in the country — but it still makes a perfect southern getaway for thousands of visitors each year. And whether arriving by plane, train, or automobile, the Marriott at Research Triangle Park has great savings and deals that trump most hotels in Durham, NC .  Through September 1, 2011, the Marriott at Research Triangle Park is proud to offer guests the AAA Stay for Breakfast, Raleigh Durham, North Carolina package. With it, AAA members save 10 percent off Stay for Breakfast rates on weekend stays, starting as low as $99 per room, per night*.

SOURCE: Marriott SHANGHAI, CHINA–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – The Grand Opening Ceremony of Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Puxi was held at hotel ballroom on the evening of 29 Sept, 2010. Vice Chairman of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress, Mr.

SOURCE: Marriott POINT CLEAR, AL–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – The Grand’s culinary magicians have once again created the 700-pound gingerbread masterpiece that perfectly resembles the Grand Hotel property. Guests spending time on the Gulf Coast for the holidays can learn the art of gingerbread at the Grand’s Culinary Academy “How to Make a Gingerbread House” workshop. The magic continues at The Grand with Santa visiting to gather Christmas wishes and to spend breakfast with all those making the nice list this year.  When: The gingerbread replica is on display throughout December and Santa will be visiting Dec. 4, 11 and 18; Breakfast served from 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

SOURCE: Marriott HONG KONG–(Marketwire – December 10, 2010) – Finding the right place to eat has always been one of the major challenges for Islamic travelers. Although Hong Kong is a culturally diversified community, the number of Halal certified restaurants and dining places are still very limited, with majority of them located in Wanchai, Central and Tsimshatsui area. Seeing the huge business potential, SkyCity Marriott, a standout among Hong Kong Airport hotels , has taken the lead and become the first hotel to have successfully obtained the certification.