Pool Renovations at Marriott World Center in Orlando Have Been Completed

The Marriott Orlando World Center Resort is home to the Marriott Sabal Palms, Marriott Royal Palms, and Marriott Imperial Palms Villas timeshare developments. Guest staying at these timeshare resorts receive shared access to the hotel amenities including the golf courses, restaurants, spa, and waterplay areas.

The iconic Falls Pool Oasis has long been a favorite among Orlando visitors, and 
guests will be thrilled to find a multi-million dollar facelift to this incredible venue!
Construction has been been completed of a new Icon Slide Tower featuring two, 200-foot winding waterslides and one, 90-foot high speed waterslide, in addition to a Splash Zone for children with a zero entry pool and water playground, as well as a new Kid’s Activity Zone and Poolside Bar and Grill for the adults!

Encompassing more than two hundred acres, the Orlando World Center Resort and Convention Center offers a wealth of amenities. Multiple pool areas, a championship golf course, the Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk’s Landing Golf Club, a full service spa and fitness center, ten restaurants and bars, and a full array of hotel and concierge services.

Marriott Vacation Club Offering 40% Rental Discount April to June

 

For a limited time when you book and pay in advance from February 1 - February 28, 2013 for travel April 8 - June 30, 2013 - Marriott Vacation Club will offer a 40% discount on developer rental rates.

 

Reservations

Be sure that promotional code ADP appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code ADP.

Terms and Conditions

Valid seven days a week through 6/30/13. Full payment is required at time of booking and full stay will be charged. No refunds for changes, no cancellations or non-arrival on check-in date. Limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

Offer valid for the following Marriott resorts:

• Marriott’s Grande Vista is situated on 164 pristine acres with design features reminiscent of historic St. Augustine, Fla. Spectacular villas overlook a scenic lake surrounded by a 9-hole executive golf course and its acclaimed golf school. The Spa at Grande Vista, multiple pools, kids’ splash pad water features and three on-site restaurants are only some of the amenities offered for your enjoyment.
• Marriott’s Cypress Harbour offers a luxurious stay amidst a more natural setting and picturesque landscape. Scenic water view walkways create relaxing journeys that lead to a small island in the resort’s bay. Indulge in a treatment at the Cypress Spa and enjoy daily scheduled activities and on-site dining options.
• Marriott’s Harbour Lake is all about family fun with design inspiration from Key West, Fla. From the resorts 22,000-square-foot miniature golf course to the on-site water playground and pirate-themed pool and kids’ ship with water slides, you may spend all your time here.
• Marriott’s Royal Palms and Sabal Palms resorts surround the Orlando Marriott World Center Resort & Convention Center offering guests scenic views of the Hawk’s Landing Golf Club and access to the hotel’s amenities. You’ll find your slice of paradise at any of these Marriott Vacation Club villa resorts.
Guests enjoy all the comforts of home in spacious studio, one- or two- bedroom villas featuring fully-equipped kitchens, separate living and dining areas, multiple televisions, private balcony/patio, washer/dryer and Internet access.

How is the studio efficiency equipped at Marriott's Beach Place Towers in Fort Lauderdale

From time to time I'll post the answer to questions I am asked by email.. One reader asked "How is the studio efficiency at Marriott's Beach Place Towers equipped?"...

The studio efficiency is a single room condo with a traditional hotel style bathroom (it does not have the roman-style whirlpool tub). The bedding consists of a queen bed and a full size sleeper sofa so the room can sleep four. It is equipped with a mini-kitchen- which offers a small under-the-counter refrigerator, a small sink, coffee maker, toaster, and small microwave oven.

This room is fine for a family with small children or perhaps a teenager, but is not a unit I'd recommend for four adults.

If you are interested in renting a timeshare condo at Marriott's BeachPlace Towers Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida- please visit http://vacation-times.org/south-florida-vacation-rentals.html.

Marriott Rewards brings back MegaBonus promotion in 2013

Marriott Rewards is bringing back its popular MegaBonus promotion for the new year. Whether it’s a romantic city getaway, a family vacation or any of a million other reasons, members can earn up to three free nights for stays at Marriott International hotels worldwide. Members earn a free night for every two paid stays between February 1 and April 20, 2013*.
 
Members must register by March 15, 2013. For more information and to register, visit MarriottRewards.com/Megabonus2013.

Participating brands, including: JW Marriott®, EDITION®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriottsm, Marriott Hotels & Resorts®, Gaylord Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott®, SpringHill Suites by Marriott®, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott®, Residence Inn by Marriott®, TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, and Marriott Vacation Club®. Stays at exclusive luxury hotel partner, The Ritz-Carlton will also count toward achievement.

Marriott Rewards is free to join and members can earn and redeem points at more 3,600 Marriott International hotels around the world and at Marriott Rewards luxury partner The Ritz-Carlton. Members can also redeem points for frequent flyer miles, cruises, car rentals, merchandise and more.

Marriott Rewards has won the Freddie Award for “Best Hotel Rewards Program in the Americas” five years in a row and the 2011 and 2010 Frequent Travel Award for “Best Hotel Rewards Program”. It has been named best hotel rewards program by the readers of About.com, Business Traveler, Global Traveler, Executive Travel and BusinessWeek magazines.

For information about Marriott Rewards, guests can call 1-800-450-4442.

*Marriott Rewards® members who register for this promotion by 15 March 2013 will earn one (1) free night award at a category 1-4 hotel after each second paid stay made between 1 February and 30 April 2013, at a participating Marriott property. A stay is defined as consecutive nights spent at the same hotel, regardless of check-in/check-out activity. Maximum three (3) free night awards earned with this promotion per member. An earned free night award can be redeemed for a future stay at participating Marriott Rewards category 1-4 properties for one (1) free night. Free night award will expire one (1) year after the date of issuance. An earned free night award is good for one (1) single or double occupancy standard room only and includes the cost of the hotel room and applicable room taxes only. An earned free night award will be added to the member’s account within 3-5 business days after the second qualifying stay. Members electing to earn miles are not eligible for this promotion.

Marriott Vacations Releases 3rd Qtr Financials

Marriott Vacations Worldwide announced a slim profit and higher revenue for its fiscal third quarter. The timeshare company said it earned $6 million, or 17 cents per share for the financial period. Adjusted earnings amounted to 23 cents per share, just under analyst expectations of 25 cents per share. Reported revenue was $383 million, also beneath analyst expected revenue of $402.6 million.

The company expects full year adjusted earnings of $1.17 to $1.31 per share.

Marriott's standalone timeshare brand was spun off from Marriott International a year ago. Due to charges from the spin-off, the company announced a loss of $221 million a year ago on revenue of $378 million.