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Experience Mayan culture at Ka’ana Boutique Resort with a 7-night stay now, and return for free in 2012

San Ignacio, Belize – (November 13, 2009) – In anticipation of the ancient doomsday prophecy and today’s release of what’s sure to be a blockbuster hit, Ka'ana Boutique Resort is offering 15 exclusive packages that include a 7-day vacation now and a free 7-day return trip in 2012 to experience these pivotal days firsthand in the midst of Mayan culture.

Based on astronomical principles understood thousands of years ago, the Mayans foresaw a monumental change occurring on the planet and slated December 21, 2012 as the date of impending doom. Ka’ana Boutique Resort invites consumers to encounter Belize’s Mayan heritage with a once-in-a-lifetime package that will immerse travelers in the world of this once great empire.

The first 15 consumers (based on the size of the 15-cottage boutique resort) who book this special seven-night stay for travel between now and December 18, 2009 will be eligible to receive a return trip to Belize for another seven nights in 2012 free of charge, including airline credit.

The 2009 stay, which starts at $1,995/person, includes:

• 7 breakfasts, lunches, and dinners


• Manager’s wine cellar welcome


• Culinary classes with Executive Chef Sean Kuylen


• Hand-carved personalized Mayan calendar slate gift


• 6 half-day tours to Mayan ruins or Mayan related cave adventures


• Return airport transfers

The 2012 return trip to Ka’ana Boutique Resort, located in the Cayo District, which was once the epicenter of the Mayan empire, will immerse guests in Mayan culture. The free trip will lead visitors on a cultural experience that transcends time and includes intimate interactions with the villagers of southern Belize, from tribal dancing, learning to play the Marimba or Mayan harp, washing clothes in the local Mopan River, cooking a meal over an open fire, basket making, and story-telling with a village elder.

The conclusion of this adventure takes visitors to the eve of December 21, 2012 where they will attend a grand closing ceremony with the village high priest as he performs ancient rituals in a desperate attempt to convince the gods to extend the cycle of life.

Rates for the seven-night stay in 2009 (including the free return trip in 2012) start at $1,995 per person and are based on double occupancy. The offer is valid for new bookings only and cannot be combined with any other offer or program.

With a perfect balance of luxury, adventure and relaxation, Ka’ana Boutique Resort is a haven for travelers seeking the ultimate Belizean experience. Located just 70 miles outside of Belize City, Ka’ana Boutique Resort offers 15 first class cottages, a swimming pool, gourmet restaurant and petite spa. For more information on Ka’ana or to make a reservation, please call 1-877-KAANA21 or visit www.kaanabelize.com .


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New cruise traveler communication hub offers price tracking, deal finding, advice swapping & more

MIAMI – October 28, 2009 – Top Cruise Club, a new online social network for cruise travelers, launches today with the introduction of innovative new technologies. Created as a place for both cruise enthusiasts and novice cruisers to connect, learn, and save money, the Web site provides a platform for sharing information, price tracking, photo sharing, reward point programs, deals and beyond.

TopCruiseClub.com is the first to market with a smart cruise fare tracking application, called Price Investigator, promising users never overpay for a cruise again. The tool tracks cruise fares based on information entered by users, and notifies that individual if a price drops below their purchase price is found, allowing the opportunity to seek reimbursement and obtain the best possible rate. Not only can this save cruisers thousands of dollars, but will also offer buyer confidence and thus, cruise lines with the ability to secure early bookings.

Top Cruise Club is the brainchild of entrepreneur brothers Marc and Jason Cohen, along with developer Adrian Esquivel.

“The Price Investigator application is just one of the perks of Top Cruise Club. The social network fills a niche in the travel industry, providing real, value-added services and benefits to its members. It’s an interface to network with like-minded cruisers, ask and share advice, post photos, track cruise prices, meet & mingle, and find the best deals around,” says Jason Cohen, CEO of Top Cruise Club. “And since it’s consumer driven, members can be sure they are getting real information, and not third party endorsements. We are a banner free and text link free community.”

Top Cruise Club membership is free and assigns each new member a unique profile that can be tailored and designed to his or her preferences. A member’s homepage, or ‘dashboard’ as it is referred to on Top Cruise Club, features an array of user-friendly applications, including the following:

• Price Investigator – the first fare tracking engine of its kind in the cruise industry, it monitors cruise prices and automatically notifies members when fares drops below the price they paid


• Cruise Connect – a platform that allows members to find other members that will be on their same sailing


• Daily Deals – a deal finder application that allows members to set parameters and search for cruises accordingly


• T.R.I.P (Travel Reward & Incentive Program) – a system allowing members to earn points on the site to redeem for travel savings


• LENS – an innovative, geographically driven photo-sharing program

The site also provides a place for members of the travel industry (cruise lines, ports of call, shore excursions, etc.) to connect as well, allowing them to create their own profiles and interact directly with consumers through deals, incentives, contests, news and more.

ABOUT TOP CRUISE CLUB
Top Cruise Club is a social network for cruise enthusiasts, providing consumer generated information and value added services and benefits to its members. Created as a place for members of the cruise community to interact, the social network encourages members to discover such benefits as price tracking, photo sharing, reward point programs, daily deals, and more. To learn more about Top Cruise Club, or to become a member, please visit Top Cruise Club.

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Marriott Resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico and Costa Rica Offering Huge Discount On Winter Leisure Rates

WESTON, Fla. – October 29, 2009 – Available exclusively for bookings made during the month of November, Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean, Mexico & Costa Rica Resorts are offering 40% off leisure rates for travel from Jan 1 – April 30, 2010. These unprecedented savings provide the perfect opportunity for those seeking a tropical winter getaway for a fraction of the regular price.

“To our knowledge, this is one of the largest rate discounts being offered by any resort collection,” said Michelle Bozoki, Director of Marketing Communications for Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts. “Consumers are anxious to get back to their regular traveling habits and this offer makes that winter getaway they’ve indulged in every year, possible.”

Effective for stays January 1 – April 30, 2010, the 40% discount applies to room rate only and can be booked between November 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009. The offer is not valid for groups of ten rooms or more. A limited number of rooms are available and blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. Promotion cannot be combined with any other offer, sales promotion, or prior purchase/reservation.

Reservations must be made directly through Marriott.com or by calling toll-free 1-888-727-2347 and requesting promotional code LLF. Participating locations include the St. Kitts Marriott, Frenchman’s Reef Marriott, Grand Cayman Marriott, Aruba Renaissance, Aruba Marriott, Curacao Marriott, Curacao Renaissance, San Juan Marriott, JW Marriott Cancun, Casa Magna Cancun Marriott, Puerto Vallarta Casa Magna Marriott, and Los Suenos Marriott.

Boasting an array of exciting resort activities, superb restaurants and dining options, state-of-the-art amenities and luxurious accommodations, each of the Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resorts offer a distinct and extraordinary vacation experience in spectacular oceanfront settings. For a full list of Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resort locations and for more information on the current packages and promotions, please visit Paradise by Marriott.

MARRIOTT AND RENAISSANCE CARIBBEAN & MEXICO RESORTS is an integrated sales and marketing organization that was formed in 1997 to combine the sales and marketing efforts of several resort properties in the Caribbean and Mexico. Today, the group consists of a select portfolio of nine oceanfront resorts that are owned and/or managed by Marriott International. Representing the most spectacular resort properties throughout the Caribbean and Mexico, including Aruba, Curaçao, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, Grand Cayman, Cancun and Puerto Vallarta,” each Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean & Mexico Resort captures the charm of its distinctive locale, while providing renowned quality and the high levels of hospitality and service that Marriott resorts uphold.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 68 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 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

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Diamond Public Relations
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