| ...$50 MILLION RENOVATION EMBRACES A NEW LEVEL OF SEASIDE LUXURY IN RICH BALINESE STYLE AT THE MARCO ISLAND MARRIOTT RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA
ORLANDO, Fla. - The sweeping, pristine and tranquil beachfront resort setting of the world-class Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa nestled comfortably on the southernmost tip of Florida's Gulf Coast, will soon embrace a new level of luxury. The completion of a more than $50 million renovation is designed to captivate the senses in richly appointed Balinese style.
Bali will meet the Gulf Coast as the Marco Island Marriott prepares to construct an incredible 24,000-square foot Balinese health spa which will offer traditional Asian therapies, complete with 24 private European salon treatment rooms and refreshing outdoor seaside treatment terraces, making it the largest spa on the Gulf Coast. By infusing the sensual Balinese-based health and beauty treatments with the peaceful shimmering turquoise-flecked waters of this island paradise, it will become the perfect place to restore the balance of body, mind and soul as spa lovers and sports enthusiasts all over the world will come to appreciate. "The renovation is designed to harmonize with the resorts natural and cultural environment," stated Bob Dictor, General Manager.
Finding a contemporary niche amidst the current architectural design of the property, the award-winning characteristics and defining points have remained the same, rendered with some pivotal design statements that reflect a warm mix of stone, rich woods, textured finishes and soft earth tone fabrics, highlighted by shades of peach terracotta and bold contrasting colors such as purples and yellows.
The vaulted atrium lobby boasts 35-foot picture windows spanning swaying palms, sparkling pools, exotic foliage and breathtaking views of the setting sun. Rich wood A-framed beams are an eye catching focal point and twin sandcastle pavilions connected by glass breezeways with coquina accents tastefully unify the resort complex. In addition, each of the resort's 735 spacious guest rooms will reflect the same distinct Balinese flavor. Glass doors unfolding onto a private balcony will brighten the entire room sending forth a cascade of soothing reflections evoking a sense of ones own tropical hideaway.
The renovation and expansion project will also unveil a new 10,000-square-foot ballroom and beachside terrace featuring panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico; a complete redesign of two out of the five restaurants including Tropiks, which is going upscale and Kurrents, the popular seafood venue will allow guests to observe the entire cooking process with the kitchen on full display. A $3.5 million enhancement alone is underway for the 18-hole championship golf course under the direction of famed golf course architect, Bob Cupp. Construction on this Audubon-endorsed course will conclude in October of this year.
The Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club and Spa enjoys the longest stretch of beachfront in the entire area, along with two outdoor pools, children's wading pool, whirlpool, four tennis courts, fitness center, game room, beach basketball court, beach volleyball, wave runner, catamaran, kayak and sailboat rentals. In addition, the resort features 50,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space and eight refreshing outdoor venues perfect for cocktail receptions, weddings, holiday parties and incentive meetings. For information or reservations call 800-438-4373 or 941-394-2511 or visit www.marcomarriottresort.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating units in the United States and 63 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 Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services, and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 152,000 employees. In fiscal year 2000, Marriott International reported systemwide sales of $19.8 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
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