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 Marriott Vacation Club International Opens Second
Resort on the island of Aruba, The 165 villa
Marriott Aruba Surf Club

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Palm Beach, ARUBA � August 25, 2004 � Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR), announces the opening of its highly anticipated second resort on the island of Aruba, Marriott�s Aruba Surf Club. The first 165 two-bedroom villas are now available for lifetime vacation owners as well as for nightly rental guests.

Marriott�s Aruba Surf Club opens on Palm Beach, with two and three-bedroom villas and amenities, like large pools connected by a winding, lazy river.

Ideally set on Aruba�s scenic Palm Beach, the windsurfing capital of the Caribbean, the new resort is adjacent to the sold-out Marriott�s Aruba Ocean Club and the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.

�The beautiful island of Aruba has proven to be a great destination for our Marriott Vacation Club owners,� stated Stephen P. Weisz, president, Marriott Vacation Club International. �Arubans are well-known for their warm �bon bini� spirit, and they certainly make our owners feel very welcomed, year after year.�

Upon completion, the resort will consist of 430 two-bedroom/two-bath (1,195 square feet) and 20 three-bedroom/three-bath (1,707 square feet) villas featuring ocean or island views. Each villa provides a private balcony, fully equipped kitchen, spacious living and dining areas, a master suite with a deep-soaking tub, multiple televisions, a DVD and washer/dryer. A �lock-off� option offers separate use of a deluxe guestroom with its own balcony and a kitchenette that includes a microwave, undercounter refrigerator and a bar sink. 

Planned resort features include:

  • Two large pools connected by a lazy river
  • Marriott Compass Kids� Club program
  • Pool bar and grill
  • Fitness center
  • The Marketplace convenience store and deli
  • Access to the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino and Marriott�s Aruba Ocean Club facilities
From the architecture to the official language, Dutch influences are scattered throughout the island of Aruba, attracting visitors year-round. Known as the Turquoise Coast, Aruba offers some of the best areas for scuba diving and snorkeling, and it is world-renowned for ideal windsurfing conditions. Visitors to the island can experience rugged off-road and deep-sea fishing excursions or put their golf and tennis games to the test. Additionally, exceptional dining and shopping reflect the island�s rich culture and diverse influences.

In 1984, Marriott became the first branded hospitality company by nearly a decade to enter the timeshare industry. Now celebrating 20 years of making vacation dreams come true for its owners and guests, MVCI continues to expand with a diverse portfolio of 6,500 timeshare resort villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. 

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 other countries and territories. 


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Contact:

Ed Kinney
Marriott Vacation Club International
(407) 206-6278
[email protected]
 www.marriottsarubasurfclub.com

Also See: Rick Zeolla Appointed General Manager and Pasquale Strocchia Appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at the Aruba Marriott Resort / Aug 2003
The Renaissance Aruba Beach Resort & Casino Finalizing a $15 million dollar Renovation and Re-branding; Formerly Aruba Sonesta Beach Resort / November 2003


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