2008/2009 Owner Referral Program

Send me your friends who are thinking about joining the Marriott Vacation Club International family and when they buy, you may be eligible for 40,000 Marriott Reward points or $400 credit towards your villa maintenance fee! Let's team up by spreading the good news on how to enjoy vacations more efficiently the Marriott way and you may never have to pay maintenance fees again!

If eligible* they can come down on one of our fabulous Marriott packages:

2008/2009 Platinum Season Package
December 15th, 2008 - May 15th, 2009
5 Days 4 Nights in a Guest Room Accomodation
$599

2009 Gold Season Package May 16th, 2009 - December 14th, 2009
5 Days 4 Nights in a Guest Room Accomodation
$399

*Details of Participation: Income of over $100,000, and if married, both husband and wife must attend a 90 minute presentation together. Minimum purchase price of $15,000 to qualify for package refund. Owners eligible for up to 40,000 Marriott Reward points or up to $400 credit towards maintenance if referral buys on that trip.**Check for participating states...some states my be Tour only or Purchase only states. Call for details to confirm your state's eligibility.

2008 Owner Bring-A -Friend Events

Owner Exclusive
2008
Bring~A~Friend Events

4 Days & 3 Nights
(Share a Spacious 2-Bedroom Villa)

Including a Memorable Dining Event
Only $399 for Both Couples
Reservations are limited to 25 Owners per Event
Please call me or Guest Relations Team today at 1-877-882-3050, ext.1516

Event Dates:
November 6-9, December4-7

Announcing No More Blackout Dates

Imagine taking off for your dream vacation to a European castle or a romantic weekend getaway to San Francisco. With no blackout dates, you can go where you want, when you want. Wherever your heart longs to go, whether it's Springtime in Paris or playing the historic golf course of St. Andrews, from Australia to Zurich, your Marriott Reward Points can take you there at a moment's notice.

Wacky Presidential Election Hotel Promotions

Hotels are capitalizing on the U.S. presidential election in an unprecedented way, offering special packages and drinks for the occasion.

The unprecedented interest has also prompted the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island in Florida to offer its first ever election special—an election-night package that offers real presidential perks: a private jet, motorcade, even fireworks. (At $15,000, though, paying for it may require taxpayer dollars.)

Candidate-inspired cocktails—the “Obamarita” (Patron silver, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, and prosecco) and the “McCainade” (Jim Beam, Amaretto, lemonade, iced tea, and grenadine) offer politically charged diners a fun and playful way to support their favorite candidate.

Over 4.7 Million housholds own one or more Timeshare weekly intervals totaling 6.5 Million

Year 2007 sales totaled $10.6 Billion, growing 6% over 2006. Florida dominated geographically with 23% of all timeshares owned in the US.
The predominant Resort category is a beach destination, with 46% on or near a beach.
(Source: Ernst & Young, LLP)

Boise gets earliest snow on record

Big snow flakes fell early Friday evening, turning Downtown Boise into a giant snow globe for people on their way home from work. The snow caught many people off guard, including this bicyclist heading down Idaho Street between 8th and 9th around 5:45 p.m. Across the Treasure Valley, tree branches heavy with wet, snow-covered leaves fell on power lines, causing scattered power outages. This is the earliest measurable snowfall in Boise since recordkeeping began in 1898, according to the National Weather Service. At 10 p.m., the Weather Service said 1.7 inches of snow had fallen. The previous earliest recorded snowfall was Oct. 12, 1969, when a little more than an inch fell. And if the snow wasn't enough, meteorologists say winds across southwestern Idaho will average 25 to 40 mph through Saturday afternoon, with gusts up to 55 mph. Sustained winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, which can make driving difficult.

Construction Tour of Marriott's Oceana Palms

Last week, a group of us from Sales were given a personal and up close "sneak peak" of the magnificent views from the top floors of Oceana Palms.
Yes, we went up via that tiny caged elevator, some holding on for dear life, as we went up and up......to the 18th floor.
What a view awaited us! You could see forever, and the beautiful shades of blue were like something from a painting.



Here, as you can see, are some photos I took looking north, east and south towards the Atlantic Ocean.

Attractions in Palm Beach - Norton Museum of Art

Norton Museum of Art

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Theme trips on Marriott.com

Select A Trip Theme

Our City Experts have suggested places within each destination based on "Trip Themes." Each theme is defined below. Choose a theme and then click on Select. You might discover a whole new way to experience a destination.

Action / Adventure

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The opposite of a lounge-chair vacation, take an energetic trip filled with thrills and adventure.

Adult Escape

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Avoid the family circus and escape to the adult world of travel, entertainment, relaxation, and a real vacation.

Artsy

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Discover museums, architecture, theater, and other places where creative energy and aesthetics decorate your destination.

Cupid (Romantic)

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Find recommendations that satisfy your romantic travel desires, from bare seclusion to decadent luxury.

Family Time

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Visit sites where adults and children have fun, learn together, and make lasting family memories.

Connoisseur

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We'll help you find what's elegant, intriguing, and hard to come by: the exquisite treasures of your destination.

History Buff

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These sites and events house the artifacts and legends that have obsessed historians throughout the ages.

Inner-Einstein

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For science whizzes of all ages and disciplines, we will guide you to the attractions that satisfy left-brained travelers from botanists to mechanical engineers.

Local Culture

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Learn about the locals who live in your vacation destination by visiting places that reveal the social culture and heritage that separates the inhabitants from the tourists.

Musical Journey

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Music lovers of all kinds and ages will know where to go to find live music, historic performance venues, and musicians' current and past haunts.

Must See

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What no traveler should miss! These sites and events are acclaimed attractions that give the destination part of its spirit and visitors fabulous memories.

On the Town

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Explore trendy shopping and business districts by day and then get ready for a hip night out on the town.

Outdoorsy

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For those who prefer mountains to skyscrapers and grass to sidewalks, this trip style will lead you to the wonders of The Great Outdoors that beautify your destination.

Take it Easy

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Whether you want to lie on a beach, stroll through a garden, or unwind in a spa, these sites offer uninterrupted peace and tranquility.

Shop 'til You Drop!

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Brandish your credit cards while we recommend a variety of stores and shopping districts that contain unique products that will commemorate your trip or make thoughtful gifts.

Sports Enthusiast

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Athletes and sports fans: this trip style sends you to live games, famous stadiums, lessons with the pros, and places to play while you're away.

Where the Expert Goes

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Take our City Experts' insider advice and visit the attractions they love and would recommend to their best friends.

World Scholar

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Tans fade, but knowledge lasts forever! If you like to learn while you travel, select this trip to find places and happenings that encourage you to create intellectual memori

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