A Warm Retreat: Miami Hotels & Attractions for the Ultimate Weekend Getaway

BETHESDA, Md., Nov 03, 2009 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Although much of the country is wrapped in chilly weather, Miami is still welcoming guests with 80-degree days and plenty of sunshine. And with sophisticated, affordable Miami hotels -- and exciting outdoor attractions -- Marriott International, Inc.

(NYSE: MAR), one of the world's leading lodging companies, is helping travelers plan getaways that will bring back the thrill of summer without breaking the bank.

From Downtown to the Coconut Grove, Midtown to Little Havana, Marriott's Miami hotels provide easy access to some of the city's best places to enjoy the sun, including: -- Haulover Beach. This spacious beach features picnic areas with barbecue grills, pedestrian tunnels, which link to the park and marina on Biscayne Bay, plus a nine-hole golf course, tennis and volleyball courts, a kite-flying area and kite shop.

-- Little Havana. Teeming with cafes, shops and galleries, visitors to Miami's Little Havana can spend the day sampling the sights, sounds and flavors of Cuba. Along the neighborhood's Calle Ocho, guests will find the famous Versailles Restaurant and the Walkway of the Stars.

-- Everglades National Park. Covering 1.5 million acres in the heart of Florida, Everglades National Park boasts miles of trails along which visitors can hike, fish, boat, canoe or kayak. While here, guests should watch out for the Florida panther, the American crocodile and the West Indian manatee -- all of these unique animals call the park home.

-- Biscayne National Park. Just minutes from many Downtown Miami hotels, Biscayne National Park offers visitors a glimpse at the only living tropical reef within the continental United States. For outdoor enthusiasts, the park offers glass-bottom boat trips, island excursions, snorkeling and canoe trips.

-- South Beach. With upscale boutiques, cafes, clubs and white sand beaches, plus more than 800 examples well-preserved Art Deco buildings, South Beach offers endless ways to spend an afternoon in the sun.

With a wide range of packages and full concierge service, Marriott's Miami hotels can help make planning a warm-weather getaway easy. For additional information about accommodations, attractions and travel specials in "The Magic City," visit http://www.marriott.com/city/miami-hotels.

About Marriott MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 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, The Ritz-Carlton Destination 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, Maryland, USA.

CONTACT: Jeff Gold [phone] [e-mail] SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.

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