Hospitality Net

PALM BEACH, Aruba | Marriott Vacation Club International (MVCI), the vacation ownership division of Marriott International Inc. (NYSE:MAR) , announced today the opening of its much 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 one-time nightly rental guests.

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 Surf Club 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, master suite with deep- soaking tub, multiple televisions, DVD and washer/dryer. A "lock-off" option offers separate use of a deluxe guestroom with its own balcony and kitchenette that includes a microwave, mini-refrigerator and bar sink. Prices at Marriott's Aruba Surf Club currently average $31,900 per week of ownership, varying by season, view and villa type.

Marriott Vacation Club International is the recognized worldwide leader in vacation ownership with a program highly regarded for its quality and unique flexibility. 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. Today, more than 250,000 vacation owners in all 50 states and 143 countries own their vacations "the Marriott way," offering options to exchange weeks with priority within the MVCI portfolio, trade their week(s) for Marriott Rewards points or exchange within Interval International's global system of 2,000 resorts in 75 countries. For more information on vacation ownership or villa rentals, visit online at http://www.marriottvacationclub.com/ or call (866) 300-3032.