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Take a Break with Girlfriend Getaways at Marriott, Renaissance, and Courtyard Hotels Worldwide

Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 25, 2008 -- With the economic meltdown, you may need to take some of that well deserved paid time off. Why not plan a getaway with your girlfriends? Marriott, Renaissance and Courtyard hotels around the world are offering girlfriend getaways (http://www.marriott.com/specials/default.mi) to help you relax, shop, laugh and dine in fabulous cities around the world. In addition, Marriott International has more than 3,000 locations worldwide ready to host you. Visit www.marriott.com/specials and search by city or hotel name. A sampling of girlfriend getaways specials:

SHOP 'TIL YOU DROP WITH JW MARRIOTT BANGKOK: Bangkok's reputation as a shopping capital is well deserved, given the low prices, high quality and easy VAT refunds. Silks, cotton, ceramics, furniture, antiques, home décor items, lacquer ware, silver, bronze, pewter, jewelry and all types of handicrafts make great souvenirs and gifts, and tailors abound for those made-to-measure items that can be shipped directly to your door. The JW Marriott Bangkok is a perfect base for retail therapy, located just one and two stops respectively from major shopping centers such as Central Chidlom and Emporium and Siam Paragon and also accessible via Sky Train to the weekend market at Jatujak. The JW Marriott Bangkok's "Shop 'til You Drop" girlfriend getaways (http://www.marriott.com/specials/default.mi) package includes breakfast, a 45 minute foot massage for two people at JW's Health Club and Spa, complimentary suitcase and butler service for packing, shopping guides and discount coupons from Bangkok's major department stores, daily Sky Train tickets (for two). Rates are THB 7,800 per room, per night for two, valid until 31 May, 2009 and subject to combined service charge and Government taxes. Available seven days a week, with minimum stay of two nights. Reservations can be made online at www.marriott.com/bkkdt or directly through the hotel, at 0 2656 7707, fax 0 2656 7711; be sure to specify promotional code SHO.

STRICTLY DANCE WEEKEND AT RENAISSANCE LONDON CHANCERY COURT: "Cha cha cha" your way to the Renaissance Chancery Court, in London's trendy High Holborn, a short walk from the shops and theatres of the West End. With the Strictly Dance Weekend, you learn amazing dance moves from a professional teacher, who will leave you looking glamorous on the dance floor. Package includes deluxe accommodation for two, English breakfast for two, two-hour dance lesson at the hotel, cupcakes waiting for you on arrival, a DVD to get you in the mood for dancing, and two "Strictly Cocktails" in the CC Bar. Girlfriend Getaways Package price is £285 GBP per room for one night; available Friday - Sunday nights, with dance lessons available on Saturday and Sundays only. Package offered through August 2009. Book at least 14 days prior to arrival by visiting www.renaissancechancerycourt.co.uk or calling 1-800-228-9290 in the US and specify promotional code XY0. (To extend your stay beyond one night, make a second booking at best available rate.) For toll-free numbers outside the US please click here http://www.marriott.com/reservation/worldnum.mi

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS PACKAGE AT THE SAN JUAN MARRIOTT: Ladies, gather up your girlfriends and experience what VIP treatment is all about at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. The package, valid through April 2009 (based on availability), includes VIP transfers to and from the airport, a one-hour Cosmos's Happy Hour at our Lobby Bar, Ocean Fresh Facial for two, two $25 Plaza Las Americas gift cards per stay, ice cream party and in-room chick flick, complimentary blackjack lesson at our Stellaris Casino, complimentary San Juan city tour for tow and upgraded bathroom amenities upon arrival. Package priced from $470-$680 per room per night, based on double occupancy, with a minimum stay of three nights, valid through April 2009. Be sure that promotional code ZJL appears in Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation at www.marriott.com/specials or at 1-800-228-9290 in the U.S.

GIRLFRIEND'S GOLF AND SPA GETAWAY AT JW MARRIOTT ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES: The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes provides a unique "female friendly" golf experience for both amateur and professional women golfers. In addition to the 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course with multiple sets of tees, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes has LPGA and PGA professionals on staff as well as female caddies. Package includes two nights at the JW Marriott Orlando; two rounds of golf with a Caddie Concierge (one per person); two one-hour golf lessons (one per person); two Arnica-Friction Massages (a strong anti-inflammatory blended with warming bay laurel, rosemary and basil to ease muscle congestion), one per person; breakfast buffet for two at Citron, An American Brasserie at the JW Marriott; and $50 credit toward purchases at the Golf Shop, which has a large selection of women's apparel and golf accessories ($50 credit per room). When reserving this package online, specify a range of dates of 2 nights. Additional nights may be purchased at regular rate. Package is available year round, based on availability; rates start from $838 USD for two nights/two guests, with rates depending on dates.

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAY PACKAGE AT THE RENAISSANCE PARIS VENDOME: Crazy laughter and complicity. Nowadays, a girlfriends' evening is a real party. In the heart of Paris, located between the Tuileries Garden and Place Vendome, the Renaissance Paris Vendome combines the comfort and sophistication of a 5 star boutique hotel. The hotel's Girlfriend Getaway Package includes Prestige accommodations, breakfast in bed for you and your friends, afternoon at the SPA with sauna and steam room, a 30-minute massage and glass of champagne to enjoy poolside. Learn how to mix the perfect cocktail (with tasting) at the Bar Chinois at 5 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing at the famous Parisian Club "Le Cab" (beverages extra) and candies and snacks in-room for an after party. For groups of six or more, the package also includes a limousine at your disposal for a tour of Paris. Rates per person, per night in a double room from €400; additional nights from €230 per person for a double room with breakfast included. For reservations, contact: Delphine.bao@renaissancehotels.com via telephone: +33 1 40 20 20 05 or fax : +33 1 40 20 72 19.

GIRLFRIEND GETAWAYS PACKAGE AT THE VILA SOL ALGARVE, A RENAISSANCE SPA & GOLF RESORT: A wealth of historic and cultural attractions, traditional crafts and gastronomy and a world-class, 15,000-sq.-ft spa make Portugal's Algarve and the newly rebranded Vila Sol Algarve, A Renaissance Spa & Golf Resort (www.renaissancealgarve.com) the perfect place for a girlfriends getaway. The five-star resort's Girlfriend Getaways (http://www.marriott.com/specials/default.mi) Package includes deluxe accommodations, buffet breakfast daily, two complimentary spa treatments per person per stay (one group treatment in the Aquamedic pool and one individual treatment). The package is valid from April 5 - September 26, 2009, based on a minimum three-night stay; rates per night range from €179 from April 5 - July 25, €249 from July 26 - August 22, and €179 from August 23 - September 26. To book, visit www.renaissancealgarve.com and enter promotional code GGK.

FUN & SPA GIRLFRIEND PACKAGE AT MARRIOTT EXECUTIVE APARTMENTS DUBAI CREEK: Girls, if you are looking for a home away from home where you can sleep blissfully at night and have fun all day, come to the Marriott Executive Apartments Dubai Creek. The Fun & Spa Girlfriend package, valid April 1-31, 2009, includes one-bedroom suite for two persons, flowers and chocolates upon arrival and a choice of the following: aromatherapy massage for 50 minutes, aromatherapy sensitive relaxing facial for 60 minutes or the chocolicious body scrub for 45 minutes. At night, stroll along the beautiful creek or watch the amazing city's skyline from the Skywalk Bridge. Package is priced at AED1460 for two persons per night. Available seven days a week, subject to room availability. For reservations, log onto marriott.com/specials or call the hotel directly at +971 (4) 2131000; be sure to enter the promotional code GGK when making an online or telephone booking.

GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN AT COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DUBAI: Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott Dubai Green Community and we will pamper you with lots of surprises and our warm, impeccable service. Start the day with a lavish treatment at the Nail Bar, followed by free shuttle service to the Mall of the Emirates where you can shop 'til you drop! Then sit back and enjoy a massage at the Feet First Reflexology Studio. Finally, take a cool dip in our pool, overlooking the crystal blue lake before heading out in the evening to The Bar, the place to be seen. Package is priced at AED1300, per room, per night, for single or double occupancy, including buffet breakfast for two, vouchers for Nail Bar & Feet First Reflexology Studio and free shuttle service to and from the Mall of the Emirates. Validity of girlfriend getaways package is seven days a week from 1st April - 31 August 2009, subject to room availability. For reservations, log onto www.marriott.com/specials or call the hotel directly at +971 (4) 885222; be sure to quote promotional quote GGK when booking online or by telephone.

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