Marriott Rewards (including Ritz-Carlton) - Surprise Bonus... 25,000 points for 20 nights June 1 to Aug 31

Just got this email and don't see anything posted here... is this targeted or a surprise summer bonus?

Register to earn 25,000 points with Marriott Rewards®
Leave your cares, your work and your world behind. Sign up now to earn 25,000 bonus points after you stay 20 paid nights at Marriott hotels worldwide. It’s a free and easy way to earn the extra points you need to enjoy the getaway you want.

Follow these 3 steps and you’ll be on your way:
Register: By selecting the red “Register” button to the right, or by calling 1-888-MARRIOTT (627-7468).

Stay: At any of more than 3,000 participating Marriott hotels June 1 to August 31, 2009.

Earn: 25,000 bonus points after you stay 20 paid nights at Marriott hotels.

Just got this email and don't see anything posted here... is this targeted or a surprise summer bonus?

Register to earn 25,000 points with Marriott Rewards®
Leave your cares, your work and your world behind. Sign up now to earn 25,000 bonus points after you stay 20 paid nights at Marriott hotels worldwide. It’s a free and easy way to earn the extra points you need to enjoy the getaway you want.

Follow these 3 steps and you’ll be on your way:
Register: By selecting the red “Register” button to the right, or by calling 1-888-MARRIOTT (627-7468).

Stay: At any of more than 3,000 participating Marriott hotels June 1 to August 31, 2009.

Earn: 25,000 bonus points after you stay 20 paid nights at Marriott hotels.

its not exactly a surprise, but yes it is the 2009 Marriott Summer Promotion. It is a targeted Promotion of which there are 3 other variations...

Lots of other people got the offer, discussed in more detail here (along with the other offers) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/marriott-rewards/951931-marriott-summer-promo.html

I'm in for the 25K/20 nights too :D