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WASHINGTON, March 29 /PRNewswire/ -- With summer vacations just around the corner, Marriott Rewards has reduced the number of points needed to visit some of the world's most popular destinations. Marriott Rewards PointSavers allows members to save up to 33 percent on points needed to earn vacations at participating destinations.
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All Marriott PointSaver hotels are discounted one category. For example, the Scottsdale Marriott at McDowell Mountain is a category 5 hotel and usually requires 25,000 Marriott Reward points for one night. But with PointSavers, it can be redeemed as a category 4 points, 20,000 Marriott Reward points. Awards may be booked now for stays through Sept. 30, 2005.
Whether riding the trolley in San Francisco, visiting the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin or taking a boat ride in Hong Kong harbour, Marriott Rewards PointSavers offers many destinations at premier Marriott International hotels. Sample destinations include:
North America
Renaissance ClubSport Walnut Creek, Calif.
San Francisco Courtyard Downtown, Calif.
Boston Marriott Peabody, Mass.
Renaissance Seattle, Wash.
Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront, Fla.
Residence Inn Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
International
JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa, Thailand
Renaissance Harbour View Hong Kong, China
Renaissance Beijing, China
Dalmahoy Marriott Hotel & Country Club, Scotland
Courtyard Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, France
Courtyard Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
A complete list of hotels and resorts as well as details about reduced- point awards can be found in the Member Specials section of marriottrewards.com. Some restrictions and all program terms and conditions apply.
Participating brands include Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott and Marriott Vacation Club International.