Cool Off at One of the "World's 20 Coolest Pools" and Soak Up Summer's Final Savings at the Orlando World Center Marriott

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - Sep 2, 2011) - This summer has been a steamer for nearly everyone across the country, so pack that favorite swimsuit and cool off at the Orlando World Center Marriott, home to one of the "World's 20 Coolest Pools," according to Forbes Magazine! This Florida family resort's tropical 200-acre outdoor playground is an oasis of excitement for all ages with one-million gallons of liquid refreshment, encompassing the famed lagoon pool with its 106-foot curvy waterslide and cascading rock waterfalls; an indoor pool; two children's pools; a secluded spa pool and six whirlpool spas. Kids can participate in a variety of daily poolside activities, from scavenger hunts to waterslide contests. They can even build that castle in the sand play area.

Just as summer is winding down, the vacation connection continues at Orlando World Center Marriott where the two-room package deal is in play! The indoor playground of fun gets underway with exquisite and impeccable accommodations in a resort view room with one king bed and a guaranteed connecting room with two double beds from only $229 per night*. Stunning glass elevators in the atrium lobby transport guests on a scenic journey to the privacy and comfort of their spacious guest rooms which boast balconies to view the world.

Enjoy a round of golf on the championship 18-hole Hawk's Landing Golf Club which wraps around the resort; take in a golf lesson at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk's Landing Golf Club, or schedule a pampering treatment at The Spa. Additional recreational activities include an arcade, tennis, water volleyball, sand volleyball, and basketball court.
Worked up an appetite after all the outdoor fun? Indulge in one of 10 diverse restaurants and lounges near Disney World, ranging from Tuscan, Japanese and American cuisines. For those on the go, visit the full-service Mangrove Emporium Food Court; grab a cool frappuccino at Starbucks^®, or gather the family for a delicious buffet breakfast in Solaris.

The Orlando World Center Marriott is exceptionally located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World^® and just minutes from SeaWorld^® Orlando, Discovery Cove^®, Aquatica™, and Universal Studios^® Orlando. For more information on our Orlando resort package or to make reservations, please call 888-99-World and ask for rate code LLR, or visit http://www.marriott.com/specials/mesOffer.mi?marrOfferId=130218&displayLink=true.

*Offer requires 2-day advance booking and is subject to availability. Package is commissionable to travel agents.

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