Digital Diva Jarmaine Santiago Travels to Hawaii -- YouTube Sensation Reaches Out to a New Generation of Travelers

WAILEA, HI--(Marketwire - Jul 21, 2011) - The Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa on the island of Maui, Hawaii is the topic of a new posting by 21-year-old YouTube phenomenon Jarmaine Santiago. Jarmaine's channel on YouTube, http://www.youtube.com/user/JLovesMac1, boasts over 380,000 subscribers. Her boisterous personality shines through and strikes a chord with her audience of mostly young girls between the ages of 16 and 24 who look to Jarmaine for advise on style, romance and now it seems travel.

Jarmaine visited the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa over the week of July 10. On her new video post on YouTube and through her website, she is sharing her favorite vacation memories including the views from the oceanfront resort, restaurant selections, and the pool scene. The resort is adjacent to the luxurious Shops at Wailea mall which resonated with Jarmaine and would be appealing to her loyal followers.

Sharon Klaschka, Director of Sales & Marketing at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, notes that the decision on where to vacation has evolved into a family decision. "Jarmaine's YouTube channel and website are a great way to reach out to a demographic that we feel would really enjoy the many features of our resort. With over 58 Million views on her YouTube channel it is clear that marketing to a new generation is taking on a different face than in the past and we are embracing it."

Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa offers one of the best oceanfront locations within the Wailea luxury resort on Maui, Hawaii. The resort offers 544 guest rooms and suites, featuring amenities which include high-speed Internet, a 27-inch flat screen TV, cable TV, video games, a private lanai (balcony), five swimming pools, including the adult-only Maluhia Serenity Pool, Mandara Spa, Mala Wailea restaurant -- from world-renowned chef/owner Mark Ellman -- which makes for exceptional Maui fine dining, the only Starbucks store in Wailea, poolside dining at Kumu's, "Te Au Moana" luau from the renowned Tihati Productions and nearby golf, tennis and the exclusive Shops at Wailea.

For more information, reservations or Maui visitor info, please visit waileamarriott.com or call 1-808-879-1922.