Florida Travel Guide

Boca Raton, FL - Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel and Town Center Mall have teamed up to create an exclusive holiday shopping package, perfect for those looking to get their shopping done early while taking some time to enjoy a fantastic Florida getaway.

Jumpstart the holidays with a shopping vacation near South Florida’s premier mall while enjoying a remarkable two-night stay in Florida’s most beautiful city, Boca Raton. Upon checking in for a two-night stay, you will receive a gift bag filled with Town Center Mall goodies including a $25 Simon Mall Gift Card and leather credit card holder. The Happy Holidays Shop ‘Til You Drop Boca Raton Vacation Package includes:
• Deluxe accommodations for two
• Breakfast for two daily
• One $25 Simon Mall gift card (with minimum of two-night stay)
• Town Center Mall goodie bag including leather credit card organizer
• Prices from $99 to $159 per night

Town Center Mall is celebrating its Grand Re-Opening in February 2008, however a large majority of the stores are expected to be complete and open by mid to late November 2007. With the following new store additions, Town Center Mall will become even more of a shopping mecca than it previously was. Anthropologie, Baby Cotton, Bing Crosby’s Piano Bar, Blue Martine, Blue Mercury, Bulgari, Capitol Grille, Coldwater Creek, Eli Tahari, Gap Body, Gap Kids, Hollister, Just Cavalli, Levenger, Reiss, Select Comfort, Soma, and Walking Company are all slated to open later this month, while a number of other stores will open early 2008. The mall has also expanded their Crate & Barrel store to include a two-story furniture section.

Cool off in the expansive tropical outdoor resort pool, peppered with palm trees, creating the perfect balance of sun and shade. Complete with a gazebo pavilion, a health club, Jacuzzi, hammocks, a waterfall and wet bar, this outdoor paradise is reminiscent of exotic islands straight from the tropics. Take a dip and recuperate from hours of holiday shopping, and have a tropical drink poolside to reward yourself for a day well spent.

After a refreshing afternoon poolside, experience delicious dining at one of two hotel’s uniquely Boca Raton restaurants. Umbria serves continental Mediterranean cuisine all day, while Oasis Caf and Pool Bar features lunch and dinner in a tropical setting next to the refreshing pool. Linger over dinner and enjoy casual conversation in a sensational setting.

Retreat to the unbelievable Renaissance Boca Raton and sleep soundly in brand new rooms and suites dressed in luxury. Plush beddings, granite bathrooms and custom closet storage only add to the deluxe amenities found in these South Florida accommodations. Concierge level rooms boast ultra-adaptable rooms with complimentary wireless Internet access and plug-in panels are available in some rooms. Select Executive King Rooms offer the convenience of in-room fax machines and copiers. Outdoor verandas only highlight the beauty of these suites and make lodging in Florida comfortable yet sophisticated.

Discover the beauty of the Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel and turn a shopping vacation into a relaxing weekend getaway meant to ease the stress of the whirlwind holidays. Take a little time to enjoy the season with the unbelievable Happy Holidays Shopping Package.

About Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel
The all-new Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel is perfect for both leisure and business travelers, offering brand new guest rooms & providing the location and amenities most sought after in a luxury hotel in South Florida. The property is at Glades Plaza & Town Center Mall, featuring 30 restaurants, 200 shops, & a spa & salon - there is always something exciting to do near this Boca Raton, FL Hotel. Situated near both Palm Beach International Airport and Fort Lauderdale Airports, this nearby Deerfield Beach, FL hotel is located 4 miles from Boca beaches that make it so worthwhile to stay in a hotel in Boca Raton, FL. Enjoy a prime location situated one mile from Florida Atlantic University and LYNN University, not to mention Boca Raton’s pristine country clubs. Be sure to take advantage of the outdoor resort pool pavilion, health club, Jacuzzi, hammocks and wet bar. The Renaissance Boca Raton is ranked as the destination of choice for those seeking a South Florida hotel. For more information or to make a reservation call 561-368-5252 or click here.

Marco Island, FL - Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa has partnered with Education for Children with Diabetes Foundation (CWD) in an effort to drive awareness and raise funds for childhood diabetes. To reach the goal of raising $10,000 in the next few months, the resort has unveiled a Florida family beach vacation and flagged the Mango-Mandarin Healing Hands Massage and select spa products as charitable components that enable guests to help by simply booking. Now through December 31, 2007, guest can give back by just kicking back and enjoying the following:

CWD Family Escape - Marco Island Vacation Package, designed for two adults and two children and available for a two- or five-night stay, features adjoining guestrooms, which means kids get their own pad and mom and dad get some privacy. Prices start at $519 per night; daily breakfast buffet, four specialty drinks and a recreation credit ($25 for two-night stay and $50 on five nights) are included.* Donation: $50 and $100 contributions, for two- and five-night stays respectively, will be made to CWD.

Mango-Mandarin Healing Hands Massage, Biotone Mango-Mandarin body butter and lotion enable guests to indulge without guilt as these all give back to CWD! A 50-minute customized massage at this refreshing Marco Island spa ($140), infused with the tempting scents of mango and mandarin which smoothes and conditions skin, ensures spa-goers will double as do-gooders as this specialty massage is tied to CWD through the end of the year. Donation: 15% of all proceeds from the massages and spa products will go straight to CWD.

The mission of Education for Children with Diabetes Foundation is to promote understanding of the care and treatment of diabetes, especially in children; to increase awareness of the need for unrestricted diabetes care for children at school and daycare; to support families living with diabetes; and to promote understanding of research into a cure.

Marco Island Marriott is proud to get involved and partner with this worthy cause. With the two- and five-night packages and the mango-mandarin massage and spa products that result in generous donations, this acclaimed Naples luxury hotel is making headway in the battle for children with diabetes.

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