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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc., one of the world's leading lodging companies, is making Florida vacations easier to plan by offering travelers information on destinations around the state.

Whether vacationers are looking for Florida hotels in Orlando or Miami - or a more secluded spot - with ideas designed to inspire, Marriott makes planning the perfect getaway simple.

Grouped by the type of experience, some destinations include:

Outdoor Fun

• Beaches. From Fort Walton Beach's white sands to the waveless waters of Smathers Beach in Key West, surfing at Sebastian Inlet to shelling on Sanibel Island, basking in the sun is a Florida tradition.
• Wildlife. At Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Wekiwa Springs State Park exciting wildlife encounters abound.
• Everglades National Park. At almost 1.5 million acres, Everglades National Park features miles hiking and canoe trails, along which guests can see alligators, turtles, rare birds & plants.
  

Theme Parks & Family-friendly Fun

• Theme Parks. Located in the Orlando area, SeaWorld, Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando & Busch Gardens offer everything from death-defying rides to educational experiences.
• Lowry Park Zoo. Named "the #1 zoo in America" by both Parents magazine and Child magazine, this kid-friendly attraction features more than 2,000 animals on 56 acres.
• Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. This unique attraction lets visitors tour launch areas, relive historic missions and even offers the chance to see a live shuttle launch. (For guests who can't get shuttle launch passes, many Florida hotels in the area offer outside lounges where you can watch history being made.)
  

Nightlife

• South Beach, Miami. For pulsing night clubs, chic restaurants and never-ending cocktails, hit Ocean Drive or Collins Avenue.
• Key West. Toast to the setting sun at the Mallory Square's daily Sunset Celebration. Afterward, head to Duval Street and explore the Keys' bar and restaurant district.
• West Palm Beach. With a mid-century trolleybus that circles between CityPlace and Clematis Street, it's easy to explore the area's top restaurants, bars and clubs.
  

For more information about Marriott's Florida hotels and vacations, visit http://www.marriott.com/hotel-search/united-states/florida.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 66 countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

    CONTACT:
    Jeff Gold
    (301) 380-4213
    jeff.gold@marriott.com