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Journey to the South Pacific on Florida's Gulf Coast...24,000 Square-foot Spa at Marco Island Marriott Debuts

Marco Island, FL - January 15, 2004 - Gracing the pristine shores of this incredible island paradise, the new 24,000 square-foot two-story, Spa at Marco Island Marriott welcomes guests. This magnificent materpiece provides a kaleidoscope of time-honored and personalized Balinese therapies, encompassing the latest in health, beauty and fitness technology. Exotic sensations, fantasy adventure, subtle touches and delightful surprises complemented by a holistic philosophy amidst the gentility of a legendary and award-winning staff. The new Spa at Marco Island Marriott is funded by the owner of the property, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, (Mass Mutual). Mass Mutaal's Adviser for the project is Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers, Inc.

Traitional South Pacific design has been given a contemporary and sophisticated twist throughout the soothing, stunning interiors, meticulously blending the finest natural materials, including: textured teakwood, carved stone, cool ceramic, terrazzo, and bamboo in indigenous styles...an intensive collaboration of man and nature. Designed by Brennan Beer Gorman Monk / Interiors, New York, NY and Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart & Associates, Inc. / Architects, Atlanta, GA, The Spa at Marco Island Marriott is an enchanting haven created in spendid, island chic. In vogue with "back-to-basics" living, men, women and young adults alike will encounter the healing wonders of traditional, natural therapies, methodically performed in twenty-four, seaside, serence retreats. Specialized therapies will include; La Stone, individual and couples wet treatments such as a Vichy Shower and Watsu. "Nature's own pharmacopoeia and our staff's ability to carry compassion in our hands and hearts will produce fullfilling results," stated Spa Director, Bryan Huckabee. The Spa at Marco Island Marriott fitness center is also filtted with state-of-the-art cardio-vascular machines an will offer a comprehnensive exercise class schedule considting of: yoga, water yoga, Pilates, spinning and more. Men and women each have inependent lounges where they can each have independent lounges where they can unwind between various treatments and the locker rooms feature relaxing plunge pools, steam rooms and saunas.

The spa within a spa is dedicated to hair, nails and makeup, boasting four pedicure thrones and eight manicure tables. Individualized skin consultations will provide treatments that best suit each individual's lifestyle, including; diamond tip microdermabrasion, oxygen infusion, anti-aging techniques and aromatherpy facials, each using products cutomized by dermatologists. One of the many diverse treatment programs offered is "ZENNY." Designed for young adults, it entails a specialized massage, facial, manicure and peidcure. The Aloe Gel body treatment and a Chocolate Milk foot soak round out the experience. "Our spa professionals will assist with customized spa experience for all ages to encourage a healthy posture and attitude towards looking and feeling your best," stated Huckabee.

Another popular treatment debuting at the Spa is "The Men's Tribal Collection," a half-day ritual to tame, tone and tighten. This 80-minute Deep Tissue Massage is followed by a Gentleman's Facial by Decleor; a European-style deep cleansing, purifying and anti-aging facial designed to minimize the appearance of fine lines and puffiness around the eyes. The ancient practice of Reflexology will stimulate the 72,000 nerve endings at the soles of the feet where rough callusses, caused by regular sporting activity, or miles of pavement-pounding stress, will be scrubbend and smoothed away. Then to top it all off, nails will be clipped and buffed for the start of a perfect evening in this island paradise.

Alluring therapies for women will also include a reflexology treatment, focusing on the head, neck and shoulders with sacral-cranial techniques to induce a deep state of euphoria. A satin skin body treatment using Le Renovateur, the principal ingredient in Carita beauty care will provide a deep cleansing and even skin texture. A second massage using the delicately scented Force Mineral Hydrating Mik or Cream beautifies the skin, after it has been purified, moiturized, and toned. A long, warm soak in the hydrotherapy tub, using nutrient-rich, aromatic, Bali-Bath Collections liberate a serene soul from within. A 650 square-foot retail boutique displays the array of top of the line products, such as Carita and Jamu (a Balinese product line).

Even the avid golfer can enjoy a personaliized half-day at the spa to address specific components of their golf game. A variety of treatments are customized with a personal trainer focusing on conditioning the body to break restrictive, habitual patterns and open a freer range of motion. Core strenth conditioning can help stabilize strong center muscles using Pilates techniques. Zen-Shiatsu therapies, combined with Hatha Yoga breath techniqies enable one to quiet the mind and control the swing, while reflexology helps to relax and promote balance from box to green. "The spa is the healthiest 19th hole on the tour!"

By infusing the sensual Balinese-based health and beauty treatments with the peaceful shimmering turquoise-flecked waters of this exquisite island paradise. The Spa at Marco Island Marriott will be the perfect place to restore the balance of body, mind and soul. With three-and-one-half miles of sweeping white sand beachfront, the Marco Island Marriott golf Resort & Spa offers 727 spacious guest rooms and suites, seven restaurants and lounges, two outdoor pools, spa pool, children's wading pool, whirlpool, game room, beach basketball court, beach volleyball, water sport rentals and 60,000 square-feet of flexible meeting space. For information call 800-438-4373 or for spa reservations 239-642-2686 or www.marcoislandmarriott.com.

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Read about Julie Register's visit to the Marco Island Marriott & Spa