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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Between summer vacations, spring breaks, fall getaways and the winter holidays, it seems that every season is filled with family travel. So to help parents plan vacations everyone can enjoy, Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), one of the world's leading lodging companies, is offering tips to make the experience one you won't want to forget.

Family Travel Planning

• Make the process of selecting a destination a democratic one - that way everyone can voice their ideas and opinions.
• Look for special family travel packages and discount offers available in your top-five destinations. This will help determine where you can make the most of your time and your budget.
• Once you've selected a destination, get a city-specific travel guide designed for those traveling with children. It will help you find activities everyone can enjoy.

Choosing a Hotel

• Try to select a hotel designed for family travel. With amenities like on-site dining, room service, pools, babysitting services and/or kids' clubs, high-speed internet access, video game consoles and DVD players, you can give them easy access to kid-friendly fun.
• Choose accommodations with room to roam. If you have teenagers or older children, you can also opt for connecting rooms.
• Select a hotel that's near the attractions you want to see most. Rather than driving across town, you may be able to walk or take the hotel's shuttle service to your destination.

At the Destination

• Contact the hotel's concierge to get information about family-friendly attractions and amenities that may not be listed in the guide books.
• Keep mealtimes simple. Allow each child to choose one restaurant during your stay - with the adults in your party choosing the rest.
• Build in time to relax and unwind. This will give everyone the chance to take a nap, read or spend time alone.

For additional tips and information about planning family travel, visit www.marriott.com/family-travel.mi.

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

SOURCE Marriott International, Inc.