Marriott and Hertz Relaunch Florida Drive & Shop Package in Time for Holiday Shopping Season

2012-11-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Now through December 31, 2012, at www.marriott.com/floridashoppingoffer.

Over 4.7 million Latin Americans traveled to the sunshine state last year to sightsee, enjoy the white sand beaches, amazing restaurants and nightlife and to take advantage of the exceptional shopping Florida has to offer. With the end of the year shopping season approaching, Marriott International Florida properties and Hertz are preparing to host the savvy holiday shoppers by relaunching the Florida Drive & Shop Package for Latin American & Caribbean travelers.

“We are very fortunate to have such great partners like Hertz in the region, with whom we have been able to create numerous successful promotions and offer benefits to our  mutual customers across Latin America,” said Nancy McHenry, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Southern Americas at Marriott International.

“Latin America and Caribbean visitors to Florida are well known for their desire to shop during their trips. This promotion is proof of how much we listen to the needs of our customers and offer benefits aligned to those needs. We are very happy to partner with Marriott, another leading player in the travel industry, to offer expanded benefits to our mutual customers,” said David Preciado, Director of Sales, Marketing & Strategic Partnerships Hertz Latin America & Caribbean

Loyal Hertz and Marriott Rewards members who book between now and December 31, 2012 for stays through January 31, 2013, at participating  JW Marriott, Renaissance Marriott Hotels & Resorts, with rates ranging from $109 – $559 per night, will receive:
• Upgraded guest room when available
• $25 hotel credit per night (not valid towards room rate)
• Up to 20% off  a Hertz Car Rental plus Triple Marriott Reward® Points

To book, visit www.marriott.com/floridashoppingoffer  and use promotional code VZ0 to receive the offer. Stays must be booked by now thru December 31, 2012. Stays must also be booked in advance.

Participating Hotels

• Hollywood Beach Marriott
• Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
• Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
• Orlando Airport Marriott
• JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
• Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center
• Miami Airport Marriott
• Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay
• Miami Marriott Dadeland
• JW Marriott Hotel Miami
• South Beach Marriott
• Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa
• Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort
• Delray Beach Marriott
• Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina
• West Palm Beach
• Palm Beach Gardens Marriott
• Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa
• Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa
• Tampa Airport Marroitt
• Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina
• Clearwater Beach Marriott Suites on Sand Key
• Fort Lauderdale Marriott North
• JW Marriott Marquis Miami
• Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld
• Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach Resort & Spa
• Renaissance Tampa Hotel International Plaza
• St. Petersburg Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club
• Renaissance Boca Raton

TERMS & CONDITIONS
Offer valid for stays October 15, 2012 – January 31, 2013 at participating JW Marriott, Renaissance and Marriott Hotels & Resorts, in Florida.  Must reserve the promotional code VZ0 in order to receive offer.  Stays must be booked by December 31, 2012.  Stays must be booked in advance.  Offer not available during special events and blackout dates may apply.  Tax is additional and special offers cannot be combined.  This offer is not available to groups of 10 or more rooms.  Hotel credit not applicable for room rate and tax and may not be redeemed for cash.  Credit can be used on spa, golf, dining, and resort/hotel shops.  Offer includes up to 20 percent off in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico and TRIPLE Marriott Rewards points on the Hertz rental.  Offer applies to Affordable Rates rentals, all vehicles, rentals of 1 day or more, rentals picked up through January 31, 2013 and at participating locations in the Canada, Puerto Rico, & United States.

Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance from Latin America & the Caribbean, using Marriott Rewards CDP 154080 and PC 168291 (for rentals in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico). For rentals in Puerto Rico: A printed version of this page must be presented and surrendered at time of rental. Minimum rental period is one day for daily rates, and five days for weekly rates. Normal Hertz Affordable, Leisure and Standard Rate rules and restrictions apply.

For rentals in the U.S, Canada & Puerto Rico: Minimum rental age is 20 (exceptions apply); age differential daily charges apply for renters under age 25. Minimum rental age for Adrenaline and Prestige Collection vehicles is 25.Discount applies on the base rate only (time and mileage); taxes, tax reimbursement, governmental surcharges, and optional services such as refueling fees are extra.Standard rental conditions and return restrictions must be met. This offer has no cash value and cannot be combined with any other promotion. Purchase of LDW, CDW and/or TP coverage may be mandatory in certain countries. All rentals require a credit card at time of rental (a certain amount will be blocked until the vehicle is returned). Frequent Flyer surcharges may apply for rentals in the U.S. of $0,75 per day, maximum of $5, 25 per rental. Offer applies at participating locations in the countries listed above. Offer void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by law. Offer does not apply to travel industry rates, wholesale tour packages, insurance/dealer replacement of any other promotional rates or group travel. Not all vehicles are available in all locations. Triple Marriott Reward points are being awarded & paid for by Hertz based on customer renting a vehicle via this promotion To earn Marriott Rewards points, please enter your Rewards number in the “Frequent Traveler Number” field.
Other restrictions apply.

Hertz Offer includes:
• Up to 20% off in the United States, Canada & Puerto Rico.
• Triple Marriott Rewards points on the Hertz rental with valid Marriott Rewards Account#

Offer applies:
• To Affordable Rates rentals.
• To all vehicles
• To rentals of 1 day or more.
• To rentals picked up through 30/JAN/2013.
• *At participating locations in the Canada, Puerto Rico, & United States.

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