South Florida Beach Resort Spa Named to Conde Nast Traveler's Top 100

MARCO ISLAND, FL--(Marketwire - Jun 17, 2011) - The readers have spoken, and the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa has been named to Condé Nast Traveler's list of Top 100 Resort Spas in the U.S. Mainland for 2010, pampering guests to a point of satisfaction that is much more than noteworthy.

A premier option for an island retreat, this magnificent Naples hotel offers guests a reprieve from the ordinary, where they can experience rejuvenating spa therapies and treatments, lavish amenities, impressive restaurants and spectacular water sports.

Through its Reader's Choice Poll, the renowned Condé Nast Traveler magazine compiles its annual ratings, which have come to be known as the "Gold List" based on the overall satisfaction responses of its readers, all of whom are passionate about travel. Resorts are rated on activities/facilities, food/dining, location, overall design, rooms and service. Spas are scored for treatments, staff, facilities, number of treatment rooms and the cost of a basic massage. Final tabulations came as a result of 25,916 responses. Highly rated on both lists, the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort's tranquil island paradise includes three miles of pristine white sand beaches, luxurious accommodations and the ultimate spa experience.

Featuring Balinese-style wellness treatments at this pristine South Florida beach resort, the Spa at Marco Island Marriott pays tribute to the ocean, following Balinese lore that respects the water's mystical elixir of life. Balinese essential oils, polished tiger seashells, riverbed basalt stones and warm bamboo are only a few of the natural elements used in this Marco Island spa's full menu of relaxing therapies, massages and treatments specifically designed by world-famous experts to provide guests with the utmost in spa experiences. Whether rejuvenating with a massage or taking advantage of this stylish beach resort's unique Naples hotel specials, guests will find a relaxing escape while surrounded by the beauty of this breathtaking resort property.

About the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa

The Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort, Golf Club & Spa combines the excitement of a beach vacation with the comforts of lavish amenities, fine dining and world-class golf. Sparkling swimming pools and glimmering Gulf of Mexico waters provide a tropical paradise setting, while an extensive selection of restaurants and eateries are scattered about the resort offering American favorites, fine seafood, snacks and beverages. The resort also maintains a wide variety of spacious guest rooms and hotel suites to meet the needs of travelers, all featuring plush bedding ensembles and state-of-the-art technology.

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