The Perfect Family Vacation Can be Achieved, According to Mall at Millenia, Orlando World Center Marriot Resort

Orlando, Fla. (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- Imagine a family vacation in Orlando where mom can shop for luxurious fashions, Dad tees-off on a golf course just steps from the guest room, teenage daughter gets pampered with a manicure, and young children enjoy activities like building sandcastles and face painting ? all in the same day?

The dream is a reality with an all-new vacation experience from The Mall at Millenia (www.MallAtMillenia.com), Orlando?s world-class luxury shopping destination, in partnership with the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. The ?Family Fun for Everyone? package offers indulgences, relaxation and fun for everyone in the family, from youngsters and teens to parents and even grandparents.

?Just because you?re vacationing with the kids doesn?t mean you can?t return re-energized,? says Brenda Lounsberry, marketing director for The Mall at Millenia. ?Today?s parents are seeking a different family vacation, one that nurtures them, strengthens family ties and offers memorable experiences for everyone in the family. This package delivers it all.?

The ?Family Fun for Everyone? package combines a pampering day of shopping with exceptional resort accommodations, amenities and activities. This shopping experience includes complimentary valet service for mom at the mall, a personal shopping session at Gucci, complimentary Godiva chocolate and Starbucks beverage, as well as an appetizer at P.F. Chang?s China Bistro, a MAC make-over and a welcome gift from mall management.

And let?s not forget the incredible collection of stores: anchored by Central Florida?s only Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdale?s, plus Macy?s, the Mall combines a dazzling selection of international retailers including Dior, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Burberry with the most in-demand U.S. retailers such as Tiffany & Co., Juicy Couture, Coach and Anthropologie.

Meanwhile, the rest of family can enjoy fun and adventure at the Four Diamond, Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. The family-friendly vacation destination is home to more than one-million gallons of liquid refreshment encompassing six diverse pools included the awe-inspiring signature lagoon-shaped pool featuring an incredible 106-foot waterslide and cascading waterfalls. The resort is also highlighted by an indoor pool, two children?s pools, a tranquil spa pool and six revitalizing whirlpool spas. Golf lovers can roll out of bed and play 18 holes before breakfast at the championship Hawk?s Landing Golf Club wrapping around the resort?s 200 masterfully designed landscaped acres, take in a golf lesson at the Bill Madonna Golf Academy at Hawk?s Landing Golf Club or visit the 10,000 square-foot spa and fitness center. Additional onsite resort amenities include tennis, basketball, volleyball, video arcade, children?s sand play area and award-winning dining with 10 tantalizing restaurants and lounges. When the day is through, families can retire to impeccable hideaways in one of the resort?s 2,000 guestrooms and suites, featuring Marriott Reviveâ bedding and oversized balconies.

?Families visiting Orlando in the summer will find it is the perfect destination for a rejuvenating getaway,? says Tim Pyne, director of sales and marketing at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort. ?Our guests will enjoy the best of both worlds with the finest shopping and accommodations in all of Orlando.?

The ?Family Fun for Everyone? at the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is available with rates starting from $209 per room, per night and includes buffet breakfast for two adults daily, plus kids under three eat free at the Solaris. Tax and gratuity are additional. This package is offered through December 31, based upon availability. For reservations, call 888-99-WORLD. Rate Code: SHO. For more information, visit www.WorldsBestVacation.

Orlando World Center Marriott Resort

The Orlando World Center Marriott Resort is a world beyond compare boasting one-million gallons of liquid refreshment encompassing six diverse pools amidst 200 tropical acres. Home to championship golf, spa, fitness center, tennis, basketball, volleyball and 10 diverse restaurants and lounges and located only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World® and just minutes from SeaWorld® Orlando, Discovery Cove®, Aquatica?, and Universal Studios® Orlando.

About The Mall at Millenia

Conveniently located just minutes from every major attraction in Orlando, the Mall at Millenia?s overall shopping experience includes the opportunity to take advantage of a wide range of experience-enhancing services and amenities, including personal shoppers, trunk and fashion shows, special signature events, salons, a day spa, valet parking, a full-service concierge, currency exchange, multi-lingual staff and VIP ?meet and greet? program, as well as an onsite U.S. post office.

Daily shopping hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon until 7 p.m., with many restaurants open through midnight. For more information, call (407) 363-3555 or visit www.MallatMillenia.com.

About The Forbes Company and Taubman Centers, Inc.

Based in Southfield, Michigan, The Forbes Company (www.TheForbesCompany.com) is a nationally recognized owner, developer and manager of iconic regional shopping centers, recognized throughout their respective markets for their retail innovation, fashion leadership, distinctive architecture and luxury appointments. In addition to The Mall at Millenia in Orlando, these properties include: Somerset Collection in Troy, Mich.; The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and Waterside Shops in Naples, Fla. University Town Center, the company?s upscale shopping center in Sarasota, Fla., is scheduled to open in 2010.

Taubman Centers, Inc. (NYSE: TCO), a real estate investments trust, owns, develops, acquires and operates regional shopping centers nationally. Taubman Centers currently owns and/or manages 22 urban and suburban regional and super regional shopping centers in 10 states. Taubman Centers is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. For more information, please visit www.Taubman.com.

For more information, contact:

Carla Parks, APR, GMM PR &Marketing, (407) 261-0121 or cparks @ gilbertmanjura.com

Brenda Lounsberry, Marketing Director, (407) 363-3555 or blounsberry @ mallatmillenia.com

Sally March, Tourism Marketing Manager, (407) 363-3555 or smarch @ mallatmillenia.com

Nadine DeGenova, DeGenova Public Relations, (407) 682-2625 or nadine @ prproof.com

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