Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley Hotel Golf & Shopping Vacation Packages Provide Ultimate Relaxation

RALEIGH, NC – August 28, 2009 – No matter how travelers enjoy spending a lazy day - from shopping or golfing to watching a movie or sleeping late, the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley hotel is offering a number of value-added vacation packages for guests to indulge in their favorite past times.

The Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley enjoys a superb location in midtown Raleigh, NC, just across from the Crabtree Valley Mall, within minutes of the affluent North Hills mixed use shopping area, and a quick 11 miles from Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The hotel's location makes it the perfect spot for a great Raleigh shopping vacation getaway in the North Carolina area! Each of the hotel's 375 guest rooms have recently undergone a significant technological upgrade with the installation of new 32-inch HD televisions with plug and play features for laptops, DVD/CD players, iPods, and other MP3 players.

A sampling of Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley's special golf and shopping vacation packages include:

GOLF VACATION PACKAGE AT THE RALEIGH MARRIOTT CRABTREE - RATES FROM $139
Travelers can escape to Raleigh for some much needed "rest and relaxation" with this golf vacation package at the Wildwood Green Golf Club. Staring at just $139, the golf package includes:
- Deluxe overnight accommodations with either one king or two double beds;
- One round of golf per night for single occupancy and or two rounds of golf per night for double occupancy (there is an additional $20 charge for double occupancy);
- Daily breakfast buffet for two at the Crabtree Grill
Must mention promotional code GOF when making a booking. Valid Thursday through Sunday through December 31, 2009. Blackout dates may apply. Tax is additional.

CRABTREE VALLEY SHOPPING PACKAGE - RATES FROM $139
Hotel guests can indulge in shopping at the Crabtree Valley Mall where more than 220 stores and various restaurants make for an unforgettable shopping experience. Located directly across the street from the Crabtree Valley hotel and within easy walking distance, the Crabtree Valley Mall is one of Raleigh's premier shopping venues. This shopping package includes:
- Overnight accommodations in a deluxe, oversized room with king bed;
- $50 gift card useable at any store in the Crabtree Valley Mall;
- Welcome bag with discount coupons;
- Daily breakfast buffet for two at the Crabtree Grill;
- Complimentary transportation to Crabtree Valley Mall (if needed);
- 1:00 p.m. Late checkout

Must mention promotional code SHO when booking. Valid Thursday through Sunday through December 31, 2009. Blackout dates may apply. Tax is additional.

ABOUT THE RALEIGH MARRIOTT CRABTREE VALLEY
The recently renovated Crabtree Valley hotel features an indoor/outdoor connecting pool with whirlpool and fitness center and the hotel can also assist with arrangements for nearby golf courses and spa facilities. Guests enjoy a host of new, in-room features, including Revive®, the latest Marriott bed with super-soft Egyptian cotton linens and plush down comforters. The property also features two restaurants; Crabtree Grill where diners can enjoy a full-service Marriott breakfast and an a la carte menu lunch and dinner, and Quinn's @ 4500 featuring an extensive bar and casual American food for lunch and dinner. For business needs and leisure travel in Raleigh, NC, the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley is the ideal choice.

For additional information, visit www.RaleighMarriott.com or call (919) 781-7000 or toll-free at 1-800-909-8289.