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 Marriott's Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club 
Opens Resort in Branson, Missouri 
ORLANDO, FLA. � October 10, 2001 � Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club (Horizons) � a branded concept of Marriott Vacation Club International, Inc. (MVCI) � brings the best of vacation experiences, unique amenities and Ozark Mountain activities to the entire family when it opens its second resort on October 18, 2001 in Branson, Mo.  

Horizons at Branson will feature 44-two-bedroom/two-bath villas (phase one) each possessing more than 1,000 square feet of living space, comfortably sleeping between two to eight people based on selected accommodations; a fully-equipped kitchen with separate dining area and living room; and washer/dryer.  Additionally, the resort offers guests: 

  • Cascades Swimming PoolSM, featuring an Ozark Mountain theme with a gentle waterfall, free-form adult pool, children�s pool and two relaxing whirlpool spas
  • Canopy CoveSM, an indoor pool area with heated adult and children�s pools, plus a whirlpool spa
  • QuarterDeck, a game room ranging from video games to ping-pong 
  • The Clubhouse, an exciting indoor adventure playground for kids
  • The Gym, exercise room offering cardiovascular equipment and free-weights
  • Horizons Quick ShopSM, offering beverages, snacks, travel essentials and more
The opening of Horizons at Branson is perfect timing for America�s largest Veteran�s Day celebration, a weeklong event with more than 125,000 visitors expected.  �Veterans Homecoming� kicks off November 5th and offers an array of activities including:  the 67th Annual Veterans Day Parade; the All Veteran�s Ball; Paralyzed Veterans of American (PVA) Walk, Run, Roll and Remember; and the Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Salute to Veterans. 

Tucked away in the Ozark Mountains, yet easily accessible, Branson is truly a destination for all interests and generations � with approximately six million visitors annually. In addition to the many theaters, the Branson area offers several attractions and excursions, including:  Silver Dollar City, an 1880�s theme park; White Water?, a 12-acre family adventure park; The Showboat Branson Belle featuring cruises on Table Rock Lake; and the Branson Scenic Railway showcasing the beauty of the Ozarks while riding in dome-style railroad cars.  Guests can also enjoy the region�s championship golf courses, boating and other water activities as well as nearby state parks and conservation areas.  

Each Horizons resort is thoughtfully designed as a self-contained community, complete with a variety of on-property amenities and activities for the entire family.  Exceptional usage benefits allow owners the flexibility to enjoy priority exchange of their vacation week(s) within Horizons resorts or MVCI�s collection of 52 resorts in 29 destinations worldwide.  

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,400 operating units in the United States and 63 other countries and territories.  

 

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Contact:

Ed Kinney 
Marriott Vacation Club International 
(407) 206-6278/
[email protected] 

 
Also See Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club Sets Industry Standard For Affordable Vacation Ownership / May 1999 

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