SOURCE: Fearrington Village This North Carolina Destination, a Member of Relais & Chateaux and One of America’s Top Small Hotels, Now Offers “The Complete Retreat Experience” PITTSBORO, NC–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) –  After years of planning, months of construction and staff training, and weeks of being quietly open to fine tune operations, The Spa at Fearrington is now officially open. The Spa at Fearrington enhances the range of amenities offered by Fearrington Village, the destination retreat anchored by the highly acclaimed Fearrington House Country Inn and Restaurant.  Says proprietor R.B. Fitch: “About 10 years ago, we started thinking about opening a spa at Fearrington but the timing and the location never seemed to work out.

SOURCE: Bardessono Hotel, Spa, and Restaurant YOUNTVILLE, CA–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) –   Bardessono Hotel & Spa has launched a customizable spa package that includes a $200 spa credit, overnight accommodations in either the elevated king suites, steam spa king suites or spa king suites, and a welcome bottle of wine.

SOURCE: Marriott Courtyard Employee Honored for Service ‘Above and Beyond’ DESTIN, FL–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – Exemplary service in surpassing the expectations of discerning Florida travelers has earned a longtime employee of the Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard Hotel honors as an ‘Above and Beyond’ Service Award recipient.

SOURCE: Marriott Adventure Past the Usual to Learn Wine Tasting and Art Techniques DESTIN, FL–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – Adventure past the usual and engage in exciting learning opportunities with wine and art classes conveniently offered near popular Destin, Florida beach hotels for an added twist to Florida fun. Two of Grand Boulevard’s finest establishments are offering classes that are sure to intrigue the senses of anyone interested in learning more about wine tasting, the techniques of watercolor or the adventures of acrylic. Snowbirds, locals and vacationing guests of Destin, Florida hotels are all welcome to take part in any of the classes which will provide a great opportunity for enticing the senses and expanding artistic understanding and abilities

SOURCE: Marriott Plan the Perfect Family Escape With New Packages at the Sydney Marriott Hotel SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – Creating an exciting family vacation escape is easy with special Sydney hotel deals that are family-friendly and affordable. The Sydney Marriott Hotel is announcing two new packages to encourage families to “Stay and Play” and “Stay Efficient” in Sydney

SOURCE: Marriott Unique Holiday Exhibit Commemorates America’s History AGOURA HILLS, CA–(Marketwire – October 26, 2010) – American history is captured through unique holiday displays at The Ronald Reagan Library and guests of Westlake Village hotels are invited to add this exceptional display to their vacation itinerary and experience the defining moments of American history as they are expressed in “An American Christmas.” Over three centuries of history come to life through a winter wonderland of 24 holiday trees commemorating the evolution of America’s culture and society at The Regan Library’s holiday tribute.