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Padi-Certified Diving Package

Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort and Emerald Casino

The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort and Emerald Casino ­ proud recipient of the "Gold Palm Resort" designation by the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) ­ offers up some of Curacao's best on and under the water recreation.  Through Caribbean Sea Sports, the resort's PADI five star-certified on-site water sports center, the whole family can enjoy an abundance of exciting activities, outstanding instruction and excellent dive opportunities.

Currently, families will also enjoy an unbeatable value when booking a "Sand Dollars Escape!" vacation.  Valid through Dec. 22, 2003, the promotion offers rates as low as $139 per night, and kids under 12 stay and eat free with families booking a minimum 4-night stay.  The program also includes a $100 resort credit, complimentary daily breakfast for two and a 50% discount off a second room booked ­ for those parents wanting a little privacy for themselves. 

The weekly dive schedule offered by Caribbean Sea Sports includes underwater photo courses, snorkeling excursions, night dives, deep-sea barbeques, wall dives, wreck dives and access to many of the 100 spectacular reefs off the coast.  Other water activities available include jet skiing, kayaking, water skiing, parasailing, and deep sea fishing.  Dive instruction is available to guests age 10 and older.

With visibility ranging from 60 to 150 feet and water temperatures at a comfortable 70 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, Curacao provides the perfect environment for an unforgettable dive.  The Curaçao Underwater Park is a 12.5 mile coral reef that has been protected as a National Park. Guides are available for hire, and lessons are offered for beginners. The Dolphin Academy at the Curaçao Sea Aquarium provides "Swim with Dolphins programs" that offer guests the rare opportunity to receive instructions from the dolphin trainers then swim and play with beautiful Bottlenose Dolphins.

Located on a stretch of pristine beachfront, the Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino features 247 guest rooms with private balconies overlooking the blue Caribbean, 3 restaurants serving a variety of cuisine, 2 whirlpools, a free-form pool with swim-up bar, water sports galore, tennis, fitness center and dedicated children's program. 

The Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino is part of Marriott and Renaissance's collection of ten deluxe resorts in seven idyllic locations throughout the Caribbean and Mexico.

To book a stay at the Curacao Marriott Beach Resort & Emerald Casino, call Marriott and Renaissance Caribbean and Mexico Resorts at 800-322-8883 or visit their website at www.offshoreresorts.com

Edited by Dave Shultz

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