Thirty-seven percent of honeymooners are traveling domestically these days. * In response to time-crunched newlyweds’ close-to-home demands, three of Marriott International’s premier Florida resorts are offering couples the chance to spread their love throughout the Sunshine State with the Honeymoon Hopper package. The Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, Harbor Beach Marriot Resort & Spa and the Marco Island Marriott Resort Golf Club & Spa will serve as the backdrop for an unforgettable experience boasting sumptuous cuisine, golf, spa, champagne and more.

Valid year-round, the Honeymoon Hopper includes a two-night stay at each property, daily breakfast in bed, activities, lavish suite accommodations and more priced at $4,999 per couple.** Newlyweds will enjoy VIP treatment as they are whisked away to each resort in a chauffeured limousine while enjoying the breathtaking views of both of Florida’s famous coastlines.

With Blackberry toting executives fitting honeymoons into their appointment books and second marriages with kids in tow on the rise, brides and grooms are finding it increasingly difficult to make time for extended getaways. This six-night trip, featuring world-class golf, award-winning spas and island-like beaches, delivers what typically takes several plane rides and weeks to experience. Following are what couples will enjoy on the Honeymoon Hopper:

· Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort, Miami:

For a sizzling Miami retreat, couples can hop to this premier resort located on 650 tropical acres. The bride and groom will be swept away to spa suite accommodations; indulge in chocolate strawberries and champagne upon arrival; enjoy daily breakfast in bed; get pampered poolside with a 50-minute couples massage; and hit the links at any one of the resort’s five championship golf courses with a round of golf (including club rentals). www.doralresort.com.

· Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale:

Lovebirds looking to escape the city can skip towards the beach at this luxury Fort Lauderdale resort. The romantic rendezvous will begin in suite accommodations, where the couple will feast on daily breakfast in bed. They’ll taste adventure as they explore one of the best shore dive locations with a scuba diving activity (including equipment), and indulge their senses with a heaven on earth pedicure in the Spa at Harbor Beach. www.marriottharborbeach.com.

· Marco Island Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa:

Honeymooners will jump to the southwestern-most tip of Florida’s Gulf Coast, at this beachfront resort nestled on a three-mile pristine beach. The Mr. & Mrs. will canoodle in gulf front room accommodations; start the day with daily breakfast; alleviate post-wedding stress with a 50-minute spa treatment of choice for each; hit a birdie at The Rookery at Marco during a round of golf; and take home two monogrammed terrycloth robes as a souvenir of the honeymoon getaway. www.marcoislandmarriott.com

For those brides and grooms wishing to combine their wedding and honeymoon at one special locale, each Marriott property offers various destination wedding packages.

To book the Honeymoon Hopper package please contact our Personal Vacation Planners at (800) 628-4462.

*About.com Weddings & Honeymoons

**Package is based on availability and does not include tax, gratuities or service charge.

Contact:
Michelle Abril, Quinn & Co., 212-868-1900 x237; mabril@quinnandco.com