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Sunbathe, Shop & Save
The Crowne Plaza Florida Alternative

Melbourne, Fla., 2008 – Discerning travelers who appreciate simple elegance while seeking value added vacation options will relish a unique program being offered by The Crowne Plaza Universal Hotel (www.cporlando.com) in Central Florida, and The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort, an oceanfront property on the East Coast of Florida (www.cpmelbourne.com). These two properties have collaborated to bring European travelers an exciting new package just in time for the holidays, Sunbathe, Shop & Save . While staying at the Crowne Plaza Universal Hotel visitors will have an opportunity to shop in Orlando – a true shopper's delight, offering 52 million-square-feet of retail therapy with brand name designers and big savings at; Prime Outlets, the Orlando Premium Outlets, the Pointe Orlando, The Florida Mall and Mall at Millennia. Additionally, hotel's central location, in the heart of the theme park district, provides visitors easy access to Universal Studios, Disney, and SeaWorld, which just opened a brand new 16-acre waterpark Aquatica.

After a rousing week of shopping, theme park fun, and sumptuous dining experiences, guests can head to The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort, a family-oriented beachside resort just an hour's drive from Orlando. Soft, velvety sand gives way to seashell treasure hunts, sand castle building, turtle walks, and of course, swimming in the ocean. The resort's convenient oceanfront location and its 6,000-square-foot oceanfront deck and large outdoor pool area are perfect for families looking for a relaxing, family-oriented vacation stay. The Sunbath, Shop & Save package is designed as a ten day stay valid June 20 – September 30, 2008. Standard guestroom rates start at $149 in per night for two, while additional guests in room are $15 per person with a maximum of four people per room. The Shop Sunbathe and Save also includes: breakfast each morning, four complimentary passes from the Crowne Plaza Universal Hotel for the I Ride Trolley which can deliver guests to several malls on International Drive, while the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront offers a “tanning package” upon check-in.

Please book this package online at www.cpmelbourne.com at The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort to ensure package rates and special amenities all bookings will be verified with 24 hours.