JAMES KRAFT, ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, RESORT SALES AND SERVICE, INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL; SCOTT DERRICKSON, GENERAL MANAGER, MARRIOTT'S ARUBA SURF CLUB; BETTINA GONZALEZ, PROJECT DIRECTOR, SALES AND MARKETING, MARRIOTT'S ARUBA SURF CLUB AND ARUBA OCEAN CLUB; COREY GUEST, GENERAL MANAGER, MARRIOTT'S ARUBA OCEAN CLUB; AND NEIL KOLTON, CARIBBEAN REGION MANAGER, RESORT SALES AND SERVICE, INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL.

Interval International Premier ResortSM - Recognizes Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club and Aruba Surf Club resorts for providing outstanding vacation experiences with state-of-the-art conveniences, and modern features and appointments.

"Interval is delighted to present these awards to Marriott Vacation Club, an established leader and innovator in the vacation ownership industry," said Neil Kolton, Caribbean region manager, resort sales and service, Interval International. "They acknowledge Marriott's significant contributions to new member enrollments with our company and highlight the exceptional quality of its Aruba resorts. We are proud to have these properties as part of our global exchange network."

"We are truly grateful to receive these notable awards during this milestone year as we celebrate our 25th anniversary," said Jim Hansen, vice president, sales and marketing for Hilton Head Island and the Aruba region for Marriott Vacation Club. "Our success in Aruba is a testament to the hard work of our Associates who dedicate themselves to continually providing unforgettable vacation experiences for our valued Owners and guests."

Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club features 218 spaciously appointed one- and two-bedroom villas ranging from approximately 950 to 1,230 square-feet of living space. All villas feature a fully-equipped kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors; generous living and dining areas; multiple televisions and a DVD player; master suite with a whirlpool spa; washer/dryer and a private balcony. Guests can enjoy taking in the breath-taking sights by the ocean-view pool, soaking in one of the four whirlpool spas situated in an elevated natural rock pool, playing with the little ones in the children's pool, and other fine resort amenities.

Building on the success of the now sold-out Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club, Marriott's Aruba Surf Club features 450 spacious two- and three-bedroom villas that accommodate up to 10 guests. Villas include a fully equipped kitchen with granite countertops and tile floors; separate living and dining areas; multiple televisions and a DVD player; master suite with a whirlpool spa; washer/dryer and a private balcony. Owners and guests also enjoy the two large pools connected by a lazy river, Captain's Galley Grill and Seaworthy's Bar, and The MarketPlace convenience store and deli.

Situated adjacent to the Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, both Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club and Marriott's Aruba Surf Club are ideally located on the island's scenic and pristine Palm Beach. Known as the "Turquoise Coast" for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, Aruba offers some of the best areas for scuba diving, snorkeling and is world-renowned for windsurfing.