Marriott's Kauai Lagoons Offers Slice of Paradise to More Guests

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott's Kauai Lagoons – Kalanipu'u recently completed construction of the final two Kalanipu'u buildings bringing an additional 52 luxuriously appointed villas to the resort for a combined offering of 70 villas spread across three buildings. The third Marriott Vacation Club resort on the Garden Isle, Marriott's Kauai Lagoons – Kalanipu'u located at 3325 Holokawelu Way in Lihue offers the ultimate tropical escape from views to villas and golf to more Owners and guests.   

The resort presents a rare offering, situated alongside a 36-acre fresh water lagoon and 100-feet above sea level. Spacious two-bedroom/two-bath and three-bedroom/three-bath villas offer plenty of living space with modern, Hawaiian-inspired furnishings. From fully-equipped kitchens boasting top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, to huge living and dining areas and large lanais with sweeping ocean views, guests will enjoy the best of island living.

"We're thrilled to offer the Kauai Lagoon's experience to more Owners and guests," said Lee Cunningham, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer-North America and Caribbean, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation. "The addition of new villas at this extraordinary resort means more Owners and guests will now be able to enjoy fabulous vacation experiences surrounded by paradise."

Owners and guests at Kalanipu'u currently have access to a new fitness center facility within the Kauai Lagoons resort, which features high-end Life Fitness equipment, large flat panel LG televisions and expansive windows offering ocean views to compliment your work-out. Owners and guests can enjoy public access to Kalapaki Beach, retail shopping, spa treatments and the five open-air restaurants at the neighboring Kauai Marriott Resort and Marriott's Kauai Beach Club.

From recreational to the avid golfer the adjacent Kauai Lagoons Golf Club is a premier 27-hole facility recognized in 2011 by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 125 Golf Resorts in the U.S. The newly renovated Kiele Moana Nine (former Kiele back 9), features the longest continuous stretch of ocean holes (half-mile) on any course in Hawaii. The original design and renovations were led by the legendary Jack Nicklaus. The new Kiele Moana Nine is paired with the Kiele Mauka Nine (the original Kiele front 9) to create an unforgettable Jack Nicklaus Signature golf experience.

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