Bal Harbour Nurtures Florida Road-Trippers; New ``Road-Refuge'' Package Soothes the Driver, the Passengers, and the Car.

Lifestyle Editors/Business Editors/Travel Writers

BAL HARBOUR, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 3, 2003

'You've arrived'' takes on a whole new meaning for travelers this year when they drive down to South Florida for spring and summer getaways. Bal Harbour Village, ideally located on the northern tip of Miami Beach between Fort Lauderdale and Miami, has created a new "Road-Refuge" package where everyone gets pampered at the end of their long journey together.

The oceanfront Sheraton Bal Harbour Beach Resort sits on ten tropical acres across from the celeb-drenched Bal Harbour Shops, offering an oasis of luxury for the road-weary. The two-night, three-day package starts from $445 per room(1), represents an added-value savings of 50%, and is valid through Sept. 5th. To reserve a "Road-Refuge" package, Call 800/999-9898, (code R-R-1) or visit http://www.sheratonbalharbourresort.com.

For the driver: A complimentary 30-minute massage treatment at the Sheraton Bal Harbour Spa for the neck, shoulders and arms to soothe away the tensions. For the passengers: Complimentary dessert and coffee for two at Elia restaurant, plus complimentary champagne for two at Bal Harbour Bistro, both across the street at Bal Harbour Shops. For the kids: Complimentary ice cream at the hotel's snack shop. For the car: The royal treatment with a complimentary designer car wash. For the entire family: Trade in your wheels for waves with complimentary watersports at the Atlantic Beach Club. At the end of the day, everyone gets to cozy-up in a Superior Room featuring the new Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds.

This package also includes some serious retail perks at Bal Harbour Shops -- the new Pasaporte coupon booklet, packed with $300 in value at stores and restaurants; plus complimentary beauty make-overs and cosmetics gifts at both Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Ranked "The number one shopping center in the United States" by Women's Wear Daily, Bal Harbour Shops features great international cuisine and people-watching at outdoor restaurants, surrounded by a fashion-super-highway of stores such as Louis Vuitton, Roberto Cavalli, Hermes, Gucci, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, Escada, Christian Dior, Salvatore Ferragamo, Valentino, and Chanel.

Bal Harbour Village is known as 'Florida's Most Fashionable Vacation,' with pristine beaches, a new $3 million oceanfront jogging and recreational area, world-class resorts, dining and shopping - all just minutes away from South Florida's best nightlife, attractions and cultural venues. Visitor information is available at http://www.balharbourflorida.com.

(1) Includes taxes. Special upgrades at $35 for this package. Watersports offer for this package is either a half-hour of complimentary Jet Ski, waverunner or Para-sail action, or unlimited usage of windsurfing, rafting, or kayaking. Restaurant offers require purchase of lunch or dinner. Rates are based on availability at time of request, and black-out dates may apply. Does not apply to conventions or groups, and may not be used with any other promotions. Does not include Spa or water sports gratuities. Children must be under the age of 17 to share the room with their parents, limited to four persons per room maximum; aged 17 and older must book a separate room.