2008-07-21 20:59:30 - USA -- The Crowne Plaza Universal Hotel, Orlando Florida has partnered with The Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Melbourne Hotel, East Coast, Florida to bring European travelers an exceptional summer holiday package ideally suited for back to school shopping, theme park fun and for travelers seeking a glorious, golden glow of summer, tan.

Sunbathe, Shop & Save was developed for discerning travelers who appreciate simple elegance while seeking value added vacation options. This unique package is being offered by The Crowne Plaza Universal Hotel (www.cporlando.com) and The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort, (www.cpmelbourne.com). These two properties have collaborated to bring European travelers an exciting new package just in time for the summer holidays,

back to school shopping and to get a glorious tan. This package is available from July 20, 2008 - September 30, 2008. Standard guestroom rates start at $149 per night for two, while additional guests in room are $15 per person with a maximum of four people per guestroom. 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. This package must be booked online at www.cpmelbourne.com at The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort website to engage their reservations staff and ensure package rates and special amenities are included. All bookings will be verified within 24 hours.

Guests staying at the Crowne Plaza Universal Hotel 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, perfect for back to school shopping and more. Additionally, the hotel's central location, in the heart of the theme park district, provides visitors easy access to Universal Studios, Disney, and SeaWorld, which recently opened Aquatica, 16-acre waterpark.

After a rousing week of shopping, theme park fun, and sumptuous dining experiences, guests will travel to the East Coast of Florida and check-into The Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront Resort, (www.cpmelbourne.com) to get that glorious golden tan. This family-oriented beachside resort is an hour's drive from Orlando, and just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean. Soft, velvety sand gives way to seashell treasure hunts, sand castle building, and of course, water activities. The resort's 6,000-square-foot oceanfront deck is the perfect place to watch the sunrise while the large outdoor pool area and onsite children's programs are ideally suited for families.