If you are headed to Latin America anytime soon, here is a way to really expand your visit plus pick up some extra points. VISA and Marriott have joined up to offer guaranteed early check-in and an extended checkout to VISA cardholders and Marriott Rewards members staying at select Marriott and Renaissance hotels throughout Latin America from now through December 20, 2000. Under the program, VISA cardholders and Marriott members will receive 5,000 bonus Marriott Rewards points. Special business travel rates and complimentary use of hotel health facilities are also provided through participating properties. Other amenities may include a room upgrade, free faxing, free laundry services and more.  Amenities and special services will vary at participating hotels. The offer is available at the following Marriott and Renaissance properties

    Marriott Plaza Hotel - Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Renaissance Sao Paulo - Sao Paulo, Brazil
    Santiago Marriott Hotel - Santiago, Chile
    Costa Rica Marriott Hotel - San Jose, Costa Rica
    Renaissance Jaragua - Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
    JW Quito Marriott Hotel - Quito, Ecuador
    San Salvador Marriott Hotel -- San Salvador, El Salvador
    Guatemala City Marriott - Guatemala City, Guatemala
    Mexico City Airport Marriott - Mexico City, Mexico
    JW Marriott Hotel - Mexico City, Mexico
    Renaissance Mexico City - Mexico City, Mexico (opens Nov. 1, 2000)
    Panama City Marriott Hotel - Panama City, Panama
    Lima Marriott Hotel - Lima, Peru
    San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino - San Juan, Puerto Rico

To receive the additional perks and points toward free Marriott hotels stays, frequent flyer miles or any of over 200 reward options, Marriott Rewards members must request rate code VSSA when making a reservation, and pay for their stay with any VISA card.       Travelers may find more information about this special opportunity online at www.visa.comor at www.marriottlatinoamerica.com.     The promotion is applicable only to Marriott Rewards members electing to earn points instead of miles.  Promotion is void to VISA cardholders in France, Tunisia, South Korea, Spain, Finland, Germany, Belgium and Austria.     Enrollment or additional information about Marriott Rewards may be obtained by calling Marriott Guest Services (U.S. and Canada) at 801-468-4000, visiting MarriottRewards.com, or inquiring at the front desk of any participating hotel.  Membership is complimentary.