Middle East Visa cardholders planning their summer break this year can now enjoy special weekend discounts during the Visa Escape! travel promotion at Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance and Courtyard hotels.

Visa cardholders will receive 20% off the regular package rate when they reserve a Visa Escape! Package for weekend stays, which includes breakfast for two and a room upgrade, subject to availability at the time of check-in. Visa cardholders are entitled to this exclusive offer at Marriott, JW Marriott, Renaissance, and Courtyard hotels in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Visa is the preferred payment card at Marriott properties worldwide.

Available now through September 30, 2003, at participating Marriott hotels, the Visa Escape! summer holidays program provides savings to all Visa cardholders. Additional information as well as terms and conditions for this promotion are available at www.marriott.com/visaescapes. This and other unique travel and entertainment benefits also can be accessed on Visa Destinations, Visa's online destination planning guide at www.visa.com/destinations. This site provides a convenient and comprehensive online overview of Visa's latest offers. Discounts and promotions from many of Visa's global partners can be accessed and employed either online or offline. Valuable coupons also can be downloaded from the site.