Marathon Lovers Who Love to Get Their “Hearts Racing” Can Kick-Off Valentine’s Day by Participating in the First Bahamas Marathon of the Century, Special Marathon Bahamas 2010 Rate starts at $199

A Special Treat for Guests and Marathoners Alike, Comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” Will Perform at the Resort’s Ballroom So Guests Can Laugh With the One They Love

Nassau, The Bahamas  – The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, located in Nassau, The Bahamas, is making Valentine’s Day super special this year offering Marathon Bahamas 2010 runners and spectators an exceptional deal on accommodations with room rates starting at $199 per night; plus, a comedy performance by renowned comedian Cedric “The Entertainer”.

Marathon Bahamas 2010* , which brings together hundreds of local and international runners in support of local charities, will take place on February 14, in Nassau, and is the first marathon on New Providence Island since the turn of the century. The race begins in the early morning at Fort Montague in the east, and continues west over both Paradise Island bridges, taking runners through historic Nassau along the shoreline to the western end of the island, ending at Arawak Cay.

After the race, participants can unwind at one of the resort’s oversized whirlpools, or relax under the warm sun on the resort’s 1,000-foot stretch of white-sand beach. For those runners with extra energy, the resort also offers complimentary non-motorized water sport activities, such as kayaking, snorkeling and windsurfing . At night, guests celebrating Valentine’s Day can enjoy a romantic dinner at Amici, A Trattoria, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort’s signature restaurant featuring exquisite Italian cuisine. Guests can also wind down the evening at the resort’s Telegraph Bar, offering Bahamian inspired drinks and live entertainment.

For those guests who would enjoy a laughter-filled evening, Comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” and his friends – J.J. from BET Comic View and comedian Malik S – will be performing in the resort’s ballroom on Valentine’s Day. Cedric “The Entertainer” is best known for his roles in the hit films Barbershop, Be Cool, Madagascar, Intolerable Cruelty and The Original Kings of Comedy. Admission tickets and VIP tables are available with prices starting at $75 per person and can be purchased by calling 242-327-6000.

*The Marathon Bahamas 2010 Rate is available for guests who book and travel by February 14, 2010. For reservations or more information on the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort call (877) 782-0149 or visit www.SheratonNassau.com. For more information on Marathon Bahamas 2010, visit www.MarathonBahamas.com.

About the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort

Situated on a 1,000-foot stretch of one of Nassau’s spectacular white-sand beaches, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is set on seven exquisite acres of stunning waterscape, including three freshwater pools with flowing waterfalls, a swim-up bar and oversized whirlpools nestled among tropical landscaping. The resort houses six restaurants and lounges serving a variety of island specialties and international cuisine.

The 694-room Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort offers accommodations featuring a large private balcony or patio. Rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access, LCD flat-screen televisions and the signature Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed – a multi-layered creation adorned with voluptuous down pillows, sensuous cotton sheets and a signature blanket and duvet.

The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort is 15 minutes from Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport, which is serviced by a number of domestic and international carriers.

For more information and/or reservations, please call the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort at (877) 782-0149 or visit http://www.SheratonNassau.com.