Mind and Body
Nothing calms the mind and soothes the soul better than a vacation. Escape your everyday with a relaxing beachside getaway or breathe in the fresh mountain air of a ski resort.
THRIVE on Vacation
Noodle (pool and zucchini)? Check. Weights (dumbbell and scale)? Check. Fun (of all kinds)? You bet. Add those things together, and you get the ingredients for one of the most popular programs happening daily across the country at participating resorts and properties in Marriott Vacation Club®. The clubTHRIVE® program takes fitness out of the gym…
Local Tips & Things to Do on Kauaʻi
Fun things to do on The Garden Isle, from a local’s point of view. Want to experience Kauaʻi like an islander? Check out these top picks by Hawaiʻi native Karlyn Sukehira Flores, Manager of Culture and Guest Experience at The Westin Princeville Ocean Resort Villas. Picnic on Poʻipū Beach Poʻipū is a favored local gathering…
Ready, Set, Relax! The Ultimate Spa Vacations Around The World
The best spa resorts pamper you with beautiful surroundings so you can soak in the scenery while renewing body and mind. Throw in treatments that bathe all your senses in luxury, and you have the ultimate opportunity to recharge and reset. These five destinations, all available through Abound by Marriott Vacations™, are perfect for your…
Give The Gift of Vacations to The Whole Family for Generations
The Hendersons have been vacationing at Marriott Vacation Club® resorts in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, for more than four decades. It’s an understatement to say that they’ve built traditions and created many memories there. During those visits, four generations of their family — including a woman who carved her place in history — have stayed…
Meet The Mahoney Family
Bringing Family and Friends Together Vacations often bring loved ones together just once a year. But for the Mahoney family from Fort Worth, Texas, their ownership in Marriott Vacation Clubs® is a way to keep close with their family, friends — and friends who have become family — as often as possible. For them, it’s…
Your Oʻahu Itinerary
Home to Honolulu, Oʻahu offers picturesque beaches, dining, and entertainment amid a stunning Hawaiian landscape. If your stay finds you at Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, you’ll enjoy oceanfront dining, outdoor pools, and a turquoise lagoon — as well as access to some of the island’s best adventures. CHASE THE SWELLS Hale‘iwa is one of…
Explore Hilton Head Island with Outdoor Activities in Nature
If you crave sunset strolls on the beach, bike rides along the shore, and trails lined with Spanish-moss tree canopies, a Hilton Head Island vacation may suit you. The island was ranked No. 3 for Best Island in the Continental U.S. by Travel + Leisure magazine, and No. 1 Island in the U.S. by Conde Nast Traveler. And it’s no…
A Guide to Staying Healthy While On Vacation
Westin® hotels & resorts make it easy to feel your very best. For more vacationers than ever, making healthy choices is not a passing trend; it's an ongoing lifestyle. If you're passionate about priming your body and mind for optimal health, your vacation can be an enjoyable extension of that lifestyle, rather than an interruption…
5 Ideas that Guarantee a Romantic Getaway for Two
Fun ideas for how to dial up the romance factor on your next vacation. From in-room surprises to unique dining experiences, the concierge team at our villa resorts can take care of the details that score big romance points. Here's how to make sure your beloved feels special. 1. Relax side by side There’s…
Enjoy Island-Inspired Treatments at The Rejuvenating Spa Helani
The Westin Kāʻanapali Ocean Resort Villas, on Maui’s gorgeous western coast, is the perfect place to get away; to relax and reinvigorate. And the resort’s renowned Spa Helani is the ultimate oasis to indulge the senses and renew the spirit. The refreshing scent of white tea fills the air … the cool, calming touch of…
Natural Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs: The Ultimate Après-Ski
Colorado’s Steamboat Springs is great for an invigorating vacation experience year-round, but with world-class skiing and numerous geothermal hot springs to enjoy, there’s perhaps no better time to visit than in the winter. Ski the champagne-powdered slopes, staying at Sheraton Steamboat Resort Villas, the area’s the area’s only ski-in/ski-out resort, sitting just steps from Steamboat’s…
How to Stay Fit and Have Fun on Vacation
Vacations are all about relaxing, but that doesn’t mean your exercise routine has to take a vacation when you do. Start your day off right by enjoying the wide array of fitness options at Sheraton Vistana Resort. With exhilarating on-site activities and state-of-the-art workout equipment, you can treat your body to the exercise it needs…