Vacation Articles
Close your eyes and picture Miami’s South Beach. Pastel-hued buildings with porthole windows. Curved walls and roofs. Glass block features and futuristic neon signs. They quickly jump into your mind’s eye. This is tropical deco, a regional version of art deco popularized in the 1930s and 1940s. You’ll recognize it by its palm tree–like flourishes…
Florida is known as the Manatee Capital of the World. It hosts a sizable year-round population of the gentle giants and features migrating manatees during the winter months. In fact, wintertime is the best time to see these majestic creatures as they search for the warmer waters of the Central Florida canals.* West Indian manatees…
Jaw-dropping monuments. Cutting-edge fashion. Freshly baked croissants. There’s a reason Paris is a bucket-list destination for visitors from around the world. There’s never a bad time to visit the French capital, and Marriott’s Village d’Ile-de-France, located just outside the City of Light, is the ideal home base for your European adventures. Here are some fun…
If knowledge is power, then having almost everything you need to know to maximize your membership right at your fingertips is a pretty powerful thing. Introducing the new Interactive Owner Guide for Vistana Signature Network™ (VSN) Members. This more personalized experience is all about you. Your Owner benefit level. Your deadlines. Your benefits. Your possibilities….
Kitchen culture can be known for long hours, and cutthroat competition. But the best chefs discover that true success lies in cultivating relationships, a passion for food, and the joy of pure hospitality. “Food has a magic way of making memories,” says Chef Jacob A. “Smells can take you back to memories of your grandparents…
Ask anyone where the epicenter of fashion is and they’ll say one of three cities — Milan, Paris, and New York. The New York fashion scene is in the appropriately named Fashion District and is a must-see on any trip to the Big Apple. Stay at Marriott Vacation Club®, New York City, and you’ll be…
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…
After a day exploring a rainforest, swimming near a waterfall, or learning about Polynesian culture, there’s no better way to recharge than to relax with a refreshing beverage and bites of a delicious, familiar favorite — with a local twist. That’s exactly the experience that Chef Francois Milliet and the team at Auntie’s Kitchen have…
Few places in the United States epitomize adventure more than the American West. The thought of going west means new horizons, new beginnings, and a place to make a name for yourself. And while you won’t discover any new cities or civilizations, there are still plenty of awe-inspiring adventures to be had. Sedona, Arizona The…
Taipei is a tale of two eras. In one, traditional temples from centuries past and modest food stands crowd timeworn streets. In the other, sleek skyscrapers chock-full of high-tech innovations stretch into the sky while bullet trains zoom by. Within the 105 square miles of Taiwan’s capital, its 2.5 million residents hopscotch seamlessly between the…
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