Vacation Articles
Long known as a celebrity getaway for everyone from Hollywood legends like Charlie Chaplin and Marilyn Monroe to modern celebrities like Taylor Swift, Catalina Island is also a surprisingly accessible spot to visit from Newport Coast. The southernmost of the Channel Islands is only an hour-long ferry ride from Newport Beach and several other SoCal…
In Florida's southwestern reaches lies Marco Island. From this area, you're within easy reach of some of Florida's most beautiful and utterly wild beach and mangrove landscapes — notably the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, a vast area of wilderness that continues south into Everglades National Park. Exploring these nature areas through eco tours…
Atlantic City may be best known for gambling, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be a great destination for your family’s next vacation. Believe it or not, the Jersey shore (as the locals say) is actually a family-friendly vacation paradise. Here's where you should head for the best of the shore for your whole crew….
There’s nothing quite like the convenience of managing your account online. The Marriott Vacation Club® app for Apple and Android devices is an updated and convenient way to get the most of your ownership or membership. But why should you download the app? What can it really do for you? This is how the app…
The name Surfers Paradise conjures images of beachgoers riding the remarkable waves along Australia's Gold Coast. But it’s not all surfboards and sands. For lovers of the outdoors, Surfers Paradise also offers a multitude of body- and soul-enriching nature activities. Whether it's hiking and birdwatching in the lush hinterland rainforests, kayaking through hidden coves and…
With more than 300 days of sun, over 200 golf courses, and some of the best spas in the country, Phoenix is known for fun, sun, and relaxation. But as the fifth-largest city in the country, Phoenix is also home to annual world-class events and festivals that add to its vibrancy. No matter when you…
There’s no vacation quite like a cruise. From the practically all-you-can-eat food and all-you-can-do activities to the exotic locations and ocean views, a cruise isn’t just a vacation — it’s an experience. To find your next cruise adventure, head online to browse all the destinations and cruise ships available. Don’t miss your chance to use…
Often called the Rodeo Drive of the Desert, Palm Desert’s El Paseo is a mile-long destination in the heart of the Coachella Valley with manicured flower beds, palm trees, and public art. It’s a place where window shopping is as delightful as the purchases themselves. Here are some new spots and old favorites to check…
What do you get when a hospitality company known for hotels decides to add its name to a whole new way to vacation? You get 40 years of inspiration, memories, family togetherness, and, most importantly, fun. It all started in 1984 when Marriott Vacation Club® introduced Marriott’s Monarch at Sea Pines resort on Hilton Head Island,…
The Abound by Marriott Vacations® exchange program enables you to do more. When you elect to receive Club Points,* you expand your vacation horizons like never before. Visit more cities around the world. Stay in more resorts. Have more unforgettable memories. And, well, just do so much more! But what exactly is the Abound exchange…
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