Articles by Valerie Conners

You chart your own course in life, so why not do so with travel? Answer a few questions, and we’ll design an itinerary that’s uniquely you.

With the world’s doors largely flung open, so many destinations will be ripe for the travel picking next year. And now, with no shortage of gems to visit, travelers have the luxury of not only…

Ruggedly beautiful and undeniably hospitable, Jordan embodies a diverse mix of modern and ancient cultures. Visit famous archeological wonders like Petra and Wadi Rum, float in the Dead Sea, or attend annual arts festivals, scope out street-art…

With its crumbling fortresses, dizzying souks and statuesque mosques, Oman offers a tantalizing glimpse of “old Arabia” — yet with a slick, future-focused edge. Its capital, Muscat, sits between a bustling seafront and cloud-piercing mountain peaks, a…

For outdoor photographer Jaylyn Gough, exploring the Native lands of her Navajo forebears is a source of deep comfort. “If I’m in crisis or going through something difficult, it’s returning to the land of my…

For Formula One’s Lewis Hamilton, one of the greatest drivers in motorsports history, travel is a key part of the F1 season, with races slingshotting him around the globe — from Singapore and Miami to…

If you find you’re ready to curl up with a cuppa something warm, your softest blanket and perhaps, a book — while a scented candle flickers nearby — then yes, you’ve entered cozy season. When…

Your vacation aesthetic should be as unique as your personal style. Booking a stay at a hotel that showcases your design preferences will help make sure your getaway is one of a kind. Take the…

Craving an exquisite breakfast? The Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program enables members with Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite status to receive complimentary breakfast at select hotels. This tasty benefit is offered either as a…

No road trip is truly complete without an accompanying soundtrack, and Marriott Bonvoy Traveler has pulled together our version of the ultimate road trip playlist — taking you on a musical journey through indie and…