Articles by Valerie Conners

Travel By You

Travel by You Quiz

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.
Where to Travel Next

5 Trips to Put on Next Year’s Radar, According to Travel Editors

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…

Jordan

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…

Oman

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…
How to Travel Better

‘Tread with Humbleness’: 4 Ways to Responsibly Visit Sacred Lands

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…
Checking In

Formula One Legend Lewis Hamilton on the Transformative Power of Travel and Flying With Pup, Roscoe

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…
Tips + Trends

Quiz: Which Cozy Getaway Matches Your Vacation Vibe?

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…
Travel by Design

Quiz: What’s Your Hotel Design Style?

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…
Eat + Drink

Marriott Bonvoy Insiders’ Favorite Elite Breakfasts Start Your Day with a Smile

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…
Culture + Style

Listen Up! This Is Your Ultimate Road Trip Playlist

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…