ADVERTORIAL • May 2022
Paradise, perks and piña coladas with Marriott Bonvoy
Take your next sun-filled Spanish siesta with Marriott Bonvoy®, and acquire even more Avios as you kick back at the pool (or playa)
Get more from your next trip to sunny Spain with Marriott Bonvoy®: the award-winning travel programme that rewards you for going on holiday (yes, really). Collect and convert Avios when you book epic hotel stays – such as the lovely escapes below – then redeem them on the next trip to the Costa Brava, the Canary Islands or the Balearics. It’s your choice.
Executive Club Members can pick from a portfolio of 30-plus hotel brands, so choose one that suits your style. Marriott Bonvoy spans the cool and the classic, including W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection, Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts and more. Members can enjoy VIP experiences, special rates, and mobile check-in and mobile keys with the nifty Marriott Bonvoy app: a savvy way to holiday as you spread out on Spain’s perfect sands.
Did you know: Avios accumulators can collect up to two Avios per dollar or pound spent on a stay
Better still, avid Avios accumulators can collect up to two Avios per dollar or pound spent on a stay, adding irresistible value to your virtual piggy bank. You can spend these Avios on travel perks in multiple ways, from hotel stays to flights and more. What’s more, Marriott Bonvoy hotel points can be converted to Avios, with an irresistible 3:1 conversion rate: 9,000 Marriott Bonvoy points earn you 3,000 Avios; 120,000 Marriott Bonvoy points convert to 40,000 Avios. You’ll even get 5,000 bonus Avios for every 60,000 points converted.
Tempted? Of course you are. Join Marriott Bonvoy now for free.
If Avios alone won’t get you on our next flight to Espãna, perhaps Marriott Bonvoy’s host of participating hot hotels will persuade you. Here are three Spanish hideaways you can book with Marriott Bonvoy…
The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife
Soak up breathtaking views of remote La Gomera island and the Atlantic Ocean from this terracotta-pink retreat, perched on a lofty Tenerife hilltop. The hotel’s balmy botanic gardens provide a vivid emerald counterpart to the azure glory of the sea and the sky, with each of the 459 rooms and suites cleverly positioned to maximise that view. Foodies can eat their way around nine excellent dining venues, two toting a total of three Michelin stars. Additional lures include a septet of swimming pools, access to a stellar golf course, a glittering beach within reach, and a blissful spa with a herbal steam bath, Turkish hammam, plunge pool and tranquil spa garden. Thanks to the largest Ritz Kids’ Club in Europe, little ones will love it, too.
Marriott Bonvoy bonus Best rates guaranteed; free Wi-Fi; mobile check-in; Avios.
Castillo Hotel Son Vida, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Mallorca
Why settle for a hotel when you can bed down in a castle? Castillo Hotel Son Vida puts a 13th-century Mallorcan citadel at your disposal, artfully blending heritage charm with mod cons. Overlooking the sparkling Bay of Palma, this regal getaway was relaunched as an adults-only retreat in January 2020 and sits pretty in expansive gardens and pristine golf courses. The hotel has recently unveiled 100 newly renovated rooms and suites, graced with beautiful panoramas of La Palma Bay. The opulent chambers of the Majorcan possessió showcase Med-inspired décor and luxurious flourishes: think marble bathrooms with double basins and toe-pleasing heated floors. Enjoy moreish Mediterranean cuisine with bay views at Es Castell. And there’s also Sa Font Pool Bar for light bites and Bar Armas for the best cocktails and tasty tapas, if you want to go native. A state-of-the-art spa and easy access to the best golf courses in Southern Europe are the icing on the castillo.
Marriott Bonvoy bonus Best rates guaranteed; free Wi-Fi; mobile check-in; Avios.
W Ibiza, Ibiza
Styled with W Hotels’ trademark swagger and panache, this beachfront hotel is opening for the summer season. Occupying a prime patch of laid back Santa Eulalia, W Ibiza channels the legendary bonhomie and bohemia of the White Isle. Neon accents and exuberant splashes of gem-bright colour enliven the chic white walls and island-inspired colourful bedrooms. Additional shots of aqua come courtesy of two shimmering outdoor pools and blue, blue skies. Mix up mealtimes at the hotel’s multiple restaurants, including the stylish La Llama, beachfront Chiringuito Blue and rooftop adults-only Glow, which looks out over an enticing infinity pool. There’s also WET® DECK: nab your favourite sun-lounger and let the drinks and treats come straight to you. Save some time for the sleek spa and the 24-hour fitness centre, flaunting ruby-red good looks. Naturally, the hotel has its own nightclub. Meet you at BELOW?
Marriott Bonvoy bonus Best rates guaranteed; free Wi-Fi; mobile check-in; Avios.
Make your next trip a breeze with the British Airways and Marriott Bonvoy partnership, and pick from 7000+ participating hotels and all-inclusive resorts across the globe
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