This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Marriott Resorts. All opinions are 100% mine.
Whether you're a first time visitor, a long time reader, or somewhere in between it doesn't take much to realize that I love to travel. The world is a big, beautiful place and I want to experience as much of it as I can. I'm always thinking of what I'll do and where I'll go next. You might think that my travels are just to satisfy my need for adventure and while that's accurate I'm also thinking of my health and overall well being. What do vacations and health have to do with each other? A lot, actually! Taking regular vacations can boost your overall health and lead to a better quality of life...plus, they're really fun! Marriott Resorts knows just how important vacations are to everyone's well being and they want to help you plan your next vacation with their Celebrate Summer Event!
How a Summer Vacation Can Improve Your Health
Live Longer - Surveys have indicated that taking annual vacations reduces the incidence of heart disease. I'm all for traveling to maintain a healthy heart, what do you think?
Relieve Stress - A weekend getaway is often just what we need to put stress on the back burner. It gives us time to live in the moment rather than be caught up in bills, work, and other stressors. Try to leave your stress behind and fully enjoy your vacation. You'll be able to tackle your problems with a new outlook when you return! Whenever I get down in the dumps or wound up over things going on in my life, I take a quick weekend getaway.
Improve Mental Health - A study has shown those that take regular vacations suffer less symptoms of depression. It also showed that vacationers are often less tired and less tense as a whole. A well rested mind is more efficient and effective.
Work Better - People tend to return to work after a vacation feeling refreshed and energized. This leads to better productivity and often an influx of creativity. Work hard, play hard, a fantastic motto to live by!
Value Yourself - It's easy to forget that you have value when you're punching the clock day in and out. You deserve and likely have earned a vacation. Rather than losing earned time, value yourself and remember you're worth it!
See what I mean? Taking vacations can improve your health! All the more reason to take advantage of the Celebrate Summer Event with the Marriott Resort chain. When you book your stay prior to September 7th, 2015 you'll receive up to $100 in resort credits for each day you stay. That's a great way to experience vacation extras without breaking your budget. The resort credits can be used on site at the restaurants or spas. Many Marriott properties cater to families 1-3 hours away that are looking for a weekend getaway. Each resort provides that luxurious feeling while still feeling as comfortable as home. You'll receive the personalized service and local touches you've come to expect from Marriott.
Each resort also pulls through it's surroundings to offer local experiences such as s'mores at the nightly campfire at the JW in San Antonio, concerts at L.A. LIVE, or out of this world sushi at the Marco Island Marriott. Others feature lazy rivers, PGA-level golf courses, even water slides and drive-in movies. And don't forget to grab drinks and signature cocktails in the lobby.
The Marriott Resorts are hosting the Celebrate Summer Event Giveaway and the Grand Prize winner will be given a $500 Marriott Resorts gift card and three winners will receive a $200 Marriott Resorts gift card!
HOW TO ENTER:
Leave a comment with which U.S. Marriott Resort hotel you would most like to visit to #CelebrateSummer and why! You can find a listing of properties at Marriott.com.
Leslie H (tripswithtykes)
Would love to visit the Vail Marriott - I love the peacefulness of the mountains!
Tamra H
Would love to visit the Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront, a trip to Portland is on our short list, and this resort looks beautiful!
Melissa M
I would go to Gatlinburg Tn and explore the mountains.
Denise Konkel
I would love to visit NYC. My favorite city!
Mary Jenkins
I would love to stay at the Mansion on Forsyth Park, Autograph Collection in Savannah, GA. I have heard talk of Savannah's charms, and I'd love to experience some of that charm myself! And staying in a mansion probably would add to that charm immensely.
Brooke Owens
I would want to stay in the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Pigeon Forge, TN. We are a military family and would love to go home to Tennessee and see family.
Bill C
Would be fun to visit the San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter in downtown San Diego. Close to the ocean and plenty of fun nearby.
Kimberly M.
I would love to go to Baltimore Inner Harbor in Maryland
Annette
I would love to stay at one in Destin, Florida. It's close enough to drive, but far enough to feel like a vacation.
Marshal C.
The Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station because it has the most beautiful view i have ever seen, clean , the staff is amazing and it close to all the amazing shopping sites and activities
Capucine Bridgers
Destin Florida would be perfect. Beautiful white sandy beaches and that tropical Florida weather!
Amanda Kocefas
I would love to visit Miami, FL! I just booked a cruise out of there in October with a girlfriend and we are hoping to stay a couple of nights before.
carol clark
SpringHill Suites Galveston Island because this is an awesome vacation spot and it would be nice to go here for vacation
@snickerdoo2
We LOVE GAYLORD OPRYLAND by Marriott!!! FABULOSA!! ❤️
@snickerdoo2
We LOVE GAYLORD OPRYLAND BY MARRIOTT, IN NASHVILLE, TN! FABULOSA!!!!! Love it!! #CelebrateSummer ❤️
ILona
I would love to visit Courtyard Oahu North Shore because it's new and we LOVE the marriott hotels...especially Hawaii.
Leidy Ruiz
I'd like to stay at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, the resort is beautiful and my kids enjoy visiting San Antonio
Jana Payton Goldey
US Virgin Islands Marriott's Frenchman's Cove Would be my pic!! @janabananaky
sdadolf
I'd like to take the family to the El Monte Sagrado Resort in Taos New Mexico so that we can tour the historical Taos area.
sdadolf
I'd like to take the family to the El Monte Sagrado Resort in Taos New Mexico so that we explore the historical Taos area.
Nicole
I would love to visit Marriott in Vail because it has such a family atmosphere and would love to spend time there with my amazing family.
Judy
I would like to stay at the Marriott in Cairo and visit the pyramids!
shaunie
Denver Marriott Westminister because we'd love to visit the Rocky Mountain National Park.
Zippy Sandler
I love the Harbor Beach Marriott in Fort Lauderdale, but I've been dying to go back to Brussels and stay at the Brussels Marriott in the Grand Place.
Marc
I'd like to visit the Vail Marriott Mountain Resort.
Jonathan S
Any NYC Marriott hotel because I love the city!
Nancy Reid
I would love to visit the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach! http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllsb-fort-lauderdale-marriott-harbor-beach-resort-and-spa/?corporateCode=SUM It's stunning and close to home so I don't have to stress myself out with travel.
Keonte
I'd choose to stay in a local Marriott. The Baltimore Marriott Waterfront has the perfect views and would give my family a chance to explore downtown.
Jennifer L.
The Marriott's MountainSide in Utah would be my choice.
carole stamm
Palm Springs Renaissance Marriott
Teresa Moore
My daughter and I have talked about going to Gatlinburg this winter. So I would love to go to Fairfield Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge by Marriott!
Kristen H.
We are BIG Marriott people 🙂 I have been dying to visit Lake Tahoe and they've got tons of properties there...wouldn't mind staying in the Ritz! ha!
Angela Cash
Give me sun, sand and surf. I would choose Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club in Hawaii for a relaxing tropical vacation.