Paradise with perks: meet Marriott Bonvoy

Newsflash: you need a holiday. Might we suggest a Spanish island or three, with all the requisite sun, sea and sensational hotel stays? Get more from your next trip with Marriott Bonvoy^®: the award-winning travel programme that wants to reward you for going on holiday (yes, really). Discover multiple ways to earn and redeem points in paradise.

Pick from a portfolio of 30-plus hotel brands spanning the cool and the classic, including W Hotels, The Ritz-Carlton, St Regis Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels, Autograph Collection, Le Méridien Hotels and more. Members can enjoy VIP experiences, special rates and mobile check-in and mobile keys with the nifty Marriott Bonvoy app. Now, that’s smart.

As a member of Marriott Bonvoy, whenever you stay at one of more than 7,000 participating hotels and resorts, you can choose to collect Marriott Bonvoy points or Avios, both of which can be spent on travel perks in multiple ways, from hotel stays to flights and more. Avios is the rewards currency of the British Airways Executive Club, so make sure you set yourself up with a British Airways Executive Club account, then take advantage of Marriott Bonvoy’s generous partnership.

What’s more, Marriott Bonvoy points can also be converted into 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.

In case you need another nudge towards paradise, here are three Spanish hideaways you can book with Marriott Bonvoy…

The Ritz-Carlton, Abama, Tenerife

Soak up cinematic views of La Gomera island and the Atlantic Ocean from this terracotta-pink retreat (opening image), perched on a lofty Tenerife hilltop, not too far from the coast of West Africa. The hotel’s lush 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 scenery. Gourmets can’t complain, thanks to nine excellent dining venues, two sharing 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 aplenty. Overlooking the sparkling Bay of Palma, this regal getaway was relaunched as an adults-only retreat in January 2020 and sits pretty in expansive botanic gardens and pristine golf courses. The hotel has recently unveiled 100 newly renovated rooms and suites, graced with beautiful panoramas of the Palma bay. The opulent chambers of the Majorcan possessió showcase Med-inspired décor and luxurious flourishes, such as marble bathrooms with double basins and toe-pleasing heated floors. Enjoy moreish Mediterranean cuisine with bay views at Es Castell; there’s also Sa Font Pool Bar for light bites and Bar Armas for the best cocktails and tasty tapas. A state-of-the-art spa and easy access to some of 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 occupies a prime patch of laidback Santa Eulalia, channelling 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 denim-blue skies. Mix up mealtimes at the hotel’s multiple restaurants, including stylish La Llama, beachfront Chiringuito Blue and rooftop adults-only Glow, which looks out over an enticing infinity pool. There’s also the 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. Naturally, the hotel has its own nightclub. Meet you at BELOW?

Marriott Bonvoy bonus: Best rates guaranteed; free W-iFi; mobile check-in; Avios.

Want to upgrade your holidays? Find out more about the British Airways and Marriott Bonvoy partnership and pick from more than 7000+ participating hotels and all-inclusive resorts across the globe.