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US: Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy has relaunched its Curated Collections – hand-picked selections of premium homes and destinations from around the world – to inspire travellers as they begin planning their 2024 journeys.
The Collections have been relaunched at a time when nearly four out of ten prospective US travellers for leisure in the next 12 months are still deciding where they want to travel in 2024, according to a recent YouGov study [conducted on behalf of Marriott].
From “Ski-In, Ski-Out Chalets” to “Top Vineyard & Wine Destinations”, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy tailored each Curated Collection to inspire meeting the desires of American travellers today. Of those planning to travel for leisure in the next 12 months, when booking a vacation accommodation, 53 per cent are prioritising views of the outdoors and nature, 37 per cent want access to a pool, and 25 per cent are seeking on-site entertainment amenities such as game rooms or cinemas.
Other Curated Collections categories include:
- Fabulously Famous Homes – vacation rentals that were once inhabited by iconic celebrities, artists, politicians, or featured on hit TV shows. Properties include the seaside vacation home of Estée Lauder and an invisible house in Joshua Tree featured on Netflix.
- Award-Winning Homes – award-winning homes including a beach pad off Byron Bay with sliding glass doors and a plunge pool or a blue steel California home with floor to ceiling windows that sits hillside with long range views.
- Eco-Luxe Homes – handpicked, eco-friendly home rentals that include secluded villas nestled in the Costa Rican forest or Cape Town’s solar-powered homes.
- Eclectic Escapes – “once-in-a-lifetime stays in quirky, unique, and distinctive rentals”, including a Jungle Dome above the California Yucca Valley, an Old Log Mill built in 1797 in Tennessee, and Pole House in Australia.
- Homes with Zen – Discover peaceful and tranquil stays for travelers yearning for a relaxing stay. Properties that promise peaceful and tranquil stays such as a meditation dome nestled in Joshua Tree or a beach villa in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
Jennifer Hsieh, vice president, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, said: “We want to inspire our Marriott Bonvoy members with amazing, wow-worthy homes in our top destinations, and our Curated Collections will have you yearning for your 2024 vacations. With more than 130,000 homes around the world, there’s a trusted home for every adventure or serene getaway.
“Our survey also shows 74 per cent of prospective US travellers have pain points when searching for vacation accommodations. It’s our goal to make planning fun and easy, and for our guests to find the perfect place for making memories,” she added.
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, which launched back in 2019, currently curates a growing collection of more than 130,000 premium and luxury whole home rentals located in 10,000 prime destinations throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, and Latin America.
