According to a survey from Marriott Bonvoy, 96 percent of respondents expressed interest in exploring personal hobbies while traveling. These properties around the country encourage travelers to foster their leisure pursuits with a host of hands-on experiences.
Gaylord National Resort Convention Center
Participate in a pastry decorating class, learning cake decorating techniques from the resort’s pastry chefs.
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Go on a guided wildlife walk or sustainability tour through the property’s partnership with Living Coast Discovery Center.
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Enjoy the great outdoors in Colorado with birdwatching, hiking and year-round fly-fishing excursions.
Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah
Book the From Market to Table experience, which includes a guided walk through a local farmers market, later followed by a multicourse dinner made with market ingredients.
This property offers an ideal vantage point for whale watching. Spot humpback whales from various points on the resort during the peak season of December–April.
The DAYTONA, Autograph Collection
Adrenaline junkies, start your engines! Visit this Daytona Beach, Florida, property Sept. 26–28 for an exclusive automotive experience at famed Daytona International Speedway.
The Industrialist Hotel, Pittsburgh, Autograph Collection
Head to this hotel’s lounge for the daily Maker Menu, with a variety of hands-on projects from leather stamping to candle crafting.
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara
Join expert guides on a birding excursion to the region’s coastal habitats to witness native bird species.
The Ritz-Carlton, Bachelor Gulch
This resort in Colorado hosts a guided fly-fishing excursion and year-round Art in Nature class.
The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua
Guests of this Hawaiian property won’t be bored thanks to more than 70 weekly experiences from sushi-making classes to ukulele lessons.
This property hosts an on-site floral masterclass. Venture to nearby Gardiner Museum for a private pottery class led by an expert instructor.
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Immerse yourself in Hawaiian culture through hands-on craft sessions led by local artisans.
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