3 Gorgeous Winter Getaways That’ll Inspire Your Next PTO Request

Time to celebrate! Winter is upon us: the temperatures are dropping, the holidays are on the horizon, and you have a cache of PTO days to use before the end of the year. But where should you go? What should you do? Whether you’re eager to explore a buzzing city, spend time in a cozy cabin, or find a happy medium, a great place to start your time off planning is picking the right travel rewards credit card.

And you’re in luck. Just in time for getaway season, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Card currently has a limited-time offer where new cardmembers can earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first three months from account opening. Those points can go towards hotel stays, spa treatments, room upgrades, and more. In other words, time to fire up that Out Of Office auto-reply.

Ready to finally take that well-deserved vacation? Here are three Marriott Bonvoy® locations where you can put these card benefits to great use.

Moxy Denver Cherry Creek In Denver, Colorado

Winters in the mile-high city are cozy, but never sleepy, which is exactly what you’ll find staying at the Moxy Denver Cherry Creek. The Cherry Creek neighborhood hums with boutique shopping, art galleries, and local cafés perfect for warming up after a snowy stroll. And you’re just minutes from Denver’s famous breweries and the brilliant light displays that illuminate Denver Botanic Gardens during the winter season. Plus, you’re close to the nearby Rockies, in case you wake up one morning and think, “I want to hit the slopes today!”

And with how comfortable Moxy has made things, you can take full advantage of making it your home base. Pay with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card to take advantage of the Pay Yourself Back® benefit that allows you to redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for a statement credit to cover qualifying travel purchases (up to $750 per year). Then kick back with a cocktail from Bar Moxy and enjoy it by the terrace fire pits that glow late into the night.

More reasons to love the Moxy Denver Cherry Creek: pet-friendly perks, a 24-hour gym, and complimentary bikes make it easy to experience the city like a local. It’s the perfect destination for travelers who want their stay to feel distinctly Denver in wintertime.

The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection In New York City

Winters in New York City are cinematic, and The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection helps you spend your PTO right in the middle of the action. By day, browse Bryant Park’s famous holiday market, wander through world-class museums, and ice skate in Central Park. By night, take in a Broadway show, belly up to the bar at a cozy speakeasy, and land a reservation at one of those internet-famous restaurants.

Your home away from home for the trip is just as memorable as a day exploring this city. The Lexington Hotel, Autograph Collection serves New York luxury with modern-meets-deco design touches like opulent chandeliers and velvet accents. Sip cocktails in the Stayton Room for a taste of old New York glamour, and start your next morning with a latte from the lobby café before venturing into the city that never sleeps.

And with the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card’s Travel Now, Pay Later benefit, cardmembers can break up qualifying travel purchases (like a stay at this chic hotel) into equal monthly payments, with no interest and no plan fees.* Sounds like it’s time to submit that PTO request and book your holiday trip to the Big Apple!

Postcard Cabins Skagit Valley In Mount Vernon, Washington

Just north of Seattle, Skagit Valley trades the daily grind for slow mornings and evergreen trails — the exact kind of unplugged getaway you’ll wish you’d taken sooner, and is so worth your PTO days. Postcard Cabins in Skagit Valley were designed for peak relaxation with pine interiors, compact functional kitchens, and firepit-equipped private patios. Situated on 69 private acres of forest and wetlands, your work pings have no place here.

Beyond the property, the region offers plenty of nature-bathing activities: explore nearby Deception Pass State Park, kayak along the Skagit River, or simply take a drive to admire the snow-covered splendor of the valley’s fields. Cozy nearby towns like La Conner and Edison offer art galleries, breweries, and farm-to-table restaurants if you’re craving a bit of small-town action.

While you’re living your dialed-back moment, the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card makes every purchase more rewarding. Earn up to 14X total points per $1 spent at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels, plus 2x points for every dollar spent on grocery stores, gas stations, select streaming services, and more — perfect for stocking up on everything from snacks for the trip to a tank of fuel for your next adventure.

Marriott Bonvoy Bold cardmembers enjoy automatic Silver Elite status that renews each year, which means access to benefits like Priority Late Checkout (when available) and 10% more points on stays at participating Marriott Bonvoy hotels, so you can go at your own pace savoring that final misty morning drinking hot coffee on your private patio. Who said you had to “rough it” to enjoy the great outdoors?

Ready to book your last true vacation of the year before the holidays? Learn more about how the Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card can put your PTO days to good use. For a limited time, new cardmembers earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in the first three months from account opening.

*Access to the Travel Now, Pay Later benefit is not guaranteed and terms apply.