Hotels

As one of the largest hotel loyalty programs in the world, IHG One Rewards allows members to earn points for stays at almost 6,000 IHG Hotels & Resorts properties. These points can be redeemed for reward hotel stays and other…

London is a historic city that has plenty to offer visitors of all ages. From the pomp and circumstance of The Tower of London, The Houses of Parliament, and Buckingham Palace, to the ultra-modern attractions of the West End, London…

Update: As of January 19, 2022, you will no longer be able to redeem your Marriott Bonvoy points for these packages. If you have a large stash of Marriott Bonvoy points you might be wondering what to do with them….

Choice Hotels is a hotel brand that operates nearly 7,500 properties across nearly 50 countries and territories worldwide. It’s not as popular or prominent as Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton, or Wyndham, but it’s still a worthwhile chain to get to know,…

Hyatt is a Chicago-based company with more than 700 properties in 50+ countries. As mentioned in the World of Hyatt loyalty program overview, the company has many brands that range from full-service to timeshares. Hyatt is primarily known for its…

Marriott Bonvoy is arguably the Swiss Army knife of hotel rewards currencies. If you’ve only ever used it to book hotel stays within the Marriott portfolio, you might be satisfied but not necessarily thrilled. It’s notoriously hard to climb up Marriott…

IHG One Rewards Overview IHG is a British hospitality company headquartered in England. The company has over 5,500 hotels with coverage across nearly 100 countries. The IHG hotel loyalty program is called IHG One Rewards and it allows members to…

The World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s loyalty program, is a fan favorite among many award travelers, in particular, those who earn Chase Ultimate Rewards points because Hyatt is a direct transfer partner of Chase. Why do travelers like Hyatt? The primary…

With nearly 9,000 properties in 80 countries around the globe, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has a huge footprint and a wide variety of hotel categories to choose from. The brand’s 20 different brands are conveniently located in big cities and small…

When you’re a student on a budget, world travel might seem like something that’s far out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be! There are lots of websites that cater to student travelers on a tight budget. Once you…

American Express’ The Hotel Collection and Fine Hotels & Resorts may sound similar, but the benefits they offer are different. What they both do is offer perks that are only available to cardholders of select American Express credit cards when…

Wyndham is a hotel chain that often doesn’t get as much attention as Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, or Marriott. This is especially true in the points and miles world, likely due to the absence of high-end properties that the other chains…

If you’re a Marriott Bonvoy loyalist, perhaps you’ve become savvy at earning lots of Marriott Bonvoy points, but even seasoned members might welcome an earnings refresher! One thing’s for certain: when it comes to hotel loyalty points, more is better….

Marriott has a large presence around the globe, with more than 8,000 properties across the world. Its robust loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, allows guests to earn points for qualifying activities such as staying in a Marriott hotel or spending money…

The Marriott Bonvoy rewards program has nearly 40 airline transfer partners — the most of any transferable rewards program in the world! In this article, we lay out all of Marriott Bonvoy’s airline transfer partners and discuss how to transfer…

Getting a great deal on a hotel room can save you hundreds of dollars. Sure, you can always reserve a hotel room on the hotel’s website, but is that the best way to do it? How about all of the…

While Hyatt doesn’t have as many properties as Marriott or IHG, it does have some amazing hotels and a competitive award chart. It is also expanding aggressively, and its portfolio is growing quicker than ever before. Like other hotel brands,…

Hilton Honors Overview Hilton has branded its loyalty program as Hilton Honors (formerly Hilton HHonors). Hilton Honors offers an array of customizable points earning and hotel benefits that let you choose what is important to you for each stay. Joining…

It’s not surprising that boutique hotels have risen in popularity over the last few years. These spots offer unique environments, quirky design, and an edgy atmosphere you just don’t usually get on a corporate level. However, while these little gems can…

Wyndham Rewards Program Overview Wyndham has over 9,000 properties across more than 80 countries. Those familiar with Wyndham’s budget brands in the U.S. may be surprised at new, upscale properties in the U.S. and resorts around the world. Wyndham also…

Choice Privileges Program Overview Choice Hotels has over 7,000 properties in 40 countries and territories, including Radisson brands in the Americas. Known for budget brands such as Comfort Inn and Clarion, Choice is expanding its mid-upscale Cambria brand and its…