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How to Pick the Best Hotel Loyalty Program for You

Whether you’re traveling with family or just trying to maximize credit card points, here are the perk programs that are just right for your needs.

There are many options for hotel loyalty programs and credit cards.

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Choosing the right place to stay on a special vacation can be difficult, especially when there’s a dizzying array of great options from the brands you know and love. How do you decide which brand to be loyal to? The answer depends on what you’re looking to get from your loyalty points.

Rejiggering your strategy in time for the summer travel season can be a smart move. By now, you’ve lost out on the benefits of having a cohesive strategy in January—which would give you 12 months to reach calendar-year thresholds for elite status—but you can still cash in on some of your biggest trips of the year. And you can test the waters of new-to-you brands before committing in early 2024.