Every year, thousands of travelers sit through a timeshare presentation promising decades of guaranteed vacations, only to later discover that a well-chosen loyalty program might have delivered the same lifestyle without the mortgage-sized commitment.
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There's a quiet moment at every luxury hotel front desk when the agent glances at your reservation, pauses, and taps a few extra keys.
Elite status feels like a golden ticket-until you tally up what it actually costs to keep it.