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.
Pairing a week at sea with a few nights in a five-star suite has become one of the most sought-after ways to travel, and savvy travelers are discovering that the right loyalty program can transform this combination from a splurge into a strategically earned reward.
Not all points are created equal.