"A widely available program connected to 22 brands and approximately 7,300 properties across more than 120 countries, making it easy to earn and redeem points at luxury resorts and urban flagship hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos Pedregal and Conrad Tokyo. Status is comparatively easy to achieve through stays or holding qualifying credit cards, which translates to meaningful perks during trips. When using points to cover a stay, resort fees are typically waived." - Chris Dong