The Best Co-Brand Credit Card for Each Hotel Loyalty Program: Perks and Why They’re Worth Getting by Samantha Holland and Harrison Pierce February 10, 2026 108 Hotel rewards cards are the most cost-effective way of scoring free stays and elite status benefits at major hotel chains. There are plenty of good options, so we've picked our favorites based on their welcome bonus, earning potential, and the benefits you get just for holding the card.
Choice Privileges Titanium Status: What to Know About This New Tier — and Why I’m Earning It This Year by Anthony Cave February 8, 2026 0 This year, I’m aiming for Choice Privileges' new top-tier Titanium elite status level, which requires a not-so-daunting 55 nights or 110,000 Elite Qualifying Credits (EQCs). Here's why this status intrigues me — and what benefits might make you consider earning it for yourself.
Choice Privileges Cruises: Earn and Redeem Choice Points on Sailings Through This Booking Portal by Skye Class February 4, 2026 0 Travelers have several ways to book cruises with points and miles, including through Choice Privileges Cruises. This portal lets Choice Privileges members both earn and redeem points on cruise bookings. Here’s what to know about the program and how you can currently earn 10X points through the portal.
All the Mid-Tier Hotel Elite Statuses, Their Benefits, And How to Earn Them (Even Without Stays) by Senitra Horbrook and Harrison Pierce February 2, 2026 3 Mid-tier hotel elite status grants perks like free breakfast, room upgrades, bonus points, and more — making it a sweet spot in many hotel loyalty programs. Best of all, many programs offer shortcuts to getting mid-tier elite status through credit card perks and tie-ins with other loyalty programs. Here are our favorite mid-tier hotel elite statuses and how to get them.
Choice Privileges Promotions: Earn 3X Points on Stays in Q1, Save up to 23% Within the U.S. by Skye Class and Tyler Glatt January 22, 2026 49 Choice Hotels’ 2026 promotional calendar is starting to fill up. The newest Q1 promotion offers 3X base points on stays completed through March 31, 2026, while another deal provides savings of up to 23% on paid stays within the United States. Here's how to register to take advantage of these offers.
Choice Adds New Experiences: Bid on Packages for Racing from 40K Transferable Points by Sam Helmy and Zhanna Startseva January 15, 2026 0 Choice Privileges just added a new round of racing experiences to its "Experiences" platform. Alongside a wide variety of racing locations, Choice offers close encounters with drivers and garage teams.
Buy Choice Privileges Points With a 40% Bonus to Score Hotel Stays for Cheap by JT Genter and Andrew George Bradshaw January 12, 2026 6 Choice Privileges is running a promotion to buy points through January 27, 2026. With this deal, Choice Privileges members can get up to a 40% bonus when buying points. When maximized, members can snag points for as little as 0.74¢ apiece!
Choice Privileges Overhauls Loyalty Program for 2026: Lower Elite Thresholds and New Titanium Tier by Max Prosperi January 11, 2026 0 Choice Privileges is making elite status easier to earn in 2026, adding a new Titanium tier and rolling out a softer landing for members who don’t re-qualify. But not every change is a win. Rollover nights are gone, and “Your Extras” has been replaced by Milestone Rewards. Here’s what’s new, what’s lost, and how these changes affect members this year.
Free Grubhub+ at Choice Hotels: How to Get Free Food Delivery for 30 Days After One Stay by Skye Class January 9, 2026 0 Guests staying at participating Choice hotels in the U.S. can enjoy a convenient perk during their stay: Free delivery through Grubhub. And the benefits extend 30 days beyond your stay. Here’s how you can take advantage of this benefit on your next Choice stay.
Bluegreen Vacation Timeshare Presentation Deal: 3-Night Stays From $279 and Earn Up to 70k Points by Skye Class December 10, 2025 2 Would you sit through a two-hour timeshare presentation if it meant a nearly free vacation? Choice Privileges members can book a 3-night Bluegreen Vacations stay from $279 and earn up to 70,000 bonus Choice points or $100 a MasterCard. Here’s how to make the most of these Bluegreen Vacations deals.
Choice Announces Major Overhaul to Choice Privileges — New Elite Status Tier, Benefits, and More Coming by Harrison Pierce November 4, 2025 2 Choice just announced a major overhaul of the Choice Privileges program, and the changes are almost entirely positive! Here's everything to know about the all-new rewards experience coming in 2026, including a new elite status tier, milestone rewards, and more.
Hotel Elite Status Made Easy: Status Matches, Fast Tracks, and Credit Card Perks by Tyler Glatt and Harrison Pierce August 24, 2025 7 The only thing better than award travel is award travel with elite status. When you hold elite status with a brand, you can enjoy huge money-saving perks, ranging from free room upgrades to complimentary breakfast and more. Here are all the status match and elite status fast-track opportunities currently available through major hotel programs.
Traveling to Universal Epic Universe? Here Are the Best Hotels Nearby Bookable With Points by Mark Jackson August 21, 2025 2 Epic Universe made quite a splash earlier this summer when it was unveiled to the world. If you want to check out the newest major theme park in the U.S., you have several hotel options — from those offering valuable perks for visitors to those bookable for as few as 12,000 points per night! In this post, we explore all available options, brand by brand.
Choice Privileges Will Sell You up to 5k Bonus Points per Night at Checkout — But Is It Worth It? by Skye Class and JT Genter August 7, 2025 1 Want to earn more points with your next Choice Hotels stay? Choice Privileges members can now purchase bonus Privileges points with each booking. You can choose between 1,000, 2,000, or 5,000 extra points per night. Here’s how it works.
Enter to Win 1 Million Points, Weekly 100k Point Prizes, or a VIP Racing Experience by Skye Class July 23, 2025 1 Choice Privileges just launched a sweepstakes with a chance to win one million points, a VIP racing experience, or 100,000 points. Enter the sweepstakes by October 7, or by August 3 if you want a chance at the racing experience. Here are the details of this contest.
Get Choice Privileges Status Through 2026 by Completing a Free Status Match by Skye Class and JT Genter July 7, 2025 9 Choice Hotels has expanded its portfolio through the acquisition of Radisson Americas and a partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts. If you're giving the Choice Privileges rewards program a fresh look, consider a status match now to get status through the end of 2026.
Here’s When You Will and Won’t Pay Resort Fees on Award Stays by Toni Southam and Ben Nickel-D'Andrea May 27, 2025 3 Resort fees are never fun to pay, but they are even more frustrating when they are implemented on your free nights and award stays. Here are all of the hotel brands that waive resort fees on award nights — as well as the ones that don't. This should help you know what to expect during your next hotel stay.
Choice Adds a New Airline Transfer Partner — Here’s the Full List of 15 Choice Privileges Transfer Partners by JT Genter and Sam Helmy May 12, 2025 0 While Marriott Bonvoy is best known for its expansive list of airline transfer partners, Choice Privileges has quietly been building a network of its own. And today, that list has grown once again with the addition of another airline transfer partner. Here's the full list of 15 airline transfer partners, transfer rates, and when it makes sense to transfer your Choice points to airline partners.
The Best Hotels Near Walt Disney World That You Can Book With Points by Mark Jackson May 10, 2025 0 Walt Disney World has dozens of official hotels, each offering a different mix of perks and amenities. Some include early theme park entry, while others focus on convenient shuttle service. In this guide, we break down the best resorts you can book with points to help you find the option that best fits your travel style and rewards program.
Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® Review: Solid Perks for Choice Hotels by Jenna Hansen May 3, 2025 0 The Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® is a great choice for travelers who frequent Choice properties or are looking to round out their travel rewards card portfolio. With a strong welcome offer, a low annual fee, and plenty of benefits, this Choice Hotels credit card is worth a closer look.
Transfer Choice Privileges Points to Flying Blue With a 100% Bonus — But Should You? by Sam Helmy October 1, 2025 3 Choice Privileges just launched a limited-time promotion offering a 100% bonus when you transfer points to Air France–KLM Flying Blue. Through May 31, 2025, you'll receive double the Flying Blue miles when you transfer Choice Privileges points. But is this a deal you should take advantage of? Let's see.
Do Choice Privileges Points Expire? Here’s How to Keep Them Alive by Sam Helmy April 13, 2025 88 Choice Privileges has a relatively simple yet less-than-generous points expiration policy. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your points active and preventing them from expiring.
Guide to Choice Privileges: How To Earn and Redeem Points, Unlock Elite Status, and More by Mark Jackson and Max Prosperi January 29, 2025 3 Choice Privileges is an underrated hotel loyalty program that can provide excellent value to road-trippers and value-minded travelers. Between lucrative promotions and modest redemption rates, there's a lot to love about the Choice Privileges program. Here's what you need to know to maximize this under-appreciated program.
Choice Privileges Adds Westgate Resorts: 20 New Resort Properties to Earn and Redeem Points by Mark Jackson January 24, 2025 0 Choice Privileges has continued to make investments in its awards program, from adding credit cards, transfer partners, and hotel brands to broaden its appeal. Now, the program has added 20 Westgate Resorts to its property list for cash and award redemptions. Here's the list of properties and a sampling of redemptions we found.
Choice Privileges Announces Major Changes for 2025: Longer Booking Window, Premium Room Options & More by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 Choice Hotels is enhancing its Privileges rewards program in 2025, introducing a 50-week booking window for reward nights and expanding premium room options. Additionally, the return of RewardSaver will provide members with opportunities to book reward nights for as low as 6,000 points. Here are all the details.
Sandals and Beaches Resorts Promotion: Save Up to 65%, Earn 35k Choice Points & Gold Status by Skye Class January 9, 2025 0 A unique opportunity is available for Choice Privilege members looking for a resort in the Caribbean. Sandals and Beaches Resorts are offering up to 65% off, 35,000 bonus points, and Gold Elite status with 3+ night stays through January 8, 2027. The catch is that you have to book by January 8, 2025. Here are the details.
Join Choice Privileges Eat & Earn, Score 500 Bonus Points by Skye Class December 27, 2025 0 If you haven't joined Choice Privilege's Eat & Earn dining program, it's a good time to do so. Like other hotel dining programs, new members can get a bonus after joining and dining out. Right now, Choice is offering new members 500 bonus points after completing a few easy tasks.
Choice Hotels Adds New Sweet Spot Rewards. Book Hotel Nights From 5k Citi Points. by Sam Helmy August 21, 2024 0 Choice Privileges just announced a new round of Sweet Spot Rewards offering discounted award night stays. Use this promotion to save up to 25% off at selected locations. That drops award rates as low as 10,000 points per night, meaning you can score hotel rooms for as few as 5,000 Citi ThankYou or Well Fargo Rewards points. This offer is valid for stays through November 30, 2024.
