Marriott Bonvoy

Our family travels in so many different ways that it’s nearly impossible to rely on a single hotel chain for every trip. When we’re in Southeast Asia, we often look for boutique resorts and off-grid experiences. When we’re in Africa, we like working with proven adventure operators. And throughout North America, we love staying in luxurious private homes. But that still leaves a lot of shorter stays in between and we’ve yet to find a more ubiquitous hotel group than Marriott. Free membership immediately offers free in-room wi-fi, member rates, and mobile check-in. As you earn points through stays (and other ways), you can climb through the tiers effortlessly, resulting in free upgrades, point bonuses, late checkout, and more.

What’s more is that despite the common misconception that Marriott is a stodgy hotel chain, the brands of Marriott are diverse. From St Regis and The Ritz-Carlton to JW Marriott and W Hotels, their portfolio boasts an enormous variety of resorts and experiences, including overwater bungalows in Fiji, safari lodges in Zambia, and yachts in the Mediterranean.