I often hear, "I’ve applied for this travel rewards credit card but am unsure of how to use it". I've identified a few great value beach hotels around the world through the Marriott Bonvoy program. They are Categories 1-5, under 35,000 points per night and qualify for free night certificates. After the SPG and Marriott merger, this is the largest hotel chain.
With the current Marriott Bonvoy offers, you'll have enough for at least 2 nights at any of the below properties.
Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Category 4
25,000 points/night
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi Abu Dhabi, UAE
Category 5
35,000 points/night
Marriott Cancun Resort Cancun, Mexico
Category 5
35,000 points/night
JW Marriott Guanacaste Resort & Spa Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Category 5
35,000 points/night
Westin Siray Bay Resort & Spa Phuket Phuket, Thailand
Category 4
25,000 points/night
Sheraton Soma Bay Resort Hurghada, Egypt
Category 2
12,500 points/night
The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort Kohala Coast, Hawaii
Category 5
35,000 points/night
These are some gorgeous properties in great tourist destinations. Have you stayed at any of these properties? If so, I'd love to hear about your stay.