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Hotel points can be just as crucial as airline miles or credit card points when mapping out your travel rewards strategy. Moreover, travelers can earn and redeem hotel points for stays worldwide, convert points into airline miles, or exchange them for unique experiences such as concerts and private dinners.

See and be seen, or just be seen? Such are the privileged choices of choosing from among the grandest resorts in France, where one can ogle celebrities or simply indulge in feeling like one, with nary a paparazzo in sight.

Superlative city hotels channel the distinctive personalities of their urban environments while providing guests tranquil spaces for unwinding after a busy day. The finest accommodations are often located in the country’s cultural epicenters, including Chicago and New York, where six of this year’s honorees are concentrated.

As the birthplace of the Renaissance, Florence offers incredible sights at every turn, from marble basilicas and ancient churches to sculptures by masters like Michelangelo. It’s the kind of place where you could wander down a cobblestoned side street and stumble upon a 15th-century palazzo—making it a destination ripe for adventure and discovery. Moreover, if you stay at one of Florence’s best hotels, you’ll uncover a “hidden” side to the ancient city.

One of the greatest rewards of traveling — discovering the new — is reflected in GoTravelDaily readers’ picks for the world’s best islands. Not only do several islands make their debut but one newcomer to the list also vaulted directly into the No. 1 spot. Thanks to those adventurers who have gone before you, all you need to do is pick your desired body of water to find your paradise.

When it comes to the best islands in the United States, readers gave the East Coast a near-clean sweep on this year’s list. Only one entry on this list isn’t located on the Atlantic seaboard, and that exception sits in a lake in the middle of the country.

The romance ofVenice, which comprises 118 islands, more than makes up for the occasional nuisance of the flooding that results from rising tides. Residents and visitors navigate the city by gamely ambling along wooden planks lining the cobblestoned streets and crossing its 400 footbridges. As for the crowds of tourists, these become less overwhelming when you escape to one of these five hotels, all of which celebrate Venice’s enduring, opulent spirit.

Hotels in New York City are a special breed. They’re storied, stately, and numerous—hundreds of them exist in Manhattan alone. Therefore, it’s no surprise that readers value history, elegance, and wonder when it comes to choosing where to stay in this one-of-a-kind destination. They sift through the average options to savor the true gems.

While there are certainly cruisers who think bigger is better — five shows! 30 restaurants! waterslides! — the mega-ship lifestyle isn’t for everyone. The best small-ship ocean cruises epitomize a different way to travel — one that allows for more access to remote destinations, more peace and quiet, and more engagement with the experience of being on the water.