Hi getdev. FlyerTalk can be confusing in your early days with us. I'm going to move this question on to MilesBuzz, as that is the best forum to compare and contrast loyalty programs.
You've given some ideas of destinations; it would be great if you would add how many nights a year you spend in hotels and what kind of budget you have - low, mid, high. There are definitely different chains for different pocketbooks.
SanDiego1K
Senior Mod