Preferred Hotels & Resorts is the world’s largest independent hotel brand, providing global sales, marketing, reputation management, distribution and guest loyalty services to more than 650 distinctive independent luxury hotels, resorts, residences and hotel groups in 85 countries.

Caroline Michaud, vice president of corporate communication and public relations, talked with RewardExpert about the company’s appeal five decades after its inception.

No matter how adventurous you are, there comes a time when you just want to relax, lie on the beach, sip a drink and do nothing. This is when an all-inclusive vacation is in order. Enjoy some good food and drinks, catch a show, grab a tour or two and unplug. There’s nothing wrong with having a cocktail in your hand at 9 o’clock in the morning!

I love to travel on miles and points. I’ve been fortunate enough to find great values and visit places I wouldn’t be able to afford were it not for frequent flyer and hotel loyalty programs.