Start Earning Travel Rewards Now to Secure 2027 Spring and Summer Trips

If you’re eyeing spring break, Easter, or summer vacation in 2027, the best time to start racking up points and miles is this fall. Credit‑card issuers are offering sizable welcome bonuses—up to 180,000 points on the IHG One Rewards Premier or 175,000 on the Amex Platinum—once you meet spending thresholds that can be met with planned holiday purchases. Beyond the bonus, many cards deliver travel credits, lounge access, and elite hotel status that can make a 2027 getaway smoother. By building a balance early, you’ll have more award availability when the peak travel season arrives, giving you flexibility to choose flights and hotels before they sell out.