Those expert self-portraits of your face shot while posing at a luxury hotel’s entrance, garden or ballroom could be worth something. Now called braggies, they could earn you a free night or more for your next travel venture. Post it on a social website, such as Facebook, and the grateful hotel chain may reward you for it.

Several cruise lines and other travel-related sources offer similar promotions for creative photographers. Check with your travel agent and search the internet for braggie/selfie contests and awards. For more info, go to www.yahoo.com/travel/are-braggies-the-new-selfies