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From the drawing board of the man who helped engineer the Auckland Sky Tower and, more recently, designed the Viper 830, comes a speedy prototype called the T590. That’s 5.9 meters, or about 19 feet LOA. The “T” is for Steve Thompson, who quit his career as a construction engineer five years ago and turned to his passion for yacht design.

Like his other designs, which include Chris Bouzaid’s 30-foot Wairere, the 590 is light (about 1,000 pounds), with a narrow waterline beam and a fair amount of rocker (fore-and-aft hull curvature). The latter two characteristics help it go upwind, and Thompson relies on its low displacement to give it downwind legs.

A shallow, double-bottomed cockpit is rigged with hiking straps, and the side decks are wide for comfortable, effective hiking. Controls lead to the front of the cockpit beneath a removable section of deck, which keeps the deck clear and “butt friendly,” although you can’t reach the controls from a hiking position.

The T590’s real departure is in its sail plan, which is set on a stayed, carbon rig. Upwind, with two or three crew aboard, a powerful mainsail alone drives the boat. Downwind, you hoist an asymmetric from a channel under the foredeck, adding plenty of horsepower. There are no backstays, but the prebent mast with swept spreaders can handle the chute. Thompson’s approach results in a fun boat that’s quick and also easy to sail.

I sailed the drop-keel prototype one morning last winter on Auckland Harbor in six to eight knots of breeze. Thompson trimmed the main (there being no jibsheet to attend to), and we hiked out a little. In a puff, I’d feather the boat, and if I lowered the traveler slightly, the boat responded. I’d estimate we were sailing at a little over five knots. Downwind, the boat moved well as we sailed wide jibing angles, building apparent wind and then carrying the speed down to a deeper angle. We caught up to a ferryboat wave, and our speed jumped at least three knots as the forward sections popped out of the wave. That was a small taste of how much fun this boat would be to sail downwind in breeze and waves.

I put the boat on a shy spinnaker reach and found it had no tendency to wipe out. Just when I thought I was heeling way too much, the extra stability of the flared deck wings would kick in without much fuss. Jibing came easily enough, with me on the main and Thompson on the chute. For those of you who are dinghy sailors, a roll jibe would come naturally. The only difficulty I had was that–with the mainsheet cleat in front of the traveler–it was hard to switch sides and trim the main properly on the new jibe. Thompson also put a full-length batten in the main, and it was a challenge in light air to pop it onto the new tack. With a third crew aboard to handle the main, I’m sure a practiced roll jibe could be a thing of beauty.

We launched the 590 on a trailer ramp in a drysail park in less than 15 minutes. With its narrow waterline, the boat was tippy at the dock until we lowered the 180-pound keel into its tapered slot. The rudder was a simple, high-aspect blade that slipped easily into its housing, hung on a faired mount in the open transom.

Thompson still has a few things to work out. For one, he’s going to rearrange the mechanics of the retractable pole so it doesn’t interfere with the chute going up and down. The system for raising and lowering the keel also needs development. But later this year, Thompson hopes to deliver boats in the United States for about $17,000.

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Clarence Thomas Took Free Yacht Trip to Russia, Chopper Flight to Putin’s Hometown: Dems

The allegedly secret gifts were disclosed in a letter from two Democratic senators that accused Thomas of potentially committing tax fraud.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been accused of not disclosing a yacht trip to Russia and a private helicopter flight to a palace in President Vladimir Putin’s hometown, among a slew of other gifts and loans from businessman Harlan Crow .

Buried on page 14 of a letter that two Democratic senators sent to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday, in which they urged Garland to appoint a special counsel to probe Thomas, was an astonishing list of dozens of “likely undisclosed gifts and income” from Crow, Crow’s affiliated companies, and “other donors.”

In the letter, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) said Thomas, one of the court’s staunchly conservative justices , even may have committed tax fraud and violated other federal laws by “secretly” accepting the gifts and income potentially worth millions.

“The Senate is not a prosecutorial body, and the Supreme Court has no fact-finding function of its own, making the executive role all the more important if there is ever to be any complete determination of the facts,” reads the letter requesting the appointment of a special prosecutor. 

“We do not make this request lightly,” said the letter. 

The list of potentially secret gifts also includes a loan of more than $267,000 provided by Thomas’ close friend Anthony Welters, the yacht trip to Russia from the Baltics, and the helicopter ride to Yusupov Palace in St. Petersburg. ProPublica first reported last year on the existence of extensive undisclosed gifts and lavish trips from Crow.

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Additionally, Justice Thomas is accused of not disclosing tuitions for his grandnephew, free lodging, real estate transactions, and home renovations. The action escalates Democratic senators’ efforts to hold Thomas accountable for perceived ethics controversies. 

According to the senators, Thomas’ conduct could violate the Ethics in Government Act, which requires officials like Supreme Court justices to file annual reports disclosing gifts and income accepted from outside sources.

“It is a crime,” reads the report, “To knowingly and willfully fail to file or report such information.”

Since 2023, two Senate committees have been looking into the 1991 loan from Welters that was connected to Thomas’ purchase of a luxury motor home. Welters previously responded to a New York Times request for comment on the loan only to say that it was “satisfied.”

Thomas, for his part, belatedly disclosed some—but not all—gifts from Crow this year and has defended the gifts as “personal hospitality” from some of his and his wife’s “dearest friends.”

“The evidence assembled thus far plainly suggests that Justice Thomas has committed numerous willful violations of federal ethics and false-statement laws and raises significant questions about whether he and his wealthy benefactors have,” Whitehouse and Wyden wrote.

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Clarence Thomas accepted a free yacht trip to Russia and got flown out on a complimentary helicopter ride to Putin's hometown, 2 Democratic senators say

• Democratic senators have accused Justice Clarence Thomas of accepting undisclosed gifts and trips.
• They say he accepted gifts such as a yacht trip to Russia and a chopper ride to Vladimir Putin's hometown.
• The senators want an investigation into potential tax fraud and ties between Thomas and Harlan Crow.

Two Democratic senators have accused Justice Clarence Thomas of accepting a free trip to Russian President Vladimir Putin's hometown.

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon filed a letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland on July 3, asking to open an investigation into the Supreme Court judge.

The letter said there was a "serious possibility of tax fraud" and accused Thomas of having "secretly accepted gifts and income potentially worth millions of dollars."

The letter's appendix , which lists 35 undisclosed gifts, shows a "yacht trip to Russia and the Baltics" and a "helicopter ride to Yusupov Palace, St. Petersburg," both listed under the year 2003.

St. Petersburg, Russia, is Putin's birthplace and where he grew up. The president now resides in Moscow.

The appendix list is titled "Likely Undisclosed Gifts and Income from Harlan Crow and Affiliated Companies." Harlan Crow is a real-estate developer and the former chairman and CEO of the Trammell Crow Company.

The senators cited a ProPublica report from May last year detailing Thomas' hushed-up financial ties to Crow.

The report said that apart from the Russia trip, Crow also funded Thomas' grandnephew Mark Martin 's boarding-school fees, which cost "more than $6,000 a month."

In their letter, the senators wrote that other gifts from Crow included "multiple instances of free private jet travel, yacht travel, and lodging," as well as "gifts of tuition for Justice Thomas's grandnephew," "real estate transactions," "home renovations," and "free rent for Justice Thomas's mother."

In September, Thomas said he'd accepted three trips on a private plane owned by Crow . He didn't mention any other gifts.

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Whitehouse and Wyden aren't the only Democrats who've voiced concerns over Thomas' sketchy financial ties.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez of New York filed articles of impeachment against Thomas and Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday.

"Justice Thomas and Alito's repeated failure over decades to disclose that they received millions of dollars in gifts from individuals with business before the court is explicitly against the law," her statement reads.

Representatives for Thomas, Whitehouse, Wyden and Crow didn't immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider sent outside regular business hours.

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Emma Thompson unwinds on £200m superyacht - after bringing London to standstill on eco-warrior protest boat

Emma Thompson spoke at an XR protest on board a pink boat

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Published: 01/09/2023

The actor blocked traffic in Central London as part of an Extinction Rebellion protest in 2019

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Oscar-nominated actor Dame Emma Thompson has been pictured on-board a £200million superyacht on the water in Venice.

The gargantuan vessel belongs to billionaire Fox News co-founder Barry Diller and his wife Diane von Furstenberg.

Von Furstenberg is also a household name thanks to her globally successful designer fashion brand.

And the trio weren't the only A-listers on-board the yacht as the likes of Diane Sawyer and Candice Bergen were also spotted.

The outing is worlds away from a previous famous boat incident involving Thompson dating back to 2019.

The actor joined Extinction Rebellion protestors on the streets of London where she irked the public by blocking traffic in protest.

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Alongside fellow protestors, Thompson boarded a bright pink "boat" on the streets of London, bringing traffic to a standstill.

However, she was criticised at the time for the hypocrisy of jetting back and forth from LA to London to attend the protests.

She even read aloud a fake weather report during the protest as she preached about the world heading for "irreversible change".

Thompson defended her actions by claiming she was racking up far fewer air miles since taking part in climate change activism.

The actor has homes in the US, UK and Venice itself alongside her husband and fellow actor, Greg Wise.

Also joining her onboard the superyacht was Mujen Spirits co-founder Bruce Bozzi who shared a snapshot of his time in Venice alongside the stars.

Bozzi posted a snap of a dinner he shared with the A-listers and their families as he captioned: "Most beautiful fish caught last night fed this family of friends!

"Family owned small restaurant, great white wine, loving conversation with close friends ....my favorite! Hello Saturday."

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Thompson is in Venice to attend the Diana Von Furstenberg [DVF] awards at which she's nominated for a gong.

The awards self-proclaim it "recognises and supports extraordinary women who are dedicated to transforming the lives of other women".

Joining Thompson at the awards will be human rights lawyer Amal Clooney who is also up for an award.

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Austin, Texas has boomed in recent years, with the arrival of tech companies and travelers of all types, from friends to families to Formula 1 ® fans. The vibe is still laidback, though, and the live music scene is going strong, with major events like South by Southwest and Austin City Limits, plus regular shows at The Continental Club and the Rainey Street Historic District venues.  

The Texas state capital gets ample sunshine and has enviable acres of green space like Zilker Park where locals and visitors can bike, hike, play, and bask in the hot springs. The variety of things to do in Austin also includes shopping for vintage finds, vinyl records, and authentic western wear downtown – and eating your weight in barbecue and street tacos, some of the best you’ll find on this side of Mexico.  

When you’re ready to plan an Austin trip, turn to  American Express Travel   for a more rewarding stay. At Fine Hotels + Resorts ® properties, Platinum Card ® Members can enjoy an exclusive suite of benefits* that includes daily breakfast for two, guaranteed 4pm check-out, and a $100 credit to use towards eligible charges, such as food and beverage, spa, or other on-property charges. 1 When staying two nights or more at The Hotel Collection properties*, Platinum Card Members receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges 1 , a room upgrade upon arrival, when available, 2 and 12 pm check-in and late check-out, both when available.

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It’s Texas, so summers in Austin can be very hot. Plan your visit during the fall, when the weather can be  more temperate – and you can attend events like Austin City Limits and F1 racing, both of which take place in October.

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This elegant estate feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown Austin. The striking Commodore Perry Estate, Auberge Resorts Collection features Italian Renaissance Revival architecture, suites decorated with custom heirloom art pieces, and 10 acres of lush gardens and courtyards to explore. Your $100 credit can go towards a meal at Lutie’s Garden Restaurant , which serves elevated American fare with Texas flair, or a cocktail at the estate’s poolside bar. Golf enthusiasts will enjoy the proximity to Hancock Golf Course, a nine-hole course near scenic Waller Creek.

Thompson Austin

Thompson Austin sits in the heart of Austin’s downtown music scene – and is within walking distance of iconic barbecue spots Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que and Franklin BBQ. The upscale boutique hotel goes bold with its design: geode-inspired architecture, sculptural lighting, black and white terrazzo floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows that showcase the lively downtown scene. Toast your visit over  cocktails at rooftop bar Arriba Abajo and take advantage of guaranteed 4pm check-out to spend your last afternoon lounging by the outdoor pool, which has three private cabanas along with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

Take in scenic views of Lady Bird Lake from W Austin in the 2 nd Street District, known for being the city’s prime shopping destination. Select suites offer private balconies and all guest rooms feature modern, vibrant décor and curated artwork. Before hitting the district for a day of retail therapy, fuel up with your complimentary daily breakfast for two at Trace Restaurant, which sources its fresh ingredients from local farms.

Fairmont Austin

Conveniently located near the Austin Convention Center, the 37-story Fairmont Austin affords guests sweeping city views, plus the largest outdoor pool in downtown Austin; book a cabana or just grab a lounger to soak up the Texas sun. After exploring the city, relax with a treatment at the hotel’s luxe spa, which features separate women’s and men’s solariums, a saline soaking pool, and a restorative eucalyptus steam grotto. With any luck, you’ll enjoy both 12 pm check-in and late check-out , both when available.

With their funky patterns, suites in the hip Hotel ZaZa channel the vibe of the surrounding Warehouse District neighborhood. Beat the heat at the hotel’s rooftop pool, a destination for visitors and locals; your $100 credit can be applied towards a piña colada or frosé at the pool’s Cabana Bar, which offers a menu of tasty bites and sandwiches along with a selection of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails.

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You might not think of seafood when it comes to Texas, but when it comes to   Este , think again. This buzzy seafood restaurant puts a Mexican twist on dishes like fried fish tacos on house-made tortillas and camarones “el ricas” – shell-on shrimp with lime, cilantro, and chile costeño garlic butter. Be sure to pop into sister spot   Bar Toti , which takes inspiration from Spanish bar culture, for a pre- or post-dinner cocktail.

The star at this Mexican-inspired hotspot (which shares a chef with Este) is the masa, made in-house from heirloom corn. Come to Suerte for the masa in all its many iterations and stay for the inventive cocktail list, which incorporates unexpected ingredients like yaupon tea and tomato brine.

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Named Food & Wine’s Restaurant of the Year in 2023, Birdie’s  is a must-visit – just be prepared to wait as there are no reservations.  The husband-and-wife team describe their concept as “fine-casual” – the quality of the food and wine taste like fine dining, yet it feels like a casual neighborhood joint. You can expect a fantastic, approachable wine list and a dynamic menu usually featuring fresh pasta and incorporating local, seasonal ingredients. ( birdiesaustin.com )

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La Barbecue

This woman-owned BBQ joint debuted as a food truck and was so popular it’s since expanded into a full restaurant (no reservations accepted). La Barbecue’s menu favorites include a savory brisket and signature jalapeno sausage, both of which you’ll dig into while enjoying the convivial atmosphere and live music. ( labarbecue.com )

Restaurant photos courtesy of Comedor

An upscale Mexican restaurant in a sleek, industrial-style space, Comedor’s menu largely comprises small plates intended to be shared. For good reason, as you’ll want to sample it all, from a light tuna aguachile with watermelon to rich bone marrow tacos.

Elizabeth Street Café

This cozy French-Vietnamese café is located a few blocks from the popular “I love you so much” mural and serves up an eclectic menu of bánh mì, noodle dishes, French pastries, house-made ice cream, and more. ( elizabethstreetcafe.com/austin )

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Another food truck that went brick-and-mortar due to its immense popularity, Odd Duck serves up an oft-evolving menu of elevated American fare in casual, welcoming digs. Depending on when you visit, the offerings will be wildly different – though always excellent – their cast iron cornbread and signature burger are mainstays.

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Franklin's Barbecue

Franklin’s has garnered national buzz for its always reliable menu of smoked meats and other traditional ‘cue, so expect a crowd. (Word is Wednesdays and Thursdays are the best days to stop by to avoid a line.) However, visitors and regulars will tell you it’s worth it for their pulled pork, brisket, and lively atmosphere. ( franklinbbq.com )

Casa de Luz

In a barbecue-heavy city, it can be a bit tricky to find vegan options. Head to Casa de Luz, a community wellness center that runs yoga classes and meditation workshops, as well as a casual dining room with a seasonal whole-plant menu of dark leafy salads, soups, and whole grains and beans. ( casadeluz.org )

What to Do in Austin

Austin is home to one of the most iconic Formula 1® races on the calendar, the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix 2024, which takes place across October 18-20, 2024. Witness 36 hours of entertainment including thrilling racing and two incredible performances by global music superstars. There are a range of ticket types available across the weekend including general admission, grandstand, and hospitality passes which are on sale now. Eligible American Express® Card Members can also get access to exclusive at-race perks to elevate their fan experience. Terms apply. Learn More .

The Continental Club

This South Congress music venue, recognized as a historic landmark, hosts both local and national acts across rock, country, blues, jazz, and more. ( continentalclub.com )

Rainey Street Historic District

If you’re looking for a hotspot with live music, look no further than Rainey Street. Sure, you’re likely to run into a bachelorette party or two but it’s all part of the fun. It’s worth a stroll alone to check out the bungalow bars set inside historic houses and sample fare from some of the many food trucks that populate the district.

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Austin City Limits Music Festival

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Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

Take time to stroll through this 6-acre outdoor sculpture garden, which houses the works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf alongside other contemporary artists. Depending on when you visit, the museum offers programming that includes a fall festival, free lectures, and gallery tours. ( umlaufsculpture.org )

Allen’s Boots

It wouldn’t be a trip to Texas without at least trying on a pair of authentic cowboy boots. Allen’s is the go-to destination for western wear – the South Congress shop has been selling custom leather boots, cowboy hats, and other Texas staples since 1977. ( allensboots.com )

The Contemporary Austin

This modern art space on Lake Austin specializes in vibrant boundary-pushing contemporary works. The Contemporary, which includes two museums (the Laguna Gloria and the Jones Center) also hosts workshops, family events, and more. ( thecontemporaryaustin.org )

Zilker Park

Just a couple miles from downtown Austin, Zilker is the oldest metropolitan park in Austin. The sprawling greenspace and woodland sanctuary counts more than 600 species of plants and animals – and offers sports fields, a children’s playscape, space for picnicking, and of course, Barton Springs. ( zilker351.org )

Barton Springs Pool & Park

Whatever the season, locals and visitors alike flock to this natural, 3-acre outdoor pool filled entirely with water from nearby springs. A federally protected habitat within Zilker Park, Barton Springs is also the home of an endangered species of salamander that can’t be found anywhere else in the world.

Book your kayaking tour through Barton Springs with GetYourGuide

Photos courtesy of Waterloo Records

Waterloo Records

Waterloo has been a mainstay for music buffs in Austin since opening its doors in the early ‘80s. The famed indie record shop has an impressive selection of vinyl, books, posters, and other memorabilia and regularly hosts live performances and signings. ( waterloorecords.com )

Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail

Get in your steps or pedals touring this winding 10-mile loop along Lady Bird Lake. The scenic urban path, surrounded by both 200 acres of parkland and the city skyline, offers a prime way to tour the city by foot, bike, or skate.

Uncommon Objects

Shop Small ® at Uncommon Objects, a longtime Austin emporium specializing in unique souvenirs and one-of-a-kind objects that include taxidermy, antiques, old toys, and much more. ( uncommonobjects.com )

If you’re ready to plan and book your Austin adventure, get started at AmexTravel.com .

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Get more out of your Austin getaway with American Express

Thrill seekers and adventurers alike can get out and enjoy unforgettable experiences from GetYourGuide. American Express® Card Members travel in style with 15% off tours and activities booked at gyg.me/amex from August 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024. Terms apply.

Refuel in comfort thanks to the American Express Global Lounge Collection ®. It enables Platinum Card Members to enjoy complimentary access to more than 1,400 airport lounges in over 500 airports around the world. Terms apply.

Get more out of your Austin getaway with American Express Travel

Eligible Platinum Card ® Members can enjoy complimentary premium status when enrolled in Avis Preferred ® , Hertz Gold Plus Rewards ® , and/or Car Rental ® Emerald Club, as well as receive additional benefits and discounts. Each status program has a set of benefits for Platinum Card and ways to claim them. Log into your Platinum Card account to view your specific Car Rental Privileges . Enrollment required. Terms and limitations apply.

Global Dining Access by Resy gives you special access to sought-after restaurants across the globe when you add your eligible Card to your Resy profile. Access to exclusive reservations, premium dining experiences, Priority Notify, and more, all from the Resy app. Terms apply.

When you Shop Small ®, you’re not just supporting neighborhood favorites – you’re investing in the community. Whether you’re a local or visiting, explore our map to find small businesses near you. 

Enjoy more of the events you love with Amex Experiences™

Through Events with Amex™ eligible Card Members can enjoy special ticket access and presales to select can’t miss events across sports, music, theatre, and more † . Plus, the ticket gets you in and the Card gets you more when attending select events thanks to additional Card Member benefits like access to Amex Fan Experiences, exclusive merchandise and offers and more. Terms Apply. † While supplies last, not all seats may be offered

Fine Hotels + Resorts Program:  Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) program benefits are available for new bookings made through American Express Travel with participating properties and are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer, Business, and Corporate Platinum Card® Members, and Centurion® Members. Additional Platinum Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts are also eligible for FHR program benefits. Companion Card Members on Consumer Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, Additional Business Gold and Additional Business Expense Card Members on Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible for FHR program benefits. Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name, and that Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. The average total value of the program benefits is based on prior-year bookings for stays of two nights; the actual value varies. Noon check-in and room upgrade are subject to availability and are provided at check-in; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of $100 credit and additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the amount of the credit. To receive the credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. The type and value of the daily breakfast (for two) varies by property; breakfast will be valued at a minimum of US$60 per room per day. To receive the breakfast credit, the breakfast bill must be charged to your hotel room. The breakfast credit will be applied at check-out. If the cost of Wi-Fi is included in a mandatory property fee, a daily credit of that amount will be applied at check-out. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional FHR benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke FHR benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you may have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your FHR benefits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for FHR program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.

Fine Hotels + Resorts Special Offers: Special offer and Fine Hotels + Resorts® (FHR) program benefits are available for new bookings made through American Express Travel® with participating properties and are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer, Business, Corporate Platinum Card® Members and Centurion® Members. Additional Platinum Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts are also eligible for FHR program benefits. Companion Card Members on Consumer Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, Additional Business Gold and Additional Business Expense Card Members on Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible for FHR program benefits or related special offers. Special offers are not combinable with other offers unless indicated, including, without limitation, lower rate offers.  

Special offer book by and travel by dates apply and vary by property. The availability and related terms of this special offer applies at the point of booking. The special offer is subject to change at the discretion of the property and you may see a different offer if you navigate away and return later. A minimum number of consecutive nights of stay are required and blackout dates may apply, please refer to the offer terms associated with a given property for details. Any complimentary nights will be reflected at the time of booking; applicable taxes and fees for the complimentary nights will be removed at check-out.

Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name, and that Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. The average total value of the program benefits is based on prior-year bookings for stays of two nights; the actual value varies. Noon check-in and room upgrade are subject to availability and are provided at check-in; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of $100 credit and additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the amount of the credit. To receive the credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. The type and value of the daily breakfast (for two) varies by property; breakfast will be valued at a minimum of US$60 per room per day. To receive the breakfast credit, the breakfast bill must be charged to your hotel room. The breakfast credit will be applied at check-out. If the cost of Wi-Fi is included in a mandatory property fee, a daily credit of that amount will be applied at check-out. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional FHR benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke FHR benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you may have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your FHR benefits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for FHR program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.

The Hotel Collection Program:  The Hotel Collection (THC) benefits are available for new bookings of two consecutive nights or more made through American Express Travel with participating properties and are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Gold Card, Platinum Card® Members, and Centurion® Members. Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum Card Accounts, and Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Centurion Accounts are also eligible for THC program benefits. Delta SkyMiles® Gold and Platinum Card Members are not eligible. Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name, and that Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. Noon check-in, late check-out and the room upgrade are subject to availability; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of $100 credit and additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the $100 credit will be applied to eligible charges up to $100. To receive the $100 credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The $100 credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional THC benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke the THC benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your THC benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for THC program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.

The Hotel Collection Special Offers: Special offer and The Hotel Collection (THC) benefits are available for new bookings of two consecutive nights or more made through American Express Travel® with participating properties and are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Gold Card, Platinum Card®, and Centurion® Members. Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum Card Accounts, and Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Centurion Accounts are also eligible for THC program benefits. Delta SkyMiles® Gold and Platinum Card Members are not eligible. Special offers are not combinable with other offers unless indicated, including, without limitation, lower rate offers. 

Special offer book by and travel by dates apply and vary by property. The availability and related terms of this special offer applies at the point of booking. The special offer is subject to change at the discretion of the property and you may see a different offer if you navigate away and return later. A minimum number of consecutive nights of stay are required and blackout dates may apply, please refer to the offer terms associated with a given property for details. Any complimentary nights will be reflected at the time of booking; applicable taxes and fees for the complimentary nights will be removed at check-out. 

Bookings must be made using an eligible Card and must be paid using that Card, or another American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name, and that Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. Noon check-in, late check-out and the room upgrade are subject to availability; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of $100 credit and additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the $100 credit will be applied to eligible charges up to $100. To receive the $100 credit, the eligible spend must be charged to your hotel room. The $100 credit will be applied at check-out. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Benefits are applied per room, per stay (with a three-room limit per stay). Back-to-back stays booked by a single Card Member, Card Members staying in the same room or Card Members traveling in the same party within a 24-hour period at the same property are considered one stay and are ineligible for additional THC benefits (“Prohibited Action”). American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke the THC benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you have engaged in a Prohibited Action, or have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your THC benefits. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. Any credits applicable are applied at check-out in USD or the local currency equivalent. Benefits, participating properties, and availability and amenities at those properties are subject to change. To be eligible for THC program benefits, your eligible Card Account must not be cancelled. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.

Select Homes + Retreats™: Select Homes + Retreats™ (SHR) program bookings must be made through AmexTravel.com with participating vacation rental management companies (also referred to as “Hosts”) and their participating properties. Bookings are valid only for eligible American Express® U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card® Members and Centurion® Members. Additional Card Members on U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts are also eligible for SHR. Companion Card Members on U.S. Consumer Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, Additional Business Gold and Additional Business Expense Card Members on U.S. Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, and Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible for SHR. Bookings must be made by an eligible Card Member using an American Express® Card, in the eligible Card Member's name, and that Card Member must be staying at the property booked. Properties may have minimum age requirements to book. Bookings require prepayment and may require advance security deposit, as/if specified in the property listing. Bookings must be made at least 10 days prior to the date of check-in. Other than if specified in a property listing, the minimum length of stay is 2 consecutive nights and the maximum length of stay is 28 consecutive nights. Bookings are cancellable without penalty within 48 hours of being made if your booking is made at least 10 days before your scheduled check-in date; thereafter, bookings are subject to the Host’s applicable cancellation and other policies. Any booking cancelled within 48 hours after the initial booking will result in a voided billing transaction. Voided billing transactions do not result in a charge or refund and will not appear on your monthly Card statement. Dates of a booking cannot be modified once made. Card Members must cancel their booking and make a new booking through AmexTravel.com; in which case, the new booking will be subject to availability, any cancellation policies and fees, any increase in the nightly rates or other fees, and any other applicable policies or fees of the Host. After cancellation, the property previously booked may not be available for subsequent booking for up to 24 hours or more. Hosts may require Card Members to complete additional steps after booking, such as signing a rental agreement, completing identity and/or age verification, or other steps described in a property listing; if such steps are not completed promptly, your Host may cancel your booking, subject to the Host’s policies. Card Members must use the property for lawful purposes and the purposes for which the rental of a vacation home is provided, including, without limitation, abiding by all applicable rules, laws, and regulations and not gathering more people than the maximum occupancy of the home without the prior written approval of the Host. Participating Hosts and their participating properties are subject to change. American Express is not liable for the acts or omissions of Hosts, their properties (including homeowners), or third parties acting for or on behalf of Hosts or homeowners. American Express is not the provider of the properties offered for rental and does not collect taxes or remit taxes to applicable tax authorities. Tax amounts displayed include an estimated amount that Hosts are to bill for applicable government-imposed taxes and fees. Hosts are responsible for providing a final receipt to Card Members upon request and remitting the government-imposed taxes and fees to relevant tax authorities.

2X Membership Rewards Points – Basic Card Members with a Membership Rewards-enrolled Card get at least 1 Membership Rewards® point for every eligible dollar spent on their Membership Rewards program-enrolled American Express Card or Additional Card on their Account and will also get at least 1 additional point (for a total of 2 points) for each dollar charged for eligible Select Homes + Retreats purchases on any Card on the Account, minus cancellations and credits.

3X Membership Rewards Points – Green Card: Basic Card Members, when paying with their eligible Green Card or Additional Card on their Account, can earn 2 additional points (for a total of 3 points) for each dollar charged for eligible Select Homes + Retreats purchases on any Card on the Account, minus cancellations and credits.

5X Membership Rewards Points – Platinum Card: Basic Card Members, when paying with their eligible Platinum Card or Additional Card on their Account, can earn 4 additional points (for a total of 5 points) for each dollar charged for eligible Select Homes + Retreats purchases on any Card on the Platinum Card Account, minus cancellations and credits. Additional points will be credited to the Membership Rewards account 10-12 weeks after final payment is made.

$200 Hotel Credit:  Basic Card Members on U.S. Consumer Platinum Card Account are eligible to receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year when they or Additional Platinum Card Members use their Cards to pay for eligible prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings made through American Express Travel (meaning through amextravel.com, the Amex® App, or by calling the phone number on the back of your eligible Card) or when Companion Platinum Card Members on such Platinum Card Accounts pay for eligible prepaid bookings for The Hotel Collection made through American Express Travel (meaning through amextravel.com, the Amex® App, or by calling the phone number on the back of your eligible Card). Purchases by both the Basic Card Member and any Additional Card Members on the Card Account are eligible for statement credits. However, the total amount of statement credits for eligible purchases will not exceed $200 per calendar year, per Card Account. Fine Hotels + Resorts® program bookings may be made only by eligible U.S. Consumer Basic Platinum and Additional Platinum Card Members. The Hotel Collection bookings may be made by eligible U.S. Consumer Basic and Additional Platinum Card Members and Companion Platinum Card Members on the Platinum Card Account. Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible for the benefit. To receive the statement credits, an eligible Card Member must make a new booking using their eligible Card through American Express Travel on or after July 1st, 2021, that is prepaid (referred to as "Pay Now" on amextravel.com and the Amex App), for a qualifying stay at an available, participating Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection property. Bookings of The Hotel Collection require a minimum stay of two consecutive nights. Eligible bookings must be processed before December 31st, 11:59PM Central Time, each calendar year to be eligible for statement credits within that year. Eligible bookings do not include interest charges, cancellation fees, property fees or other similar fees, or any charges by a property to you (whether for your booking, your stay or otherwise).  

Statement credits are typically received within a few days, however it may take 90 days after an eligible prepaid hotel booking is charged to the Card Account. American Express relies on the merchant’s processing of transactions to determine the transaction date. The transaction date may differ from the date you made the purchase if, for example, there is a delay in the merchant submitting the transaction to us or if the merchant uses another date as the transaction date. This means that in some cases your purchase may not earn the statement credit benefit for the benefit period in which you made the purchase. For example, if an eligible purchase is made on December 31st but the merchant processes the transaction such that it is identified to us as occurring on January 1st, then the statement credit available in the next calendar year will be applied. Statement credits may not be received or may be reversed if the booking is cancelled or modified. If the Card Account is canceled or past due, it may not qualify to receive a statement credit. If American Express does not receive information that identifies your transaction as eligible, you will not receive the statement credits. For example, your transaction will not be eligible if it is a booking: (i) made with a property not included in the Fine Hotels + Resorts or The Hotel Collection programs, (ii) not made through American Express Travel, or (iii) not made with an eligible Card. Participating properties and their availability are subject to change. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit, American Express will not have an obligation to provide and may reverse any statement credits provided to you. If a charge for an eligible purchase is included in a Pay Over Time balance on your Card Account, the statement credit associated with that charge may not be applied to that Pay Over Time balance. Instead, the statement credit may be applied to your Pay In Full balance. Please refer to  AmericanExpress.com/FHR  and  AmericanExpress.com/HC  for more information about Fine Hotels + Resorts and The Hotel Collection, respectively. 

5X Membership Rewards® Points Platinum Card:  Basic Card Members will get 1 Membership Rewards® point for each dollar charged for eligible purchases on their Platinum Card® or an Additional Card on their Account and 4 additional points (for a total of 5 points) for each dollar charged for eligible travel purchases on any Card on the Account (“Additional Points”), minus cancellations and credits. Eligible travel purchases are limited to: (i) purchases of air tickets on scheduled flights, of up to $500,000 in charges per calendar year, booked directly with passenger airlines or through American Express Travel (by calling 1-800-525-3355 or through AmexTravel.com); (ii) purchases of prepaid hotel reservations booked through American Express Travel; and (iii) purchases of prepaid flight+hotel packages booked through AmexTravel.com. Eligible travel purchases do not include: charter flights, private jet flights, flights that are part of tours, cruises, or travel packages (other than prepaid flight+hotel packages booked through AmexTravel.com), ticketing or similar service fees, ticket cancellation or change fees, property fees or similar fees, hotel group reservations or events, interest charges, or purchases of cash equivalents. Eligible prepaid hotel bookings or prepaid flight+hotel bookings that are modified directly with the hotel will not be eligible for Additional Points.

Bonuses that may be received with your Card on other purchase categories or in connection with promotions or offers from American Express cannot be combined with this benefit. Any portion of a charge that the Basic Card Member elects to cover through redemption of Membership Rewards points is not eligible to receive points. Additional terms and restrictions apply.

Merchants are assigned codes based on what they primarily sell. We group certain merchant codes into categories that are eligible for Additional Points. A purchase with a merchant will not earn Additional Points if the merchant’s code is not included in an Additional Points category. Basic Card Members may not receive Additional Points if we receive inaccurate information or are otherwise unable to identify your purchase as eligible for an Additional Points category. For example, you may not receive Additional Points when: a merchant uses a third-party to sell their products or services, a merchant uses a third-party to process or submit your transaction to us (e.g., using mobile or wireless card readers), or you choose to make a purchase using a third-party payment account or make a purchase using a mobile or digital wallet.

To be eligible for this benefit, the Card Account must not be cancelled. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit in any way American Express may remove access to this benefit from the Account. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card or visit americanexpress.com/rewards-info for more information about rewards.

5X Membership Rewards Points Business Platinum Card: You will get one point for each dollar charged for an eligible purchase on your Business Platinum Card® from American Express. You will get 4 additional points (for a total of 5 points) for each dollar spent on eligible travel purchases. Eligible travel purchases include scheduled flights and prepaid flight and hotel packages made online at AmexTravel.com, minus returns and other credits. Additionally, eligible travel purchases include prepaid hotel purchases made through American Express Travel, over the phone with our Travel Consultants or made online at AmexTravel.com, minus returns and other credits. Eligible travel purchases do NOT include non-prepaid hotel bookings, scheduled flights and prepaid flight and hotel packages over the phone, vacation packages, car rentals, cruise, hotel group reservations or events, ticketing service, cancellation or other fees, interest charges, purchases of travelers checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents. To be eligible for the 5x Membership Rewards® points, you must both reserve and charge the travel purchase with the same eligible Business Platinum Card®. To modify a reservation you must cancel and rebook your reservation. You can cancel and rebook your reservation on AmexTravel.com or by calling a representative of AmexTravel.com at 1-800-297-2977. Cancellations are subject to hotel cancellation penalty policies. If hotel reservations are made or modified directly with the hotel provider, the reservation will not be eligible for this 5X Membership Rewards® point benefit. To be eligible to receive extra points, Card account(s) must not be cancelled or past due at the time of extra points fulfillment. If booking is cancelled, the extra points will be deducted from the Membership Rewards account. Extra points will be credited to the Membership Rewards account approximately 6-10 weeks after eligible purchases appear on the billing statement. Additional point bonuses you may receive with your Card on other purchase categories from American Express may not be combined with this benefit (e.g., 1.5X and 2X bonuses for Business Platinum Card Members, etc.). Purchases eligible for multiple additional point bonuses will only receive the highest eligible bonus. The benefits associated with the Additional Card(s) you choose may be different than the benefits associated with your basic Card. To learn about the benefits associated with Additional Card(s) you choose, please call the number on the back of your Card.   

Merchants are assigned codes based on what they primarily sell. We group certain merchant codes into categories that are eligible for additional points. A purchase with a merchant will not earn additional points if the merchant’s code is not included in an additional points category. You may not receive additional points if we receive inaccurate information or are otherwise unable to identify your purchase as eligible for an additional points category. For example, you may not receive additional points when: a merchant uses a third-party to sell their products or services; or a merchant uses a third-party to process or submit your transaction to us (e.g., using mobile or wireless card readers); or you choose to make a purchase using a third-party payment account or make a purchase using a mobile or digital wallet.

Please visit americanexpress.com/rewards-info for more information about rewards.

Pay with Points:  To use Pay with Points, you must charge your eligible purchase through American Express Travel to a Membership Rewards® program-enrolled American Express® Card. Eligible purchases through American Express Travel exclude non-prepaid car rentals and non-prepaid hotels. Points will be debited from your Membership Rewards account, and credit for corresponding dollar amount will be issued to the American Express Card account used. If points redeemed do not cover entire amount, the balance of purchase price will remain on the American Express Card account. Minimum redemption 5,000 points.

See  membershiprewards.com/terms  for the Membership Rewards program terms and conditions.

If a charge for a purchase is included in a Pay Over Time balance on your Linked Account the statement credit associated with that charge may not be applied to that Pay Over Time balance. Instead the statement credit may be applied to your Pay in Full balance. If you believe this has occurred, please contact us by calling the number on the back of your Card. Corporate Card Members are not eligible for Pay Over Time.

International Airline Program: International Airline Program benefits are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer, Business, and Corporate Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members (Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible), on international tickets booked through American Express Travel for select first class, business class, and premium economy tickets with participating airlines, subject to availability. Additional Platinum Cards on U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card Accounts and Additional Centurion and Additional Platinum Cards on U.S. Consumer and Business Centurion Accounts are also eligible to receive program benefits. Companion Card Members on Consumer Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts, Additional Business Gold and Business Expense Card Members on Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts are not eligible. Most tickets will originate in and return to U.S. gateway (may exclude certain overseas territories) and select Canadian gateways. One-way travel is permitted on some airlines. An eligible Card Member can book for himself/herself and up to seven passengers traveling on the same itinerary as that Card Member. Bookings must be made using an eligible Card in the Card Member’s name. Discounts are applied to the base airfare. Discounts are not combinable with other offers unless indicated and may not apply to codeshare partners. Airline fare rules and restrictions apply and are subject to change at the discretion of the airline. American Express and the airline reserve the right to modify or revoke airline discount benefits at any time without notice if we or they determine, in our or their sole discretion, that you may have engaged in abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your airline discount benefits. Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise indicated. Tickets are non-transferable; name changes are not permitted. Benefits, participating airlines, and ticket availability are subject to change.

Recommended Flights: Special offer fares are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members (Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible) on participating airlines for select domestic routes (routes may vary by airline); routes and participating airlines are subject to change during the offer term. The eligible Card Member must be one of the travelers on the booking. Discounts are applied to the base airfare. Discounts are not combinable with other offers unless otherwise specified. Tickets are subject to applicable government-imposed taxes/fees and airline-imposed fees; if baggage, seat-selection or similar items were not included with the tickets, additional fees may apply. Airline fare rules and restrictions and ticket terms and conditions apply and are subject to change at the discretion of the airline. Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise indicated. Tickets are non-transferable. Applicable fares will display in search results on AmexTravel.com only if the eligible Card Member is logged into his/her account. Changes to tickets (if permitted) may incur an airline-imposed change fee, and/or any difference in fare. Cancellations of tickets (if permitted) may incur an airline-imposed cancellation fee. Special offer is valid for eligible bookings made through American Express Travel from today’s date through 9/30/2024.

Hilton Honors Gold Status Enrollment: Enrollment through American Express is required to receive the benefit. Platinum Card Members and Additional Platinum Card Members on the Platinum Card Account can enroll in complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status in the Benefits section of their americanexpress.com online account or by calling the number on the back of their Card. If a Card Member already has a Hilton Honors Number, they may enter it on the benefit page prior to enrollment. Benefit available only to Platinum Card Members and is not transferable. Once the Card Member requests enrollment in the Hilton Honors program, American Express will share their enrollment information with Hilton. Hilton may use this information in accordance with its privacy policy available at hilton.com/en/p/global-privacy-statement/. Enrolled Card Members will maintain Hilton Honors Gold Status without meeting otherwise required Hilton Honors criteria as long as the Card Member remains an eligible American Express Card Member or until American Express notifies the Card Member that the benefit is terminated. If your Platinum Card is cancelled for any reason, your complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status provided with the Card will be cancelled. American Express reserves the right to change, modify or revoke complimentary Gold status at any time. If your complimentary Gold status is cancelled, you may be able to maintain your Gold status by qualifying under the Hilton Honors Program terms. Gold status benefits are subject to availability and vary by hotel; see Hiltonhonors.com/MemberBenefits and Hilton.com/en/hilton-honors/benefit-terms/ for additional details. The Hilton Honors Program, including the benefits of Hilton Honors membership, are subject to Hilton Honors Terms and Conditions; see hiltonhonors.com/terms.

To be eligible for this benefit, Card Account(s) must not be cancelled. If your Card has been replaced, please check the Benefits section of your americanexpress.com account, mobile app or call the number on the back of your Card to confirm your continued enrollment in the benefit. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit in any way, American Express may remove access to this benefit from the Account. For additional information, call the number on the back of your Card.

2X Membership Rewards® Points: Membership Rewards-enrolled Card Members get at least 1 Membership Rewards® point for every eligible dollar spent on their Membership Rewards program-enrolled American Express® Card. Those same Card Members will also get at least 1 additional point for each dollar of eligible travel purchases made on amextravel.com on their Membership Rewards program-enrolled American Express Card. Corporate Card Members are not eligible for the additional point. Eligible travel purchases include all travel purchases made with your Membership Rewards program-enrolled American Express® Card on amextravel.com, including air, prepaid hotels, prepaid short-term rentals, prepaid car rentals, vacation packages (flight + hotel packages) or cruise reservations, minus returns and other credits. Platinum and Business Platinum Card Members are only eligible for 1 additional point on cruise reservations. Eligible travel purchases do NOT include non-prepaid car rentals, non-prepaid hotels, ticketing service or other fees, or interest charges. Additional point bonuses you may receive with your Card on other purchase categories from American Express may not be combined with this offer (e.g., 5X bonuses for Platinum and Business Platinum Card Members, 3X bonuses for Business Gold Card Members, or 1.5X bonuses for Business Centurion and Business Platinum Card Members, etc.). Any portion of a charge that you elect to cover through redemption of Membership Rewards points is not eligible to receive points. Additional points will be credited to the Membership Rewards account 10-12 weeks after final payment is made.

3X Membership Rewards Points Business Gold Card: Basic American Express® Business Gold Card Members will get at least one Membership Rewards® point for each dollar of eligible travel purchases on their Card and on any Employee Cards on their Card Account. Basic Card Members will get 2 additional points (for a total of 3 points) for each dollar spent on eligible travel purchases on their Business Gold Card Account from American Express. Eligible travel purchases include scheduled flights and prepaid flight+hotel packages made online at AmexTravel.com, minus returns and other credits. Additionally, eligible travel purchases include prepaid hotel purchases made through American Express Travel over the phone with our Travel Consultants or made online at AmexTravel.com, minus returns and other credits. Eligible travel purchases do NOT include non-prepaid hotel bookings, scheduled flights and prepaid flight+hotel packages booked over the phone, vacation packages, car rentals, cruise, hotel group reservations or events, ticketing service, cancellation or other fees, interest charges, purchases of travelers checks, purchases or reloading of prepaid cards, or purchases of other cash equivalents. To be eligible for the 3X Membership Rewards® points, the booking must be both reserved and charged on the Basic or Additional/Employee Card on the Card Account. To modify a reservation, you can cancel and rebook your reservation on AmexTravel.com or by calling a representative of AmexTravel.com at 1-800-297-2977. To be eligible for the 3X Membership Rewards® points, any changes to an existing reservation must be made through the same method as your original booking. Cancellations are subject to hotel cancellation penalty policies. If hotel reservations are made or modified directly with the hotel provider, the reservation will not be eligible for this 3X Membership Rewards® point benefit. To be eligible to receive extra points, Card Account(s) must not be cancelled or past due at the time of extra points fulfillment. If a booking is cancelled, the extra points will be deducted from the Membership Rewards account. Extra points will be credited to the Membership Rewards account approximately 6-10 weeks after eligible purchases appear on the billing statement. Bonuses you may receive with your Card on other purchase categories or in connection with promotions or offers from American Express may not be combined with this benefit.

Please visit americanexpress.com/rewards-info for more information about rewards.

Global Dining Access by Resy: The Global Dining Access program (“GDA”) is a benefit available to eligible Card Members. “Eligible Card Members” are account holders of Platinum Card® or Centurion® Card from American Express, Business Platinum Card®, Business Centurion® Card from American Express, Corporate Platinum Card® or Corporate Centurion® Card from American Express, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card, Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card, Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card, The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley, The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab, The Platinum Card® from American Express for Goldman Sachs, and The Centurion® Card from American Express for Goldman Sachs (and any Additional Card Member(s) on their accounts). GDA may not be available for Cards issued from some countries. GDA provides eligible Card Members with (a) access to exclusive reservations, (b) Priority Notify, which allows GDA members to set notifications to be in the first group notified when tables become available before they are made available to other Resy users, and (c) access to exclusive events. GDA reservations are accessible through the Resy iOS App and Website (“Resy Sites”) and Concierge. Some features of GDA, like Priority Notify, may not be available through Concierge. To access this benefit through the Resy iOS App, you must download the Resy App; or if you already have the Resy iOS App, ensure the latest update is downloaded. When using the Resy Sites, create a Resy account or log into your existing Resy account and add your eligible Card to your Resy account. If you are assigned a new Card number, you must update the Card number in your Resy account. When you use GDA, a badge will be placed on your Resy profile, letting restaurants know that you are a member of the GDA program. Reservations are based on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event of a reservation cancellation, you will be subject to the restaurant’s cancellation policy. Generally, same-day reservations that are not booked by GDA members are released back to restaurants at certain times of day that vary across restaurant policies. American Express and Resy make no representations or warranties regarding the availability of reservations, events, and/or experiences, which shall at all times be subject to availability and the discretion of the applicable restaurant. American Express and Resy are not responsible for informing the restaurants of any dietary restrictions or for a restaurant being able to accommodate such restrictions. There is no cost to you for booking services through GDA, although you are responsible for any purchases or fees you authorize to be charged to your Card account. GDA reservations and events are intended for personal use only and cannot be resold or used for commercial purposes. By participating in the GDA program, you are accepting these GDA terms and conditions, which are in addition to and do not replace the Resy Sites’ Terms of Service. To be eligible for this benefit, your Card account must not be cancelled.

Car Rental Privileges: Avis, Hertz, National: Consumer Platinum Card® Members, Corporate Platinum Card® Members and Business Platinum Card® Members are eligible to receive complimentary status in the following programs: Avis Preferred®, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards®, and/or National Car Rental® Emerald Club. Additional Platinum Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum Accounts are also eligible for this benefit. Companion Platinum Cards® on Consumer Platinum Card Accounts and Additional Gold and Additional Business Expense Cards on Business Platinum Card Accounts are not eligible to receive this benefit. Benefits provided to Platinum Card Members are subject to each car rental company’s terms and conditions, including age restrictions, and require enrollment in each car rental program through your American Express online account to receive benefits. Payment must be made using the Platinum Card. Platinum Card Members are required to enroll in Avis Preferred, Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and National Emerald Club memberships to receive the car rental program benefits. Hertz Gold Plus Rewards® is a registered trademark of Hertz System, Inc. Minimum rental age is 25 (exceptions apply). Minimum age to join Hertz Gold Plus Rewards is 21. Standard rental terms and conditions apply. National collects Frequent Flyer Tax Recoupment Surcharge to cover the federal tax on the cost of the miles awarded at the time of rental. Discount applies to base rate only. Taxes (including GST), other governmentally authorized or imposed surcharges, license recoupment/air tax recovery and concession recoupment fees, airport and airport facility fees, fuel, additional driver fee, one-way rental charge, and optional items are extra. Renter must meet applicable age, driver, and credit requirements. Advance reservation required. May not be combined with other discounts. Availability is limited. Subject to change without notice. Blackout dates may apply. National’s Emerald Club and Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and their services require a signed Master Rental Agreement to be on file. Please note that the Car Rental Privileges program available to Platinum Card Members is a separate program from the Premium Car Rental Protection insurance product offered by American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. and underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company.

To be eligible for this benefit, Card Account(s) must not be canceled or past due. If you have a Card on file with one of the eligible partners, make sure that the most up to date Account information is on file or else you may not receive the benefit. If American Express, in its sole discretion, determines that you have engaged in or intend to engage in any manner of abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with this benefit in any way, American Express may remove access to this benefit from the Account. For additional information, call the number on the back of your card.

Cruise Privileges Program:  Cruise Privileges Program (“CPP”) benefits are valid only for new CPP bookings made with participating cruise lines through American Express Travel. CPP benefits are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion® Card Members (Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible). CPP bookings must be made using the eligible Card. CPP benefits are non-transferable. Participating cruise lines and program benefits are subject to change. The benefits of an onboard credit and amenity are valid for new CPP bookings of at least five nights and require double occupancy; the eligible Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked; the total cost of the CPP booking must be paid using an American Express® Card in the eligible Card Member's name. Onboard credits and amenities cannot be combined with other offers unless indicated; blackout dates, category and fare restrictions may apply. Onboard credits and amenities may not be available to residents outside of the 50 United States. Onboard credits and amenities apply per stateroom, with a three-stateroom limit per eligible Card Member, per cruise. For new CPP bookings with Celebrity Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International, eligible Card Members receive an onboard credit (in USD) of: $100 for inside and outside staterooms, $200 for balcony, verandah, and mini-suite staterooms, and/or $300 for suites. For new CPP bookings with Cunard, eligible Card Members receive an onboard credit (in USD) of: $300 for all Queen Mary ocean-view staterooms category EF or higher, and/or Queen Victoria or Queen Elizabeth ocean-view staterooms category FA or higher. For new CPP bookings with Ama Waterways, Oceania, Regent, Azamara, Seabourn, Silversea, Uniworld, Windstar, Explora Journeys and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, eligible Card Members receive an onboard credit of US$300 for all stateroom categories. For new CPP bookings, Centurion Members receive an additional US$200 onboard credit on Explora Journeys, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, Seabourn, and Silversea. Onboard credits will be applied at checkout upon completion of the cruise; credit amounts in local currency may vary due to foreign exchange rates; credits are subject to cruise line terms and policies; credits cannot be used for casino charges, gratuities, or other similar charges. Any unused portion of a credit is non-refundable and is not redeemable for cash. Other restrictions may apply. Onboard amenities vary by participating cruise line and are not available on Silver Explorer, Silver Galapagos, and Silver Discoverer. Onboard credits and amenities are not available on Celebrity Cruises Galapagos sailings. 

Extra Membership Rewards® points: CPP-eligible Card Members that are Membership Rewards program-enrolled will receive one (1) extra Membership Reward® point per eligible dollar spent on new CPP bookings made with participating cruise lines through American Express Travel; separate airfare and other charges associated with such bookings are not eligible. CPP bookings must be made using the eligible Card (described above). The extra points will be credited to the Card Member’s Membership Rewards account 8-12 weeks after completion of the CPP cruise. For more information visit membershiprewards.com/terms.

Extra Membership Rewards® points:  CPP-eligible Card Members that are Membership Rewards program-enrolled will receive one (1) extra Membership Reward® point per eligible dollar spent on new CPP bookings made with participating cruise lines through American Express Travel; separate airfare and other charges associated with such bookings are not eligible. CPP bookings must be made using the eligible Card (described above). The extra points will be credited to the Card Member’s Membership Rewards account 8-12 weeks after completion of the CPP cruise. For more information visit  membershiprewards.com/terms .

Platinum Destinations® Vacations : Platinum Destinations® Vacations (“PDV”) benefits are valid only for new bookings made with participating suppliers through American Express Travel. Participating suppliers and PDV benefits are subject to change. Benefits cannot be combined with other offers unless indicated. Benefits are valid only for eligible U.S. Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion® Card Members (Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Card Members are not eligible). PDV bookings must be made using the eligible Card and eligible Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. PDV-eligible Card Members that are Membership Rewards program-enrolled will receive one (1) extra Membership Reward® point per eligible dollar spent on PDV bookings; separate airfare and other charges associated with PDV bookings are not eligible. Extra points will be credited to the Card Member’s Membership Rewards account within 8-12 weeks after completion of the PDV travel. For more information visit membershiprewards.com/terms.

Terms and Conditions for the Membership Rewards® program apply. Visit  membershiprewards.com/terms  for more information. Participating partners and available rewards are subject to change without notice.

The value of Membership Rewards points varies according to how you choose to use them. To learn more, go to  www.membershiprewards.com/pointsinfo .

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. is acting solely as a sales agent for travel suppliers and is not responsible for the actions or inactions of such suppliers. Certain suppliers pay us commission and other incentives for reaching sales targets or other goals and may provide incentives to our Travel Consultants. For more information visit  americanexpress.com/travelterms

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