Everyone knows that flying to any destination is only half the battle. The next task is to secure transportation from the airport to the hotel/venue. Well, thankfully American Express is helping out Platinum and Centurion members who fly into La
Member Benefit: Hilton HHonors Gold Status
Even though I’ve been a Hilton HHonors member for years, I typically don’t stay at a Hilton property because I have status with SPG, IHG, and Ritz. But now, American Express has partnered with Hilton to provide Gold status for
The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria: Fine Hotels & Resorts Review
I recently returned from another visit to The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. This time I made my reservation through the Fine Hotels & Resorts program and the experience was absolutely incredible. I have stayed at The
Member Benefit: The Boingo American Express Preferred Plan
So today I received an email asking for me to renew my Boingo American Express Preferred Plan. For those of you who don’t know, American Express entered into an agreement with Boingo Wireless which allows for Platinum and Centurion members to
The Journeymakers
As the end to Summer approaches, many of us are finishing trips from lands both near and far. Our experiences are as varied as the stars in the sky, but sometimes we meet people who help influence our trips and
New Centurion Lounge to Open
On the heels of the Seattle lounge opening, American Express just announced that their newest Centurion Lounge will be located in Houston at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). According to the lease, the $7 million 8,596 sq. ft. lounge is
The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria Preview
During a recent visit to New York, I used Membership Rewards Points to book a reservation at The Towers of the Waldorf Astoria. I have stayed here in the past and the level of service has always been second to
Centurion Lounge Review: LGA
One of the benefits of being a member is being able to access American Express’ new Centurion Lounge. For those who fly on a regular basis, you are probably familiar with airport lounges and their amenities. Amex recently has revamped