Holiday Travel: Where to Celebrate in Style With Close Friends and Family

The holiday season is here—and with it, your chance for very special holiday travel with loved ones. Whether that means a favorite locale revisited, a staycation that still lets you get away, or an entirely new destination for holiday travel, Hilton’s resorts are prepared to be your holiday hosts at some of the most desirable locations.

When you book 2-nights or more with these Hilton hotels, part of The Hotel Collection*, with American Express Travel, you’ll be rewarded with a room upgrade at check-in, when available^†, and a $100 experience credit, which varies by property, to use for dining, spa, or other resort activities. Ready to figure out where you’re spending the holidays this year?

^†Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

Paris

Paris is always a good idea, as the saying goes. The French capital as a holiday destination is also a good idea, particularly if Canopy by Hilton Paris Trocadero is your home base. Located in the 16^th arrondissement, the hotel is walking distance from the Eiffel Tower, and the hotel’s rooftop bar provides a stunning view of the Tower’s twinkly night lights. Canopy is also a short walk from Arc de Triomphe, shopping on the Champs-Élysées, and the famed Bois de Boulogne. Start your holiday days with a coffee and pastry in the hotel’s café, strolls through the Jardin de Trocadero, a full day of sightseeing along the Seine and beyond, and some of the best gift shopping you could dream up. Your Parisian holiday getaway awaits… À bientôt!

Rome

Make the holidays truly unforgettable this year with a trip to Rome. Situated in the heart of the city, Aleph Rome, Curio Collection by Hilton is a short trek to two thousand years in the past: regale in the Colosseum and Trevi Fountain, or fast forward to the present for gift shopping in the Tridente streets. The resort’s décor is an homage to Roman architecture with interiors of ancient sculpture, elevated marble details and engravings. Dine like a modern-day Roman at the upscale Sky Blue Rooftop, or nibble on more casual fare at the eatery 1930s. Ancient charm and contemporary luxury await, in one of Europe’s most charmed cities.

Barcelona

Is your holiday treat this year a blend of seaside respite and bustling city, boasting renowned art, architecture and cuisine? Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona is at the ready. A brief stroll from the Mediterranean Sea as well as the major monuments La Sagrada and El Born, rooms offer views of the sea, the city, or the pool — you choose your vista for this year’s holiday traditions. Relax and take coffee and a massage poolside, or go all in on sightseeing: La Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, and the Gothic quarter to name but a few. Need a break from Gaudi’s architectural wonders? Wind down with tapas and a drink at the resort’s lounge.

Los Cabos, Baja

If it’s languorous beach you desire as your holiday vacation, look no further than the Baja Peninsula — Hilton Los Cabos, to be precise. Located at the southernmost tip overlooking the serene Sea of Cortez, the hotel offers direct access to one of the few swimmer-friendly beaches in the area. Swim with dolphins, zip line through treetops, or ride a camel along a private beach—or just enjoy some down time and exchange gifts in lounge chairs with frozen drinks, overlooking the sea. If you’re staying two or more nights, you can enjoy a room upgrade upon arrival, when available, and a $100 experience credit. Gift yourself a treatment at the Eforea Spa perhaps?

Cancun

Does making spirits bright for you mean both dreamy beach days and electric nightlife? Book your holiday travel to Canopy By Hilton Cancun La Isla, a hotel that overlooks the Caribbean and the Nichupté Lagoon, and is directly connected to the dining, shopping, and music at La Isla Entertainment Village. Spend days on white sand beaches or lazing by the hotel’s rooftop pool, or take a day trip to the ruins at Tulum before cleaning up in your room decorated by one of several local muralists, and hitting the dance floor at one of the nearby clubs. If you’d prefer to stay close to “home,” enjoy live music on the hotel’s rooftop bar Wander, or a quiet night of strolling seaside and stargazing. When you book here, take advantage of a room upgrade when available, as well as a $100 experience credit.

Mexico City

Want an urban environment with centuries of art and history as the backdrop of your holiday getaway this year? Skip the beach and head straight to Mexico City, to Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton, where all the rooms offer a separate bedroom and living room, some with indoor balconies and gardens. The property’s experienced curator can help you decide which sights to see and when, from Zocalo Main Square and Templo Mayor, to the myriad art and architecture wonders, and day after day of fresh local food and drink and walks through vibrant neighborhoods. Want a day off from sightseeing to spend down time with loved ones? Grab juices at the property’s Wellness Bar and reflect on the last year together on the rooftop terrace.

Ft. Lauderdale

Beach, dining, shopping on your holiday checklist? Head straight to Hotel Maren Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton. Charter a private boat for a beach cruise, snorkel or scuba dive on this beautiful stretch of the Atlantic, or explore Las Olas Blvd. for boutique shopping, snacks, and people watching. Enjoy a day of art and culture at the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale or relaxing walks through Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, before returning to the property to relax at the pool with a spritz from the Acqua Pool Bar. Warming holiday spirit awaits you here.

Big Island, Hawaii

Wanting to spend the last days of this year on a big island? Hilton Waikoloa Village off the Big Island of Hawaii says Mahalo. The 62-acre oceanfront resort is surrounded by an oceanfront lagoon and two championship golf courses, and offers an exclusive Big Island Story luau with ancestral song, dance, and food of the Hawaiian people. Experience the Dolphin Quest (yes, up close and personal with the beautiful mammals), plenty of golf, and tennis surrounded by magnificent local foliage. A Naupaka Ritual massage and foot treatment at the Kohala Spa makes a great gift for everyone in your party.

Seattle

Steaming delicious coffee on a foggy morning, exchanging gifts overlooking Puget Sound… If this is your idea of a holiday vacation, Seattle welcomes you — specifically, The Charter Hotel Seattle, Curio Collection by Hilton. Start your days at Pike Place Market for pastries and artisanal gifts, then take a ferry ride across the Sound for some whale-watching and year-end meditation on the water. Stroll to Seattle Aquarium or Art Museum, stop at one of the excellent local restaurants, then unwind in the sauna or steam room at the fitness center. Feel like a night in during your holiday? Book festive drinks and nibbles at the hotel’s Fog Room rooftop bar with incredible water views.

Portland

Holidays in the Pacific Northwest with prime food, culture, and nature, what you’re after? Head to Canopy By Hilton Portland Pearl District. Spend your urban holiday strolling cobblestone streets, sourcing new and old books, sampling premiere food trucks and gold-standard coffee and beer, and enjoying serene river views. Walk through the parks or hop on a complimentary Canopy bicycle at the hotel and ride along the Willamette, then experience some of the best thrifting in the area. Enjoy dinner at the Vaux, the hotel's restaurant, for local treats like wild salmon, razor clams, blueberries and fiddleheads, along with a glass of Willamette Valley red.

London

London calling for your holidays this year? Ensure your UK travel is special by making The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton your home base. Centrally located beside the Trafalgar Square fountains, the hotel is also walking distance from Chinatown, Soho, the Thames River, and Buckingham Palace, if you care to sneak peek at how the royals do the holidays. Take in some theater or opera, visit the National Gallery, and sit for tea at any number of local cafes—or take a day off sightseeing and just relax in Biblio, the hotel’s living room, with a warm beverage and some holiday music. If weather permits, take your evening cocktail on The Rooftop, offering a fantastic view of the London skyline, where you can celebrate the end of this year in style.

*Terms and Conditions

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 experience credit or additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the experience credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the amount of the experience credit. Advance reservations are recommended for certain experience 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. 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 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. Room upgrade is subject to availability and is provided at check-in; certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade. The type of experience credit or additional amenity (if applicable) varies by property; the experience credit will be applied to eligible charges up to $100. Advance reservations are recommended for certain experience 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.

$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 Sky Miles^® Platinum Card Members are not eligible for the benefit. To receive the statement credits, an eligible CardMember 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, 11:59 PM 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 to process transactions within the same calendar year that you made the prepaid booking in order to apply the statement credit in the calendar year that it was intended. For example, if you make an eligible prepaid booking on the last day of the year, but the merchant doesn’t process that transaction until the next day, then the statement credit available in the next calendar year will be applied to the Card Account, if the purchase is eligible.

Statement credits may not be received or maybe reversed if the booking is cancelled or modified. To be eligible for this benefit, your Card account must not be cancelled or past due at the time of statement credit fulfillment. 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 AmericanExpress, 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 for 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+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 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. 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. 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.

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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