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An ultimate guide to purpose-driven travel

The choices we make in how and where we travel matter more than ever—and embracing purpose-driven travel can turn our wanderlust into a force for good.

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Travel has the profound ability to transform us personally—awakening and indulging our passions, fostering a deeper understanding of diverse cultures, and enriching our lives.

It can also have significant implications for the planet and the communities we encounter.

From immersive tours and ethical wildlife encounters to environmentally conscious accommodations and locally sourced dining, each purposeful travel decision can have a positive ripple effect. Along the journey, expect hands-on learning opportunities and horizon-broadening encounters that showcase the interconnectedness of the global community—the kind that might have prompted Mark Twain to describe travel as “fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

By aligning our travel choices with our values, we can elevate our personal experiences while also contributing to the wellbeing of the places we visit and the people who call them home.

Start by exploring these luxury hotels and customizable tours that are making meaningful strides in areas such as conservation and community impact.

Traveling responsibly can be rewarding.

Book through American Express Travel® to get elevated benefits and curated, luxury booking options.*
Exterior of a cream-colored, two-story villa at Rosewood Baha Mar. The veranda features seating and loungers next to a private plunge pool.

Platinum Card Members® can book at over 1,800 extraordinary properties worldwide and enjoy a complimentary suite of benefits with an average total value of $550.*



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12pm check-in, when available

Room upgrade, upon arrival, when available1

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Daily breakfast for two

$100 credit towards eligible charges2

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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Guaranteed 4pm check-out

1 Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

2 Eligible charges vary by property.

The living area of a penthouse villa at The Cape, a Thompson Hotel. The patio includes extensive seating as well as a fire pit.

Platinum and Gold Card Members® can explore more than 1,300 upscale hotels and receive elevated benefits on stays of two or more consecutive nights.*



12pm check-in, when available

Room upgrade, upon arrival, when available1

$100 credit towards eligible charges2

4pm late check-out, when available

1 Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.

2 Eligible charges vary by property.

Waves crash on a rocky shoreline. Just across the water, a flat-topped mountain is dramatically silhouetted against a sunset.
Custom Tours and Vacations

Platinum Card Members® can enjoy personalized itineraries with world-class service and support, and earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on eligible bookings with Platinum Destinations® Vacations.*

CUSTOM TOURS AND VACATIONS

Platinum Destinations® Vacations

Enjoy world-class service when you book a custom vacation through American Express Travel®. Our Travel Consultants will create comprehensive itineraries that are tailored to you, from flights to hotels to food and activities, and provide personalized support every step of the way. Plus, earn 2X Membership Rewards® points on eligible bookings made through American Express Travel. Discover a better way to see the world with American Express Travel.

Average value based on Fine Hotels + Resorts® bookings in 2025 for stays of two nights. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits.

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 the following Eligible Card Members: (a) U.S. Consumer, Business and Corporate Platinum Card® Members, and Centurion® Members; and (b) Additional Platinum Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum and Centurion Card Accounts. 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. Each eligible FHR booking includes the following program benefits: (1) daily breakfast for two, (2) a $100 credit towards eligible charges, (3) guaranteed 4pm checkout, (4) 12pm check-in when available, (5) room upgrade upon arrival when available, and (6) complimentary Wi-Fi. To receive program benefits, (i) the booking must be made and paid for using an Eligible Card or another American Express® Card, in the Eligible Card Member's name, (ii) the Eligible Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked, and (iii) charges for program benefits (if applicable) must be billed to the hotel room. If paying for the booking at the property, the Eligible Card Member may need to provide a physical American Express Card. Any applicable program-related credits will be applied at checkout in USD or the local currency equivalent. 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 any additional benefit (if applicable) varies by property; the credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the amount of the credit. Advance reservations are recommended for certain credits. The type of breakfast service and value of the daily breakfast (for two) varies by property but the daily breakfast (for two) will be valued at the greater of: (a) $60 per room per day; or (b) the total value of two (2) times the price of the lowest priced breakfast entrée, coffee or tea, and juice combination available on the hotel’s breakfast menu(s). The Eligible Card Member will be responsible for all breakfast charges greater than the value of the daily breakfast (for two) credit. 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, bookings made by different Card Members staying in the same room or bookings made by different Card Members traveling in the same party, in each case, within a 24-hour period at the same property, are considered one stay and are only eligible for one set of FHR benefits for the entirety of such stay. 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 abuse, misuse, or gaming in connection with your FHR benefits. Benefit restrictions vary by property. Eligible Card Members are entitled to the benefits offered by the property on the booking check-in date. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. 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.

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 the following Eligible Card Members: (a) U.S. Consumer and Business Gold Card, Platinum Card® Members, and Centurion® Members; and (b) Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Platinum Card Accounts, and Additional Card Members on Consumer and Business Centurion Accounts. Delta SkyMiles® Gold and Platinum Card Members are not eligible for THC program benefits. Each eligible THC booking includes the following program benefits: (1) a $100 credit towards eligible charges, (2) 4pm late check-out when available, (3) 12pm check-in when available, and (4) room upgrade upon arrival when available. To receive program benefits, (i) the booking must be made and paid for using an Eligible Card, or another American Express® Card, in the Eligible Card Member's name, (ii) the Eligible Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked, and (iii) charges for program benefits (if applicable) must be billed to the hotel room. If paying for the booking at the property, the Eligible Card Member may need to provide a physical American Express Card. Any applicable program-related credits will be applied at checkout in USD or the local currency equivalent. Noon check-in, 4pm 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 any additional benefit (if applicable) varies by property; the credit will be applied to eligible charges up to the amount of the credit. 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, bookings made by different Card Members staying in the same room or bookings made by different Card Members traveling in the same party, in each case, within a 24-hour period at the same property, are considered one stay and are only eligible for one set of THC benefits for the entirety of such stay. American Express and the Property reserve the right to modify or revoke THC 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 THC benefits. Eligible Card Members are entitled to the benefits offered by the property on the booking check-in date. Benefits cannot be redeemed for cash and are not combinable with other offers unless indicated. Benefits must be used during the stay booked. 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.

Platinum Destinations® Vacations

Platinum Destinations® Vacations (“PDV”) benefits are valid only for new bookings made with participating suppliers by calling the number on the back of your eligible Card. 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 and paid for using the eligible Card and eligible Card Member must be traveling on the itinerary booked. Any charges on your eligible Card made outside of American Express Travel® will not qualify for additional points, including installments or other payments made directly to a participating supplier. 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 10-12 weeks after final payment is made. For more information visit membershiprewards.com/terms.

Membership Rewards Program

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.

Seller of Travel

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 www.americanexpress.com/travelterms.

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