Travel Specialist

Combining in-depth experience with one-on-one booking consultation, a Travel Specialist can make your vacation even more memorable.

• Who Are Travel Specialists and How Can They Help?
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Travel Specialists have received extra training and accreditation in their specialty area, in addition to years of personal experience and relevant travel.
A Travel Specialist can help you plan your trip, from booking your travel and recommending the best travel dates to finding unexpected delights and unique side trips off the beaten path.
Please Note: A $150 planning deposit or service fee may apply on complex vacation itineraries. This deposit will be credited back to you upon final booking. Additional service fees may apply to individual airline, car, or hotel reservations. Your American Express Travel Specialist will advise you of all fees during your initial vacation consultation.
For travel services other than booking, the Platinum Card^® Concierge is available to Platinum Card members for trip planning and travel assistance without a fee.
Apply for the Platinum Card now.
• When Should I Talk to a Travel Specialist?
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We recommend that you contact our Travel Specialists when you are ready to book your trip. They will assist you with making travel arrangements that best fit your specific needs, such as booking flights, hotels, cars, cruises, tours, and much more. You may also want to engage a Travel Specialist in the early planning stages of your trip to receive the most current information about a destination or chosen activity.
Please Note: A $150 planning deposit or service fee may apply on complex vacation itineraries. This deposit will be credited back to you upon final booking. Additional service fees may apply to individual airline, car, or hotel reservations. Your American Express Travel Specialist will advise you of all fees during your initial vacation consultation.
For travel services other than booking, the Platinum Card^® Concierge is available to Platinum Card members for trip planning and travel assistance without a fee.
Apply for the Platinum Card now.
• Can I Meet a Travel Specialist in Person?
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American Express Travel Specialists work out of our U.S. Travel Offices. They are always available to help you by phone or e-mail. Of course, if you live nearby, it is easy to set up an appointment in person with the Travel Specialist you want to meet.
If you need assistance while you are traveling, visit any of our hundreds of Travel Offices worldwide.*
For travel services other than booking, the Platinum Card^® Concierge is available to Platinum Card members for trip planning and travel assistance without a fee.
Apply for the Platinum Card now
*Comprises Travel and Foreign Exchange locations of American Express. Not all services available at all locations and are subject to local laws and cash availability.