Cruising... Don't Leave Home Without It

American Express has announced the introductions of Gold Card Destinations, a new collection of travel benefits available on all consumer American Express Gold Charge Cards, including Gold and Rewards Plus Gold Cards. According to American Express, "Gold Card Destinations enables Card members to enhance their vacation experiences with special amenities valued at $100 to $150 or more on virtually any trip from American Express Gold Card Destinations travel partners. In addition, through Gold Card Destinations, Card members have access to exclusive, unique travel and entertainment packages updated each month on the dedicated Gold Card Destinations web site: www.americanexpress.com/goldtravel."

When you click on the link above, to find cruise line perks select "Upgraded Experiences" from the column at the left and then "Cruises" in the navigation bar at the top. Participating cruise lines include: Azamara, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, The Yachts of Seabourn, Silversea, and Windstar.

What do you get? Here's a Holland America Line listing for a round-trip sailing this winter from San Diego:

American Express® Gold Card members receive an exclusive additional $150 amenity when they book any American Express Mariner Club cruise with Holland America Line. American Express Mariner Club benefits include a complimentary hosted cruise, private shore side excursion and exclusive onboard cocktail party,
double Membership Rewards points and Cardmember Annual Travel Benefit.

Holland America Line - Gold Card Destinations Benefit: Spa taster package, which includes Pinnacle Grill lunch for two, champagne & chocolate-covered strawberries in stateroom

Contact an American Express Travel Specialist for more details and pricing.