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Jan 31, 2016

Where Should You Travel This Year?

This post is a sponsored collaboration between Gothamist and the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. Know you want to plan a big trip, but you’re still not sure where you want to go? Take our quiz, which will lead you to one of 2016’s international and domestic hotspots, based on the recent TBEX Professionals Survey, from SPG Amex, which polled the world’s top travel writers, photographers and bloggers. Go on and…

Jan 25, 2016

Where Should You Travel This Year?

This post is a sponsored collaboration between Gothamist and the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. Know you want to plan a big trip, but you’re still not sure where you want to go? Take our quiz, which will lead you to one of 2016’s international and domestic hotspots, based on the recent TBEX Professionals Survey, from SPG Amex, which polled the world’s top travel writers, photographers and bloggers. Go on and…

Jan 13, 2016

The Hottest Places To Visit In 2016

This post is a sponsored collaboration between Gothamist and the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. A new year means new adventures. To inspire your next journey, we’ve got the most desired international and domestic destinations based on the recent TBEX Professionals Survey from SPG Amex, which polled the world’s top travel writers, photographers and bloggers. Here are some suggestions for authentic experiences, delicious food, and more, as well as a must-stay…

Dec 22, 2015

What Do You Pack For A Holiday Trip?

This post is a sponsored collaboration between Gothamist and the Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express. If you could travel anywhere for the holidays, where would you go? Would it be domestic or international? With family or solo? Festive or beach-side? And how do you even pack for such a journey? With the help of SPG Amex, we asked six travel pros to share their holiday destination and how they’d stuff that…

Dec 09, 2014

Style Expert And ‘Capitol File’ Editor In Chief Elizabeth Thorp Shares Her Holiday Gift Ideas

This post is a sponsored collaboration between American Express and Gothamist staff. We asked a real go-getter in each of our cities to tell us who’s on their list and what they’re getting—with all picks coming from the Membership Rewards® catalog from American Express. And who’s our DCist choice? Elizabeth Thorp: style expert, editorial extraordinaire, and true Washingtonian. Elizabeth is the Editor in Chief of Capitol File Magazine and the founder of Poshbrood.com, a…

Oct 21, 2014

What Goes In Your Carry-On?

This post is a sponsored collaboration between Gothamist and the Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express. Can you fit your whole trip in the overhead bin? Packing for short journeys can be surprisingly tough! With the help of SPG Amex, we asked six travel pros to share their ideal weekend destination and exactly how they’d stuff that carry-on for a few days away….

Nov 11, 2013

Credit Card Company Will Help Fix Union Station’s Damaged Gold Ceiling

Hear that, D.C.? We’re getting a gold leaf upgrade!

May 13, 2013

Greenbelt Theatre to Receive $75,000 to Repair Art Deco Lobby

One of the historic preservation grants awarded by American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation is also good news for movie fans.

May 13, 2013

Washington National Cathedral Gets Most Votes in American Express Preservation Contest

The Washington National Cathedral and George Washington’s estate at Mount Vernon, Va. are each getting $100,000 in historic preservation money from American Express.

Nov 15, 2012

Avoid Holiday Travel Headaches with These Tips from American Express

Don’t forget to firm up your holiday travel plans—or else you’ll be stuck getting socks (again!) at your aunt’s house. By making plans right away, you’ll get the most out of your holidays and avoid stress during a time that 75% of Americans feel frustration while trying to get away for their vacations. American Express and their Travel Insiders, who not only have insight into the best hotels, dining and attractions, but also the…

 
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