Nothing really says winter vacation like a good trip to a ski resort. If you plan it right, it can be the total package: festive, relaxing, beautiful, and full of activities. But sometimes it can be on the expensive side and it’s tough to know how to save money in an area so targeted at tourists. That’s why American Express Travel Insiders, who not only have insight into the best hotels, dining and attractions…

Planning a big trip toward the end of the year might seem counterintuitive, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve already in the mix. But savvy travelers know that autumn means more deals and fewer tourists—a perfect combination. If you’re trying to use those vacation days and aren’t sure where to start, consider crossing the pond to Dublin and Edinburgh….

It’s less than two hours by plane to Montreal, but the journey feels transatlantic. Road signs in French, neighborhoods packed with artists and musicians, centuries-old buildings lining cobblestone streets—Canada’s cultural capital has a European flavor and the energy to match. The best part is you don’t have to travel across the Atlantic to enjoy it—Montreal is a 90-minute flight from D.C., perfect for a five-day jaunt using three of your vacation days….

Summer may have slipped past us, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to use your hard-earned vacation time before the end of the year. Get ready to plan a perfect fall getaway! Looking over the city of Edinburgh at dusk from Calton Hill, Scotland Regardless of how much time you have to take off of work—from one day to an entire week—there’s a city just a short drive or plane ride away where…