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…

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….

It’s not uncommon to start daydreaming about sandy beaches, boat drinks, and warm sunshine as soon as the chilly October air descends on DC. This fall, using just one vacation day, you can turn that daydream into a reality by hopping on flight to West Palm Beach, Florida and indulging in all its glitzy tropical wonder….

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…