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The Sun
08-07-2025
- The Sun
Tiny European island named the best in the world – and people say it's a ‘smaller Mykonos'
THE Greek island of Paros has been declared the best island in the world. Travel + Leisure 's annual World's Best Islands reveals some of the finest across the globe based on thousands of reader responses. 4 4 Paros is part of the Cyclades and last year was 24th on the list, but for 2025 has come in first place. Travel + Leisure readers said they loved the delicious food on the island as well as "picture-perfect blue and white villages like Naoussa. Paros was so well-loved by the voters that it received a vote of 96.50 out of 100. The Greek island has been up and coming for a while, a study last year by American Express Travel included the island in their 2025 Trending Destinations list. The website stated: "Laid-back Paros has become the Greek island of choice for many. "The cultural scene is vibrant here, and the rocky coastline is studded with beaches, secluded coves, and sea caves. "A mere 40-minute flight from Athens—or three hours on a ferry—this windblown retreat is also easy to get to." The main town on the island is Parikia which is not only the capital, but the port too. It's the hub for ferry traffic which connects it to neighbouring islands. One of the most popular towns on the island is Naoussa which is second largest on the island and has been called a "smaller version of Mykonos". How to do two Greek islands in one holiday - with stunning private-pool rooms 4 The town is on the northern side of the island and is considered one of the prettiest in the whole of the Cyclades with chalky white buildings and deep blue detailing. Lageri Beach, which is popular in Naoussa was described as being "heaven on earth" by more than one visitors on Tripadvisor. Up on the hillside is Lefkes, a mountain village surrounded by olive groves and pine forests. The village has winding stone streets full of bright, contrasting bougainvillea flowers. Being surrounded by the sparkling Aegean Sea means that Paros is popular for boat trips, snorkelling, diving and water skiing. The streets are lined with tiny cafes and bars which light up in the evening. There's also a vibrant nightlife scene with clubs and even boat parties. For anyone visiting Greece, Paros is pretty easy to visit thanks to the ferry service. From Mykonos, you can hop on the ferry to Paros which cost £28 and is just 45 minutes. Afterwards, you can explore the neighbouring island of Naxos which from Paros costs just £6 with Omnio, and is also the quickest journey taking 25 minutes.
Travel Weekly
23-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
American Express Travel
2024 sales: $10.55 billion (estimated) Previous ranking: 8 Employees: Did not disclose 200 Vesey St. New York, NY 10285 Phone: (212) 640-0892 Website $10.55 billion (estimated)Did not disclose200 Vesey York, NY 10285Phone: (212) 640-0892 Executives PRESIDENT: Audrey Hendley COMPANY FACTS * A full-service and lifestyle services provider for American Express cardholders. American Express Travel did not submit a Power List survey, so Travel Weekly has assigned it an estimated sales figure, based on comparisons with similar travel companies and previous data.
Travel Weekly
23-06-2025
- Business
- Travel Weekly
How the Power List was created
To qualify for the 2025 Power List, a company had to record a minimum of $125 million in travel sales in 2024, a change from last year when $110 million was required. For purposes of this survey, sales are defined as gross sales of travel products worldwide, whether to consumers or to corporate travelers; the company must be the agent of record on the transactions from a supplier's perspective. At least 15% of the sales volume must have been generated in the U.S. The questionnaire was sent in March to companies that had appeared on the list in previous years, had contacted Travel Weekly believing they qualified, had been in the news because of acquisitions or had grown for other reasons. As has been the case for years, Travel Weekly requested that gross sales volume be certified by a company's owner, CEO or CFO. In a small number of cases, certification was made by an executive at the vice president level who was granted financial oversight. The 2025 Power List An introduction to this year's Power List. Continue Reading Some companies chose not to return our questionnaire. For Expedia Group we obtained sales data from public filings. In the case of American Express Travel, Hopper and Vacations to Go, Travel Weekly editors estimated sales and position based on previous rankings and performance of similar companies. While all cooperating listees did certify sales (or made them public), it must be kept in mind that even those numbers are difficult to verify because the great majority of travel sellers are privately held and under no obligation to disclose financial data. Also, there is no commonly accepted standard for calculating sales volume, and there is no clearinghouse in the U.S. that tracks nonairline sales, as ARC does for airline sales. The survey on which these rankings is based included questions involving travel-related subsidiaries, percentage of sales from business and leisure, corporate structure and more. There were several open-ended questions about recent and planned developments to which companies could reply in any way they felt appropriate. Responses, in part, determine the length of the profiles that accompany each agency. There might be companies that should be on the list but escaped our attention. Representatives of such companies should email powerlist@ so we can send them a questionnaire for next year's Power List.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Earn 150k points and a $500 statement credit with this Amex Business Platinum limited-time offer
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express has a limited-time offer of 150,000 points and a $500 statement credit. This offer is interesting because, depending on whether you meet the offer requirements, you can earn one or both aspects of the two-tiered bonus. Here's the full offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Business Platinum Card within the first three months. Plus, earn a $500 statement credit after you spend $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel with your card within the first three months. The offer ends June 30, 2025. This offer is worth at least $2,000 toward flights, though it could be worth much more with specific transfer partner redemptions. This is a two-tiered offer: Earn 150,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $20,000 on eligible purchases on your Business Platinum Card within the first three months. Earn a $500 statement credit after spending $2,500 on qualifying flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel with your card within the first three months. You can earn one or both parts of this Amex Business Platinum offer. We don't like leaving any part of a welcome bonus on the table, so we recommend working at least $2,500 worth of flights into the $20,000 you have to spend in the first three months. Then, you'll qualify for both the 150,000 points and the $500 statement credit. Of course, this strategy only makes sense if you need to book upcoming flights. The offer could still be worth it if you can only earn the 150,000 points, but it loses much of its value if you only qualify for the $500 statement value of 150,000 Membership Rewards points can vary in value depending on the redemption option. Here are some examples of how much 150,000 points are worth for different redemptions: Book flights: $1,500 Reserve prepaid hotels: $1,050 Cover card charges: $900 Receive an Olive Garden gift card: $1,500 Receive a The Cheesecake Factory gift card: $1,275 Receive a Starbucks gift card: $1,050 Using this sampling of possible redemptions, the bonus is worth up to $2,000 (including the $500 statement credit) toward flights or certain gift cards. It's worth significantly less if you choose any of the low-value redemption options, such as covering card charges or reserving prepaid hotels. However, there's no set redemption value if you transfer points to one of over 20 Amex travel partners, including Air France-KLM, Singapore Airlines, or Virgin Atlantic. From our experience, you can receive well over $1,500 in value when transferring 150,000 points to a transfer these examples of transferring points to different Amex travel partners to get more value from your rewards. Singapore Airlines has a route from New York (JFK) to Frankfurt (FRA), where you can book a business class flight for 81,000 miles plus a small amount of taxes and fees. This flight is on one of the best airlines in the world and can cost over $2,600, giving you plenty of value for your points. Singapore Airlines offers frequent discounts with its KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes promotions, which could lower the award flight cost to only 56,700 miles. This redemption will be even more worthwhile if you can snag this deal. Either way, you'd still have points left over for other redemptions. How does a business class flight to Paris (CDG) from Seattle (SEA) sound? With only 60,000 points transferred to Air France-KLM Flying Blue, you can make that dream a reality. You have to cover some taxes and fees, but it's still worth it, considering this flight can cost over $3,000. Even better, you would still have 90,000 Membership Rewards points to use after this redemption. If you would rather stretch your points for more flights, there's plenty of opportunity to do so. Consider this economy flight on Aer Lingus from Chicago (ORD) to Dublin (DUB), which only costs 13,000 Avios miles and some taxes and fees (about $131). This flight would cost $685 if you were to pay cash. With 150,000 points to work with, you could cover 11 of these flights (worth over $7,500). That's a lot of solo visits or at least a few family trips, depending on how many 'family members' turn up once they hear you're booking heavily discounted flights to Ireland. The Amex Business Platinum charges a hefty $695 annual fee (see rates and fees), which means you need to get enough value from the card's benefits each year to offset that amount. Otherwise, it might not be worth hanging onto this card year after year. Without considering the value of its welcome offer, here are a few simple steps to see if a card is worth it for you: See how much you must pay for a card membership or annual fee. Review a card's benefits and calculate their value. Don't consider benefits you won't use. If the value of a particular benefit is difficult to quantify, this can require educated guessing. See if the sum of the values of the benefits you would actually use is more than the annual fee. Here are a few Amex Business Platinum benefits and their potential value: Rewards rate: If your business spends $50,000 on the card annually, that's at least 50,000 points (worth $500 toward flights). You can earn more points if you spend more or qualify for a higher earning rate. Airport lounge access: Paying for airport lounge access can cost between $35 to $50 or more at locations that allow paid guests. Buying a meal at an airport can cost over $15. With airport lounge benefits, you can avoid paying an entrance fee and frequently receive complimentary food and drinks. $200 Hilton statement credit (enrollment required): For eligible Hilton purchases, you can receive up to $200 in statement credits annually ($50 per quarter). $200 airline fee credit (must select a qualifying airline): You can receive up to $200 in credits per calendar year for incidental purchases, such as baggage fees, made with your selected airline. $199 CLEAR Plus credit: You can receive up to $199 back per calendar year on eligible CLEAR Plus memberships. You can more than offset the annual fee each year by using these and other benefits, many of which we didn't mention here. Depending on your business expenses, you might earn enough from purchases alone to offset the fee. This article was edited by Alicia Hahn. Editorial Disclosure: The information in this article has not been reviewed or approved by any advertiser. 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Fox News
23-03-2025
- Fox News
Hot travel trend turns vacations into multi-generational family affairs
As travelers begin to plan their trips for the summer, a new report is revealing the latest travel trends, spotlighting the opportunity for a family affair. American Express Travel has released its annual global travel trends report for 2025, and one trend, "fam travel," has people spending quality time with their loved ones. Audrey Hendley, president of American Express Travel, said, "Travelers, especially millennials and Gen Z, are motivated to book thoughtful, meaningful trips this year." "Fam travel" is a multi-generational trend with grandparents, parents and children all packing their bags," Hendley said in a press release. Fifty-eight percent of millennial and Gen Z parents plan to bring their extended family on vacation, the report found. "Quality time" was cited by 89% of these millennial and Gen Z-aged parents as the main reason for the vacation. Meanwhile, 24% said they bring along extended family for babysitting. When it comes to planning itineraries, younger family members take the lead. Sixty-eight percent of parents of millennials and Gen Zers say their kids are partaking in the scheduling of activities on the family trip. Another trend known as "roots travel" has been picking up momentum with Americans who are factoring in their ancestry while booking vacations. Adam Duckworth, president and founder of Travelmation, told Fox News Digital roots travel is more common among older generations. "They also have the finances to support a trip like this, and they often invite other family members to join them," said Duckworth. Fox News Digital reached out to American Express Travel for additional comment.
