Frances & Francis
Turquoise Moraine Lake beneath the mountain peaks and pine forests of Banff National Park
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Inspiration
for your next
adventure.

Discover places to visit, sporting events to experience, and useful finds for your next trip or day out.

Travel smarter · Our real experience

Is Amex Platinum worth $895? Here’s our experience.

Our combined value so far is $2,935.71: $2,575.71 in credits and redeemed points from January 1 to October 16, 2026, plus $360 in statement-credit value from 60,924 unused points earned this year. Credits alone covered our annual fee.

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2026 combined value so far · USD
$2,935.71

Our annual fee: $895

Annual fee$895
Combined value$2,935.71
Credits $1,697.44Redeemed points $878.27Unused points · statement credit $360.00

Credits alone exceeded our fee by $802.44.Credits and redemptions: January 1 to October 16, 2026. Unused points balance added October 18.

Ideas for days out, live events, and adventures further afield.

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Places & experiences

Find ideas for your next trip or day out.

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things to try, and experiences to enjoy.

A moment from our Big Island trip in Hawaii
Getaway ideas · Hawaii

Plan a slower escape to Hawaii.

Get ideas for five days on the Big Island, from volcanic views and hidden valleys to good food and time to unwind.

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Ideas & inspiration

Stories to inspire your next adventure.

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Travel perks & favourites

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for the journey.

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Ideas and experiences from Frances & Francis, a husband-and-wife team based in New York. Explore first-hand stories from more than fifty countries.

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