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Am I the last one to find out about the beauty of AmEx points?  For years, I collected miles on various airline credit cards, and tried in vain to upgrade myself or get free flights during what always turned out to be peak times or holiday seasons.  My husband finally convinced me to move over to American Express, and I have to say, I am in love with my American Express platinum card.  Not only do I regularly get rebates from various companies that I never expected and access to most airline lounges (so nice before a red-eye), but I just used my points for the first time to get quite a bit back on our Thanksgiving vacation.

A good friend just signed up for the American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card, which gives you triple points on all airfare — so if you don’t need the airline lounge access and free companion tickets, it’s definitely another great American Express card to explore.