20 years ago American Express launched their Membership Rewards program.   They were the first to offer points to their members that could be redeemed for rewards. My husband has carried an American Express card since the mid 80s, yet we didn’t sign up for the rewards program. I shudder to think how many points we have missed in those 20 years! Today the AmEx Membership Rewards program is bigger and better than ever.   The points can be redeemed for anything from Farmville and Amazon purchases to plane flights and hotel stays. Trip from Dallas mapI have been tasked with the grueling chore of designing a weekend getaway from Dallas using Membership Rewards points. I know!   I know!   It is pure torture! I live 20 minutes from DFW airport and would like to come up with something fun, fabulous and a bit off the beaten path. American Express is giving one of my readers a $100 AmEx gift card for a little planning assistance. To enter simply leave a comment below answering…

Where should I go?

Should I travel by train, plan or automobile?

What should I do when I get there?

You may leave a new answer each day.

For an additional entry you can tweet:

I told @Texasholly to go *your answer here* with @AmericanExpress – http://bit.ly/reiObM for a chance to win $100 AmEx gift card

If you tweet, please leave a comment.

The giveaway ends July 16, 2011 at midnight CST and the winner will be selected randomly and notified via email. I will be choosing my three favorite travel suggestions to explore further in future posts while bemoaning 20 lost years of rewards points…
She is Dallas info:   The $100 AmEx gift card is being provided by American Express.   American Express is also placing 150,000 Membership Rewards points in my newly opened rewards account to plan this trip.   Thanks American Express!



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  1. Where should I go? New Orleans, Louisanna!

    Should I travel by train, plan or automobile? Get a great deal on a flight right now!

    What should I do when I get there? Go to Cafe Du Monde and have some beignets!

    sarah at realtorsd.com

  2. If I were you I would go on a cruise to the caribbean on the Oasis of the Seas. I’m going in August for the first time and I’ve heard great things. You should go by plane to Florida and then board the ship and eat lots of good food, dance, and have fun!

  3. Where should I go? Well Im from TX also, and I say travel Route 66 through Oklahoma

    Should I travel by train, plan or automobile? automobile, its great to stop and experience different places

    What should I do when I get there? See all the famous places that come with Route 66…the movie CARS has alot of the forgotten places.

  4. I say fly to Utah and then roadtrip it to southern Utah for some canyoneering! From Zions Park to Canyonlands to Cedar Mesa to San Rafael Swell there are many unique and off the beaten path areas to explore. Have a guide take you and teach you about the many historic (outlaws!) and archeological (Native Americans!) finds you will see. Then find a bed and breakfast and relax your sore muscles away.

  5. Where should I go? Fly to Hot Springs, AZ

    Should I travel by train, plan or automobile? Plane

    What should I do when I get there? Enjoy the Hot Springs Spa – When is the last time you’ve pampered yourself?

    Melanie
    mel2266 at gmail dot com
    http://www.goinggreenwithnoah.com

  6. Where should I go? Alaskan Cruise..I hear they are awesome

    Should I travel by train, plan or automobile? Plane to post than ship to Alaska

    What should I do when I get there?
    Tour the scenic mountains, visit locals, enjoy the culture.