Geobreeze Travel Is the $895 Amex Platinum Worth It in 2025?
Oct 2, 2025
Discover the ins and outs of maximizing the Amex Platinum card, with tips on using the $600 hotel credit effectively. Learn how to stack the $300 Lululemon credit to get more bang for your buck, and make the most of the $400 Resi restaurant credit. Julia tackles the question of whether the card's costs are justified and gives insights on advanced points help. Dive into whether keeping or canceling the card is in your best interest!
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Maximize The $600 Hotel Credit
- Use maxfhr.com to find Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts or Hotel Collection properties near your travel dates.
- Book nights priced near the $300 semiannual credit to nearly cover stays and capture the property credit.
Amsterdam Example Using FHR And Hotel Collection
- Julia walks through searching Amsterdam hotels showing Hilton at ~$195/night and Anantara near $275 to illustrate using FHR and Hotel Collection.
- She demonstrates that two nights at Hilton at $200 each becomes ~$474 total and yields a $300 credit back plus a $100 property credit.
Learn Points Basics Before Upgrading
- If you're new to points, start with basic education before getting the Amex Platinum card.
- Take Geobreeze Travel's free Points 101 course to learn earning and redeeming strategies first.