Free Night at Fairmont, Save $50 at Sheraton, and More!

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1.  Free Night at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Pay with your American Express card and get the 3rd night free at Fairmont hotels like the Fairmont Hamilton Princess & Beach Club

You get your 3rd, 4th, 5th or 6th night free plus a $25 hotel credit at participating Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide through December 31, 2015, when you pay with your American Express card.

When booking use promo code PMXX.

Summary of the fine print:

• Offer subject to availability
• Must book using promo code PMXX
• Consecutive night stay required
• One $25 hotel credit per room per stay towards items charged to room, excluding room cost
• Blackout dates apply and vary depending on the hotel

2.  Save $50 at Sheraton

$50 off at Sheraton hotels in the US & US territories like the Sheraton Maui through December 31, 2015

You can save $50 at Sheraton hotels in the US & US territories through December 31, 2015.

A minimum of $250 in room rate and charges is required for the discount to be valid. So you’d save $50 off a multiple night reservation or an expensive stay, your choice.

Be sure to check your American Express account to see if you were offered this deal.

Summary of the fine print:

• Reservations have to be booked at sheraton.com, through the Sheraton app, or by calling Sheraton at 1-800-325-3535
• Valid at Sheraton hotels in the US & US territories through December 31, 2015
• Discount not available at W Hotels, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, Le Méridien, Tribute Portfolio, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotels, Element by Westin, Sheraton Store, Sheraton Club, or Vacation Ownership

3.  Spend $500 on Emirates Tickets, Get $125 Back

You’ll get $125 in Amex statement credits when you use your Amex card to buy a $500+ ticket on Emirates

Spend $500 on Emirates tickets and get $125 back by December 18, 2015 or December 28, 2015.

Date varies depending on the American Express card offer. Check your American Express account to see if you were targeted.

Summary of the fine print:

• Tickets have to be purchased on emirates.com/us by December 18, 2015 or December 28, 2015 (depending on your offer)
• Flight must start in the US (including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands and US territories)
• Only valid on airfare or seat upgrades purchases, not valid on vacation packages
• Offer is not valid on tickets bought at the airport, over the phone, or through the Emirates app

4. Get $25 Off $100 Amtrak Purchase

Save $25 off your $100 Amtrak purchase

You can get $25 off your $100 Amtrak purchase through December 31, 2015.

This is another targeted offer, so log into your American Express account to see if you can take advantage of this promo.

Summary of the fine print:

• Purchases have to be made through Amtrak (in station, Amtrak.com, or phone)
• Discount not valid on gift certificates
• Amtrak Vacations purchases not eligible

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