AmEx Partners With Smithsonian Journeys

American Express Travel has announced a partnership with Smithsonian Journeys, the educational travel program of the Smithsonian Institution and the world's largest museum-based travel program. American Express Travel agents can now exclusively offer Smithsonian Journeys' cultural and educational group trips; the company has more than 200 worldwide luxury cruises, land and rail tours featuring inside access experiences like private recitals, curator-led tours and backstage admissions. American Express Platinum Card and Gold Card members who book trips will receive gift certificates and other bonuses. Visit [www.smithsonianjourneys.org].