ICYMI: Tour the World with Amex’s November 2023 Experiences

November was a thrilling month for American Express Card Members who traveled to Las Vegas for the FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX. From watching the exhilarating speed of the races to enjoying exclusive access to the American Express^® Fan Experience, the event marked Amex’s first year as the Official Payments Partner of F1^® in the Americas.

And our experiences didn’t stop there. Lifestyle brand, Pleasing, opened its new holiday shops in Los Angeles and New York. Card Members can check out the brand’s new collection of fragrance and exclusive products for the holiday season.

Elsewhere in the world - American Express Card Members enjoyed special DJ sets in the rooms of The Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, exclusive workshops in Spain with luxury tastemakers including Givenchy Beauty and IWC Schaffhausen and a truffle hunting journey with Chef Massimo Bottura in Italy.

Las Vegas: America Express^® Fan Experience at FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX

Card Members enjoyed FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX 2023 with special access to the American Express Fan Experience. While visiting the space, guests could create their own digital avatar and experience what it’s like to jump into the driver’s seat and take a ride on the track as a member of Team Amex. Card Members also received access to viewing decks for premium views of the race, an infinity room designed to mirror the garage of an F1^® Team, and a station to customize gear with exclusive, commemorative patches.

Paris: A Night of DJ Stylings at le Musée du Louvre

Top DJs Fakear, Kiddy Smile, Kungs and Kavinsky performed for Card Members in the rooms of The Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Throughout the evening, guests danced the night away in a retro-futuristic, graphic ambience just next to the famous skylight, the inverted Pyramid.

New York & Los Angeles: Celebrating Pleasing’s Fragrance Launch

Lifestyle brand Pleasing is teaming up with American Express and has opened holiday shops in New York and Los Angeles to celebrate the brand’s new collection of fragrance. Visitors can discover a range of new and exclusive products for the Holiday season. American Express Card Members also have the chance to unlock special benefits through December 25, including early access to both locations, a special gift with purchase while supplies last, and the chance to shop in-store merchandise available for Amex Card Members only (terms apply).

Spain: Exclusive Givenchy Beauty Fragrance Workshop

American Express and Givenchy Beauty invited Card Members to discover their olfactory identity during a special workshop led by one of the brand’s fragrance experts. As part of the sensory experience, guests were able to explore, test and learn about the gender-neutral fragrance collection, “La Collection Particulière,” created to beautifully embody diverse identities with a family of woody, floral, amber and oud notes.

Italy: Truffle Hunting in Italy with Chef Massimo Bottura

Card Members were welcomed into the world of three-Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura, exploring the unique flavors of Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region and gourmet Italian cuisine throughout three days of guided tours. The journey included a visit to Bottura’s Casa Maria Luigia country villa in Modena, Italy, private dining experiences at his restaurant Osteria Francescana, a special truffle hunt and a tortellini masterclass.

Spain: IWC Schaffhausen Luxury Watchmaking

An event made for those passionate about the craft of watchmaking, Card Members joined an exclusive workshop hosted by IWC Schaffhausen. The 150-year-old brand shared its history as a leader of Swiss luxury watches and IWC’s approach to expert engineering and its intricate designs.

New York: American Express Platinum® Presents the New York Times in Conversation: Cooking

New York Times food reporter and author Melissa Clark hosted a conversation at The Times Center in New York City with Resy Global Dining Access chef Ayesha Nurdjaja and home cook Rafael Anthony Roa. The discussion focused on ’’translating’’ fine dining recipes into recipes you can prepare at home. Card Members who joined in-person or by tuning into a virtual live-stream were able to hear each chef’s best tips and tricks to elevate home meals.