Consider a Departure, the Starting Point of a Journey

Our journey began in 1984, when Departures magazine printed its first issue. The original publication celebrated a far-flung yet increasingly connected world. It provided readers with an armchair passport to novel places, people, and ideas.

In each issue, we invited you to explore the globe — to discover beautiful objects, inspiring destinations, and influential creatives. We introduced you to visionaries, uncommon sights, and fresh style and design finds. After all, a departure marks both a beginning and a new way of doing things. That’s why we’re always evolving the stories we tell and how we tell them.

Our new immersive digital experience was created with this legacy in mind. Featuring eye-opening perspectives, personal recommendations, and unique insights from diverse contributors, it brings Card Members more unexpected and candid perspectives more often via a complimentary digital subscription, exclusive newsletters, and special-edition publications.

Departures is a lifestyle resource for American Express Platinum Card® and Centurion® Members that showcases original stories and unexpected experiences. While Departures is owned by American Express, and Card Member benefits may be highlighted in the publication, the articles are independently written by third-party writers and creators, unless otherwise marked.

Get in Touch

Whether you’re looking for information about your subscription or interested in a partnership, you can reach us at contactus@departures.com.

Our Team

Corbin BrownGeneral Manager
Skye ParrottExecutive Editor
Talia SavilleSenior Director, Business Operations

EDITORIAL

Alex FrankEditor
Alexandra BrodskyProducer
Colette UsseryJunior Writer, Off-Platform
Cooper FleishmanSenior Director, Audience Development
Erin DixonEditorial Director, Off-Platform
Elissa PollsHead of Production
Hailey AndresenStrategist, Audience Development
Jackie RisserAssociate Creative Director, Off-Platform
JB MazaProducer
Jennifer MurrayProject Manager
Mia SherinJunior Strategist, Audience Development
Nicole DavisEditorial Operations Manager
Nina Renata AronSenior Editor
Rachel SampsonCopy Chief
Sara SabzehzarSocial Strategy Director
Sophie ManciniEditor
T. Cole RachelDeputy Editor

ART & DESIGN

Ahonen & LambergSenior Designers
Annette Lamothe-RamosVisuals Director
Chris MuellerCreative Director
Flora HanitijoPhoto Selects Editor
Joy ScullAssociate Creative Director, Off-Platform
Laura DuvalDesigner
Lisa LokArt Director
Morgan McMullenSenior Designer, Off-Platform

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Brant MessengerFront-End Developer
Eyleen RodriguezProject Manager
Gray BlueAssociate Director of Strategy
Jacob BudinTechnical Director
Jesse YuanDirector of Interaction Design
Joe KaputTechnical Producer
Julian YbarraInteraction Designer
Jusang YouSenior Front-End Developer
Kate BoccioGroup Account Director
Lynn FasanoExecutive Producer, Product Manager
Olivier PeyreExecutive Creative Director, Experience Design
Rasuna KhatamiSenior Front-End Developer
Richard SanchoDesign Director
Ryan WoodDevelopment Manager
Stephanie CarcaraAccount Director
Turner HalliganBack-End Developer
Walker SchiffAssociate Strategy Director, Product

PARTNERSHIPS

Ashley BurkePartnership Strategist
Charlotte MillerPartnership Strategist
Courtney KoziejaSenior Account Manager
Elysha BeckermanSr. Director, Partnerships
Jay MeyerPartnership Lead
Jen ScherrPartnership Operations
Kathleen BennerJunior Project Manager
Matt CarrollPartnership Lead
Nick Van SicklenPartnership Lead