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 ParrottEditor-in-Chief
Nick Van SicklenSales Lead, Partnerships

EDITORIAL

Alex FrankEditor
Alexandra BrodskySenior Producer
Alessandra BergeEditorial Assistant
Annie LinSocial Editor
Cooper FleishmanSenior Director, Audience Development
Erin DixonManaging Editor
Elissa PollsHead of Production
Hailey AndresenStrategist, Audience Development
Jackie RisserAssociate Creative Director, Writer
JB MazaProducer
Laura SmithDeputy Editor
Mia SherinJunior Strategist, Audience Development
Samantha MorimEditorial Assistant
Sophie ManciniEditor
T. Cole RachelEditor-at-Large
Yasha WallinCopy Editor

ART & DESIGN

Ahonen & LambergSenior Designers
Flora HanitijoPhoto Selects Editor
Jung KimPhoto Researcher
Lisa LokVisuals Director
Morgan McMullenSenior Designer
Nishi PatelJunior Designer
Victoria BlackArt Director

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Brant MessengerEngineer
Eyleen RodriguezProject Manager
Hunter McpaddenTechnical Director
Jacob BudinTechnical Director
Jesse YuanDirector of Interaction Design
Joe KaputTechnical Producer
Kate BoccioGroup Account Director
Michelle WarnerSenior UX Designer
Olivier PeyreExecutive Creative Director, Experience Design
Stephanie CarcaraAccount Director
Walker SchiffProduct Lead

PARTNERSHIPS

Adam SzafranskiPartnership Strategist
Ashley BurkePartnership Strategist
Charlotte MillerPartnership Strategist
Elysha BeckermanSr. Director, Partnerships
Jay MeyerPartnership Lead
Jen ScherrPartnership Operations
Kathleen BennerProject Manager
Kayla MimsProject Manager
Matt CarrollPartnership Lead

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Talia SavilleSenior Director, Operations
Jeff PerezBusiness Affairs