Consider a Departure, the Starting Point of a Journey

Illustration by Valerie Chiang

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.

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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 Parrott
Editor-in-Chief
Nick Van Sicklen
Sales Lead, Partnerships

EDITORIAL

Alex FrankEditor
Alexandra BrodskySenior Producer
Alessandra BergeEditorial Assistant
Annie Lin
Social Editor
Cooper Fleishman
Senior Director, Audience Development
Erin Dixon
Managing Editor
Elissa Polls
Head of Production

Hailey Andresen
Strategist, Audience Development
Jackie Risser
Associate Creative Director, Writer
JB Maza
Producer

Laura Smith
Deputy Editor
Mia Sherin
Junior Strategist, Audience Development
Samantha MorimEditorial Assistant
Sophie Mancini
Editor
T. Cole Rachel
Editor-at-Large
Yasha Wallin
Copy Editor

ART & DESIGN

Ahonen & LambergSenior Designers
Flora Hanitijo
Photo Selects Editor
Jung Kim
Photo Researcher
Lisa Lok
Visuals Director
Morgan McMullen
Senior Designer
Nishi PatelJunior Designer
Victoria BlackArt Director

PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Brant MessengerEngineer
Eyleen Rodriguez
Project Manager
Hunter Mcpadden
Technical Director
Jacob Budin
Technical Director
Jesse Yuan
Director of Interaction Design
Joe Kaput
Technical Producer
Kate Boccio
Group Account Director
Michelle Warner
Senior UX Designer
Olivier Peyre
Executive Creative Director, Experience Design
Stephanie Carcara
Account Director
Walker Schiff
Product Lead

PARTNERSHIPS

Adam SzafranskiPartnership Strategist
Ashley Burke
Partnership Strategist
Charlotte Miller
Partnership Strategist
Elysha Beckerman
Sr. Director, Partnerships
Jay Meyer
Partnership Lead
Jen Scherr
Partnership Operations
Kathleen Benner
Project Manager
Kayla Mims
Project Manager
Matt Carroll
Partnership Lead

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Talia SavilleSenior Director, Operations
Jeff Perez
Business Affairs


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