12 Intense Travel Habits That You Will NEVER Surrender

Whether you're a spontaneous trekker or a highly organized flying maniac, the American Express Gold Rewards Card gives you the flexibility to travel on your own terms.

1. Waiting until the VERY last minute to pack.

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It gives you SUCH a rush!

2. And also, overpacking.

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So you're fully equipped with a plan A, plan B, and plan C.

3. Obsessively counting your rewards and points and feeling like an INVINCIBLE SUPER FLIER who will ALWAYS FLY FOR FREE!

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No one can stop you.

4. Getting to the airport AT LEAST three hours early...

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...even though you know this is highly unnecessary. YOU'RE A REBEL.

5. Standing by paper boarding passes and refusing the suspicious ease of mobile.

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"Paper boarding passes forever! I also like real books! You monsters!"

6. Marking your territory near where the boarding line WILL exist before it ACTUALLY exists.

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YOU WILL BE FIRST.

7. Keeping your phone ON until the last possible moment.

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And we're not talking airplane mode.

8. Staking your claim on that armrest.

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Like it's your own personal possession.

9. Taking a photo of the plane wing midair if you've got the window seat.

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So what if everyone does it? You do it best.

10. Getting the same drink onboard every time. It's a tradition.

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And it shall not be broken.

11. Bolting up to exit the plane when you land...

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...even when you know you're gonna be there for a while.

12. And thanking anyone who looks remotely important when you exit the plane...

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...to prove that you're not one of those cold, soulless passengers who doesn't understand the hard work it takes to be a flight attendant.

Never surrender your travel habits. With the Gold Rewards Card, you don't have to.

Forget the restrictions that come with other rewards programs. From planning the trip, to booking the tickets, to finding the perfect hotel: This is travel on your terms.