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Look inside the Amex Centurion pop-up lounge in Vail

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Summer Hull , aka Mommy Points, ran the Mommy Points site for families who want to travel more for less using miles and points for seven years. She now heads up a variety of special projects at TPG when she isn't exploring the world with her own two girls.
Jan. 17, 2020
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Look inside the Amex Centurion pop-up lounge in Vail
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The ritzy ski Colorado destination of Vail and the Amex Platinum Card go together like caviar and Champagne. And if you happen to have The Platinum Card® from American Express or an Amex Centurion card, and find yourself in Vail this long ski weekend, you're in luck. Starting on Jan. 16, and lasting for the duration of the Martin Luther King weekend, there is a luxury Amex Centurion Lounge pop-up location in the heart of Vail.

The Vail pop-up Centurion Lounge location is open Jan. 16–20 from noon–6 p.m. daily at the Cortina Ballroom within the Arrabelle Hotel in Vail Square.

(Photo courtesy of American Express)

As you walk into the lounge, you'll see the recognizable American Express green wall -- but in a nod to its location, it is decorated with a row of branded wooden skis.

(Photo courtesy of American Express)

Amenities within this temporary Amex Centurion lounge include:

  • Mile High Spa experience with hair touch-ups, facial refresh and, my favorite, an altitude sickness oxygen bar that can truly work wonders.
  • Kid-friendly winter crafts such as sugar cookie decorating (and, of course, eating)
  • Signature bar with custom cocktail and wine menus
  • Premium food menu showcasing Northern Italian fare curated by the forthcoming executive chef for the Denver Amex Centurion Lounge -- Lachlan Mackinnon-Patterson

Related: A guide to lounge access with the Amex Platinum Card

(Photo courtesy of American Express)

The purpose of the Vail pop-up is to not only introduce the Denver Centurion Lounge's selected executive chef but also just build excitement for the upcoming opening lounge opening at Denver International Airport (DEN) expected this year. In fact, the lounge opening was initially expected last year, so fingers crossed it is now coming very soon.

(Photo courtesy of American Express)

While we don't yet have a set date for the opening of Denver's permanent Amex Centurion Lounge, the new Phoenix Centurion Lounge location just opened this month, so there is progress being made across the Amex lounge network. What we do know is that Denver's Centurion Lounge -- when it opens in Terminal C -- will be the second-largest in the network at over 14,000 square feet.

Related: Using points and miles to book an affordable Vail ski trip

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Should you wish to visit the Vail pop-up lounge this weekend, be sure and bring your Amex Platinum or Centurion card. Platinum and Centurion Cardholders, along with up to two guests, can enjoy complimentary access.

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Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.