Nothing says summer vacation like an epic road trip: scenic ocean views, carefree beachside bike rides, eating lobster by the water and laughing with friends.
For us, that meant packing our bags for coastal Maine. Between Portland's restaurant scene, iconic lobster shacks, lighthouse-studded coastlines and sleepy island bike rides, it was everything we were dreaming of in an early-summer getaway.
We booked our airfare with the Amex Gold because it earns 3 points per dollar on airfare booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™ or directly with airlines. This meant we earned Membership Rewards points before the trip even began.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on The Points Guy Articles.


