The Best
Holiday Getaways

NORWALK, Conn., November 25, 2008 -
The holiday season is a perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends. Actress and author Mariel Hemingway believes you can make this year’s season extra special with a holiday getaway.

"To get the most out of your holidays, a winter destination may be just what you need,” she said.  “A change of scenery can often be very refreshing.”

Leslie Downey, director of Travelers Advantage and TravelersAdvantage.com, said, “Going somewhere different for the holidays is popular because getaways can eliminate stress and give friends and family a time to focus on having fun together.”

Here are some of Hemingway’s favorite places to celebrate the season:

Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a gorgeous, hip city where you can enjoy fashion, food and fun in a sophisticated yet approachable setting. This youthful getaway has plenty to offer during the holidays, including late-night fiestas for the New Year! Along the harbor, you can dine with friends before relaxing at afternoon siesta.  Spending the holidays among a culture that embraces joy and celebration is bound to be a vacation to remember... more

Affinion Group Announces Management Changes

NORWALK, Conn., November 24, 2008 -
Affinion Group, Inc. ("Affinion" or “the Company"), a leading global affinity marketer of value-added membership, insurance and package enhancement programs and services to consumers, today announced that Tom Williams, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will be leaving the Company after a suitable transition period.

Mr. Williams, who has served as CFO since January 2007, is leaving to pursue another opportunity but is expected to remain with the Company for a transition period during the completion and certification of the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2008.  Todd Siegel, Affinion’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel since 2005, has been appointed to succeed Mr. Williams as Affinion’s Chief Financial Officer.

“Tom joined the Company during a very critical time in our transition toward becoming a successful standalone entity,” said Nathaniel J. Lipman, President and CEO of Affinion Group. “His experience helped to ensure that we enhanced our financial strength, while also meeting important milestones at the same time, such as achieving full Sarbanes-Oxley compliance ahead of our original schedule.  We wish him well in all future endeavors.”... more

Affinion Group Announces Expansion of Insurance Services

NORWALK, Conn., September 23, 2008 -Affinion Group, a leading provider of protection solutions in consumer health and financial security, today announced an expansion of its insurance programs developed specifically for the needs and lifestyles of adults aged 40 and over.

The program, called AD Silver, is now available to the growing population of Americans who are seeking additional guaranteed coverage to help protect their families against the financial hardships associated with accidental injury and death, either while planning for or enjoying their retirement.

AD Silver is an innovative approach to help address the concerns and needs of individuals who want to help assure the future welfare of loved ones while continuing to enjoy their active lifestyles.  The rising pressures of inflation are currently squeezing the budgets of many consumers, and unforeseen financial obligations can often leave families short on coverage.  AD Silver was built to provide an affordable bridge toward a more comprehensive coverage.... more