But the tangible benefits, some travel experts say, are only slightly better than those offered by the Platinum card for a mere $300.

The procedures have become so cumbersome that some travel experts are calling for a new approach.

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"There's still a lot of value in coming in and speaking to a travel expert in person," she said.

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Some travel experts are skeptical that adventure tourists will travel any higher in the near future.

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But other travel experts are less pessimistic, because bargain air travel rates also abound.