The term “emcee” is derived from the abbreviation M.C. It is full for “Master of Ceremonies,” and also implies “Move the Crowd.” An emcee is a person who raps to inspire people with clear, concise and compelling content. If that sounds like fancy alliteration, it’s not. Pure MCs take the art seriously. Where others would rather rhyme words in a catchy manner, MCs take their game to the next level. They contort words and flows in ways few would ever dare....
In recent years, the Airbus A220 has quickly become a win-win, both for passengers and for airlines.Flyers appreciate the jet’s spacious seat configuration, large windows and overhead bins, among other improvements, while airline C-suite executives love the jet’s favorable economics, thanks to lower fuel burn and less carbon emissions.It’s no surprise, then, that airlines are introducing the A220 into their fleets to replace aging narrow-body aircraft.(Photo by Zach Griff/The Points Guy)The latest carrier to begin operating the A220 is Air France....
Jump to Recipe When the craving for a fully loaded potato strikes, learn what to serve with baked potatoes so you can make a full meal out of it! Whether you like your potato on the side or as the main course, there are plenty of delicious dishes that will pair with it perfectly! A list of easy side dishes and delicious entrees that all compliment baked potatoes! If the craving for a fully loaded potato strikes, learn what to serve with baked potatoes so you can make a full meal!...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Priority Pass and Japan Airlines recently teamed up for a new promotion that allows you to redeem 40,000 JAL Mileage Bank miles for a one-year Priority Pass Prestige membership, giving you access to more than 950 lounges around the world.If you don’t have enough JAL miles saved up to take advantage of the promo, keep in mind that you can always transfer Starpoints to JAL at a 1:1 ratio (before factoring in the 5,000-mile bonus when you transfer 20,000 points), although it’s really not a great Starpoints redemption option, not to mention it’ll take seven days for them to transfer....
Marriott’s fast-growing collection of all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean is set to expand when it welcomes two more properties to its portfolio in the coming weeks.The House and Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels will reopen on May 18 and June 10, 2021, respectively, under the All-Inclusive by Marriott portfolio.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Treasure Beach Barbados. (Photo courtesy of Elegant Hotels)Both resorts are on the so-called “Platinum West Coast” of Barbados and will offer guests an array of experiences in the price of entry....
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With 62% of its 1.3 million residents being of Hispanic heritage, you would think that San Antonio would have always had a food scene bustling with authentic Mexican restaurants.Chef Johnny Hernandez. (Photo courtesy of Grupo La Gloria.)But before acclaimed Chef Johnny Hernandez introduced dishes from his mother’s hometown of Nahuatzen – about 350 miles southeast of Puerto Vallarta – at his popular restaurant, La Gloria, San Antonio residents were mainly focused on Tex-Mex food....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.After wreaking havoc on flights across the Midwest this past weekend, a powerful winter storm – dubbed Jayden by The Weather Channel – is cancelling thousands of flights across the Northeast, Midwest and into the Southeast.According to FlightAware’s cancellation tracker, there were 312 flights cancelled Sunday and 1,986 flights cancelled on Monday. By 8:30am, Tuesday’s flight cancellation total has already surpassed 1,000 – plus another 562 flights have already been cancelled for Wednesday....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For the latest update on Hurricane Dorian, check thepointsguy.com/hurricane.As forecast, Hurricane Dorian has rapidly intensified over the warm Atlantic Ocean waters, strengthening to a hurricane with 110 mph winds on Friday morning.As the dangerous hurricane zeros in on the Florida coast, airlines are extending travel waivers, waiving pet and baggage fees and allowing travelers to delay or outright cancel trips to Florida....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For the latest update on Hurricane Dorian, check thepointsguy.com/hurricane.Now out over the open and warm waters of the Atlantic, Hurricane Dorian is primed to transform itself into a dangerous major hurricane. Although it’s still days away, Florida residents need to begin preparing for a potentially catastrophic hurricane.Travelers planning trips to – or through – Florida this Labor Day weekend should start looking at alternative plans....
This week, Visit California (the state’s tourism marketing arm) revealed plans to launch a new online platform designed to promote Indigenous tourism destinations, experiences and enterprises in California.Visit Native California will launch on VisitCalifornia.com in March 2023 with blog posts, suggested itineraries and podcasts that highlight opportunities for travelers to visit and learn more about California’s 109 federally recognized tribes and tribal communities.ERIC ROSEN/THE POINTS GUYThe announcement was made at one of the centerpieces of tribal-based tourism in California, the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza in downtown Palm Springs, which is set to open sometime early in 2023....
This easy-to-make California Omelet with lots of California-based ingredients! The hallmark ingredients from California include fresh Roma tomatoes, avocados, olives, Monterey Jack cheese plus some crispy bacon to round out this tasty breakfast! California-inspired ingredients combine to make this amazingly tasty & hearty breakfast such a popular menu item! A hearty omelet not only makes for a great breakfast or brunch, but it can be just as delicious for lunch or dinner....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the industry’s most rewarding cash-back cards is getting another big boost. The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card, which offers 4% cash back on dining and entertainment, and popular streaming services, as well as 3% back at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart and Target) and 1% on all other purchases, will now net you a 8% cash refund on all purchases made with Vivid Seats through January 2023 — “the largest independent marketplace for tickets to live sports, concert and theater events,” according to Capital One....
Choosing a cornflour substitute is easy with my complete list of all the best cornflour substitutes you can swap out in any recipe! From breading, batter, and deep frying to baking fabulous biscuits, corn breads, and more this staple ingredient has readily available substitutions you can make on the fly! The best cornflour substitutes are ones that are already in your pantry! Corn flour is a handy ingredient to keep in your kitchen arsenal....
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....
Flying with Delta Air Lines this fall? Well, you’ll have many more drink options to enjoy onboard.Starting in October, the Atlanta-based carrier will revamp its drink menu, with a curated selection of picks from locally-owned, diverse distilleries.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!You’ll find the full list and details of the seven new onboard beverage options below, but the move is the latest from Delta as it works to restore its inflight service to pre-pandemic levels....
Jump to Recipe This delightfully tangy Dynamite Shrimp appetizer combines crispy batter-fried shrimp that’s been tossed in a tangy sriracha mayo sauce! It’s a combination that is well-loved at Japanese restaurants but that is incredibly easy to re-create at home for the whole family to enjoy! Tasty dynamite shrimp is an amazing appetizer to serve with crispy fried shrimp coated in tangy sauce! You can order this spicy and flavorful shrimp appetizer at almost any Japanese restaurant, but my homemade copycat recipe is just as good and so incredibly easy!...
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Because American Express only allows you to earn the welcome bonus on each of its credit cards once per lifetime, you’ll want to be careful to time your applications to capture the highest possible bonus. The Platinum Card® from American Express has historically offered a bonus of 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 in the first three months, but many people have been targeted for 100,000-point offers either through the mail or by using the CardMatch tool....
Delta Air Lines is upgrading the domestic travel experience with its newest jet, the Airbus A321neo.In March, the Atlanta-based carrier received its first A321neo, or “new engine option,” from the Airbus production facility in Hamburg, Germany, and the jet, registered N501DA, has since been undergoing entry-to-service work at the airline’s Atlanta hub.Now, the airline is finally ready to put the A321neo on commercial flights; the inaugural is scheduled for Friday, May 20, at 8:29 a....
Jump to Recipe Green onions vs chives- many people think they are the same thing but I’m here to tell you about their wonderful differences! Yes, there are many similarities, but knowing the difference between green onions and chives can help you follow recipes as accurately as possible! How to easily distinguish between green onions and chives! Green onions and chives – two foods that often get mistaken for one another....
