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We’ve partnered with American Express to bring you personal finance insights, advice and more. Check out Credit Intel, Amex’s financial education center, for more personal finance content.Studying abroad is one of those “once in a lifetime experiences.” For many, it might be their first time out of the country and truly immersing themselves in another culture. This opportunity is invaluable and can truly set college students up for great success in years to come....

The Taurus girl is earthy and no-nonsense. She’s impressed by real achievement, not big empty talk or name dropping. Taurus in love takes her time since she’s in sync with nature. She likes to settle into the moment, and won’t like to be rushed here and there. The Taurus gal is often curvy and may struggle with her weight if she’s experienced a lot of social programming to be thin. She loves to indulge, but may fall into gluttony, and generally, too much of a good thing in some area....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We’ve written previously about Hyatt’s new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which brings hundreds of unique hotels to the Hyatt portfolio for bookings. Now, as noted by One Mile at a Time, one of the hotels integrated in the latest wave of the partnership is bookable. Calala Island, a resort property based on a private island off the coast of Nicaragua, is available for award bookings on Hyatt at a rate of 40,000 points/night....

This Instant Pot long grain white rice is a practically effortless way to get perfectly tender and delicious white rice every time! All you have to do is rinse your rice in water before placing it in the pressure cooker with salt! You can say goodbye to the fuss of cooking rice on the stove, plus this versatile side dish goes with just about anything! Perfect Cooked Long Grain Rice In Your Pressure Cooker Rice is one of my favorite side dishes to make as it’s extremely versatile and easy to prepare....

Early Life and Career Jay Sean was born Kamaljit Singh Jhooti in London, England to a family of Punjabi descent on March 26, 1979. He was interested in music from an early age and formed a hip hop duo with a cousin at the age of 11. While studying medicine he created a demo which attracted the attention of British Asian producer Rishi Rich. The pair, in collaboration with Juggy D, put together the single “Dance with You (Nachna Tere Naal)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Los Angeles, a city known for its excess and vanity, has no shortage of high-end hotels. From the posh mainstays of Beverly Hills to the cutting-edge, scene-y Downtown L.A. outposts, the city has something for everyone. For many years, however, the points-hotel landscape had been stale, to say the least. Previous hotspots like the W Hollywood and the Andaz West Hollywood had grown tired, and young, affluent Angelenos moved on to trendier spots....

During the pandemic, having access to outdoor space has been considered a luxury – especially if you live in New York City.One New York landmark, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, is getting in on the outdoor action and will debut an open green space on May 10. The Lincoln Center’s theaters have been closed due to the coronavirus pandemic but will move outdoors for some performances.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“76” ground-experience=“9” cabin-seat=“17” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“18” service=“22” pros=“Phenomenal ground experience at LHR, fun and attentive crew and plentiful redemption options.” cons=“A dark, cramped cabin, and the seat configuration doesn’t allow for looking out the window.” /]As the launch of TPG UK grew even closer, I had to take yet another trip across the Pond to TPG headquarters in New York....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last month, Virgin America started offering elite flyers of American and United the chance to status match to the two elite tiers of its own Elevate points program. Though I don’t really think I’ll switch to Virgin America because their routes network isn’t extensive enough for me, I figured I might as well take advantage of the offer....

Norwegian Cruise Line and luxury sister brands Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises will be allowed to require passengers to show proof of vaccination in order to sail, following a preliminary injunction granted by a judge on Sunday.Since cruise lines announced they’d be resuming sailings from the U.S., Norwegian Cruise Line has been the only brand to commit to a 100% vaccination rate for both crew and passengers.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made that more difficult to achieve when he issued an executive order in early May that prohibits Florida businesses from requiring customers to show proof of vaccination in order to enter the premises or receive services....

Now we know the true cost of not getting vaccinated for COVID-19: You won’t be able to order sushi when cruising on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas.Nor will you be able to get a pint of Guinness (or any other beer) at the ship’s lively pub. And an Old-Fashioned at the vessel’s iconic Schooner Bar also will be off-limits.Royal Caribbean this week finally outlined the specific venues on its Florida-based Freedom of the Seas that would be open only to vaccinated passengers when the ship starts up sailings out of the state on Friday – and it’s a long list that includes some of the vessel’s most popular places....

Less than a year after commencing operations, Avelo Airlines announced a new funding round on Thursday and is looking to the future.The Houston-headquartered ultra-low-cost carrier raised $42 million in Series B funding, led by Morgan Stanley’s North Haven Tactical Value Fund. With its $30 million investment in the Series B round, which follows its participation in Avelo’s January 2020 Series A round in which the group invested about $125 million. With the latest investment, North Haven Tactical Value Fund is now the airline’s largest shareholder....

Thanks to new technology, dedicated grandparents can find ways to connect with their grandchildren, even when they live thousands of miles away. The emotional aspects of separation are not, however, so easily remedied. Long-distance grandparents may feel sadness, bereavement, pain, resentment, jealousy, frustration and anxiety. These suggestions may help grandparents who are struggling with these emotions. 01 of 04 Initial Separation Even grandparents get the blues, especially when they are far away from grandchildren....

Is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s first vessel ever going to debut? Forgive us, but we’re starting to wonder.The new cruising arm of luxury hotel chain Ritz-Carlton on Wednesday said it had pushed back the debut of its much-awaited, 298-passenger Evrima for a fourth time – from July until November.The company blamed COVID-19-related travel restrictions and regulations in Europe, where the ship was scheduled to sail over the summer.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This page includes information about Discover products that are not currently available on The Points Guy and may be out of date.When we first profiled the Petal Card back in December of 2018, the card was no more than a decent option for those who might have trouble being approved for a more traditional credit card. However, Petal recently introduced a rewards program that makes the card far more enticing....

Though we took a brief departure last week to detail what’s required of travelers to visit other countries outside of France, I’m back this week with story No. 12. It’s dedicated entirely to providing logistical information to aid in traveling to France with as much assurance as possible.By the way, I recently decided I had spent more than enough time writing about France from the confines of my home, without having been on the ground recently myself....

An outside hitter is the player who hits and blocks on the front left side of the court. This player is also known as a left side hitter. On offense, this person is usually one of the main passers and a go-to hitter. The outside hitter gets lots of swings at the ball not only because she is a solid hitter, but because the outside is where the ball goes most often when the pass is not perfect....

What is heart of palm, what does it taste like, what recipes is it used in, do I need to cook it, and where can I buy it? Don’t worry, I’m here to tell you all about heart of palm! This guide will walk you through the answers to all of these questions. What Is Heart Of Palm Have you ever eaten a dish that contained heart of palm? Maybe you have seen this ingredient at the grocery store or listed on a recipe and you weren’t sure what it was....

If you’re petite with a regular torso and short legs or if you’re 5'0" or under, you may need extra short petite pants. There’s quite a variation in lengths among manufacturers, so it’s always a good idea to measure inseam length on pants that fit you well and then look for that inseam length when you’re shopping for pants. Here are some retailers that offer extra-short petite pants. Kohl’s Guido Mieth/The Image Bank/Getty Images...

I’ve only been on board for two days and already I love it.I knew I would.World Navigator, the new cruise vessel from startup line Atlas Ocean Voyages, was designed for what the company is calling “luxe adventure” – just the sort of phrase that gets my heart racing.Built for a maximum of 196 passengers, it’s an unusually small luxury vessel designed for adventurous exploring in the most far-flung corners of the world....