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Rather than focusing on the city’s rich history, my second visit to Istanbul was centered on exploring the more modern side of the metropolis. With a location in the upscale shopping district of Nisantasi, the Park Hyatt Istanbul-Maka Palas seemed ideal for my more contemporary ambitions.The Park Hyatt opened in a celebrated Art Deco edifice in 2008, and though it’s one of the city’s more popular luxury hotels, I was able to stay there on a relative budget....

Jump to Recipe These Malibu cocktails are some of the most fun and flavorful adult beverages that can be made with Malibu coconut rum! From frozen tropical drinks to fruity rum cocktails that pack a punch, this list has something for everyone! You might even find your new favorite drink! Best Malibu Rum Cocktails If you’re familiar with Malibu rum then you know it makes some of the most popular cocktails around....

Sour cream cornbread is a delicious and super moist side dish perfect for sharing with the family on any occasion! Once you make this homemade cornbread with sour cream, you will never want to use a cornbread mix again! The crispy golden edges and soft buttery center in this cornbread will have everyone wanting seconds! Best Sour Cream Cornbread Recipe Sour cream cornbread is an excellent side dish for holiday dinners or any weekly family meals....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.The Priority Pass Select membership that’s become a common benefit of premium credit cards makes airport lounges accessible to even the most infrequent travelers who never earn airline elite status. As Priority Pass expands its global footprint, it’s not uncommon to see multiple lounge or restaurant options at a single airport....

05 of 18 Dump the Chain. Jane Fonda. Frederick M. Brown // Getty Krupp advises women to never wear glasses on a chain. I know it’s convenient but it ages you and screams you’re no longer 30 or 40 or even 45. 06 of 18 How to Shop for Eyeglasses Princess Caroline in tortoiseshell glasses. Pascal Le Segretain for Getty When you go eyeglass shopping, always bring a friend with you and be sure to try on as many pairs of glasses as possible....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Flights to Tel Aviv from U.S. cities on both coasts are currently available from $621 round-trip. The Flight Deal first spotted this deal from Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK) to Tel Aviv (TLV), but we were able to find even more availability from other U.S. cities.If you’re looking for things to add to your itinerary, check out Brian Kelly’s visit to Israel with Nicky Kelvin from TPG UK, a former resident of the country....

01 of 07 Use a Sewing Pattern to Make a Duct Tape Prom Dress How To Duct Tape Dress. Rain Blanken A duct tape dress is not only a quirky way to show up for the prom, it’s also a chance at a college scholarship. Duck Brand Duct Tape runs an annual contest for crafty couples who construct their own formal attire out of the company’s tape. To help your chances, I suggest using a pattern and cutting pieces to build your dress....

Jump to Recipe Bag roasted chicken is the best way to prepare a succulent whole chicken with practically no effort on your part! The chicken is wonderfully seasoned with a special chicken seasoning for maximum flavor! This will become your new favorite method for roasting whole chicken! Easy Bag Roasted Chicken Recipe This beginner-friendly recipe is perfect for anyone who wants a delicious roasted chicken! In fact, it only uses 3 ingredients!...

At the heart of any restaurant is the dining room. A dining room is more than just tables and chairs. It sets the tone, the ambiance of your restaurant. Lighting, noise and the view are all things that should be considered when you plan your restaurant dining room design. The furniture you choose is also important. It should be sturdy enough to withstand the rigors of a busy restaurant, while at the same time look attractive and add to your ambiance....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Frontier has been running a slew of sales recently and the deals keep on coming. For today only, Monday, travelers can get 90% off their Frontier bookings with promotion code “SAVE90”.Here’s the catch: you have to take the trip before Oct. 2, 2019, which is less than a month away. The discount is also only valid on travel Monday through Saturday, so no Friday to Sunday weekend getaways; instead you’ll have to go for a Friday to Monday if you want to score the 90% off....

For information about a specific make or model of a motorcycle, the owner must have the frame (chassis) and engine numbers. Unfortunately, different manufacturers use different numbering systems and often place the numbers in odd places. Later motorcycles (post-70s) typically have a stick-on decal or plate on the headstock. Besides detailing the bike’s engine and frame number, the decal will show the makers, the model and year of manufacture. However, the model information can be confusing as machines offered for sale after September (in the United States) will technically be the following year’s model....

Jump to Recipe This easy to make Hawaiian Burger is stacked high with layers of green leaf lettuce, all ground beef hamburgers, melted cheese, grilled pineapple rings, and an amazing homemade teriyaki sauce! The incredibly tasty burger is my version of a restaurant favorite that I serve up with homemade french fries and a nice cold drink!! This extreme burger delivers extremely great flavors in the stacked layers of grilled burger, cheese, grilled pineapple and teriyaki sauce!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It doesn’t matter how far your college is from home, travel from campus during the holidays can get expensive. It’s inevitable that you’re going to pay more for a plane ticket during this busy time, but we do have a few tips on how you can cut down the cost by maximizing your points and miles.Let’s take a look:Flying home(Photo by Tais Policanti / Getty Images....

Hilton provided the recovering hotel industry a roaring, profitable start to the second-quarter earnings season.The hotel company posted a $367 million second-quarter profit Wednesday and also noted its global network performed only 2% off 2019 revenue per available room — the hotel industry’s key performance metric — levels for the same time period.This is a major recovery from the second quarter of 2020 when performance during the first three full months of the pandemic was 81% off 2019 levels....

If you’re looking for a last-minute summer vacation, Costa Rica is open and welcoming all travelers. After my colleague Chris Dong shared some incredible photos of his recent experience, I wanted to check it out for myself.The Costa Rican government has done a superb job of crafting tourism guidelines in the age of coronavirus. While no proof of a negative COVID-19 test or vaccination is required, you will have to purchase mandatory travelers health insurance — covering you for coronavirus-related medical concerns or quarantine costs — for the duration of your stay....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TO THE POINT: The unbeatable view, beach access and fine service make this one of the more memorable Ritz-Carlton properties. The pros: seaside location halfway between LA and San Diego, well-informed staff, top-notch in-house bars and restaurants. The cons: Not everyone gets a room with a view, the pool was small and drab and the bathrooms are nothing to write home about....

Avelo Airlines, the new startup carrier from seasoned industry executives, is spreading its wings this fall.On Tuesday the airline announced three new routes from two all-new destinations, with the full details below:Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), beginning Oct. 19.PHF to Orlando International Airport (MCO), beginning Oct. 20.Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to MCO, beginning Oct. 26.Service from Newport News, Virginia, will operate twice weekly between Oct....

Jump to Recipe Delicious grilled Hibachi Vegetables are the perfect side for any of your hibachi-style dinners! Use your favorite vegetables, or use the broccoli, carrots, celery, bok choy, and onion as I do here! Hibachi Vegetables Recipe These easy Japanese steakhouse style Hibachi Vegetables are a tasty addition to any meal!! I’ve been busy adding all of our hibachi sauces (ginger dipping sauce, mustard cream sauce, and yum yum sauce) plus my other fabulous hibachi sides (hibachi noodles and hibachi fried rice) here on the blog....

To bomb as a comedian means that your jokes don’t go over with the crowd and get no laughs. Typically, when a comic says he or she “bombed,” they are referring to an entire set. However, it is possible that just a single comedic bit falls flat. Sometimes, individual jokes here or there bomb — and that’s okay! To “bomb” is a right of passage for every comedian, and while it usually happens early on in a comic’s career, plenty of comedians have bombed even after finding success and becoming established....

Although I lived in New York City for a few years and have been visiting it all my life, I never got the chance to stay at one of the city’s most storied hotels, The Algonquin, which opened in 1902. The hotel had its heyday about two decades later, when it played host to the literary luminaries called the Algonquin Round Table. Among the minds who gathered daily to exchange quips were Dorothy Parker, George S....