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Southwest put its name on the map in 2021. Literally.The airline expanded to 18 new markets in 2021, ranging from new but unsurprising destinations like Mexican resort towns, to unexpected markets like Syracuse, New York (SYR), and Bellingham, Washington (BLI).Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!The airline’s growth was fueled partly by the return of capacity as the Boeing 737 MAX was cleared to return to passenger service, along with reduced demand for travel overall allowing the airline to reduce frequencies on some routes and redirect that capacity to new markets where Southwest is strategically bolstering its presence in existing markets – like Austin, Texas (AUS)....

Der Rosenkavalier is a three-act comic opera by Richard Strauss that premiered on January 26, 1911, at the Konigliches Opernhaus in Dresden. The opera takes place in 1740s’ Vienna, early in Maria Therese’s reign. Here is a synopsis of the three acts. Der Rosenkavalier, ACT 1 In the bedroom of the Marschallin, Princess Marie Therese von Werdenberg, she and her much younger lover, Octavian, embrace and share their feelings of love....

This “Minute to Win It” ping-pong game is a little bit tricky, and it gets trickier the closer you get to finishing. It’s not so much the action of the game that will challenge you, it’s the balance that you’ll need to maintain in order to win. If you already have a pile of ping-pong balls from other MTWI games, you may as well give this one a go as well....

01 of 12 Corning Ware Rosemarie ? Hummingbird Hill Antiques/TIAS Corning Ware has been a staple in the American kitchen since the late 1950s. In the sixties and seventies when you got married or started setting up a kitchen you got Corning Ware, it’s as simple as that. And when you think about Corning Ware, the Blue Cornflower design is what typically comes to mind. That design only lasted thirty years, no wonder we all know it!...

Definition: The Italian musical command lento is an indication to play in a slow tempo; lit. “slow.” BPM of Lento: Lento has between 52-68 beats per minute. See lentissimo. Also Known As: larghetto (It) lent; assez large (Fr) langsam; etwas breit (Ger) Pronunciation: Musical Symbols: (x) double-sharp repeat bar volta bracket (fp) fortepiano Musical Symbols: staccato F-clef (M.D.) mano destra tie 15ma More Musical Terms: (sfz) sforzando middle C BPM (rall....

If your travel plans include relaxing on European beaches this summer, be sure to pack appropriate cover-ups. Demand for Europe vacations is surging 600% over last summer, according to an estimate by Allianz Partners.And some European locals are less than thrilled about tourists’ bad behavior and inappropriate outfits. Despite a sweltering heat wave sweeping across Europe, many locals don’t want to see tourists traipsing around their cities in bikinis and swim trunks....

Australia has been among the most aggressive countries when it comes to fighting COVID-19, acting swiftly to close international borders and even restrict domestic travel.While the nation’s approach has made it all but impossible for foreigners to enter, and even for many citizens to easily return, Australia has so far seen fewer than 1,000 COVID-19-related deaths — a fraction of the number of Americans who perish due to related complications every single day....

01 of 24 ‘The Simpsons’ Couples “Moonshine River”. FOX For almost thirty years, dozens of couples have been falling in and out of love on The Simpsons. Some are fleeting romances (Mary and Bart, above), while others blossom in to long-enduring marriages (Apu and Manjula). While other couples are doomed from the start (Lisa and Ralph?). Most of the characters were talented guest stars. Click through this slideshow of lovers and couples from The Simpsons....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.IHG’s 2019 category changes were rough on IHG Rewards members. Overall, 693 properties changed categories, with most (548) of these being increases. Unfortunately, it’s too late to get the prior rate at these properties as the changes went into effect January 25.The good news is that there’s 145 IHG properties where the award cost just dropped. If you have an upcoming points stay at one of these properties, you can cancel and re-book at a lower rate....

If you like to wear black, listen up. Black is great for anyone’s wardrobe and it should be a staple throughout your life, but it comes with a few challenges. Most importantly, different fabrics do not hold black dye as well as others. With this in mind, here are six rules that you should follow when it comes to the blacks in your wardrobe. Why You Should Love Wool Wool fabrics are always a deeper black than those made of cotton because wool holds the dye better....

One of the best-known points properties in Cancun is being stripped of its flag.It’s safe to say the Cancun area has been in the midst of a hotel boom, even with looming questions of safety plaguing the region in recent months. Despite that, a handful of high-profile new hotels and resorts have opened here over the last year, including the Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort.Yet it seems the Ritz-Carlton, Cancun is on its way out and European luxury hotel brand Kempinski is taking over....

Americana music pulls from traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, country, alt-country, soul, gospel, and rock–basically all the styles that conspired to form rock and roll. It’s been defined by the Americana Music Association (AMA) as: “Contemporary music that incorporates elements of various American roots music styles, including country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, resulting in a distinctive roots-oriented sound that lives in a world apart from the pure forms of the genres upon which it may draw....

My easy apple curd is delightfully rich, full of flavor from cinnamon and sweet apples, and it’s wonderful in so many desserts! Making a cinnamon apple curd is as simple as mixing a few basic ingredients on the stovetop, though it tastes anything but basic! Apple curd: the must-have spread you’re missing out on! Many people are aware of apple butter, but fewer are familiar with recipes like this apple curd....

Jump to Recipe Try a chervil substitute from this list the next time you see chervil in a recipe but don’t have any on hand! There are many alternative herbs that will help you make a flavorful recipe that is just as tasty. When you need chervil, come back here and use one of my easy chervil substitute options! Best Chervil Substitute Did you see chervil on the ingredient list for a recipe and think ‘I have no idea what that is and I definitely don’t have it in my kitchen’?...

Drunken noodles (Pad Kee Mao) are incredibly easy to make, packed full of amazing flavor, and taste just like you’d get at a Thai restaurant! Chopped chicken is stir-fried with a variety of vegetables and wide rice noodles - then it’s all tossed together in a delicious sauce! If you love Thai food, this drunken noodle recipe is a must-try! Easy Drunken Noodles These drunken noodles (or drunkard noodles) are a wonderful Thai-inspired noodle dish full of spicy and salty flavors!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Delta’s announced a slew of new SkyMiles deals to Europe, with prices starting from 22,000 miles round-trip. You can fly from all over the United States to many destinations in Europe including London, Paris, Zurich, Brussels, Milan and more.A full round-up of currently available SkyMiles deals can be found on Delta’s website. There will be discounted routes not listed there, so it’s worth plugging in your preferred departure and destination cities to see if that route is on sale (usually a flight is considered a deal when it’s priced under 50,000 to 60,000 SkyMiles round-trip)....

A microwave baked potato you can make in a matter of minutes, complete with all of your favorite toppings! Done in less than 4 minutes. This method is so easy, and it produces a perfectly fluffy potato every time! Easy Microwaved Baked Potato Recipe The traditional method of making a baked potato involves baking them in the oven at a low temperature for upwards of an hour. I don’t know about you, but when I’m hungry the last thing I want to do is wait around....

I’m currently onboard Azamara Quest for Azamara Cruises’ first voyage – a Greek Isles itinerary – since the pandemic forced sailings to stop in March 2020. The brand is scrappy, having taken a back seat to former sister lines Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises since its creation in 2007, which forced it to operate with a limited amount of older hardware and a bit of an identity crisis. Now, under new ownership, it has resumed operations with a fresh perspective on where it’s headed....

When you talk about midwinter and spring break destinations, Florida reigns supreme. You can visit a plethora of theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and Legoland; spend the day at a zoo or wildlife preserve; hike or kayak at a state park; build a sandcastle at the beach; visit epic dining, shopping and entertainment complexes like Universal’s CityWalk and Walt Disney World’s Disney Springs; or you can splash into the surf at any number of waterparks that dot the state....

Planning a trip to Colombia later this year? If you have Delta Skymiles on hand, consider booking your tickets now.TPG found one-way flights from New York-JFK to Bogota (BOG) — the country’s largest city — for just 5,000 SkyMiles in Comfort+. There’s wide-open award space on this route through the end of the year. Some flights are operated wholly by Delta, while others are operated by Aeromexico with connecting flights in Mexico City (MEX)....