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The pandemic changed travel as we knew it in so many ways.For many professionals, Zoom has replaced the traditional business trip. Some remote workers are blending an element of leisure travel into their daily routine by setting up shop in dreamy destinations for a month or two at a time.Many travelers who once might have hopped on a last-minute flight to a far-flung corner of the globe on a whim are now more closely examining the impact of their travel choices on the environment and local communities with a fresh, more sensitive perspective....

Katy Perry is about to become a mother – a godmother, that is. Of a cruise ship.Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that the pop star and “American Idol” judge will serve as godmother to its newest ship, Norwegian Prima, which debuts in August 2022. The line is known for having popular musicians christen its ships, including Kelly Clarkson (Norwegian Encore), Pitbull (Norwegian Escape) and Reba McIntire (Norwegian Epic).What, you might ask, are the duties of a cruise ship godmother and can they fit into the schedule of a busy starlet?...

These oven baked split chicken breasts are an easy, healthy, and delicious choice for dinner any night of the week! My bone-in baked chicken breasts turn out beautifully with a crispy seasoned skin while retaining their juices for perfect, tender, moist chicken meat! Pair this dish with any of your favorite sides for a well-rounded and complete meal that the whole family will enjoy! Oven Baked Split Chicken Breasts (Bone-In) Recipe Well-seasoned and perfectly cooked oven-baked split chicken breasts are a staple dinner that is both affordable and healthy!...

Last week, I spontaneously decided to take a quick getaway to Miami. I hadn’t been to the city since before the pandemic, and while I had some hesitations, I wanted to soak up the last days of summer someplace warm before it gets cold here in New York City.It’s no secret that I’m a World of Hyatt loyalist, even though the chain has significantly fewer properties than other chains I also hold elite status with, such as Marriott and Hilton....

This slow cooker Salisbury steak is incredibly easy to make and is topped with tender mushrooms and rich gravy! It is delicious comfort food that is loaded with flavor. Not to mention, using your crock pot makes this recipe practically effortless! Easy Slow Cooker Salisbury Steak Recipe I love using my crockpot for some easy dinner recipes! After everything is in the slow cooker, you can simply let it be so it can work its magic!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.American Express, Chase and Citi have all announced benefit updates with additional perks and bonuses on dozens of card products. These announcements last week came in response to changing spending behaviors brought on by the global pandemic.For Amex, the updates are particularly appropriate for both The Platinum Card® from American Express as well as The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, two travel-focused cards that are not the most relevant when few people are actually on the move....

The party was dull. Clive Campbell stepped outside for a smoke. A cigarette between his fingers, Campbell kept his eyes on the dancers. He watched them sway gleefully to the music booming from his sound system. Campbell noticed something peculiar: the dancers grew ecstatic during certain parts of the record–the breaks. This discovery would go a long way to lay the foundation for deejaying and hip-hop as an art form....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Loyalty programs are constantly changing, and so are the credit cards associated with them. In the world of frequent flyer miles and hotel points, welcome bonuses rise and fall, benefits are added and subtracted — all with little or no notice. An offer that’s here today could be gone tomorrow, and the cards you carry are key to the success of your award travel strategy....

Doujinshi is essentially manga created by fans for fans. Typical doujinshi features characters from popular anime, manga or video games reinterpreted as humorous, romantic or even erotic manga artwork or stories. For example, shonen manga titles with straight male characters such as or Slam Dunk are drawn as yaoi/boys love romantic/erotic stories. Prequels, Sequels, or Embellishments Other doujinshi may be prequels, sequels or embellishments on incidents or minor characters from popular manga or anime series such as Neon Genesis Evangelion, Naruto or Trigun....

Staying in a luxury hotel is always a wonderful treat.But after a very long pandemic year lacking significant travel experiences, I can safely say that staying in a beautiful new hotel was even more exciting than before. And the newly renovated, just-opened Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid felt like the dreamy vacation I needed to dive head-first back into travel.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

It was a rough weekend for American Airlines, and things look like they’re going to get even worse.The airline canceled 123 flights on Saturday and another 178 on Sunday, with another 146 coming on Monday as of 4:30 p.m. ET, according to data from FlightAware.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!The cancelations appeared to be mostly on Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 type narrowbody aircraft, the workhorses of American’s domestic and short-haul international fleet....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific flies from seven US airports to Hong Kong (HKG) — with two of these airports just 21 miles from each other in the greater New York City area. The airline flies a four-class Boeing 777-300ER from New York-JFK thrice daily and a three-class Airbus A350-900 from Newark (EWR) once daily.Thanks to a great sale, my wife Katie and I set out to see which premium-economy experience was better between NYC and Hong Kong....

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.Any offers or benefits mentioned below are subject to change at any time, and may no longer be available.Adding authorized users to your credit card can serve a few different purposes, from helping you rack up bonus points to sharing your perks and spending power with friends or family members....

Due to new Bahamas requirements, most passengers booked on Carnival Cruise Line and Disney Cruise Line ships will now have to show proof of vaccination in order to board.Effective Sept. 3 - Nov. 1, 2021, the Bahamas – one of the most frequented destinations on warm-weather cruise itineraries – will require cruise lines to show that all eligible passengers are vaccinated before they are allowed to disembark in the country.Interested in more tips and tricks for cruises?...

As the largest multicity hotel strike in American history continues, travelers with upcoming reservations at select Marriott hotels might want to consider booking a room elsewhere.When their contracts expired, thousands of Marriott International employees — nearly 8,000 — formed picket lines in eight US cities to demand higher wages, improved sexual harassment protections, increased workplace safety, job protection around automation and more secure schedules. They are supported by the union Unite Here, which represents workers in the US and Canada who work in the hotel, gaming, food service, airport and transportation industries....

In an ironic twist, technology—meant to keep us more connected—has made our love relationships more complicated than ever. Online cheating—having virtual affairs that include sexting, racy exchanges of photos or emails, and flirtations on social networks without necessarily moving onto a physical affair—is yet another way spouses can betray one another. While in the honeymoon phase, couples would rather pretend that their spouse would never cheat, virtually or otherwise. But the reality is that no one can be certain of their spouse’s fidelity, and even the happiest couple is at risk when it comes to online cheating....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Since 2000, Amtrak’s Acela Express service has carried millions of passengers between Washington, D.C. and Boston. The current trains have a top speed of 150mph, but they rarely achieve that speed due to limitations with the rails the trains ride on. Thanks to $2.45 billion in government funds, though, the Acela Express service will be getting a huge upgrade come 2021....

Jump to Recipe The very best prime rib au jus is an important part of serving an amazing prime rib dinner for your Christmas dinner or holiday meals! This incredibly flavorful beef sauce is easy to make - just as easy as starting with a store-bought packet! My delicious prime rib au jus combines hearty beef flavors with the flavorful drippings from your prime rib roast! Making this easy au jus is the perfect way to round out your holiday meals!...

In yet another sign that international travel is on the rebound, British Airways has reopened its lounge at New York’s Kennedy Airport (JFK). The lounge, considered the airline’s flagship lounge in the U.S., had been closed for 16 months as a result of the pandemic.The lounge, which is located at JFK’s Terminal 7, officially reopened on Sunday. It coincides with the U.K.’s announcement that from Aug. 2, travelers from the U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Today’s newbie question is one that we get quite often, so if you’re an experienced points expert, you can probably skip this post!TPG Reader Vick tweeted me to ask:"@thepointsguy Can you transfer points from the SPG Amex to earn elite status on American Airlines? And if so, is it a good idea?“People get excited about transferable points, so I’ve received this tweet a lot and emailed about it even more often....