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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Singapore is an interesting city for Marriott loyalists to visit. The Ritz-Carlton Singapore Millenia doesn’t participate in the Bonvoy program, reducing it to simply another luxury hotel with no unique pull for me, and the W Singapore Sentosa Cove, my go-to hotel chain in a new city, isn’t especially well-located for first-time tourists or those traveling on business (though it’s definitely worth spending a day exploring all Sentosa has to offer)....

This homemade French Onion Dip is delicious and requires only sour cream, dried minced onion, and seasoning to make this flavorful appetizer dip! If you don’t have French onion soup mix on hand, no worries! You can make this completely from scratch version and still have an incredibly tasty dip for chips, crackers, bread, and veggies! Homemade French Onion Dip Do you love French onion dip like me? Seriously, I absolutely love this easy appetizer dip even though I have a few other great methods for making my classic onion dip or French onion dip!...

It’s downright spooky how many good ghost jokes there are. If Halloween is coming up, or if you’re just looking for some new jokes for the grandkids, try these. You’ll be sure to scare up a laugh. Riddles About How Ghosts Live Children love to imagine how ghosts handle the challenges of daily life, being invisible and all. This assortment of jokes zeroes in on that angle of ghostly life....

Although the world’s largest active volcano, Mauna Loa, continues to erupt on the island of Hawaii for the first time in nearly 40 years, the effect on flights, hotels and cruises thus far has been fairly minimal. Of course, that could change. Here’s what you need to know.Can I travel to Hawaii?Despite the state’s Department of Transportation issuing a travel advisory Monday, warning passengers of flight disruptions out of both Hilo International Airport (ITO) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA), Southwest was the only airline to cancel several flights from ITO....

All it takes is a glance at the news to be confronted with issues great and small to worry about each and every day. Roll in a few years of pandemic isolation and stress, and it’s easy to feel mentally exhausted and overwhelmed.If you’ve experienced feelings of anxiety recently, you’re not alone. More than 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety disorders in any given year, according to the Boston University Medical Center....

01 of 03 What You Need to Make a Viewfinder Image: © Marion Boddy-Evans. Licensed to About.com, Inc A viewfinder is a simple yet extremely useful painting tool which helps you to select and isolate particular elements in a scene to get the best composition. What You Need to Make a Viewfinder A piece of rigid card about A3 in size. (Ideally black and matt as this doesn’t distract your eye from the composition nor reflect light into your eyes....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Unless you’re a frequent road warrior, qualifying for top tier hotel elite status is a tough feat to accomplish. You can speed up the process by leveraging the right cobranded credit card, but the fastest way to go from zero to 100 is with a status match or challenge.Recently Hyatt has been sending out targeted status challenges to select members....

JetBlue Airways is making some big changes to its network.The New York-based carrier is cutting 17 routes this spring, as first seen in Cirium schedules. The majority of the routes getting axed were originally added during the pandemic to “bring immediate cash in the door.” They’re getting cut as “our customers return to more expected booking patterns,” according to the airline.You’ll find the full list of route cuts below, which a JetBlue spokesperson confirmed with the following statement:As we have throughout the pandemic, we are continually evaluating our route map to ensure it is aligned with customer demand trends and to help us get back to profitability on a consistent basis....

Jump to Recipe Pineapple pie filling is not only easy and quick to make, but it is a perfect addition to so many tasty desserts! You can use it in pies, ice cream, cobblers, and more! Not to mention, this homemade version tastes way better than anything you can find in a can. Best Pineapple Pie Filling Recipe If you’ve never tried a pineapple pie before, you have to! It is one of those desserts that, once you have tried it, you’ll want to make it over and over again!...

Jump to Recipe A pork ribeye roast makes an easy main course for any day of the week and my sweet and tangy honey Dijon glaze complements it perfectly! When baked in the oven, this already flavorful cut of pork becomes extra tender and incredibly juicy! Easy Oven Baked Pork Ribeye A boneless pork ribeye roast is cut from the rib area of the loin, so it is more tender and flavorful than a center cut pork loin roast....

Looking for a luxurious, immersive cruise where you won’t have to worry about disembarking after just a week or two? Regent Seven Seas Cruises just announced the longest cruise in the line’s history, an epic 150-day journey that will reach all five continents and call on ports spanning from Australia to Alaska and from Asia to the Antarctic aboard the 700-passenger Seven Seas Mariner.The 2025 world cruise — Away in Wonder — will set sail Jan....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TO THE POINT: We loved the Andaz Napa’s central location, comfortable loft-style room and generous selection of elite benefits. The pros: great location in downtown Napa, friendly staff, nice Diamond benefits. The cons: No real drawbacks — we had a great stay!TPG Points & Miles Editor Sarah Silbert shares the details of a recent stay at the Andaz Napa, a Category 5 Hyatt hotel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While there is some movement domestically, travel is still barely a blip of what it was just a few months ago.Therefore, travel promotions on gift cards can be a win-win for both consumers and the companies that sell them. For travelers, you get a discount for future use while merchants get an instant cash infusion during a period when money isn’t exactly flowing....

It seems like at least two or three times a day, I have a client who will ask, “How often should I get my haircut?” Well, as a person who makes a living from people getting haircuts, I think you should get your haircut as often as you can afford. Weekly, perhaps? Seriously, how often you should get your haircut depends on several factors, including your budget, hair length, and hairstyle....

As with a variety of other airlines and hotel chains, United adjusted its requirements for earning elite status in 2021.The carrier has reduced qualification requirements by roughly 25% across the board, but, given ongoing entry restrictions, a new U.S. testing requirement and, of course, the risk of contracting COVID-19, it’ll likely be challenging for many members to meet even the reduced requirements for the tier they have in mind.Elite tierStandard requirements2021 requirementsSilver4,000 PQP/12 PQF or 5,000 PQP3,000 PQP/8 PQF or 3,500 PQPGold8,000 PQP/24 PQF or 10,000 PQP6,000 PQP/16 PQF or 7,000 PQPPlatinum12,000 PQP/36 PQF or 15,000 PQP9,000 PQP/24 PQF or 10,000 PQPPremier 1K18,000 PQP/54 PQF or 24,000 PQP13,500 PQP/36 PQF or 15,000 PQPRight off the bat, United is making it easier for existing elite members to requalify in 2021, or reach a higher tier....

Update 9/2/21 3 p.m. ET: United has restarted Newark operations with a very limited flight schedule. Be sure to check your flight’s status, and read on for more tips on what to do if you’re flying through the NYC area right now.In case you missed it, the remnants of Hurricane Ida passed through the New York City area on Wednesday.The storm brought heavy rain, flooding and winds to the streets of Manhattan and the nearby suburbs....

Digital health or vaccine passports have become a hot topic in recent months, as some countries have indicated that they’ll mandate vaccine requirements.Some airlines have already embraced travel passports, and several have been rolled out or are in development. For instance, American Airlines and British Airways are currently using VeriFLY. Delta and United flyers traveling nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Honolulu (HNL) can use Clear’s Health Pass feature....

Propaganda can have the full weight and power of the state behind it. This is still happening in some areas of the world. But more commonly, it’s a public relations challenge that can be combated on a smaller scale. It can rear its ugly head during a political campaign, a corporate battle or even when a non-profit is trying to generate awareness of an issue in the face of a government trying to cover up the evidence....

Jump to Recipe When you’re wondering ‘What to serve with fajitas’ for dinner, all you have to do is check out this amazing gathering of Mexican-inspired recipes! Pick your favorites and prepare them alongside your fajita meat, peppers, and onions for a flavor-packed family meal! All of the best side dishes to serve with fajitas for an amazing family meal! Pair your easy-to-make fajitas with the best sides for a quick dinner!...

Do you miss the good old days of travel – you know, back in 2019 – when you didn’t have to make a special request just to get the most basic housekeeping service at a hotel?Well, maybe it’s time you consider a cruise.As I’ve seen firsthand in recent weeks as I’ve sailed on some of the first cruise ships to restart operations in North America since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the over-the-top service culture that has long been a hallmark of the cruise industry is alive and well, particularly when it comes to housekeeping standards....