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Independence Day is right around the corner, and if you haven’t made plans yet, now is the time to do so.Last year’s holiday was certainly different as the country was just coming out of months long lockdowns and protests for racial justice. 2020’s Fourth of July festivities were rather muted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year’s Independence Day is expected to be busy, especially in New York City.Macy’s 45th annual Fourth of July fireworks show will return this year, and the show will honor front-line workers such as nurses, doctors and mail carriers....

Travel is picking up again, and Choice Hotels® is eager to welcome you back with open arms — and a chance to win a free beach vacation (conditions below) at some of AMResorts®’ top-of-the-line branded properties across Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean.With Choice’s relatively new partnership with AMResorts®, you can earn and redeem your Choice Privileges® points at these truly luxurious properties when you book on ChoiceHotels.com. And with their newly launched Vacation in Paradise sweepstakes, you could potentially win one of 11 stay packages, plus a travel stipend to get you there....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I’m usually skeptical of “special discounts” on airline fares, because I feel like they always restrict the cheapest fare classes, thus negating most of the value of the discount. However, I was happily surprised when I researched the current 25% Off Iberia fare sale when you use an American Express card until 10/31/11.To test it, I priced out a business class fare during the discounted Thanksgiving weekend....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.A little more than 24 hours from expected landfall, Tropical Storm Barry has strengthened again. As the storm approaches the Louisiana coast, nine airlines have now issued travel waivers for the storm. And a couple more airlines have already started cancelling flights.As of 11am Eastern Time, the National Hurricane Center reports that the top sustained winds have reached 65 mph....

From the Colosseum to the Duomo di Milano to the Trevi Fountain, there are so many sites to see in Italy that it’s almost impossible to do it all in one trip.At the same time, a trip to Italy is pricey. Flight tickets to Italian cities from the U.S. often cost between $900 to $1,000 round trip. Such expensive fares can make visiting the country feel out of reach.Flights to Milan are part of this fare deal....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For select Premier Rewards Gold cardholders, American Express is offering a 10,000-point bonus when you refer people who get approved for the card through March 15, 2012. This is a 100% bonus from the normal referral bonus of 5,000 points so this is a good way to rack up a bunch of valuable Membership Rewards points. Additionally, the card sign-up bonus offer for each recipient through this promotion is much better than the current public sign-up bonus of 15,000 points for the Premier Rewards Gold: they get 25,000 points after spending $2,000 within three months and a $0 Intro annual fee for the first year, then $195....

These Irish nachos are layered potato slices topped with cheese, bacon, jalapeno, and more to make a fantastic finger food! Some things are just better when baked in cast iron, and these loaded Irish pub nachos are a perfect example of how true that is. Any way that you decide to serve them, they are always a popular favorite that never lasts long! Easy Irish Nachos Recipe Crispy, seasoned thin cut russet potato chips are layered in the same skillet that we cooked our bacon in....

Jump to Recipe If you’re in need of a xanthan gum substitute you are not alone, there aren’t many people that keep it on hand (or have even heard of it)! Xanthan gum is primarily used as a thickening or binding agent in recipes, so you never know when you might need something to substitute it! The 10 best substitutes for replacing xanthan gum in a recipe! A common ingredient in manufactured foods, xanthan gum is not a very common ingredient to find in the home kitchen....

From November to March, you can spend time away from the cold weather and snow and instead bask in the white sand beaches of Antigua with this deal alert. Flights to Antigua from various U.S. cities are as low as $282, and much of the deal falls under winter, one of the peak times to visit Antigua.JetBlue and American Airlines are the two carriers providing discounted fares to Antigua from Atlanta, Boston, New York City, San Francisco and other U....

Ready your World of Hyatt points for a trip to Europe.We’ve known for a while that Europe has a whole lot of Hyatt coming down the pipeline. And among the recent Hyatt hotel openings on the continent are such diverse and exciting properties as the 7Pines Resort Ibiza in Spain, the storied Hotel du Palais Biarritz in France overlooking the Grande Plage, Hyatt Place London City East and Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle in Switzerland....

Jump to Recipe My candied lemon peel is a sugary, sweet treat made from lemon peel that has been simmered in a simple syrup and coated with sugar! These little snacks are great for cocktail garnishes, dessert toppers, or just to eat as candy! They’re so good, you’re going to need to make a bunch! Best Candied Lemon Peel Recipe This candied lemon peel recipe is easy to follow and makes a fun and tasty dessert!...

These incredible and addictively delicious chocolate revel bars are my take on the Starbucks oat and fudge bars! These bars have a buttery oat crust, crumble topping, and are filled with a rich, sticky chocolate and walnut filling- they are the perfect sweet treat! My chocolate revel bars are sticky, sweet, buttery, and rich with an addictive fudgy flavor! Chocolate desserts are my ultimate weakness and these amazing chocolate revel bars are no exception....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of the biggest hassles of returning from international travel is the absurdly long lines plaguing customs and immigration, especially at large hub airports with a lot of traffic. Of course, if you’ve got Global Entry or even the Mobile Passport Control app, you stand a good chance at dodging most of these lines. But for the rest of us, the stress of immigration (especially with connecting flights) is a great way to kick-start post vacation blues....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Editor’s note: As the travel industry reopens following COVID-19 shutdowns, TPG suggests that you talk to your doctor, follow health officials’ guidance and research local travel restrictions before booking that next trip. We will be here to help you prepare, whether it is next month or next year.If you’re on the hunt for winter flight deals, you’re in luck as two airlines just rolled out winter flash sales....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want to see the latest flight deals as soon as they’re published? Follow The Points Guy on Facebook and Twitter, and subscribe to text message alerts from our deals feed, @tpg_alerts.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency such as Orbitz or Expedia, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11 p....

When the U.S. ended a policy earlier this month requiring travelers on inbound international flights to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test, hotel industry chatter focused on a key question: Who was most likely to benefit?On one hand, removing the testing requirement could be a boon for major U.S. cities that rely more on international travelers to fill up hotel rooms. On the other, removing the testing requirement also assuaged some U....

Jump to Recipe These fall baking recipes are loaded with comforting warm flavors, are easy to make, and are the perfect way to enjoy the season! From bread to pies and cakes to cookies, there is something for everyone on this list! These recipes are warm, cozy, and exactly what you need on those brisk and chilly nights! Fun Recipes To Bake In Fall When the air starts to get cooler and the leaves begin changing, I know it’s time to break out my favorite fall-time recipes!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“81” ground-experience=“7” cabin-seat=“21” amens-ife=“9” food-bev=“22” service=“22” pros=“Upgraded food options and significantly more comfortable seats in premium than in economy, with more legroom and adequate footrest.” cons=“Not enough bathrooms (and far away from premium), cabin not very private, and stuck on bus preboarding.” /]When flying to the US from my home base in Madrid, Spain, I usually tend to stick with Oneworld carriers (mainly Iberia) to focus on earning elite status....

Although we sometimes joke about the humorous side of this issue (like the Norman Rockwell painting of the man with all his former girls’ names crossed out as he gets yet another name tattoo) it is one that should really be strongly considered. Before you etch your significant other’s (boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, wife, etc.) name in your skin for all eternity, consider the seriousness of your actions. I’ve seen everything from disgust to desperation on the faces of people wanting to get a name tattoo covered up....