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Aviation regulators in the U.S. have spoken: Apple AirTags in checked luggage are not a safety hazard.In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said that AirTags specifically are allowed in checked luggage and are not considered to pose a danger.“Luggage tracking devices powered by lithium metal cells that have 0.3 grams or less of lithium can be used on checked baggage," the FAA said. “Apple AirTags meet this threshold; other luggage tracking devices may not....

Jump to Recipe An amazingly rich, creamy grilled chicken fettuccine alfredo dinner combines fettuccine pasta, alfredo sauce, and just-grilled chicken breast! This homemade alfredo sauce takes your dinner to a better-than-restaurant quality meal for all of your pasta lovers in the family! It’s quick and easy – and store-bought just can never come close to this homemade version. Best Grilled Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo I have never met a pasta lover who does not adore fettuccine alfredo!...

Guess what? Times are changing, and all-inclusive resorts are cool again.Or, at least, some of the world’s major hotel brands including Marriott, Hyatt and Wyndham are trying to make them that way.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Over the last couple of years, some hotel brands that have never even dabbled in the model suddenly doubled down on their efforts to grow their all-inclusive portfolios, and in some cases, launch brand new ones....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Chase Freedom Unlimited is a great card for everyday use, as it earns you 1.5% cash back on all purchases — or 1.5x Ultimate Rewards points if you also have a more premium Chase card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, Chase Sapphire Reserve or Ink Business Preferred Credit Card. If you’re earning 1.5x on every purchase, that equates to a 3% return on spending based on TPG’s valuations — hard to beat among personal credit cards for purchases that don’t qualify for bonus rewards....

Definition: The Italian musical term loco, or “at place,” is used to cancel a previous octave command such as 8va or 8vb. Reading & Playing Octave Commands Pronunciation: loh’-kohMusical Symbols: staccato F-clef (M.D.) mano destra tie largo Definition: The Italian musical term loco, or “at place,” is used to cancel a previous octave command such as 8va or 8vb. Reading & Playing Octave Commands Pronunciation: loh’-kohMusical Symbols: staccato F-clef (M.D.) mano destra tie largo...

So you think you might have a near mint comic book on your hands. Congratulations. Depending on the age of the comic, and the perceived value over time, you may have some decent value on your hands. But how can you be sure if a comic is ’near mint,’ ‘very fine,’ or any comic book grading term in between? Below we define the meaning of a ’near mint’ comic book, so you can get a sense of the value you might have on your hands....

Since its inception punk rock has, as often as not, been a forum for political expression, and political punk bands have always been around. Many of punk bands use their music as a vehicle for spreading ideas and to motivate their audiences toward political change. If you’ve recently opened a newspaper, turned on the TV or taken a look at any media, you’re already sick of all the politics flying around....

Born October 21, 1925 (or 1924) in Santos Suarez, Havana, Cuba, Celia Cruz went on to become the undisputed Queen of Salsa before her death on July 16, 2003, in Fort Lee, New Jersey. Interestingly, the reason the date of her birth is listed as both 1924 and 1925 is that Cruz was very secretive about her age and there’s some controversy as to the exact date. Celia Cruz’ trademark cry of “Azucar!...

If you just can’t get enough cruise restart news, we’ve got some more for you. I’m currently sailing on a three-night Bahamas voyage on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas out of Miami. It’s the first cruise for the line in more than 15 months. But what’s interesting is that it’s not requiring passengers – including adults – to show proof of vaccination as a requirement to embark.Despite an early commitment to vaccination efforts and the fact that the line’s ships will require adult passengers to be vaccinated when departing on sailings from other U....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Grammy-winning UK band Foxes learned the hard way about the dangers of relying on a low-cost carrier. The band was booked on a La Compagnie flight from London’s Luton airport (LTN) to Newark (EWR) the day before they were to join Coldplay’s North America tour. But, when they arrived at the airport, they found that their flight was canceled, and there was no one willing to help them get on a new flight....

The film Paranormal Activity has become a phenomenal sensation around the country, primarily because many viewers found the low-budget movie terrifying. Some thought it did not live up to the hype generated around it, but it made quite a lot of money on a small budget. And with the found-format footage, many wondered if it was real. Is Paranormal Activity Real? While the documentary-type style is convincing, the movie is a work of fiction....

An overwater bungalow represents the pinnacle of luxury travel – and those most popular with travelers worldwide can cost thousands of dollars (or thousands of hotel points) per night.When you think of such accommodations, a picture of a perch on the crystal clear beaches of the Maldives or Bora Bora may come to mind. But would you believe you can stay in an overwater bungalow without having to take a lengthy international flight, plus often a seaplane or boat transfer to a private island?...

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.Buying a house is a lot to think about, especially if you’ve never done it before. After you pick a neighborhood and find the home you like—you might be left wondering if you can actually afford it....

Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As we reported in January, one of Amex’s most popular Centurion Lounges will close next week — just in time for my planned visit, in fact, following Boeing’s 777X rollout in Everett, Washington....

Your little one is upright and taking his or her first tentative steps. You couldn’t be more excited—you finally get to buy that adorable pair of miniature Baby Jordans. But does your baby really need them? Well, yes and no. When a baby first begins to toddle—typically between 8 and 18 months—there’s no need for him or her to wear shoes inside the house. But outside, those tender feet need protection....

Pardon me, Charles Dickens. I know the “Tale of two…” anything trope has been done before, but two nights at the Graduate Roosevelt Island in New York City left me with a couple of takeaways. Yes, this is going to be a little like a tale of two hotel stays.On the one hand, this Graduate location is one way to beat sky-high hotel rates across the East River in Manhattan. The summer of 2022 isn’t exactly known for decent deals on hotels in New York City (and beyond), and I was happy to get a suite in a safe neighborhood for less than what I paid the week prior for paltry accommodations at the Element in Times Square....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For the next two days only, Southwest travelers can book discounted flights to Hawaii at 30% off, using the code “GOHAWAII30” at checkout.This sale only goes through the end of the day Nov. 3, so be sure to book your travel by then for flights through early March.Deal basicsSOUTHWEST AIRLINESAirline: Southwest Airlines.Routes: Sacramento; Oakland, California; San Jose, California; Las Vegas; Los Angeles; San Diego; and others to the Hawaiian destinations of Lihue, Honolulu, Kahului, Kona and Hilo....

This chocolate birthday cake is a moist, rich, and decadent cake that any chocolate lover will be excited about! The perfectly baked cake is layered with homemade chocolate buttercream frosting that is absolutely heavenly. Add on some fun decorations and candles for a birthday cake you’ll never forget! Best Chocolate Birthday Cake Recipe Chocolate cake is such a classic choice when it comes to birthdays, no matter the age! This birthday cake recipe is indulgent, rich, and incredibly easy to whip up!...

The European Union on Aug. 30 recommended that member states reimplement travel restrictions for U.S. visitors.The move is the result of the continued spread of the coronavirus in the United States. The recommendation, which is not mandatory, means the U.S. has been removed from the EU’s “safe list.” Israel (one of the world’s most-vaccinated countries), Kosovo, Lebanon, Montenegro and North Macedonia were also removed from the list.“Following a review under the recommendation on the gradual lifting of the temporary restrictions on nonessential travel into the EU, the Council updated the list of countries, special administrative regions and other entities and territorial authorities for which travel restrictions should be lifted,” the Council of the EU said in a statement....

The cruise industry already is well on its way to recovery after a year that saw almost no cruising, and the next few months will bring even more of a rebound.That was the word Tuesday from the leaders of the world’s biggest cruise companies, who spoke at Seatrade Cruise Global (the cruise industry’s annual meetup) in Miami.For cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter.“The future is bright for all of us here,” Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Cruises, told an audience of hundreds of cruise line, port and destination executives assembled in the Grand Ballroom of the Miami Beach Convention Center for the event....