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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.Listen up United cobrand credit cardholders: you can save big on award flights if you book now.United just announced a Cyber Monday award sale that offers up to 50% off award tickets booked today, Nov. 28, 2022, to cobranded credit cardholders and Premier elite members. It’s worth noting that some TPG staffers were emailed the 50% off promotion while others received an offer for 40% off select award flights....

Jump to Recipe These 16 types of winter squash all have their own unique flavors and textures that can be used to make some incredibly tasty dishes! I’ve included everything you need to know about cold-weather varieties of squash right here in this complete guide. There are tips and tricks on choosing the perfect squash, proper storage, and even a few recipes to try! A Complete Guide To Winter Squash One of my favorite things about winter, besides holiday baking, is that so many fabulous types of winter squash are in season!...

New cruise line Virgin Voyages has removed Key West port calls from its itineraries, citing its desire to respect locals’ decision to ban ships carrying more than 1,300 passengers.In late 2020, island residents voted to prevent large vessels from docking and to prioritize docking privileges for cruise lines with the best environmental and health records.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter.(Photo by Stanley Chen Xi, landscape and architecture photographer/Getty Images)In summer 2021, Florida Gov....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I’ve got what some people would refer to as a “healthy” number of rewards credit cards. In my wallet, you’ll find no-annual-fee cards, store cards, mid-tier cards, airline cards, hotel cards, transferable points cards, cash-back cards and premium credit cards. (And thankfully a close-to-perfect credit score, just in case the previous sentence makes me sound ripe for a Dr....

I threw myself out of my comfort zone and traveled to Pakistan in 2019. The main reason for the trip was to review the country’s flagship airline’s best product on a premium route. You can read my disappointing — but amusing — experience here.I’ve been to more than 70 countries, but Pakistan was unlike anywhere I’d ever visited. I did quite a bit of research for the trip but there were a few quirks to my experience that I didn’t come across in any forums, blogs or travel advice....

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.Beginning this fall, many more merchants will be able to accept Apple Pay, letting you tap your smartphone (or Apple Watch!) to check out everywhere from a neighborhood cafe to your weekly house cleaning service using Square’s new contactless reader....

It took nearly three years, but the International Airlines Group is finally moving forward on its order for the Boeing 737 MAX.The parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling and Level announced Thursday it will purchase 50 737 MAX 10s and 737 MAX 8-200s, along with 100 options. It’s a significantly smaller order than what was announced at the 2019 Paris Air Show, when a letter of intent was signed for 200 of the aircraft....

Jump to Recipe The traditional Campfire S’mores are an easy no-bake treat to be enjoyed all summer long and then some! Perfectly toasted marshmallows melting delicious chocolate and sandwiched between crispy graham crackers are a tasty part of family traditions! This camping tradition appeals to young and old alike! And you don’t need to be camping to enjoy this summertime treat! Making s’mores is one of those things that brings out the child in all of us....

The federal mask mandate on public transportation will be extended by at least two weeks, a spokesperson for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed to TPG on Wednesday. The news was first reported by the Associated Press.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Masks will continue to be universally required on trains, buses, taxis and airplanes and at airports — at least for now....

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.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.Upon reaching 50 elite night credits a year, and again at 75 nights, Marriott Platinum and Platinum Premier elites can select a Choice Benefit. These include 5 elite night credits, 5 suite night awards (SNAs), gifting either Silver or Gold elite status (at 50 and 75 nights, respectively), a UNICEF donation and, at 75 nights only, a free night award certificate....

Airport lounges can be a great place to relax before your flight.They come in many varieties — there are lounges operated by airlines, credit card issuers and independent companies — and access policies differ at each space.Of the U.S. airlines, Delta Air Lines has done the best job at building out a network of membership lounges that travelers actually want to visit. The airline’s Sky Clubs have been improving in recent years, with a focus on modern design, elevated food and beverage offerings and top-notch amenities....

The term bromance is used so much lately that in order to define bromance now we have to broaden the meaning. In the beginning, a bromance was defined as a healthy, secure friendship between two heterosexual guys. The men were usually single, although many times a bromance continued even when one of the guys was in a relationship. This definition has changed to include any two guys in a close friendship regardless of their sexual orientation....

Jump to Recipe How to keep cookies soft: the ultimate guide filled with tips & tricks on how to prevent your cookies from becoming hard, stiff, or crumbly! In this guide, I cover all of the hacks on how cookies can stay fresh, whether you bake them right away or prepare them ahead of time. Keep reading on to learn how to have soft and chewy cookies every time! Easy Ways To Keep Cookies Soft One of the best things in life is biting into a soft cookie that has just come out of the oven....

Paraffin hand and foot treatments are used in spas and salons to lock in moisture. They soften the skin, leaving it prepped for a perfect manicure or pedicure. Going to the salon every week isn’t always in the budget, though. Thankfully, you can do your own paraffin wax treatment at home for a fraction of the cost. The Benefits of Wax There are a few benefits to pampering yourself to a regular wax treatment....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“84” ground-experience=“10” cabin-seat=“28” amens-ife=“23” food-bev=“15” service=“8” pros=“An unbeatable ground experience. Industry-leading pitch with no need to worry about someone reclining into you.” cons=“Drinks and meals were almost the same as economy. I’m not the biggest fan of shell-reclining seats. Spotty Wi-Fi.” /]In each of my 13 economy Japan Airlines Dreamliner flights, I’ve passed through the premium economy cabins with longing....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Earlier this month, US Airways announced a targeted 100% buy miles bonus for Dividend Miles members who had purchases miles in 2013, and today, the airline launched another 100% buy miles bonus for cardholders of US Airways credit cards where they can buy or gift miles with a 100% bonus now through February 28, 2014.The bonus should be hardwired into your Dividend miles account when you log into the buy miles page, and you should see a message on the main page even before logging in that says: “Use your US Airways MasterCard® or Visa® credit card to buy or gift miles and you’ll get or give a 100% bonus – up to 50,000 miles....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The iconic image of Walt Disney World isn’t a mouse, a ride, a character or even a Dole Whip. It is Cinderella Castle beaming at the end of Main Street USA for the young and young at heart. It’s the backdrop (or star) of Disney World parades, shows, festivals, fireworks and countless family vacation photos. And now, there’s an over-the-top Disney VIP tour that will take you inside the six-person suite nestled high in Cinderella Castle....

Ghost stories and other paranormal tales are a dime a dozen, but every once in a while you come across a story that’s so bizarre that it defies explanation. The following 10 tales range from mildly creepy to completely terrifying and outrageous, yet they all have one thing in common: we simply cannot come up with a reasonable explanation for them. At all. 01 of 10 Voices In Woman’s Head Diagnose Her Brain Tumor...

Some women love visiting the hair salon as often as possible, while others only go on special occasions. You might be trying to save money on hair care, so regular visits are out of the budget. Getting your hair relaxed can be cost-prohibitive if you’re looking to cut costs – professional services often start around $75 and go up from there, particularly if your hair is very long and/or you also get a cut or trim at the same time....