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Last year, when I finally decided to apply for my first premium credit card — The Platinum Card® from American Express — I carefully added up savings from the perks I knew I’d use to make sure the $695 annual fee (see rates and fees) would be worth it for me.But there was one major offering from which I thought I’d never see value: the $200 annual prepaid hotel credit.Eight months later, as I scrambled to find a last-minute hotel for a three-night trip to New York, I decided to check out the Amex Travel portal, knowing I’d get 5 points per dollar if I booked and prepaid for the accommodations there using my Amex Platinum....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating ticket-class=“economy” tpg-rating-score=“62” ground-experience=“4” cabin-seat=“20” amens-ife=“22” food-bev=“12” service=“4” pros=“Pretty smooth ground experience, tasty Economy Plus food and for-purchase snack box.” cons=“Uncomfortable seat, cheap blanket, freezing aircraft and a less-than-stellar service experience.” /]Reviewing flights and hotels is a key part of the job description at The Points Guy, and — no surprise — it’s one of the most fun aspects of the job....

Jump to Recipe Surprising is an understatement for our response when we first tried this Sea Salt Vinegar Kale Chips Recipe! They are so good! These baked kale chips are a very healthy Keto or Low Carb substitute for potato chips. So tasty! Fabulously salty and tangy Sea Salt Vinegar Kale Chips! Definitely reminds me of eating dried collard greens, which the whole family loves too. So, three bunches of kale turned into these chips that will not last long....

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Last week’s sudden change in the way travelers can apply for France’s digital health pass has left many confused, prompting questions about applications that were previously submitted or obtained before the online application portal closed and how and where exactly this pass works.In case you missed it, applications for the French health pass abruptly closed on Oct. 31, causing quite a stir among Americans headed to France worried about being able to show proof of vaccination to enter indoor spaces....

Unless you go bowling on a regular basis, you probably don’t know what a bucket is, even if you yourself have faced one. Bowling Pin Layout In order to understand what a bucket is, it helps to know a little about how bowling pins are set up on the lane. A full set of 10 pins are known as a rack, which is set up in the shape of an equilateral triangle on the deck, or rear of the lane....

The pandemic upended the airline industry. Airlines sent planes to the desert, axed unprofitable routes and trimmed their operations.As carriers began charting the road to recovery, one thing became clear: their loyalty programs were a big lifeline.While customers may not have been flying, they were still engaging with the loyalty programs, whether it was through spending on a co-branded credit card or booking speculative awards. These programs were so valuable that American, Delta and United all mortgaged theirs to back more than $15 billion in debt....

Do you fall in love with a new pair of ankle boots each year but wonder how you can wear them so they are flattering? They are some fashion watchers’ least favorite styles of women’s footwear. They earn this reputation not for how they look themselves, but for how they are worn, which is often in the most unflattering way possible. What you see on the runways and in fashion magazines does not always translate well for your own body and lifestyle....

It’s been a busy two weeks in Avelo’s network planning department.The new startup airline, which first launched flights in April 2021, has been fine-tuning its route map, with the latest batch of announcements covering three new routes.The first one came on Oct. 13 and includes new service between Las Vegas (LAS) and Fort Collins (FNL), Colorado. Those flights launch on Dec. 15 on a twice-weekly basis aboard one of Avelo’s Boeing 737-800s....

This chicken Divan casserole can be put together with leftovers and thrown in the oven, yet it is such an amazing comfort food recipe! Pull apart a rotisserie chicken or pan-fry some chicken meat for a delicious, classic family meal! It’s an easy dish that makes a fantastic dinner any day of the week! Chicken Divan Casserole Recipe I’ve always loved having a few staple casseroles as my go-to for a quick and easy dinner on hectic nights....

Jump to Recipe Crispy roasted red potatoes are the side dish that goes with anything and they are incredibly easy to make in the oven! Delightfully crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, these oven-roasted potatoes will pair well with any main course! Super Crisp Oven Roasted Potatoes I’m always on the hunt for easy side dishes to pair with our weeknight dinners and this recipe for crispy oven-roasted red potatoes is one of my favorites....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“86” ground-experience=“4” cabin-seat=“28” amens-ife=“25” food-bev=“19” service=“10” pros=“Impeccable service, delicious and well-presented food, spacious seats and plenty of entertainment.” cons=“A below-average ground experience, spotty Wi-Fi, late departure and arrival and an aging inflight entertainment system.” /]For 2019, I challenged myself to fly 30 different airlines and sleep at 30 different hotel brands. While I’ve already completed the hotel challenge, I find myself behind pace on the airline front....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.For more TPG news and deals delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter here: https://thepointsguy.com/mailing-list//Flights to Germany have dropped as low as $327 round-trip from various U.S. cities. Most shocking, the lowest fare we’re seeing originates from Los Angeles (LAX), which is not something we see often.Many of the cities have deals to multiple German cities, so if you’d prefer to visit a different city than listed be sure to check Google flights to see if the deal still works....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.If you’ve been dreaming of exploring the Icelandic countryside or relaxing in the iconic Blue Lagoon, now’s the time to do it, because fares have dropped as low as $323 round-trip.While you used to be able to snag a much better deal, low prices to Iceland have not been so common since the demise of low-fare airline WOW Air....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I see London, I see France: These are some of the lowest prices we’ve seen to the United Kingdom and the City of Love. According to Google Flights, current fares are “$511 cheaper than usual. The least expensive flights for similar trips to Paris, Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London usually cost between $540–2,000.“Deals are available from more cities than are listed here, but these are the lowest-fare origin cities we’ve found....

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.The Delta SkyMiles deals keep getting better: this time around, you can book round-trip tickets to Europe for as low as 22,000 SkyMiles. Some routes even offer nonstop options....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Even though 2021 is still a few days away, hotel chains are looking to the new year already with a round of promotions that will allow you to start the year off strong and with bonus points in your “pocket.“For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Hilton has just shared the details of its latest promotion, “Points Unlimited” and Marriott is running a targeted “More Points Ahead” promotion with different bonuses and terms designed for each member....

This polenta recipe is so versatile, you can use it as a side dish or load it with tasty toppings and serve it as the main course! It is wonderfully creamy and it is a great alternative side dish for rice or pasta. Perfect for serving with lamb, pork, chicken, veal, or veggies, this basic polenta with Parmesan is an easy recipe you will want to add to your weekly rotation!...

01 of 07 A Brief Overview of Darkseid First appearance: Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #134 (1970) Created by: Jack Kirby Alter ego: Uxas Species: New Gods Place of origin: Apokolips Notable aliases: Boss Dark Side, God of War Abilities: 12th level intellect, Brilliant military tactician, Superhuman strength, speed and stamina, Flight, Shapeshifting, Telekinesis, Telepathy, Teleportation, Limited time travel, Immortality, Invulnerability, Omega Beams project concussive force or disintegrating energy, Omega Sanction traps organisms in alternate universes...

New York City announced on Aug. 3 that it would require proof of coronavirus vaccination to dine indoors at restaurants and participate in other indoor activities.Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the purpose of the city’s vaccination requirement was to encourage people to get immunized. The city on Aug. 3 recorded nearly 1,600 new positive cases as the delta variant continues to surge. The variant, first discovered in India, is believed to be more transmissible....