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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereThis year we’ve seen some unprecedented credit card sign-up and “bump” bonuses. So much so, that we’ve been accustomed to 50,000+ for every offer and when I blogged about the new 50,000 point Business Rewards Gold card, a bunch of readers commented that it was a really bad deal. I understand that this year has been crazy with miles and points raining down from all directions, but 50,000 points is worth over $1,000 to me and considering the card has a waived first year annual fee - I think it’s a phenomenal deal....

American Airlines is the latest airline to have supersonic aspirations.The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline on Tuesday announced it had placed a deposit for 20 Boom Overture supersonic jets, with options for 40 more.“Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers,” American Airlines chief financial officer Derek Kerr said in a statement. “We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers....

If Phoenix is in your travel plans, be sure to pack your Amex card.On Friday, the issuer, along with its partner Escape Lounges, opened a brand-new lounge at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Located in Terminal 3, the new lounge features many of the amenities you’ll find in other Escape Lounges nationwide, including private seating areas, a selection of tapas and small plates, a full bar with complimentary wine, beer and spirits and more....

With all the streaming options we have now, it’s easy to let our streaming subscription costs get out of hand. Fortunately, we have some favorite ways to save on streaming services and taking advantage of Amex Offers is an easy one.If YouTube TV or YouTube Premium is on your list of subscriptions, check your Amex account to see if you’ve been targeted for either of two offers.Save up to $60 with YouTube TVYou can earn a $20 statement credit when you use your enrolled eligible card to make a YouTube TV subscription purchase of $54....

The origins of ballet are well-known, but defining ballet is a little more difficult. Almost any definition that’s not hopelessly generic and could cover almost anything will also exclude even well-known ballets. It may be that the best we can do with a definition amounts to not much more than Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart’s comment about pornography, that although he couldn’t define it, “I know it when I see it....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The American Express® Gold Card has been one of my most-used cards during the pandemic.I earn 4x on U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year; 1x after) and dining at restaurants and 3x on flights booked directly or through Amex Travel, a game changer a year where most of my spending each month is on groceries at U....

Jump to Recipe This pan seared red snapper has a wonderfully crispy skin and is drizzled with a delicious lemon butter sauce! It is incredibly flavorful and juicy! Plus, you’ll be ready to enjoy this gourmet meal in less than 15 minutes! Easy Pan Seared Red Snapper Recipe This pan seared red snapper recipe is inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s version! I chose to use fillets with skin so that they can be delightfully crispy!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“79” ground-experience=“5” cabin-seat=“23” amens-ife=“13” food-bev=“16” service=“22” pros=“Great new seat and amazing IFE. Friendly and helpful service.” cons=“Subpar food and mediocre ground experience.” /]It’s always exciting when a new aircraft is introduced to the world. Airbus rolled out its first A330-900neo last year, introducing a wide-body aircraft with longer range and better fuel efficiency that will likely become a workhorse in many carriers’ fleets....

Jump to Recipe Candied orange peel is an incredibly easy sweet fruity treat that can be used in a number of fun and fabulous ways! The strips of orange peel are simmered in a sugary syrup with a touch of vanilla then sugar-coated and dried. Snack on them as they are, use them to garnish your cocktails, or bake them into your favorite desserts or baked goods! Easy Candied Orange Peels If you haven’t tried candied orange peels, better late than never!...

Cantata comes from the Italian word cantare, which means “to sing.” In its early form, cantatas referred to a music piece that is meant to be sung. However, as with any musical form, the cantata has evolved through the years. Loosely defined today, a cantata is a vocal work with multiple movements and instrumental accompaniment; it can be based on either a secular or sacred subject. Early Cantatas Early cantatas were in the Italian language and were written in sacred (church cantata) or secular (chamber cantata) styles....

Jump to Recipe This tasty, creamy Chinese Coconut Chicken is a super easy Asian dinner entree to make and it’s so much better than any takeout! The tender pieces of tempura battered chicken breast are wok fried then coated in an amazing sweet and tangy creamy coconut sauce! Chinese Buffet Style Coconut Chicken Recipe If you love Asian food as much as my family does, this will be a ‘must have’ recipe for you!...

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....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – View the current offers hereWant 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....

Jump to Recipe With so many different kinds of beef, knowing the proper degrees of beef doneness is essential if you want to stay safe and maximize flavor! Here is everything you need to know about cooking beef to temp following USDA recommendations! All the safe internal temperatures for steaks, roasts, and ground beef! Do you remember the old slogan, “Beef, it’s what’s for dinner!” This famous slogan certainly made a name for beef and declared it a clear favorite to share around the table....

Candied bacon is the perfect salty and sweet treat to add to any of your favorite brunch recipes, use as a garnish, or snack on by itself! Thick-cut bacon is lightly seasoned and then coated with brown sugar that melts down in the oven! It’s so delicious that you will start adding it to everything! Amazing Candied Bacon Recipe Bacon is a pretty perfect thing as it is, am I right?...

Call it a speed bump in the cruise industry’s road to recovery — or maybe, a giant sinkhole.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t backing down from his stance that cruise lines operating out of Florida ports can’t require passengers to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccination.In an emailed response on Thursday to questions from TPG, DeSantis press secretary Christina Pushaw suggested vaccine requirements for sailings that Celebrity Cruises announced Wednesday as part of a plan to restart cruising from Florida on June 26 are in violation of Florida law, and the line could face massive fines if it moves forward with the requirements....

Here is everything you need to know to understand how to make boxed cake mix better, richer, and taste (almost) homemade! If you don’t have time to make a cake from scratch or need to use up some cake mix, I have made a list of all of the best advice to make a delicious cake! These are proven tips and tricks for making any typical boxed cake mix extra yummy....

Jump to Recipe Who knew this simple Prime Rib Hash would be so incredible with its pan-fried potatoes and tender chunks of leftover prime rib?! I’m not kidding! The first time I used the leftovers from a prime rib roast for a Christmas morning breakfast hash the whole family was just stunned at how great it was! An equally incredibly delicious breakfast after you’ve thoroughly enjoyed an amazing prime rib roast!...

How do you keep a tragedy like Sept. 11, 2001, from becoming a footnote in a history book? How do you keep a memorial and museum from becoming just another tourist attraction?These are the questions I carry with me as my train from Jersey City, New Jersey, pulls into the World Trade Center station in New York City and I emerge from Brookfield Place, crossing West Street to reach the National Sept....

NLHE is an abbreviation for No Limit Texas Hold’em. This abbreviation leaves out the T for Texas, which can make it less obvious in what it represents. It is used as an abbreviation for this popular poker game both online and in card rooms. Other abbreviations and synonyms are NLH, No limit Texas Hold’em, No-limit Holdem. What Does No Limit Mean? Limit refers to how much a player can bet on any single bet....