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British Airways loyalists beware: you won’t be able to access your British Airways Avios account between Nov. 13 and 17, 2021.Late last month, the airline sent out an email to Executive Club members regarding the upcoming outage. The airline has said it’s performing “planned improvements” to Executive Club between the afternoon of Nov. 13 and the morning of Nov. 17. These times are in GMT, so the outage will run from the early morning of Nov....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Like many TPG readers and staffers, I have a lot of credit cards. I travel nearly full time and can easily take advantage of great travel-related perks, so I find it hard to say no to a new card that offers amazing benefits.Over the last eight years, I’ve picked up quite a few cards that I use regularly and therefore want to keep....

Learning how to play “Free Bet Blackjack” won’t take more than 10 minutes. It helps if you already know how to play blackjack, but even if you don’t, this short course will give you the basics so you can enjoy the game. Free Bet Blackjack is almost just what it sounds like because after your initial wager you get to make your double-downs and split pair wagers for free. The game has already gone through a field trial and is approved by the Nevada Gaming Control Board, but is currently only offered at the Golden Nugget in downtown Las Vegas....

Rich Jamaican black cake is a decadent Caribbean twist on the classic holiday fruit cake that you’ll love serving this Christmas! Dried fruit is soaked in rich port and fragrant dark rum then blended and folded into a spice cake like you’ve never had before! Spiced, boozy, and blended with delicious, dried fruit makes this Jamaican black cake is an incredibly delicious centerpiece! Are you a fan of fruit cake, but want to switch it up a little?...

Last year, JetBlue Airways crossed the pond for the first time.The carrier launched its first transatlantic flight in August 2021 from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). JetBlue has since expanded its European operations to a second London airport, Gatwick (LGW), and recently added service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), too.JetBlue’s even gearing up to announce a second European destination later this year....

Today, I want to share a story from TPG reader Alexander, who had an unpleasant surprise at the airport before a trip to Europe:Spain is the favorite travel destination for me and my wife, and I find that award availability is decent on Iberia if one looks as soon as the calendar opens up 330 days out. For our trip in March, I transferred 68,000 points from Ultimate Rewards to Iberia Plus to book two one-way business class tickets from New York-JFK to Madrid (MAD) with about $180 in taxes total (we paid cash for our return flight on Norwegian)....

Since the final Michael Jackson “This Is It” rehearsal videos have been released, people have been talking about the female guitarist featured alongside Jackson. Her name is Orianthi Panagaris, and when those videos were shot, she was barely 24 years old. Born in Adelaide, South Australia on January 22 1985, Orianthi started playing guitar at age six. When the guitarist was 11, she saw Carlos Santana play, and dedicated herself to the electric guitar....

Jump to Recipe Flavorful Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are packed with peanut butter richness, marshmallow creaminess, and just the right amount of salty sweetness! This tasty twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat is a well-loved family favorite for kids of all ages! Super easy to make Rice Krispies Treats with peanut butter are a flavorful upgrade to the classic recipe! Perfect Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Treats Are Sure To Be Your New Favorite!...

01 of 15 Long Bangs Brushed Forward Is Featured in Many Fashion Shows and Magazines Scott Gries / Getty Images This style has incredible forward movement which means you must communicate with your stylist about creating texture in the hair. Whenever you have a style that has a longer bang, you have to be careful of weight and bulk in the bangs. If the bangs are too heavy, the hair will hang on your forehead, potentially creating a bowl-like style....

Jump to Recipe My easy-to-make roasted yellow squash is an amazing side dish of fresh yellow summer squash with garlic powder and Parmesan cheese! Crookneck or straightneck yellow squash is sliced then roasted until tender and delicious! You’ll wonder why you ever made squash any other way! Tender roasted yellow squash is a light, tasty, and delightful side dish! Roasted yellow squash is healthy, flavorful, and roasted to absolute perfection! As the weather warms up, I love easy vegetable side dishes that can be served alongside your favorite grilled meats....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.After reading about Hyatt’s new and expanded partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World, I was excited to see that several properties in the UK had been added. When I noticed that one of them, The Academy London was a 10-minute walk from the new TPG UK headquarters, I decided to test it out on a business trip to British capital....

Taurus and Taurus are lovers in the Garden of Eden—and the garden of eating! When two Bulls mate, you’ve got a pair that both crave comfort and security. Early on, there could be a lot of bonding over shared meals, with each trying to out-gourmet the other. A feast for the senses keeps these two busy, and that includes the tactile one of intimacy. Taurus and Taurus may vanish from sight for days on end, or get lost in some natural setting for the weekend....

Everyone loves a good photobomb, even animals and celebrities! Because some of the best photobombs and videobombs are not planned and happen on the spur of the moment, it’s easy to see why there is unlimited potential to FAIL during your average photobombing. One misplaced limb, one drunk friend, one perfectly timed action shot… that’s all it takes to royally screw up your photo, with hilarious results. Check out 18 totally unexpected photobombs that are so wrong, they’re actually right!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The revitalized Hotel du Louvre lives in both the past and the present, modernized after an in-depth renovation yet firmly keeping intact its important history and Napoleon III style.(Photo by Leonard Hospidor)First opened as the Grande Hotel du Louvre in 1885, it was considered by many to be the first luxury hotel in all of France. This Parisian neighborhood — it still sits in the First Arrondissment — was up-and-coming back then, with the beautiful Rue de Rivoli being completed, the new opera house right down the road and all manner of celebrities checking in for a visit....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.With travel indefinitely paused due to a global pandemic, many perks of premium travel rewards cards simply can’t be used, such as Centurion Lounge access from The Platinum Card® from American Express. Fee credits with Uber and Saks are much more practical during this crisis, but the Platinum still isn’t at the front of most people’s wallets right now....

Travelers flying out of Ohio’s capital city will have a new place to refuel and relax in the airport. Today American Express and its Centurion Studio partner Escape Lounges is opening the doors on a new lounge inside Columbus John Glenn International Airport (CMH), providing an airport respite for select cardmembers.Located at Columbus’ B concourse near Gate 32, this lounge is just the latest expansion of Amex’s partnership with Escape Lounges, as part of its growing list of Centurion Studio locations that have sprung up in recent years at mostly mid-sized airports....

Visiting Amersterdam may soon have a different feel. The city’s famous Red Light District is set to be relocated to a new “erotic center” elsewhere in the city.The controversial move is said to be because authorities wish to encourage a different type of visitor — less drawn to the seedier side of the Dutch capital and focused more on art and culture.Councilors have agreed that many of the brothels and “window displays” will be closed down the narrow alleys near the docks and that sex workers will be able to work in a designated center somewhere else in Amsterdam....

Jump to RecipeHaving recently purchased a new smoker, the very first thing I did on the first day of un-boxing it was to make these fabulous Chipotle Dry Rub Smoked Chicken Wings! Perfect for game day or any occasion where you are entertaining, or just as a snack for the family (if your kids are less than enthused about spicy foods, just tone down the amount of the chipotle ground pepper)....

Dusty Springfield (April 16, 1939- March 2, 1999): Dusty Springfield was one of the most successful British female singers in history. She had six top 20 singles in the US and is a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Dusty Springfield was also bisexual and had female partners throughout her life. Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien: Dusty Springfield was born with the name Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette O’Brien, but she changed it after joining a folk band with her brother and calling themselves the Springfields....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with an audience and creating vocal brand advocates, especially when you’re offering them a reward or prize. I saw two examples of this recently with the American Airlines / US Airways / Hilton contest last week, and the Club Carlson promo the week before. It appears that Marriott is getting into the game with Marriott Rewards and a new program called “Plus Points”, which runs from today through November 8, 2014....