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I’m of an age where I had the privilege of flying on global airlines back when that mode of travel was reserved for the rich. Passengers dressed in their Sunday best, coach seats were actually comfortable and the inflight meal was a highlight of the journey.Northwestern University’s Transportation Library has a collection of more than 400 menus from 54 national and international airlines, cruise ships and railroad companies. The collection spans from 1929 to the present, with a focus on mid-to-late 20th-century air transportation....

Although there are no sure-fire ways to tell if a woman is interested in you, there are some signs that may reveal the truth. It may be difficult to determine if a woman is just being polite or actually has the hots for you. Bisexual and lesbian women may especially go out of their way to point out their sexuality if they like you. For instance, she may bring up what it’s like to be LGBTQ+ and what it was like to first come out....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.TPG reader Anuj writes:Next month I (along with family) will be staying in a hotel for two weeks, I can choose hotel and my company will pay for the stay. I would like to collect as many points on AA … what would be your approach? i.e. Hotel/Card etc … I have CO, AA, BA cards but no hotel card....

It’s no secret that the airport lounge wars have been heating up in recent years.There once was a time when American Express was the undisputed leader with its Centurion-branded lounges. To date, the issuer has opened 14 locations worldwide, and they’ve become a flyer favorite (almost to a fault) since the first outpost opened in Las Vegas nearly a decade ago.Two of Amex’s biggest competitors, Capital One and Chase, also offer premium credit cards, but they haven’t historically participated in the airport lounge game....

The ’60s folk revival churned out a lot of great songs. We all know that cultural phenomena don’t necessarily happen in neat little blocks of time that we like to refer to as “decades,” but the years between 1960 and 1969 were surely packed to the rim with an uncanny amount of folk singer/songwriters doing their thing in New York, California and elsewhere. Among them were some of the most influential artists and groundbreaking women songwriters, not to mention protest singers, traditionalists and envelope pushers....

Austria has so much more than skiing and schnitzels, from picture-perfect little towns like Hallstatt to wonderful Viennese balls to the original chocolate cake.Given that we can learn just as much from you as you do from us, we asked you on Instagram for your hints and tips for Austria.So without further ado, here they are.Second citiesSalzburgSalzburg was mentioned by several readers as worth a visit. Many fly there for its proximity to amazing ski resorts but don’t get a chance to explore the city itself....

Jump to Recipe When you’re wondering what to serve with risotto, all you have to do is browse my amazing collection of fabulous sides and more! These are all of the best side dishes for serving with risotto! Plus perfectly hearty proteins to serve up with, over, or in any delicious risotto meal! All of the very best side dishes to serve with risotto to make this amazing rice dish meal complete!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Many credit cards offer Priority Pass lounge access, and in late 2015, digital membership cards became available. Thanks to this feature, if you have an eligible card you can download the app (available for both iOS and Android) to gain “virtual access” to lounges, meaning you don’t have to show your physical card. However, not all cards that offer Priority Pass membership allow you to have virtual access, though there may be a way around it in some cases....

“Whoa, Mexico, it sounds so simple, I just got to go.The sun’s so hot I forgot to go home, guess I’ll have to go now.“James Taylor understood the appeal of Mexico so well, he wrote one of his best songs about the beautiful land south of the border. We bet he would be excited about this latest deal alert, which has flights to sunny Cancun for as little as 11k Delta SkyMiles....

Credit cards can be powerful financial tools.When you use them wisely, your credit cards can protect you from fraud, earn you valuable rewards like cash back and points toward travel and help you build a good credit score over time. On the other hand, if you don’t responsibly manage your cards, bad financial habits could hurt you.It goes without saying that you need to pay your credit card bills on time and in full every month to get the most out of your accounts (and to avoid damaging your credit score)....

A play-action pass is misdirection play used by the offense in football. During a play-action pass, the quarterback of the team on offense receives the snap from the center and fakes the beginning of a running play, as if he is going to hand the ball off to the running back stationed behind him in the formation, but then actually executes a passing play. The quarterback pretends to physically hand the ball off to the running back, while often tucking the ball under the opposite arm and the running back acts as though he has received the ball via handoff and runs forward as though he has the ball....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.One of our favorite perks of The Platinum Card® from American Express is the $200 yearly Uber credit, which comes in the form of $15 worth of Uber cash per month plus a $20 bonus (for a monthly total of $35) thrown in for December. It’s a great benefit to have and helps to offset high annual fee ($695!...

Jump to Recipe These 5-ingredient casseroles are super simple and easy to whip up for a delicious family meal any day of the week! Each one of these recipes uses just 5 ingredients so you can enjoy a budget-friendly dish or even skip the grocery store altogether! No matter which casseroles you choose to try out, you won’t be disappointed! Easy 5-Ingredient Casserole Recipes I love a great casserole recipe! They are so convenient for those days when you either don’t feel like cooking or you’re just strapped for time!...

All of the best Apple Cider Vinegar Substitute options to use for all of your cooking, baking, and preserving needs! Whether you’re in the middle of a recipe and realize you’ve run out, or simply don’t have any cider vinegar on hand, there is sure to be a readily available alternate below! The 13 best substitutes for Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in cooking and baking! Don’t get stuck on a recipe because you’re halfway into making something awesome and realize you’re out of apple cider vinegar!...

Jump to Recipe This drawn butter dipping sauce for seafood is an incredibly flavorful sauce that combines rich melted butter with white wine, onion, garlic, lemon, and dill! My tasty additions take an easy, buttery seafood sauce to out of this world while still keeping the process really quick for serving any day of the week! Easy Drawn Butter Recipe My drawn butter is only lightly skimmed. You can always take more time and be more attentive to skimming the fat from the top....

Jump to Recipe If you are searching for a rice vinegar substitute, or a rice wine vinegar substitute, you have come to the right place! I’ve found 10 simple alternatives that will perfectly replace rice vinegar, no matter the recipe! The best and easiest substitutions for rice vinegar or rice wine vinegar! Right off, let’s clarify if you are in the right spot. If you are looking for a substitute for rice vinegar, you are in the right place....

Jump to Recipe If you’re searching for a shallots substitute there are plenty of easy options, some of which you may not expect but probably have on hand! I’ve comprised a list of simple substitutions you can use when a recipe calls for shallots and you realize you’re out! A list of shallot substitutions that aren’t short on flavor and will work in a pinch! One of the most popular uses for shallots is in a tasty Béarnaise Sauce on top of juicy steak....

The return of big-ship cruising out of U.S. ports is finally at hand.The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) late Wednesday cleared Celebrity Cruises to restart sailings from Fort Lauderdale with a single ship, the 2,908-passenger Celebrity Edge, on June 26.The vessel will be the first big ship to sail from a U.S. port in more than 15 months.For more cruise news, reviews and tips, sign up for TPG’s new cruise newsletter“Someday is here,” Celebrity president and CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo tweeted late Wednesday in what was the first announcement of the news....

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//If London is on your 2020 bucket list and you have some spare SkyMiles laying around, I have some great deals for you. We’re seeing deals from cities around the U.S., including (Los Angeles), Ft. Lauderdale (FLL), New York (JFK) and Dallas (DFW) to London (LHR) starting at only 16,000 SkyMiles in Main Cabin....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Norwegian is no stranger to fantastic fare sales, and today’s deal is no exception. If you’re willing to travel to London from December through March (when it can be pretty chilly), you can get across the pond for just $371 round-trip. Which is a heck of a deal, especially considering the UK’s sky-high surcharges. Keep in mind that these flights are operated by Norwegian, so if you’re looking for any frills, like food or a checked bag, you can expect to shell out more on fees....