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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Capital One ended 2018 on a very strong note, introducing airline transfer partners for its miles-earning cards and launching a best-ever sign-up offer of up to 200,000 miles on the Capital One Spark Miles for Business. The issuer has just added an end date to this incredible offer: Jan. 28. So if you’re able to earn the full bonus, mark that date in your calendar and make sure to apply in time....

What is a professional musician? A professional musician is one who plays an instrument or several instruments proficiently; performing is their primary source of income. What does a professional musician do? There are many career options for a professional musician; they can be session musicians wherein they are tasked to learn music pieces and perform it either onstage or in a recording studio. Session musicians provide music for film, TV shows or commercials, they can play in a band or be a member of an orchestra....

California’s central coast is dotted with beautiful towns.One of the most iconic, located on the Monterey Peninsula, is Carmel-by-the-Sea (commonly referred to simply as Carmel). But adjacent to the picturesque coastal town is an oft-forgotten town that feels almost a world away: Carmel Valley.Carmel Valley is the hotter and drier inland sibling to Carmel. It’s an ideal location to explore the region’s vineyards, orchards and rolling hills. And in the heart of Carmel Valley is the aptly named Carmel Valley Ranch....

Jump to Recipe Air Fryer Yellow Squash is a ridiculously easy vegetable side dish to make that’s super tasty and super quick to make too! Pair it with almost any protein as a main dish and enjoy a light, low-carb meal that everyone will love! Air Fryer Yellow Squash I always make sure to serve veggies with dinner, and squash is a favorite among my family! Air Fryer Squash (without breading) is so easy to make, and it will take you less than 15 minutes from start to supper!...

The American Express Centurion Lounge in Houston is getting an amenity boost.The issuer is opening a new wellness area inside the 8,500-square-foot lounge on Tuesday that’s designed in partnership with leading mental wellness brand Calm.(Photo courtesy of American Express)The dedicated wellness space in the IAH Lounge will include complimentary access to Calm content, which includes meditation and other sessions focused on sleep and relaxation.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

The historic 115-year-old Union Station in Washington, D.C., one of the busiest transit hubs in America, may soon get much-needed repairs and renovations. To accomplish that goal, however, Amtrak has taken the notable legal step of filing for eminent domain to seize control of the station.According to the Washington Post, Amtrak filed its complaint on April 14. It seeks control of the share of the Union Station property owned by Union Station Investco LLC, which has the station’s subleasing rights for the next 62 years....

Jump to Recipe Avocado calories and nutrition: A complete guide to avocados and all of their incredible nutritional benefits! You can cook them, you can bake them, or you can enjoy them fresh just as they are! Avocados are filled with healthy fats and make an excellent addition to any well-rounded diet! Guide To Avocado Nutrition Avocados have become one of the most popular foods in recent years. Beyond just being loved as the base for delicious guacamole, they are now known for their versatility in cooking and baking....

Baked spaghetti and meatballs is an easy casserole with layers of spaghetti coated in sauce, cheese, and meatballs! This tasty comfort food dinner can be loaded with cheesy goodness to please your entire family. Plus, it’s the perfect use of leftovers from a spaghetti dinner! Easy Baked Spaghetti And Meatballs If you love hearty, satisfying family meals that are also an incredible use of leftovers then this casserole is calling your name!...

Jump to Recipe If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!! Best Pineapple Bars Recipe OK, this is one of those desserts that I would totally be able to fill up the entire blog page with nothing but me gushing about how wonderful my pineapple bars are!...

Jump to Recipe Easy to make, and a delight to eat, this Cast Iron Skillet Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread will be a hit with the whole family! This is an extremely versatile bread too. Change out the rosemary and basil for your favorite herbs, add cheese to the topping, a touch of coarse salt, or whatever you like! Make your dough the night before and enjoy this tasty Cast Iron Skillet Garlic Herb Focaccia Bread with dinner the next night!...

This easy-to-make crock pot Christmas crack, aka Christmas candy, is a delightfully tasty holiday treat that anyone can make with very little fuss! The tasty combination of chocolate and peanut butter make these festive peanut clusters a popular favorite for kids of all ages! The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert That Will Satisfy Your Craving! With the holidays comes family, and with family comes lots of preparation. Whether you’re cleaning your house, planning an itinerary, or simply making a feast, time is of the essence this time of year....

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....

Despite the pandemic, Delta is planning to strengthen its West Coast network with a new long-haul route.On Tuesday, the Atlanta-based carrier announced that it’ll begin flying between Portland (PDX), Oregon, and Seoul Incheon (ICN) on Sept. 9, with three-weekly year-round flights. At 5,289 miles, this will be Delta’s longest flight from Portland, clocking in at over 11 hours eastbound and nearly 13 hours in the westbound direction.The service will be operated by the carrier’s 234-seat Airbus A330-200, outfitted with 34 reverse-herringbone business-class pods, 32 extra-legroom Comfort+ seats and 168 standard coach seats....

So long to the friendly skies; now it’s time to keep climbing.After almost 40 years of flying United Airlines, the U.S. Olympics team passed the torch to Delta Air Lines for at least the next eight years, a deal reportedly worth $400 million.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!With fewer than 50 days until the 2022 Olympics begin in Beijing, Delta kicked off its new charter mission by revealing an Airbus A330-900 with a special Olympics-themed livery on Friday....

It’s still possible to find good bargains on round-trip fares to Europe, and this latest deal alert is proof.Flights to cities such as Copenhagen, Helsinki, Munich and Seville, Spain, are currently on sale from departure cities like Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and New York City. Various airlines have marked down flights, but most of the best prices and availability we saw were with TAP Air Portugal and SAS.As is the norm with overseas fare sales, checked baggage is not included....

With the European Union poised to reopen to Americans and an eventual travel corridor between the U.S. and U.K. remaining likely, airlines are cautiously excited over the possibility of summer travel to Europe boosting their bottom lines.But just how big of a boost remains to be seen, with the window to capitalize on the usually busy summer travel season starting to close — partly thanks to the strong resurgence of domestic travel demand....

Jump to Recipe Gourmet s’mores are a classic treat whether you are sitting around the campfire at a campsite or around the fire pit in your backyard! Here are 3 different kinds of s’mores that still feature a perfectly gooey roasted marshmallow, but also some unique ingredients that will make s’mores like you’ve never had before! 3 Kinds of Gourmet S’mores! No matter your age, there is nothing better than a ridiculously gooey fire-roasted marshmallow sandwiched between crispy graham crackers and nice chunk of a chocolate bar....

I love flying on Saturdays.The airports tend to be mellow and there are often fewer lines, especially in the late afternoon and evening. Restaurants and lounges are less crowded, and honestly, a lot of staff members just seem to be in a happier, more relaxed mood. One Saturday last month, a shuttle bus driver on the verge of retirement told us all her life story. It was delightful!As a Houston-based United Premier 1K traveler, upgrades are an important perk to me....

Jump to Recipe These homemade spice mixes and seasoning blends are incredibly quick and easy to make in your own kitchen! They are just as flavorful as anything you can get at the store and you can always tweak the recipes to your own personal taste. Not to mention, you can even save some money by making your own seasonings at home! Best DIY Spice Mixes & Seasoning Blends Store-bought spice mixes and seasoning blends are helpful in a pinch, but they often contain MSG and other preservatives....

TPG-Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The first overwater bungalows were unveiled more than 50 years ago, but they’re still a hot commodity — and for good reason. These accommodations offer amazing views of picturesque sunsets over crystal clear blue waters, and make you feel like you’re floating in the ocean. I don’t know why, but there’s something really, really special about overwater villas....