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Sign up for our daily newsletterEmail addressSign upI would like to subscribe to The Points Guy newsletters and special email promotions. The Points Guy will not share or sell your email. See privacy policy.Today I want to share a story from my friend, Riley Shelby, who successfully leveraged his Hotels.com status to land a suite upgrade at a five-star hotel in Guatemala.When Riley and I travel together, I’m always eager to “convert” him to one of the major points programs with the abundant benefits I’ve grown to love from my Marriott Bonvoy Ambassador Elite, World of Hyatt Globalist and Hilton Honors Diamond statuses....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Just a friendly reminder that the lucrative 100% bonus on shared miles currently being offered by US Airways ends tomorrow, October 15, 2013, so if you haven’t shared your miles already, you’ve just got a day left to do so.Last week’s Thursday Giveaway was inspired by the Share Miles promotion.The reason I keep reporting on this is that it’s been a while since we’ve seen a bonus that high on shared miles through the airline....

Airport construction is notorious for being delayed and way over budget.Yet, the Kansas City Aviation Department is well on its way to pulling off a big feat in the aviation world — one that many locals in the surrounding community never thought would happen.The airport authorities are building a brand-new terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Missouri that’ll replace the existing, aging facility. When the project broke ground in April 2019, authorities estimated completion in 2023 with a budget of $1....

Jump to RecipeThese Stuffed Pizza Roll Ups are super tasty and so easy to make! Warm, flaky crescent rolls filled with ooey gooey mozzarella cheese, marinara, Italian salami and pepperoni! Of course, what you fill your pizza roll ups with is entirely up to you and your likes! Stuffed Pizza Roll Ups are an easy crowd pleasing appetizer for any event! Like their cousin, the stuffed pizza bombs, these stuffed pizza roll ups are a snap to make and always a hit considering how terrifically easy they are to put together!...

We’ve all heard that scent is closely tied to memory. Whether a smell is good or bad, it can evoke strong reactions and cause you to recall where you were or what you were doing each time you catch a whiff of something familiar.Lately, we’ve noticed popular aroma-producing brands touting travel- and destination-themed collections that mimic the vibes of popular cities and travel experiences via smell. From oils and candles to toiletry offerings, here are our top picks to put you back in the jet-setting frame of mind – whether you’re between trips or not quite ready to travel just yet....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.United offers a robust portfolio of co-branded credit cards, tied to its MileagePlus loyalty program. But here in the US, United, like Delta, is solely linked with one issuer — in this case, Chase — while American Airlines seems to be doing well for itself by branching out, through products issued by both Barclays and Citi.Currently, United’s Chase-issued cards include:United Club CardUnited Explorer CardUnited Explorer Business CardUnited TravelBank CardThe information for the United TravelBank, United Club card has been collected independently by The Points Guy....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.The Maldives is one of the most popular destinations for points and miles enthusiasts. With round-trip flights from the United States to Male rarely going for less than $1,000 in coach and hotels for $600 per night, the Maldives is the perfect place to use your points and miles.So, when Hilton announced what is arguably the chain’s most ambitious property ever, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Itaafushi, would be bookable with Hilton Honors points, members were understandably excited....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It’s been a busy year for credit cards with plenty of good news for TPG readers: some great new offerings, big moves from Capital One to become a major player in the points arena, loads of 100,000-point bonus opportunities and much more. As 2018 comes to a close, what can you expect to see in the new year?...

According to Census.gov, in 2015 the average lifespan for men is 77 years for men, 81 years for women. Compared to an average life expectancy of 67 and 74 in 1970, we are living quite a few years longer. Those extra years can be playing a role in the reason long-term marriages end in divorce. Add to that, people in midlife and beyond are more active, working longer and taking on new challenges without a second thought and it is reasonable to think that cultural changes also play a role....

In a much-needed escape from the cold of the Northeast this winter, I spent three nights at the all-inclusive, adults-only Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica. I also spent time at the neighboring all-inclusive resort next door — the family-friendly sister property Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall. Adult guests at both properties can move freely between the two while kids are limited to the Ziva property. Both resorts were great, with fine service and spacious rooms....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Amtrak executives are starting the year off with a bang.Reports are surfacing that Amtrak wants to launch a route from Nashville to Atlanta, with stops in Chattanooga, Murfreesboro and Tullahoma.The idea is in the early stages, though, as the federal government would need to create a grant program for the states first. CSX Corporation, the railroad owner, would also need to add more passenger trains....

Jump to Recipe These easy baked scallops have a crispy, golden-brown Parmesan coating while the scallops themselves are buttery and tender! Sea scallops taste heavenly when baked in the oven, and it’s a simple main course or appetizer that can be made in less than 30 minutes! Crispy Baked Sea Scallops If you’re looking to treat yourself, these Parmesan and breadcrumb-crusted sea scallops are a darn good way to do it....

Jump to Recipe These leftover fried chicken recipes are just what you need if you find yourself with some extra crispy fried chicken on hand. On its own, fried chicken is almost never as good the second time around. But with these tasty recipes, you’ll be looking forward to having leftovers! Ways To Use Leftover Fried Chicken Everyone loves fried chicken. With crispy breading on the outside and juicy meat on the inside, it’s classic comfort food....

Want to save big on your next Kimpton vacation? You’d better get to booking because the IHG brand is serving up two serious sales this month — and one’s about to end.Kimpton’s “(Not So) Secret Sale,” available only to IHG Rewards members, gives travelers up to 40% off across Kimpton properties for travel between Oct. 15, 2021, and April 30. 2022, so long as it’s booked by Oct. 13.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Jump to Recipe I love easy dinners, and this Brown Sugar Dijon Crusted Pork Roast definitely qualifies as easy…it’s not only easy, but the resting period after roasting it allows for plenty of time to finish off your veggies or other side dishes. Plus, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite with its sticky, tangy, crusted coating! Serve with my red skin mashed potatoes and garlic green beans for a fantastic dinner meal!! Brown Sugar Dijon Crusted Pork Roast This is such a quick and easy dinner that it definitely deserves to be called a ‘go-to’ recipe!...

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//We love flight deals to Italy, and we’re seeing bargain prices to Rome (FCO) and Milan (MXP). Flights from cities like New York (JFK), San Francisco (SFO) and Miami (MIA) have dropped to as low as $288 round-trip on major carriers like TAP, Emirates and Lufthansa....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.We’re seeing great deals from $490 round-trip in economy on Singapore Airlines, which is running a new sale from the US to Asia. Premium economy, which we’ve written about before, is just a bit more starting at $890 round-trip.We’re seeing these fares, as was first reported by Frequent Flyer Bonuses, from many US cities served by Singapore, including Los Angeles (LAX), Houston (IAH), Seattle (SEA) and New York (JFK)....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.There’s nothing quite like the gut-wrenching feeling you get when you’re leaving the country in a week and realize your passport has expired.Fortunately, if you ever run into a last-minute passport problem, there’s a new service that can help you get your papers in fast. FedEx Office and RushMyPassport have teamed up to help travelers with expedited US passport services beginning this summer....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Frontier Airlines is at it again with one of their fantastic flight sales. This time, it’s about as cheap as it gets with $15 seats available on a variety of routes with no Frontier Discount Den membership required. Keep in mind that Frontier charges extra for everything from a carry-on bag to a seat assignment to a can of soda....

Frontier Airlines is spreading its wings in South Florida, with a slew of new routes to the Sunshine State.The Denver-based carrier will once again land in Fort Lauderdale (FLL) early next year with 12 routes, most of which are to destinations in the Northeast.Frontier will also add a new pin to its route map at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico (BQN), along with two new routes to San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU), and three to Cancun, Mexico (CUN), early next year....