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Here at TPG, we spend as much time on the road and in the air as possible (well, in normal times) so we can share all our tips, tricks and insights with you, dear reader. But the truth is, our small but mighty team can’t cover everything. And if 2020 taught us one thing, the future of travel is all about inclusivity.While we may have a plethora of points and miles knowledge here, there are plenty of facets of travel where our representation is lacking....

Velveeta mac and cheese is rich, creamy, and so incredibly cheesy that your whole family will love it every time it’s served with dinner! It is a one-pot side dish that takes practically no effort to make! Plus, it is ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes! Easy Velveeta Macaroni & Cheese Macaroni and cheese is a staple side dish in my house. It pairs well with practically everything and my whole family loves it!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.SPG’s latest promotion is a bit more exciting than signing up for keyless entry or changing your security questions. Members now have the chance to win one of four prizes by drawing virtual cards online — the catch is you’ll have to visit the SLS Las Vegas, one of Starwood’s new Tribute Portfolio properties during an eligible stay....

The days when people thought of stand-up comedy as being a “man’s world” are long gone, and we have the following funny ladies to thank for that fact. These ground-breaking female comics disproved the old sexist myth that “women aren’t as funny as men,” leading the way for equality on the stand-up circuit, on television, and beyond. 01 of 17 Carol Burnett Via Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images. Carol Burnett is the essential “class clown” among the legends on this list....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.New York City is a tough hotel market in some ways. You certainly have the luxury of choice with well over 100,000 hotel rooms dotting the landscape, but unless you’re living life without a budget, it’s common to have a hard time deciding on where to stay in the Big Apple. This is doubly true if you’re paying with points or need space for more than two people....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.I found out some bad news for Amex’s Membership Rewards program yesterday: As of June 30, 2012, Priority Club (Intercontinental, Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, etc.) will no longer be a transfer partner of American Express. You can find the details on Priority Club’s website here.I did like knowing that I could top up my Priority Club account with Membership Rewards points at a 1:1 transfer ratio, and being able to use just 5,000 points for PointBreaks awards, but I can’t say I often took advantage of this option....

Jump to Recipe This delightfully delicious apple cake topped with almonds recipe is a great treat any day of the week! Another super way to use some of those apples sitting around, other than fabulous, homemade applesauce…and that applesauce could also be combined into this recipe for a real kick to the apple flavor! Delicious apples throughout and topping the cake, also topped with sliced almonds. This is definitely one of those desserts that just doesn’t stand a chance of lasting long in our household, and best of all, you don’t feel guilty for eating it....

While there are plenty of Airbus A380s still rumbling through the sky, there’s no doubt the superjumbo’s future is in question, at best. After all, it’s been nearly a year since an airline took the last delivery of four-engine aircraft, and Airbus isn’t planning to make any new ones.With the possibility of the giant jet someday becoming an air travel relic, Airbus seems to be leaning into its popularity among aviation enthusiasts with an auction you may want to check out....

Jump to Recipe Tasty banana blueberry muffins are an incredible way to start out any day with their perfect blend of sweet bananas, berries, and citrus zing! They’re quick and easy to make, and a family favorite breakfast on-the-go! Best Banana Blueberry Muffins Bursting blueberries are coupled with the fantastic banana bread flavor and hint of lemon to highlight the banana and blueberry flavors. As a total bonus these one-bowl muffins are done in 30 minutes - start to finish!...

Jump to Recipe Finding the best evaporated milk substitute could be key to the outcome of your delicious dessert, so be sure you find the right alternative! I have gathered 13 of the best substitutions for evaporated milk to help you out when you find yourself in a bind! A list of the best ingredients for replacing evaporated milk in any recipe! Evaporated milk is a super creamy milk product that has a variety of uses in the kitchen....

Mounted on a pedestal overlooking Clemson’s Memorial Stadium, Howard’s Rock is one of the most visible traditions in all of college football. Before each home game, Clemson players gather around Howard’s Rock, rub it for good luck, then race down “The Hill” into the stadium known as “Death Valley.” The sight of those orange-clad Tigers rushing into the stadium has been called “the most exciting 25 seconds in college football.”...

Carnival Cruise Line soon will have 15 of its 24 ships back in operation.The world’s second-largest cruise brand on Monday announced plans to restart departures with three more vessels in September out of New Orleans, Baltimore and Galveston, Texas, respectively.The line also said it would add an additional four more ships on top of that back into operation in October out of Miami (two vessels); Port Canaveral, Florida; and Mobile, Alabama....

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//There have been great deals this week on Japan Airlines: We first saw business-class deals to Asia for under $2,300 round-trip, and now we’re seeing premium economy fares starting at just $718 round-trip. We’re seeing deals from Los Angeles and San Francisco, but more cities may be out there....

Accor, the Paris-based hotel conglomerate behind more than 40 brands like Fairmont and Sofitel, isn’t the most well-known brand in the U.S.However, Americans traveling abroad appear to be a major source of the company’s performance recovery from catastrophic pandemic lows.The French company Thursday reported a roughly $32 million profit for the first half of 2022. This may not seem like much considering earlier this week Hilton reported a $367 million profit for just the second quarter of this year....

Sky-high airfares are beginning to drop ever so slightly.Last week’s inflation report showed a slight dip in airfares — 1.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis. It was a bright spot in a report that showed inflation continuing to soar.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter.The drop in airfares is mainly because demand starting to soften after a rush of bookings in the first half of the year and because of seasonality, Hayley Berg, lead economist at travel deal site Hopper, said....

Jump to Recipe If you haven’t tried a fried egg and bologna sandwich before you’re truly missing out on a surprisingly tasty classic breakfast sandwich! The browned sensation that is fried bologna will blow you away with how good it is! Quick and incredibly delicious, this easy breakfast sandwich will have you coming back for more!! I know, I know - it’s just bologna fried and added to a sandwich. How good can it really be, right?...

Have you ever wanted a piece of an airport in your house?Items from the now-closed Berlin Tegel International Airport (TXL) have gone to auction, and you can take your pick of airport items. The bulk of items for sale appear to be television screens and monitors, benches and snowplows – and there’s even a coffee roasting machine for the caffeine lovers.Take a look at some of the items below and determine if you have enough space for a piece of an airport in your living room....

Jump to Recipe These grilled Cajun alligator bites are perfectly cooked pieces of alligator sirloin that are coated in zesty Cajun seasoning! If you’ve never tried gator before, this is the best recipe for trying something new! Plus, it’s the perfect appetizer to impress your friends! Grilled Cajun Alligator Bites Recipe If you’ve never had it, Alligator is mild white meat with a firm texture. It cooks beautifully and comes off the grill nice and juicy!...

In April, TPG talked about how Greece is this summer’s Mediterranean hot spot for Americans as cruises slowly resume. With North American departures largely stalled and most of Europe operating sailings in bubbles that exclude travelers from the United States, the Greek Isles – which currently allow entry for U.S. citizens who are vaccinated or provide negative PCR tests – have stepped in to save vacation season.I’m currently on board Celebrity Apex, and there are only about 700 passengers sailing with me....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.To round out my trip to Cancun, I spent two nights at the Hyatt Ziva, Hyatt’s brand of all-inclusive family resorts. While I was certainly excited for the bottomless margaritas and 24/7 room service, I was eager to see how the experience would compare to the Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott. Did I save the best for last?BookingPoints people rejoice: The Hyatt Ziva Cancun fully participates in the World of Hyatt program, allowing you to earn and redeem points for stays....