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Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Here’s a look at the coolest new hotels opening around the world in June, from a glamorous Bahamas resort to a pair of casino resurrections in Atlantic City. Since not all of these are points properties, make sure you read up on the best credit cards to use when you’re paying cash for a hotel stay.1. FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON AUCKLANDLocation: Auckland, New ZealandNumber of Rooms: 255Three Interesting Facts: 1....

47 Foods That Start With The Letter ‘U’ Take part in the latest foods list challenge with the most complete answer to the ‘foods that start with u’ question! There are some familiar foods that begin with a ‘U’ and many more from around the world that I’m sure will be new to you too! I’m loving these list challenges and finding new foods to try! Or maybe you’re doing the ‘cook through the alphabet’ challenge?...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended vacay, a visit to Tinsel Town lets travelers slip into the celebrity scene, if only for a few glittering moments. TPG Contributor Kelsy Chauvin recently performed some extra-strenuous research to find out where the stars dine, drink, lodge and lounge in West Hollywood. Here are some of her best tips for following in the footsteps of the rich and glamorous — and how you can earn rewards along the way....

American Airlines is making some notable changes to its network.Perhaps the most interesting is the addition of another new route from Austin, bringing the carrier’s total to nearly 50 routes from the Texas capital.The airline will commence service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) beginning Jan. 10, as first seen in Cirium schedules and later confirmed by a carrier spokesperson.The new route will be flown by regional affiliate Envoy Air on a 76-seat Embraer E175, featuring 12 first-class recliners, 20 extra-legroom Main Cabin Extra seats and 44 standard Main Cabin seats....

Traveling with an expired green card is always a bad idea, and Sheilla Bergara just found that out for herself the hard way.Earlier, Bergara and her husband’s plans for a tropical vacation ended abruptly at the United Airlines check-in counter. That’s where an airline representative informed Bergara that she could not enter Mexico from the U.S. with her expired green card. As a result, United Airlines refused to allow the couple to board their flight to Cancun....

Jump to Recipe Everything tastes better with crispy, salty bacon, and this baked bacon-wrapped asparagus recipe proves it! These bacon-wrapped spears of asparagus make a wonderful gourmet appetizer or side dish with very little fuss! Delightfully hearty bacon strips are wrapped around tender asparagus for an amazing snack or side! An elegant side for special occasions that tastes as good as it looks! Bacon-wrapped asparagus is not only tasty, but it also makes an impressive side for a dinner party....

Jump to Recipe These air fryer pork steaks are an incredibly easy, last-minute dinner that cooks up in a flash and pairs well with all of your favorite sides! With your handy-dandy air fryer, some perfectly marbled coppa cut pork steaks, and a fabulous pork seasoning, a delicious dinner will be on the table in minutes! Coppa Cut Pork Steaks Also known as ‘pork collar’, coppa pork steaks are the crème de la crème of pork steaks, and boy are they delicious!...

Jump to Recipe These buffet Thanksgiving menu ideas are just what you need if you are having a large get-together and need to feed a crowd! Each of these dishes can be self-served so everyone can build the perfect Thanksgiving plate! There’s roast turkey, side dishes, desserts, and anything else you could need! Buffet Style Thanksgiving Recipes Holiday get-togethers can often be stressful, especially if it’s your year to host. Letting guests build their own plates will take a load of weight off your shoulders!...

Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love! Buttered Egg Noodles Recipe I love the delicious simplicity of buttered noodles! They’re a tasty, versatile side dish that almost everyone can enjoy! I make my buttered noodles with tender, al dente egg noodles, lots of butter, and seasonings....

Some American Airlines frequent flyers are waking up on Wednesday to find some additional Loyalty Points in their accounts.The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier appears to have started the conversion process for 500-mile upgrade certificates, a plan which was first unveiled back in late February.At the time, American shared the (mixed) news that every elite tier would be eligible for complimentary, space-available upgrades on most domestic and short-haul international flights. Previously, lower-tier elites would need to redeem 500-mile upgrade certificates to be added to the upgrade list....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.[tpg_rating tpg-rating-score=“68” ground-experience=“8” cabin-seat=“15” amens-ife=“10” food-bev=“18” service=“17” pros=“It’s nice to fly nonstop to Europe from Austin, and I got a great value for my points.” cons=“Wi-Fi was almost nonexistent; flight crew was not very attentive.” /]Lufthansa launched a new nonstop route between Austin and its Frankfurt hub in May of this year. Flight LH469 operates on the Airbus A330-300 five times a week....

My Cracker Barrel meatloaf is savory and satisfying. The best meatloaf recipe you’ll make all year! The meatloaf is perfectly seasoned, super tender from the addition of shredded cheese, and topped with a delicious glaze that’ll knock your socks off! Cracker Barrel Meatloaf Copycat Recipe Craving the best-ever meatloaf recipe? This meatloaf fits the bill! This recipe tastes just like Cracker Barrel’s amazing recipe, without the need to go out to a restaurant!...

Jump to Recipe What’s not to love about Dark Chocolate Cookies loaded with triple the chocolate?! Dark chocolate cookies covered in powder sugar. Chocolate addict or not, these decadent dark chocolate cookies are a sure-fire cure for any chocolate cravings you may have! We love to dust ours with some confectioners sugar before serving, and they are always a favorite that disappear FAST! My husband, Ed, is a real chocolate lover…however, that isn’t really the case with me....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Cheap flights to top destinations in Mexico are now available from just $189 round-trip. Flights are available from select US cities to resort cities including Cancun and San Jose/Los Cabos as well as urban destinations including Mexico City. Cheap flights are available beginning this month with availability extending into mid-December.Flights operated by the airlines listed below, with the exception of United, allow passengers to bring a standard carry-on bag free of charge....

Jump to Recipe This grilled grouper recipe is a deliciously light and tasty main course with the perfect touch of heat from my Cajun seasoning! Grouper is a delightfully moist and flaky white fish that does well on the grill, and it’s easy to pair with any of your favorite sides! Easy Grilled Grouper Fillets Grouper is a mild, slightly sweet white fish that takes well to any seasoning. In this recipe, Cajun flavor brings a welcome kick, and if you are a fan of fish, you will thoroughly enjoy it when charred on the grill!...

Hotel brands are eager to be more than just, well, hotels. And there’s proof. Marriott, Accor and, most recently, Mandarin Oriental, have all introduced home rental segments in an effort to try to capture their own shares of the booming industry dominated by brands such as Airbnb and Vrbo.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.Accor purchased the luxury home rental company Onefinestay back in 2016, and Marriott followed suit three years later with Homes and Villas by Marriott in 2019....

When you need to know how many teaspoons to tablespoons to make quick conversions on the fly, it helps to know some of the basics! With just a few simple steps you can easily convert these commonly used measurements no matter the amount! More great conversions: Ounces in a Quart, Tablespoons in a Cup All of your teaspoon to tablespoon conversions are made easy with detailed instructions and my quick conversion chart!...

Jump to Recipe How to reheat prime rib: everything you need to know about keeping your leftover prime rib juicy and tender without overcooking it. There are 3 different methods to choose from for reheating your beef, as well as proper storage techniques and a few of my favorite leftover prime rib recipes! With these tips and tricks, this tasty cut of meat will be even better the second time around!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As of today I have roughly 75,000 Medallion Qualifying Miles on Delta and I’m hell-bent on requalifying for Diamond (125,000 miles). What this means is that I will have to rack up at least 50,000 elite miles by now and December 31, 2011.To do this by flying, it means I’d have to do 2.5 New York - Los Angeles trips every month from September to December....

The Royal Hawaiian cocktail combines purple gin with pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orgeat syrup for a stunning drink! Garnish it with a fresh pineapple wedge and leaves, and you have an easy crowd-pleasing cocktail. In fact, this tasty tropical drink is one that you’ll love serving for any occasion! Royal Hawaiian Gin Cocktail Pineapple, orgeat syrup, and gin you ask? Yes, please! They combine wonderfully in this tasty gin cocktail (plus it looks amazing)!...