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The coronavirus situation in Hawaii has fluctuated frequently since the state reopened to tourists and, at least more recently, things have been more down than up.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our free daily newsletter.Hawaii is extending some of its COVID-19 restrictions for another 60 days in light of the delta variant. Gov. David Ige on Oct. 1 said he would extend a mandate requiring masks to be worn indoors....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Joining Delta, United, Southwest and Air Canada’s recent devaluations of their mileage programs, this past week saw big, sudden changes from American Airlines, including new fees and the raising of several different award levels.With the current mileage landscape in mind, TPG reader Katrina tweeted me the following timely question:"@thepointsguy In light of recent airline mileage program devaluations, does it make more sense for someone with limited spending to focus on collecting hotel points or airline miles?...

If you haven’t decided where to go for spring break, it’s time to bump Jamaica up a few spots on your list. Three airlines have a sale on fares to Montego Bay that are much cheaper than usual. The flights also include several nonstops making this deal even more appealing.JetBlue tickets are in the main cabin, which gives you a free carry-on bag and seat assignment. American and Delta fares are for basic economy....

Jump to Recipe These Kool-Aid grapes are a colorful, frozen snack that is fun to make and perfect for the hot summertime! The grapes are frozen and then added into Ziploc bags, along with your favorite Kool-Aid mix, and then shaken up before being popped back into the freezer! In addition to being tasty, your kids will love making this fun, rainbow snack! Easy Kool-Aid Grapes If you haven’t already seen these trending Kool-Aid grapes on TikTok by now, they are a rainbow, frozen treat consisting of grapes that are coated in Kool-Aid mix....

A let serve in volleyball occurs when the delivered ball hits the top of the net in the middle of the court, but still makes it over the net and to the opponent’s side of the floor. Prior to 2001, a let serve was considered to be a service error. Following a let serve, play would stop immediately, and the ball was returned to the server, who was allowed another attempt....

As do the other services, the Marine Corps participates in the National Call to Service Program. While this program is often referred to as “two-year” enlistments, the actual required time on active duty is 15 months, following basic training and job training. After that, members must either re-enlist for two years or spend at least two years in the active (drilling) reserves. It should be noted that the Marine Corps strictly limit the number of slots it allocates to this program, each year, to a very small percentage of their total enlistments....

Low-cost service is returning to one of the world’s premier international air routes.Norse Atlantic Airways, the upstart Norwegian low-cost, long-haul operator, on Friday announced it will soon begin service between New York City’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW).The service starts on Aug. 12 and will operate daily. The flight departs London at 1 p.m. and arrives in New York at 3:55 p.m., all times local....

Jump to RecipeThis tangy, tropical flavored Pineapple Curd is an easy to make sweet treat that works wonderfully as a cake or cupcake filling, sweet roll filling, fruit dip and so much more! All you need to make this flavorful fruit curd is eggs, egg yolks, canned pineapple juice, sugar, cornstarch, and butter! Sweet and tangy pineapple curd is a delicious dessert spread or cake filling! Pineapple Curd Recipe I do love all things pineapple!...

Jump to Recipe Tasty prime rib Philly stuffed mushrooms are a match made in heaven combining your amazing prime rib leftovers and portobello mushrooms! Saute some onions and heat the bite-size pieces of leftover prime rib, roast beef, or steak, then bake to perfection! These flavorful prime rib Philly stuffed mushrooms are the perfect combination of earthy portobello mushrooms and rich prime rib! These amazingly tasty stuffed mushrooms are layers of flavors that add up to make a crowd-pleasing meal!...

Jump to Recipe These Thanksgiving sweet potato side dishes are a delicious and easy way to add some sweet potatoes to your holiday menu! I have compiled this list of 9+ fantastic options that your whole family will enjoy! Whether you want them mashed, candied, baked, or more, I have a recipe for you! Best Sweet Potato Sides For Thanksgiving Dinner Everyone loves being able to enjoy some sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving dinner!...

Whether you’re just getting to know someone or are in a long-term relationship, dating doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. There are plenty of ways to impress a girl without forking over for expensive meals and champagne. In these trying times, it’s more important than ever to watch your bottom line, but it is equally important to get out (away from the gloom and doom on the news) and hit the town for a fun time....

Traditional British Christmas Cake is served throughout England during the Christmas season, and is the origin of our traditional fruit cake enjoyed throughout the States! There’s something amazing about the warm spices, citrus, and soaked fruit in a Christmas Cake that combine with the marzipan and royal icing to make a cake that can become such a long-standing tradition. Best British Christmas Cake Recipe These cakes are so popular in England, that a not-so-great sales year lamented only $40M in sales (2015)!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As the year draws to an end many people scramble to bank as many elite miles as possible to secure their 2013 status before airlines reset elite qualification miles to 0 on January 1. Here are 10 quick tips to help ensure that you won’t be left without coveted elite status for next year:Flying is still the easiest way to up your miles....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.At the grand opening of United’s first Polaris Lounge, at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD), the airline said that all of its domestic locations would open by the end of 2017, and that even some of its international outposts could be available by the end of last year as well. That obviously didn’t happen.In fact, the Polaris Lounge rollout is so behind schedule that the O’Hare location remains United’s one and only, though it has since been expanded....

Once upon a time, Suge Marion Knight was the king of the west coast. He ran the studio and the streets. His friends ranged from famous rap stars to gang lords. Those days are gone. These days, Suge Knight is better known for his exhaustive rap sheet. Knight, whose nickname is Sugar Bear, has a long history of legal troubles. The Death Row Records founder was recently charged with murder in a fatal car crash....

Eddies are a feature found in whitewater rivers where the water is either calm or moving in the opposite direction to that of the flow of the river. Eddies are a whitewater kayaker’s best friend, providing them with safe haven for a variety of reasons. Eddy lines, however, can be a kayaker’s worst enemy. Here’s a whitewater kayaker’s survival guide for eddies, eddy lines, and the whirlpools that accompany them....

Jump to Recipe Air fryer frozen jalapeno poppers are an easy appetizer suitable for movie night, game day, parties, or just because they’re a tasty snack! All you need is 12 minutes, your air fryer, and a bag of your favorite frozen jalapeno poppers for a tasty snack the whole family can enjoy! Golden, perfectly crispy poppers are easy to make with your air fryer! Dive in with these creamy, spicy, and game-night-friendly snacks!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.More than four months after the end of the year, we are just getting the 2018 statistics for airlines, and there are some jaw-dropping numbers. US-based airlines recorded $11.8 billion in after-tax profits for the full year. And a significant portion of those profits was baggage fees, which came in just shy of $4.9 billion in 2018.That’s an increase of 7% from the baggage fees collected from a year prior....

It’s a big day for American’s AAdvantage loyalty program — but there’s some last-minute news that’s sure to excite some infrequent flyers.The Fort Worth-based carrier is changing its mileage expiration policy effective on March 1, giving flyers 24 months to keep their miles alive. The updated policy change was first published in American’s updated terms and conditions, and a carrier spokesperson later confirmed the move to TPG.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available – Citi Prestige CardMarriott’s new Moxy brand is quickly expanding across the United States and Europe — it’s set to more than double in size in 2018. The brand markets itself as an “affordable hotel with the soul of a boutique hotel.” The Moxy website makes its hotels seem hip and energetic — and promises a 24-hour bar and fast Wi-Fi.Recently while in Germany, I needed to spend four nights in Munich on my way from Berlin to Bologna, Italy....