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Editor’s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.White, powdery sand with gentle waves lapping on the shore… Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? But sometimes the beach isn’t always so idyllic: seaweed, jellyfish, rocky sand, rough surf — and all that salty ocean water. What’s a beach lover to do?One idea that some hotels are honing in on is the sand-bottom pool. It provides all the fun of the beach with none of the annoyances....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.This is an installment in my March 2012 Asia Trip Series which includes: A Birthday Present To Myself: Business Class on the World’s Longest Flight for $2.50, Help Me Plan My Asia Trip Starting With Singapore, Flight Review: Singapore Airlines All Business Class Flight From Newark To Singapore, Hotel Review: Intercontinental Singapore, Video Trip Report: Singapore, Hotel Review: Le Meridien Bangkok Avantec Suite, Video Trip Report: Bangkok, Hotel Review: Le Meridien Angkor, Video Trip Report: Siem Reap, Hotel Review: Intercontinental Phnom Penh, Video Trip Report: Phnom Penh and the Khmer Rouge Killing Fields, Hotel Review: W Hong Kong....

What might air travel look like after the COVID-19 crisis?Among the many concerns that the pandemic has brought to the fore, aircraft seating has become a hot topic – both in the media and in the public debate.The constrained confines of an aircraft cabin make any thought of proper social distancing an elusive goal. Nevertheless, a number of stopgap solutions have been proposed since the pandemic began. Most were never implemented, such as the installation of physical dividers between seats....

Breeze Airways, the nearly year-old startup by JetBlue founder David Neeleman, announced a major expansion on Tuesday, featuring 10 new cities and 35 new routes.The expansion also sees the formal introduction of the airline’s new Airbus A220-300 fleet, though the carrier plans an earlier soft launch of the plane with crew familiarization flights on existing routes.With the expansion, Breeze will fly 77 routes between 28 cities.New cities on the mapThe expansion marks Breeze’s first steps over to the West coast, with routes added from San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Bernardino in California, as well as Las Vegas....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Although the current public offer on the Platinum Card from American Express in Canada is 50,000 Membership Rewards points when you make $1,000 in purchases in the first three months, TPG reader Erik points out that there is actually another offer on the card for 60,000 bonus points (if you get referred) when you make $3,000 in purchases in the first three months....

A lingering rumor in the hotel industry became true Monday morning when Choice Hotels — the owner of brands such as Comfort Inn and Clarion — announced plans to acquire Radisson Hotel Group Americas.The roughly $675 million acquisition encompasses the Americas division that spun out in recent years from Radisson Hotel Group following U.S. political pressure. Radisson Hotel Group, which operates outside of North, Central and South America, is owned by Chinese state-backed firm Jin Jiang International....

Today’s deal comes to us via Avelo, a startup airline known for its nonstop flights from Los Angeles’ Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to smaller airports on the West Coast, which is offering one-way flights as low as $29 from Los Angeles to cities throughout Northern California, the Pacific Northwest and Montana. The sale is in honor of their 100 days of operations.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Airfare deals are typically only available on limited dates. We recommend that you use Google Flights to find dates to fly, then book through an online travel agency, such as Orbitz, which allows you to cancel flights without penalty by 11pm Eastern Time within one day of booking. Remember: Fares may disappear quickly, so book right away and take advantage of Orbitz’s courtesy cancellation if you’re unable to travel....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.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. However, if you’re using The Platinum Card® from American Express, you’ll need to book directly with the airline or through the Amex Travel portal to get 5x MR points....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Want 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.Here’s an amazing deal we don’t see often: nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Guayaquil (GYE) for only $232 round-trip on JetBlue.JetBlue is rolling out the new route, which begins on Dec....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.While Delta issues SkyMiles Deals weekly and American Airlines has its ongoing Economy Web Specials, United doesn’t release award sales very often. But when it does, it makes up for the lack of quantity with some quality deals.In the past, we’ve seen 40% off deals to ski and sun destinations and 50% off deals to Europe. And now United has released just as impressive of a flash sale: up to 45% off flights to Tahiti for Premier members, with a 35% discount for general members....

Delta Air Lines’ newest hub is also one of the most competitive in the country, and the airline will double down there this week with two new international routes.Back in June 2019, Delta formally announced that it would officially consider Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) one of its hubs, paving the way for the carrier to continue growing in the city.In the years leading up to 2019, Delta had already expanded in Boston with new domestic and international routes....

This easy chocolate cake recipe couldn’t be more simple, and it turns out moist, fluffy, and deliciously rich every time! All you have to do is combine the ingredients and bake! It will be your new go-to cake for birthday parties, celebrations, or just because! Best 9x13 Chocolate Cake Recipe Chocolate cake is a classic dessert that is loved by both kids and adults alike! It is perfect for any occasion or celebration, not just birthdays!...

Editor’s note: The Four Seasons hosted the author with a discounted rate package. The opinions expressed below are entirely his and weren’t subject to review by the Four Seasons or any other entity.When family and friends heard that I was getting married, the first thing they said — often before congrats — was: “Where’s the honeymoon?“I don’t blame them, naturally. Everyone wanted to hear where this seasoned world traveler and long-time TPG reporter would go for his trip of a lifetime....

Airlines Week at the 2021 TPG Awards is officially in the books! As we enter the final months of 2021, we took time to reflect on what has been yet another interesting year, but we also looked forward to what the future holds. With the travel industry continuing to rebound from COVID-19, airlines are looking to capitalize on this demand — but only some emerged as winners of a trophy this year....

The White House’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, made waves after saying he would support a vaccine mandate for domestic air travel.“I would support that if you want to get on a plane and travel with other people that you should be vaccinated,” Fauci told theSkimm last week. (Fauci slightly walked back his comments saying he wasn’t proposing a plan, but would support a mandate.)For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

These Italian Christmas cookies come in a wide variety of delicious flavors that are perfect for sharing with friends and family! They make a great addition to any cookie tray or holiday dessert spread. You can even gift these homemade Italian cookies to neighbors and coworkers to spread some Christmas cheer! Best Italian Christmas Cookie Recipes To Bake What better way to show your loved ones you care than by baking up some classic Italian Christmas cookies this holiday season?...

Definition: The Italian musical command moderato is an indication to play in a reasonable, moderate tempo; lit. “moderate.” BPM of Moderato: 108-120 beats per minute; between andante and allegro. Different Uses for Moderato When used alongside other types of musical terms, such as mood commands, moderato will indicate the BPM on its own:◊ Moderato maestoso: “Moderately and majestically” – an indication to play with dignified passion, and a moderate BPM. However, when used with another tempo command, moderato modifies that command’s intensity:◊ Allegro moderato: Slightly fast...

These powdered sugar cookies are easy to make, completely delicious, and perfect for decorating for the holidays! Cut them out using your favorite cookie cutters and you’ll have some festive cookies in no time! Whether you want some fun cookies to make with the kids or just some delectable cut-out cookies to enjoy any time of year, this recipe is for you! Old Fashioned Confectioners’ Sugar Cookies If you love vintage, old-fashioned recipes that truly deserve the hashtag #justlikegrandmamadethem, then look no further!...

Jump to Recipe My Prime Rib Pasta is a truly rich, hearty, and delicious use of leftover prime rib that’s quick and easy to make! It’s a fantastically tasty use of trimmed fat from your roast, any remaining au jus, and a generous portion of perfectly medium-rare prime rib roast beef! Save all of those prime rib roast trimmings for this amazing steakhouse-quality prime rib pasta dinner! Leftover Prime Rib Pasta Recipe This tasty prime rib and penne pasta dinner is the ultimate in hearty, beefy dinners!...