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St. Louis-area residents are about to have a convenient new way to get to Europe.Lufthansa on Tuesday announced it will begin flying between Frankfurt (FRA) and the Gateway City’s Lambert International Airport (STL) in June. In addition, Germany’s Star Alliance carrier will also begin service between Munich (MUC) and San Diego (SAN) on March 27.Lufthansa will operate the Airbus A330 to St. Louis three days a week, on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Access to the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts collection is one of the great perks for being a Platinum Card® from American Express or Business Platinum Card® from American Express card holder. Back in November 2018, American Express announced that booking an FHR stay would earn card holders 5x points when booking through Amex Travel. More recently, in April 2019, Amex continued to improve the FHR perk by allowing card holders to cover all or part of a prepaid stay with Membership Rewards....

The fugue is a type of polyphonic composition or compositional technique based on a principal theme (subject) and melodic lines (counterpoint) that imitate the principal theme. The fugue is believed to have developed from the canon which appeared during the 13th century. The canon is a type of composition wherein the parts or voices have the same melody, each beginning at a different time. The fugue also has its roots from the ensemble chansons of the 16th century as well as the ricercari of the 16th and 17th centuries....

Each week in his column “The Critical Points,” TPG Loyalty and Engagement Editor Richard Kerr presents his opinion on a loyalty program, card product or recent news that he believes is overlooked, unsung or the result of groupthink taking mass opinion in a direction with which he doesn’t agree. His goal is not necessarily to convince you to agree with his position but rather to induce critical thought for each of the topics and positions he covers....

The mask mandate might be gone (at least for now), but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will continue its zero-tolerance enforcement policy on unruly passengers.That policy was first implemented in January 2021 in response to an uptick in violent incidents on aircraft. It involves the agency skipping warning letters and counseling after a violent incident — and heading straight to fines. As part of the policy, those fined by the FAA will also lose their enrollment in TSA PreCheck....

Whether you’re a rabid Hannah Montana fan or a dedicated hater, her music is a guilty pleasure or if you’re a curious onlooker, this list of the Top 10 Hannah Montana songs is just what you need. The spotlight is on fun, bubblegummy Hannah tunes, not the far more serious songs credited to Miley Cyrus. These songs were written by people who have penned tunes for ​"High School Musical Soundtracks," the ​"Camp Rock Soundtrack," the “Cheetah Girls” ​TV show, Kelly Clarkson, The Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Aly & A....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.As the COVID-19 global pandemic has turned the travel world upside down, travel providers and card issuers are much more likely to make policy exceptions during this exceptional time. Airlines and hotels having been waiving fees, updating cancelation policies and extending elite status in respond to the travel shutdown.New to The Points Guy? Sign up for our daily newsletter and check out our beginner’s guide....

Although it’s often overlooked, maintaining the right water level in your swimming pool is essential the proper operation of the pool filter system. The perfect level is for the water level to be at the halfway point on the skimmer hatch along the side of the pool. It’s acceptable for the water to fall anywhere from the one-third to one-half way mark, but if the water level is below or above this range, you should add or remove water to return the water level to an optimal range....

Solaz, a Luxury Collection Resort in Los Cabos, Mexico, has abruptly closed for an indefinite amount of time.The resort is still a relatively new addition to the Marriott portfolio in the area and had become very popular with visitors, thanks to its high-end feel, multiple pools and variety of dining options on-site. The resort also is home to a timeshare section, which also closed without warning. This news was reported earlier this week by One Mile at a Time....

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The comeback of big-ship cruising out of U.S. ports could be delayed. Again.So says Frank Del Rio, the president and CEO of the world’s third-largest cruise company, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings.Speaking with Wall Street analysts on Thursday to discuss the company’s quarterly earnings, Del Rio suggested new guidelines for cruises issued late Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) were a setback for the industry and could result in a longer timeline for a restart out of U....

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.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Last month, Silvercar announced that it was expanding its service to two new markets — Brooklyn and Newark. And now with its 14 nationwide locations — and most likely more that are soon to come — there is even more reason to make use of the service, especially when there’s a discount....

Napa, California, and the surrounding area has been a popular destination for years – especially among fans of good wine and anyone looking for a relaxing trip to a beautiful part of the country.There’s no shortage of points hotels in the area, but one of the best among them is soon joining the World of Hyatt program, an exciting development for Hyatt loyalists and anyone who has a stash of Chase Ultimate Rewards points at their disposal....

My creamy loaded baked potato salad includes all of your favorite baked potato toppings mixed together, and it’s so easy to make! This potato salad makes for a wonderful summer side dish, but you can serve it year-round and you won’t hear any complaints! My potato salad is extra-creamy, rich, and packed full of amazing loaded baked potato flavor! This tasty twist on classic potato salad will have everyone running back for seconds, and maybe thirds!...

This maraschino cherry buttercream frosting is a rich and deliciously fruity frosting that makes an amazing addition to cakes, cupcakes, brownies, or any dessert! It’s so quick and easy to make from scratch, you’ll never want to buy a tub of cherry frosting again (it’s so much better anyway)! Whip up this silky smooth frosting in under 10 minutes to top off your most decadent desserts! Best Maraschino Cherry Frosting Calling all cherry lovers because I’ve got the most amazingly sweet, creamy, and delicious cherry buttercream frosting for you!...

Jump to RecipeThis Cherry Clafoutis is so rich, delicious and loaded with stunning sweet bing cherries! It’s an amazingly easy and delicious dessert made using sour cherries or sweet cherries like these black cherries or rainier cherries! Easy, rich, and amazing cherry clafoutis are the perfect summertime dessert to highlight your plump cherries! Cherry Clafoutis Recipe {with Sweet Bing Cherries} Like my favorite breakfast treat, the Dutch Baby pancakes, this cherry clafoutis ( pronounced ‘kla-foo-tee’ ) turns out with a deliciously decadent rich and eggy custard texture that is highlighted so perfectly by the sweet bing cherries!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Giving back is important, now more than ever before. While governments around the world are bailing out businesses large and small, individuals continue to struggle — if you have the means, people and animals alike could really use your help.For years, my sister and I have shipped flowers online, often earning up to 30 miles per dollar in the process, but that tradition ended this year, at my mother’s request....

Jump to RecipeThis simple Fajita Chicken Marinade combines olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic, onion powder, and cilantro for a vibrant, flavorful addition to plain chicken! Mix and add to your chicken breasts, thighs, strips, tenderloins, or even turkey cutlets for amazingly tasty dinners! Deliciously flavorful fajita chicken marinade will take your fajita meals to the next level of amazing! Fajita Chicken Marinade Recipe My super easy chicken fajita marinade makes one of our family-favorite dinners even more satisfying with a real punch of fajita flavor!...

Editor’s note: TPG writer Ashley Kosciolek sailed on Disney Wish on a free trip provided by Disney Cruise Line. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line.As Mickey Mouse would say, “Oh boy!“For the first time in a decade, Disney Cruise Line is debuting a new ship, and — as we saw during an exclusive sneak peek on Tuesday — it’s truly spectacular.Christened Wednesday at Port Canaveral in Florida, 2,500-passenger Disney Wish (4,000 at total occupancy) offers everything from a “Star Wars”-themed bar and a waterslide that features animation to a revamped kids club and interactive “Frozen”- and Marvel-themed restaurants....

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.Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers hereFor a variety of reasons, I never applied for the mega AA 75k/100k Citi bonuses and once the February 28 deadline ended, I didn’t think much about them....