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I recently arrived in Thailand through the nation’s “Phuket Sandbox” initiative, a model that allows vaccinated international travelers to visit without having to quarantine.Phuket is reopening just as Bangkok, and five other Thai provinces, are under coronavirus restrictions for 30 days after a surge in COVID-19 cases. Certain visitors can travel to the region again, but if you’re expecting an easy application process and seamless entry once on the ground, you may want to temper your expectations....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available.With recent offers including Delta and JetBlue, there have been a number of airline-specific Amex Offers lately. Today, there’s another one: $150 back on a $1,000 or more purchase with Air Canada.Get the latest points, miles and travel news by signing up for TPG’s free daily newsletter.Two TPG staff members have this offer on The Platinum Card® from American Express. However, the offer might be available on other American Express credit cards, so it’s worth perusing the “offers” page of your different American Express cards to see if you’re eligible....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.“Reader Questions” are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg.Whether you’re a true road warrior or a slightly less frequent flyer, picking a single airline can be a great way to earn bonus miles and other perks if you’re able to qualify for elite status. TPG reader Eric wants to know whether he should make this decision based on the points he already has or the other way around…....

Avelo Airlines is growing and has its sights set on the Sunshine State.The Houston-headquartered ultra-low-cost carrier on Thursday announced that its fourth crew base will be at the Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), near Fort Myers, and will open this fall.“The opening of Avelo’s fourth base in Fort Myers this fall will enable us to serve more destinations, add more flights, operate more airplanes, fly more Customers and employ more Crewmembers,” Avelo CEO Andrew Levy said in a statement....

Australia-based tour company Intrepid Travel is getting into the hotel business, it announced this week.A popular provider of immersive tours with an emphasis on adventure and sustainability, Intrepid aims to open 15 hotels across Australia and New Zealand over the next four years before, hopefully, branching out to popular destinations in Asia, according to the Sydney Morning Herald.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

Soon after the coronavirus gripped New York City, I left town.I know, I’m a sellout. I didn’t stick with the city when the going got tough.But at that time, we had no idea what was happening, and I had no interest in getting “trapped” in the 600-square-foot apartment I share with a roommate for what could have been a year or more, for all we knew.For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter....

I needed quiet. Desperately.Between virtual kindergarten lessons, my wife’s conference calls and construction in the apartment above us, I’d had it.The idea of working from a hotel room never really appealed to me before. On past business trips, I had tried to find a comfy spot in the lobby, lounge or by the pool to squeeze in my work. But now, a few hours alone in a hotel room seemed like heaven....

Jump to Recipe What is calamari, how do I cook it, what does it taste like, where can I find it, and why does everyone love it? This article will go over everything you need to know about this tasty food! Keep on reading to find out all the details on calamari, as well as some delicious recipes for it! What Is Calamari Calamari is the Italian name for squid. Squid are sea mollusks that have eight arms and two elongated tentacles....

Jump to Recipe Here’s what to serve with cod fish so you can have a wonderfully tasty well-rounded meal any day of the week! From vegetable sides to sauces and even mac and cheese, there is something for everyone! Keep on reading to find out the best recipes to serve alongside your favorite cod fish dishes! What To Serve With Cod Cod is a white fish that comes from the same family as pollock and haddock....

For dedicated yoga doers, travel is no excuse to press pause on your practice.And whether you bring your mat with you everywhere you go or are more of a DIY yoga type (read: grab that hotel towel, throw it down and get going), it’s good to know there are so many properties out there that make it easy to stick to your practice on the go.In honor of September, National Yoga Month, we’ve rounded up a bunch of great hotels (including many you can book using points) where you’ll find yoga on regular offer....

Avelo Airlines will make Palm Springs its newest city, launching seasonal three routes from the Southern California city this fall.The budget startup carrier’s first Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) flights begin Nov. 11, with service to Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, California, and to Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) and Eugene Airport (EUG) in Oregon. Avelo will fly two flights a week on each of the routes with 189-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft....

Harry Vardon was one of the greatest players and most influential figures in the early history of golf. Date of birth: May 9, 1870Place of birth: Grouville, Jersey (Channel Islands)Date of death: March 20, 1937 Victories: Credited with 62 professional wins Major Championships: 7 U.S. Open: 1900British Open: 1896, 1898, 1899, 1903, 1911, 1914 Awards and Honors: Member, World Golf Hall of Fame Quote, Unquote: Harry Vardon: “Don’t play too much golf....

1907-1954. Frida Kahlo is considered one of Mexico’s, if not the world’s, greatest painters. She’s inspired generations of female artists and is a feminist icon. She was married to painter Diego Rivera. Although he overshadowed her in their lifetime, Frida Kahlo has become a highly revered artist since her death. Early Life and Influences Kahlo grew up in Mexico City with her three sisters and her parents. At age 6 she contracted polio....

Jump to Recipe These amazing Breaded Stuffed Scallops are topped with a buttery breading of Panko, Parmesan cheese, garlic and lemon with a touch of bacon and chives to take them to the next level! The scallops are juicy and tender under the breaded topping that is baked to golden browned perfection! Delicious breaded stuffed scallops served in clam shells are a truly special seafood treat! These easy breaded stuffed scallops are amazing when presented in the shells!...

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.Now through May 31, 2014 when you buy or renew your US Airways Club membership (and get access to all 35 American Airlines Admirals Clubs as well), US Airways will give you 5,000 Preferred-qualifying miles. The reason you might want to consider doing this is because The Platinum Card® from American Express (which just raised its welcome bonus to 60,000 points when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months) will no longer include American Airlines and US Airways Club lounge access as of March 22, 2014....

Jump to Recipe These superbly easy Cast Iron Pork Chops are a staple in my home for delivering perfectly caramelized pork chops that are intensely flavorful, tender, and juicy! It doesn’t matter if you’re using bone-in pork chops or boneless pork chops, the simple stovetop method is a tried and true method that does not disappoint! Searing your pork chops up in a cast-iron skillet is the most fabulous way to get super caramelization and the best flavor!...

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.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....

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.Delta is back with another SkyMiles sale, this time to Europe. We’re seeing deals to cities like Zurich (ZRH), Munich (MUC), Madrid (MAD) for as low as 22,000 SkyMiles plus taxes and fees....

Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.It’s been a rough few weeks for air travel, with two back-to-back winter storms canceling a combined 7,500 flights. This past weekend’s storm (nicknamed “Decima”) led to more than 5,500 cancellations alone. So, what’s to come for this busy week of holiday travel? According to Delta meteorologists, this week is shaping up to be a “relatively quiet week weather-wise....

Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it would add 36 new aircraft to its fleet. The airline will purchase 29 used Boeing 737-900ERs, while leasing seven used Airbus A350-900s.The move comes as Delta seeks to expand its fleet after retiring older narrow-body and larger wide-body planes during the pandemic as demand collapsed.Want more airline-specific news? Sign up for TPG’s free new biweekly Aviation newsletter!Delta said in a press release that the A350s will replace the Boeing 777s that the airline retired during the pandemic....